Corporate Vision Since its inception in 2019, Fig Tree International has been on a mission to support schools, systems, and educational leaders in achieving sustained excellence through meaningful partnership, deep expertise, and an unrivalled global perspective. Leveraging decades of experience and a seasoned team of education professionals, Fig Tree International is trusted by schools and institutions around the world to provide strategic consultancy, meticulous inspections, and bespoke support that drives school improvement. The consultancy’s mission is headed by Founder and CEO Ann Palmer, a highly accomplished and widely respected leader, consultant, and executive coach. With a lengthy career spanning more than three decades across the education, corporate, and non-profit sectors – both in the UK and internationally – Ann’s leadership has significantly impacted countless communities, driving innovation, inclusion, and strategic transformation across schools, universities, businesses, and government bodies. Under Ann’s expert leadership, Fig Tree International has developed an impressive global portfolio, working with clients in a wide range of international contexts. This has included leading and supporting school inspection frameworks in partnership with national and regional authorities, supporting international schools with strategic school improvement planning and leadership development, and working with NGOs and charitable foundations to enhance educational access and quality in underserved communities. This extensive experience has taught Fig Tree International that no two organisations are the same, and so effective education solutions must be tailored in alignment with local needs. For this reason, the consultancy strives to deliver work that is context-sensitive, approaching each engagement with cultural humility, curiosity, and respect to ensure that its strategies resonate with local realities whilst drawing on international research and proven methodologies. Best Global Leadership & Education Consultancy 2025 & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 It has always been crucial that education evolves alongside society, adapting to reflect the changing needs and values of the world. As technological advancements reshape learning environments and personalised, student-centred approaches gain popularity, educational bodies are working tirelessly to keep pace with today’s rapidly shifting landscape. Fig Tree International is a leading player in this space, providing exceptional consultancy services that support individuals, groups, and organisations with developing and delivering world-class education. We took a closer look below, as Fig Tree International is named in the Corporate Coaching and Recruitment Awards 2025. The consultancy has gained renown for its partnershipbased approach, championing the value of co-creating solutions with clients rather than simply delivering prepackaged advice. Whether working in collaboration with a single school, a cluster, or an entire system, Fig Tree International serves as a true partner that understands its client’s unique strengths, contexts, and ambitions, and can formulate a plan of action that integrates seamlessly into their operations. At the heart of this exceptional work is the Fig Tree International team, who bring a breadth of experience across all tiers of education – ranging from early years and primary education to secondary, further education, and system-wide leadership. This standout team is composed of former school leaders, inspectors, policymakers, and international education advisors who have worked at the highest levels in education, both nationally and globally. Fig Tree International’s consultants have worked across myriad countries around the world, including the UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Ghana, Dubai, Qatar, Kenya, India, China, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Uganda, and Southeast Asia. Collectively, the team has led inspection frameworks, shaped national strategies, advised ministries of education, and delivered school improvement programmes across a wide range of cultural and political contexts. This experience has equipped Fig Tree International with a unique vantage point: it understands precisely what excellence looks like, how it is cultivated, and how to sustain it over time. The consultancy’s international reach has provided it with insight into the daily realities of educational life around the world, enabling the team to implement practical, scalable solutions to solve complex challenges, always with the universal aim of raising standards, closing equity gaps, and fostering educational excellence. As it looks to the future, Fig Tree International will continue to champion the delivery of educational enhancement that endures. Understanding that raising global standards requires much more than a short-term fix, the consultancy will remain committed to its mission through 2026 and beyond. With this ethos as its guide, Fig Tree International has established itself as a trusted strategic partner to clients around the world, building education systems that are equitable, exceptional, and fit for the future. Contact Details Contact: Ann Palmer Company: Fig Tree International Ltd Web Address: www.figtreeinternational.org.uk Fig Tree International Ltd
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