Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools

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Welcome to the CCAAIBWS!

Dear friends and colleagues,

I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the Caucasus and Central Asia Association of IB World Schools. Our mission is to promote continuous improvement, collaboration and the development of the international ethos in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

At CCAAIBWS, our aim is to provide support and assistance to international and local schools in the region and to represent our member schools at meetings with organizations and authorities. We also aim to arrange round tables for teachers, coordinators, and other employees of our member schools, to ensure that our community is always growing and thriving.

I welcome you all to join us on our mission and to be a part of our association. Together, we can make a difference and drive positive change in education in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

Warm regards,

Francesco Banchini
Chairman, CCAAIBWS

Our Partners

Empowering Excellence Through Collaboration

AIBWSI & CCAAIBWS Professional Development

13June

AI Strategy Summit

Struggling to keep up with the rapid evolution of technology? Wondering how AI can actually transform the classroom? Introducing the AI STRATEGY SUMMIT | BAKU...
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16July

IB Global Conference 2026

Honoured and excited to be joining global leaders at the IB Global Conference in Denver this July! I’ll be sharing my insights on “Navigating through...
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Silk Road Olympiad & CCAAIBWS

The Silk Road Olympiad is an international academic initiative bringing together talented students from across the world to engage in rigorous inquiry, interdisciplinary exploration, and global collaboration. Organized under the leadership of the Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools, the Olympiad creates a new intellectual pathway inspired by the historic exchange of knowledge along the Silk Road.

Professional Development Workshops Schedule

May 2026

May 2026

IBridge: Experiential Learning Talks is a podcast by the Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) that features conversations with experienced international educators on topics related to educational leadership. The podcast aims to promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and the development of the ethos of international education and its programmes in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

The Visionary Trio: Meet the Founders of CCAAIBWS

Francesco Banchini
Chairman of the Board at CCAAIBWS
CEO & Director fo EAS / Trustee at CIS
Gulnara Salmen
Regional Representative & Board Member of CCAAIBWS
IBEN Member / CIS Evaluator
Sophio Bazadze
Director of the European School Tbilisi / Educator / PhD. Accreditation Expert

Our Honorary Members

Shalva Amonashvili

Founder of the International Center for Humane Pedagogy, Member of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine

Asif Jahangirov

President of the International Center for Humane Pedagogy

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2021
The year founded
46
Member Schools
23500
International Students
2400
International Educators

CCAAIBWS MEMBER SCHOOLS

Experiential Learning Conferences

#ExLC1 -2021, December, Baku

#ExLC2 -2022, December, Baku

#ExLC3 - 2024, April, Baku

#ExLC4 - 2025, April, Astana

#ExLC5 - 2026, May, Tbilisi

Latest News

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Professional Learning and Collaboration in Astana

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CCAAIBWS Onsite Workshop at Astana, Kazakhstan

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Chairman of CCAAIBWS visited Member Schools of Association

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The CCAAIBWS International Math Olympiad 2026 officially took place at the European Azerbaijan School

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CCAAIBWS Onsite Workshops, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Leadership Workshop at Karabakh University

From national perspectives to global thinking – education leadership is about creating impact beyond borders. It was a pleasure engaging...
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A wonderful visit to British European Azerbaijan School (BEAS)

A wonderful visit to British European Azerbaijan School (BEAS), where it was a pleasure to meet Sabina Guliyeva, dedicated colleagues,...
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44th Annual COBIS Conference

LONDON, UK – Francesco Banchini, a distinguished leader in the international educational sector, recently addressed a global audience of peers...
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