Student Leadership Communities
PeerSphere Students is the first and only platform that connects international students to build their leadership projects.
We ask our students to step into leadership roles, but do we equip them with the tools, skills, or meaningful connections they need?
Our Mission
We create safe, inspiring spaces where students grow as changemakers through real-world learning, peer collaboration, and expert mentorship. Here, learners explore passions, connect globally, and develop the kind of leadership schools can’t always provide.
Our Vision
PeerSphere offers a trusted, purpose-driven alternative to social media: a place where tomorrow’s leaders connect live, exchange ideas in depth, and turn insight into action. Our curated communities replace endless scrolling, algorithms, and passive clicks with genuine conversation, human connection, and real impact.
Who Should Join?
- Students from Grades 8–12
- Students doing CAS, Personal Projects, or community projects
- Student leaders / Club leaders
- Student council members
- Students who want to be changemakers
What We Learned from Our Student Pilot
After a successful pilot involving 35 students from 10 schools, along with insights gathered from two focus groups of 15 educators, here’s what we discovered:
Challenges for Student Leaders
- Schools often lack time and resources to offer real-world, passion-driven learning.
- Students with niche interests struggle to find like-minded peers, community partners and/or mentors.
- Students are at different stages of their projects and schools can't provide personalised support for all.
- There is no centralized space for students to collaborate across schools and countries.
Our Solutions
- Connect students with relatable peers, community partners, educators, and industry experts across the globe.
- Provide a safe, inclusive and supportive platform hosting multiple communities to share interests, skills, and connections.
- Encourage applying what you learn in the curriculum through hands-on projects, club development, and community action.
- Provide mentorship, structure, and celebration to make learning impactful and joyful.
Benefits for Your Students
Connect with other international students
Learners connect with peers worldwide who share their passions, goals, and challenges, forming a diverse, supportive network beyond their school environment.
Connect with mentors
Sessions are hosted by trained educators and industry experts (who received safeguarding training) acting as mentors to inspire and guide students.
Student-Led, Not Teacher-Led
PeerSphere puts ownership directly in students’ hands (Grades 8–12), giving them agency, responsibility, and recognition, while taking pressure off school staff.
Lead with Purpose for Real World Impact
Students develop real-world leadership skills like project management, advocacy, and public speaking, by building projects connecting to school requirements
Reflect and get ready for University
Every project and experience contributes directly to stronger personal statements and university applications, helping students reflect on their growth and future pathways.
Students’ Journey with Us
We’ll Equip Them from Day One
Register and Choose Your Passion Topic
Teachers sign up their students via PeerSphere and students join as many communities as they want (highlight this) based on their interest and current school projects.
Connect and Engage
Students will gain full access to our safe online platform, leadership training guide, be connected to two relatable hosts who have had safeguarding training, and join four live sessions that will run from October to December.
Sessions will start either at 5 or 7pm (GMT+8). Specific dates/times are to be confirmed.
Celebrate & Share
All communities will culminate in a celebration. Examples include:
- Art exhibitions
- Pitching competitions
All students receive a certificate of participation and can explore continued opportunities through our global network and connection to grants.
Project Leaders
Sophie Peccaud
Ewen Bailey
Ewen Bailey is an experienced international leader in education who supports teachers and leaders to build resilient, collaborative teams focused on continuous improvement.
Currently based in Singapore, Ewen has previously directed whole-school professional development for one of China’s top IB World schools, where he fostered a collaborative culture of student-centred professional learning.
During the pandemic, he led an innovative project with England’s Department for Education and Oak National Academy that delivered high-quality online training resources for thousands of initial teacher trainees and early career teachers.
Michael Iannini
Michael Iannini is ACAMIS’s Leadership Development Facilitator, a Search Associates Partner supporting its members in China to improve Recruitment, Induction, and Retention of Overseas Teachers, and a Council of International Schools (CIS) Affiliated Consultant with the following areas of expertise:
- Appraisal and Professional Development
- Leadership Training
- School Governance
- Strategic Planning
Michael’s first book, Hidden in Plain Site: Realizing the Full Potential of Middle Leaders, is the foundation for all his leadership development work. Since writing this book he launched www.middleleader.com where he is regularly posting articles on school leadership and interviews with school leadership influencers.
Our Commitment to Student Safety
At PeerSphere, student safety is our top priority. We have robust safeguarding measures in place to ensure a secure and supportive environment for all participants, including:
Background Checks
All Community Hosts are thoroughly vetted.
Parental Consent
Explicit permission is required for students to join live sessions.
Code of Conduct
Students follow strict guidelines promoting respect, inclusivity, and appropriate behavior.
Privacy Protection
No personal information or full names are shared publicly, and direct messaging is disabled.
We work closely with schools to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding. Read our Safeguarding Policy
Sounds amazing!
How can I get my students involved?
Final registration will remain open until October 13.
Get inspired, get connected, and get ahead with us!
© Peer Sphere. All Rights Reserved 2023
© Peer Sphere. All Rights Reserved 2023
© Peer Sphere. All Rights Reserved 2023