Key points

Even with the best teaching strategies in place, learning and achievements cannot be guaranteed.

A student’s intrinsic motivation and personal attitude have the most influence on what they accomplish.

It is the student who is responsible for and has the power over what they think, do, say, choose, and learn.

During my time as a senior administrator at an international school, the school offered a curriculum for primary classes from grade one to six, secondary students from years 7 to 12, and an additional year 13, which was equivalent to the first year of tertiary education . This school was home to people from around 80 nationalities, including students, teachers, administrators, and support staff.

It was not long after my arrival that I noticed something remarkable. The

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