August - A Month of New Beginnings
August is a time of transition and renewal in education, though it looks different depending on where you are. In much of the Northern Hemisphere, teachers return to classrooms for planning, professional development, and welcoming students to a fresh academic year. For many Southern Hemisphere schools, August falls mid-year - a moment to consolidate learning, prepare for assessments, and guide students toward year-end goals. . Wherever you are, August carries a shared energy: reflection, preparation, and the promise of growth. It is a reminder that every new term is an opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support learners and to step into our own professional growth with renewed purpose.
At Mestralia Education, we have been celebrating the success of SummerStart and preparing exciting opportunities for the months ahead. In this issue, you will find:
1. SummerStart - Celebrating Success
2. Featured Online Course - 📚 Now Enrolling: Preparing for IB Teaching
3. Upcoming Release: My Guide to the Spanish B (HL) Speaking Exam
4. Coming Soon: Mestralia Education Webinar Series 2025-2026
What happens when passionate educators from across the globe come together with open minds and a shared purpose? Something truly special.
For Mestralia Education, Summer Start was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Together, we explored what it truly means to teach with purpose through the lens of the IB philosophy and three of its key pillars: the Learner Profile, International Mindedness, and Approaches to Learning. But most importantly, we reminded each other that we are not alone on this journey.
Reading your feedback was both humbling and uplifting:
“This helped me feel less overwhelmed.”
"Your explanation made me understand many things ... it can be sometimes just empty words for a newcomer."
"I'd definitely recommend it to those who start their journey within IB to get a clear understanding and to feel less stressed."
"I have enjoyed refreshing my knowledge and that has eased the overwhelming feeling of having to start all over again (...) I would recommend to others who are only just starting."
"It has changed my learning and gave me new avenues to move forward"
"Would definitely recommend for people who are new in IB and wanna understand how it works."
With your feedback, Mestralia Education will keep growing and supporting educators worldwide. This is only the beginning, and we cannot wait to continue this journey with you.
Master the essentials of IB philosophy in just six weeks, and walk into your classroom ready to succeed.
Whether you are beginning your IB journey this academic year or seeking to strengthen your foundations, Preparing for IB Teaching: A Starter Kit is now open for enrolment. This self-paced online course takes you step-by-step through the core principles of an IB education, blending theory, practical tools, and reflective tasks.
Across six modules, you will gain the clarity, confidence, and strategies needed to create meaningful learning experiences for your students from the very first day.
More information about this course ➡ HERE
Start Date: 1st September - Only 10 places available
Special Offer: 20% off with code PREP4IB20 if you register by 21st August
School Discounts: Contact me directly.
From October, we are launching a brand-new series of live, interactive Workshops and Masterclasses.
Each session will focus on practical strategies, fresh ideas, and real classroom examples to support your teaching and professional growth. Topics will span core IB principles, subject-specific insights, and emerging trends in international education.
More information in the next issue. Stay tuned!
Let’s continue to grow, teach, and inspire, together.