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Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools

Think Differently, Be Creative!

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

Building a Global Community!

19February

CCAAIBWS Model United Nations 2026: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

The stage is set for one of the most exciting student-led conferences of the year! From 19–22 February 2026, the CCAAIBWS Model United Nations (MUN)...
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21February

IB Onsite Workshops In Baku, Azerbaijan

📣 Attention IB Educators and Aspiring IB Teachers! 🌟Are you ready to elevate your IB teaching journey and gain innovative strategies for success in the...
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25February

Leading Learning for Transformational Impact

On 25 February 2026, IB teachers, coordinators, and school leaders in Baku will have the opportunity to learn directly from one of the world’s leading accreditation...
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12March

CCAAIBWS International Project Olympiad Baku

The CCAAIBWS International Project Olympiad is coming to Baku on 12–15 March 2026, bringing together young innovators to turn bold ideas into real projects. From...
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04April

IB Onsite Workshops In Astana, Kazakhstan

📣 Attention IB Educators and Aspiring IB Teachers! 🌟Are you ready to elevate your IB teaching journey and gain innovative strategies for success in the...
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10April

African Education Festival 2026

The African Education Festival 2026 will feature Francesco Banchini as a speaker, bringing a powerful and timely conversation on community, purpose, and human-centered education to...
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18April

AI Summit 2026

Dear Teachers, We are pleased to invite you to take part in the AI Summit 2026, an event entirely dedicated to Artificial Intelligence applied to...
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25April

ECIS Leadership Conference 2026

ECIS Leadership Conference 2026, will take place in Lisbon from 23–25 April 2026. Mr. Francesco Banchini, will be a featured speaker, leading a workshop titled:...
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30April

5th Experiential Learning Conference 2026 Tbilisi

5th Experiential Learning Conference 2026 – Tbilisi Exploring new pathways in experiential education. Join educators, innovators, and leaders from around the world in Tbilisi. See...
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Professional Development Workshops Schedule

January 2026

January 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
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2021
The year founded
41
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

Latest News

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Invitation to collaborate on Grade 4 Advocacy unit

CCAAIBWS invites IB World Schools to collaborate on the Grade 4 Advocacy Unit, an inquiry that explores advocacy as a...
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CCAAIBWS Founder and Chairman held his first meeting of the year

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Festival of Hope 2026 Planning Underway!

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We are delighted to welcome Nurorda Almaty School to the CCAAIBWS

Joining our growing network, Nurorda Almaty School strengthens our shared commitment to educational excellence, innovative teaching, and cross-border collaboration. We...
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We are delighted to welcome Almaty Bilim-Innovation Lyceum to the CCAAIBWS

As our network continues to expand, Almaty Bilim-Innovation Lyceum joins us in advancing a shared vision of academic excellence, forward-thinking...
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IB Workshop led by Francesco Banchini at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University

A meaningful and impactful session was held at Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, led by Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS. The...
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Innovate • Share • Empower Education Conference, hosted by the International School of Monaco

Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS, participated in the “Innovate • Share • Empower” Education Conference, hosted by the International School...
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CCAAIBWS and European Azerbaijan School, was pleased to host a Teacher Information Session in collaboration with Generation Global.

CCAAIBWS and European Azerbaijan School, was pleased to host a Teacher Information Session in collaboration with Generation Global. The session...
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