EKC partners with international schools to positively impact student learning.

We mobilize an extraordinary global network of literacy specialists to support your school with research-backed, innovative literacy trainings that match the specific needs of your teachers and students.

We offer both virtual and onsite professional development to amplify your school’s impact.

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EKC Memberships

Our membership tiers are designed to give teachers and schools alike access to our global network and hub of international school resources.

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EKC Bespoke Projects

Professional learning shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Our bespoke projects are customized to help you reach your goals.

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EKC Courses

Our extensive library of courses covers everything from the basics of international literacy to the latest research-based methods.

The EKC Team

Our team of 50+ global consultants facilitate in-person & virtual trainings in 6 languages across 400+ international schools.

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Consultant teaches students in a classroom at international school
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A Few of Our Partners

Our Founder

EKC founder Erin Kent consults with international schools around the world using a customized "made-for-you" approach to education.

Teaching literacy in urban, independent, and international schools before becoming a literacy coach, Erin worked for many years with educators on their need for customized initiatives in literacy. As a PK-12 Director of Curriculum and Instruction, she led a team of 13 instructional coaches and advised administrators on establishing data-based educational programs. She found that schools' literacy models need to fit into their unique international context; what works in Doha doesn't work in South Africa. What works in Shanghai doesn't necessarily work in Sao Paulo.

In founding EKC, Erin helps leverage tools and tips for literacy methodology, coaching, curriculum development, and leadership through consultation, programming, and speaking engagements all over the world. When she's not with fellow educators or students, you can find her pouring over the latest literacy book to spark new ideas to use inside the classroom. As Erin Kent often says, "we're using the world to lift the world."

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  • “As Director of Learning at a K-12 school, it is so important that we are able to provide professional learning that aligns with our goals as an organization AND meets the diverse needs of all the teachers in our community. That is no easy task! So far, we are having great experiences in EKC. Erin and all of the consultants are knowledgeable, warm and accessible. They are the ultimate connectors”.


    – Jennifer Ricks, Director of Teaching and Learning at American Community School of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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  • “EKC is extremely easy to work with. Jordan is so efficient, Erin is so accommodating and the consultants are world-class. Labsites are always great, as teachers see the lessons in action and then teach them. The discussions and feedback after these sessions are powerful.”

    – Tina Fossgreen, Director of Teaching and Learning at the International School of Tanganyika, Tanzania

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  • “Colleen of EKC is such a wonderful workshop leader. So warm and engaging, clear and articulate, knowledgeable and open. We just loved it. We feel so lucky to be learning and working alongside (her) this year.”

    – Andrea Strachan, Director of Teaching and Learning at United World College Singapore Dover

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  • “Justine of EKC has superpowers! She is such a great match for us! The stamina she has is really amazing and...she's so responsive to our needs. It's been really, really good. I only have praise for the workshops and coaching labs and feedback. The way she was delivering the feedback was really empowering for teachers. We've been so pleased!”

    – Bene Benoit, PYP Coordinator at Malvern College Hong Kong

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