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Since 1978, ISTA has harnessed the transformative power of the arts to connect, inspire and empower. We unite young people, educators and artists worldwide through unforgettable experiences that foster empathy, cultural understanding and a lifelong passion for creative collaboration.

We offer events, resources and professional learning across theatre, film and the arts: helping schools, educators and students thrive creatively in an interconnected world.

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26
July 2025
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26
July
2025

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MYP Arts: Unlocking perspectives, planning and processes

Online

PD&L

Asia Pacific - AP

2025-07-26

13
September 2025
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13
September
2025

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High School
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AI in the Theatre Classroom: Creativity, Collaboration and Ethical Innovation

Online

PD&L

2025-09-13

25
September 2025
September
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Dates coming soon
27
September
2025

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High School
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Lima MS & HS Festival

Peru

Online

Festivals

Americas - AM

Peru

2025-09-25

29
September 2025
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1
October
2025

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High School
High School
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Cat 1 & 2
Cat 3

London IB Workshop - DP Theatre

United Kingdom

Online

IBDP

Africa, Europe & Middle East - AEM

United Kingdom

2025-09-29

2
October 2025
October
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4
October
2025

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High School
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London TAPS Perspectives 1

United Kingdom

Online

TAPS

Africa, Europe & Middle East - AEM

United Kingdom

2025-10-02

3
October 2025
October
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5
October
2025

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High School
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Hong Kong TAPS Perspectives

Hong Kong

Online

TAPS

Asia Pacific - AP

Hong Kong

2025-10-03

6
October 2025
October
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8
October
2025

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London TAPS Perspectives 2

United Kingdom

Online

TAPS

Africa, Europe & Middle East - AEM

United Kingdom

2025-10-06

9
October 2025
October
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11
October
2025

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Singapore TAPS Perspectives

Singapore

Online

TAPS

Asia Pacific - AP

Singapore

2025-10-09

9
October 2025
October
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11
October
2025

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London TAPS Perspectives 3

United Kingdom

Online

TAPS

Africa, Europe & Middle East - AEM

United Kingdom

2025-10-09

9
October 2025
October
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11
October
2025

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High School
High School
High School
High School
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Cat 1 & 2
Cat 3

Singapore IB workshop - DP Theatre

Singapore

Online

IBDP

Asia Pacific - AP

Singapore

2025-10-09

16
October 2025
October
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Dates coming soon
18
October
2025

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New York TAPS Perspectives

United States

Online

TAPS

Americas - AM

United States

2025-10-16

16
October 2025
October
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Dates coming soon
18
October
2025

Fully booked

High School
High School
High School
High School
High School
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Cat 1 & 2

New York IB Workshop - DP Theatre

United States

Online

IBDP

Americas - AM

United States

2025-10-16

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