Our method
The Power of Ensemble
Through our unique Ensemble Method, we champion a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach where creativity, connection, and shared discovery take centre stage.
At ISTA, we believe the arts are a force for connection, transformation, and global understanding.
By bringing young people, educators, and artists together, we foster empathy, creativity, and community across cultures and disciplines.
ISTA empowers an international community of young people, educators, and artists through transformative, collaborative arts experiences that spark creativity and ignite global learning.
We champion the arts as a central pillar of education and intercultural connection, envisioning a world shaped by young people who are empathetic, culturally intelligent, and creatively confident.
Our method
Through our unique Ensemble Method, we champion a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach where creativity, connection, and shared discovery take centre stage.
Our people
We nurture young people, educators, and artists to create, lead, and connect through the transformative power of the arts.
Our values
We lead through creativity, connection, community, and collaboration—values that guide every aspect of our work, shaping how we create, learn, and inspire others across the world.
In their words
I loved watching a whole performance come together in a few days. It showed me how much we can grow in such a short time.
StudentMiddle School Connect Festival, Kenya
When I learn with ISTA, I always gain rich content to add to my professional practice. More than that, I leave feeling my soul has been reinvigorated by learning with fellow travellers who share similar passions.
TeacherIB DP Theatre trainingDespite only having been 2.5 days, I have learned A LOT, not only acting, but also the body and the space, along with terminology. I can now apply all I have learned into my theater classes at school and feel much more confident doing so.
StudentCarlucci American International School of LisbonStudents meeting and collaborating with students from other schools and other countries is invaluable. They start to think of themselves as part of a global artistic community.
TeacherThe International School of Bangalore, IndiaProbably one of the best professional development workshops I have attended in 20+ years of education.
TeacherIB workshop, FloridaI implemented what I had learned the day I arrived back at my school. Every day in my teaching has included something from the workshop.
TeacherIB workshop, LondonI'm always so grateful to ISTA for connecting me with educators around the world, deepening my practice, and reaffirming my skills and mindsets as an international school educator.
Middle School Theatre TeacherOnline professional development, IndiaI especially appreciated the practical ideas that I can take straight into my classroom, as well as the chance to collaborate and share ideas with theatre educators from different contexts.
Theatre TeacherStaging Shakespeare workshop, BrazilPoetry is not scary! Lots of practical activities that I can use in the class, and I can see how they can be adapted for different age groups and topics.
English and Theatre TeacherPage to Stage workshop, MozambiqueISTA professional development is an excellent tool for being on top of excellent practice in our teaching and learning.
Head of DramaIB Theatre workshop, PortugalMembership
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