TAVISTOCK College was visited by the principals of two Malaysian schools at the beginning of October.
The aim of the visit was to find out about leadership and management in secondary schools in England. The visitors spent a day shadowing the principal and vice-principal at the college.
They also shadowed students in Years 8 and 10 and gained a ?child?s eye view? of the college, and were invited to visit Tavistock Community Primary School with headteacher Joe Flynn.
John Simes, principal of Tavistock College, said the two Malaysian principals were leading large and demanding schools at a time of great change, and it had been a pleasure to share with them the current educational agenda in the UK.
Mr Simes said that at Tavistock they ensured they were in control of events rather than led by them.
?I was able to say that it is as much down to who you work with ? I have talented teachers, administrators and managers who can interpret any government initiative for the benefit of our students.?
He added it was a great compliment to the college that they had been chosen to share their knowledge and expertise.
The Malaysian visitors, from two large secondary schools, were taking part in the school leadership and management course run by the School of International Education, who have links with the School of Education and Professional Development at the College of St Mark and St John.