Global Network
Equipping schools in America to care for international students and prepare them for success
2027 ISP Regional Forums are open for registration!
Each forum is a one-day, roundtable-style gathering for Principal Designated School Officers, International Program Directors, Program Coordinators, Host Family Coordinators, Residence Life staff, and ELL teachers at faith-based and private schools serving international students.
Two forums are on the calendar this year, each shaped around the region and the issues its leaders are facing:
- West Coast Regional ISP Forum — January 22, 2027, at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, CA
- Southeast Regional ISP Forum — February 9, 2027, at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA, with discussions centered on homestay and boarding within ISPs
Mission
Equip Schools
Share best practices and create learning environments for schools looking to grow in their ability to welcome international learners on campus.
strategic Networking
Provide opportunities to network with other private faith-based ISPs across the country to encourage and connect with others in a similar field.
The Wheaton Academy Global Network is committed to equipping schools to provide a caring, excellent and holistic experience to international students.
History
Wheaton Academy has been a boarding school for much of its 170 year history. In 2007, Wheaton Academy began a homestay boarding program to invite international students to become part of the school’s community. Since 2007, these students have had a profound impact on school culture and student learning.
By 2011, Wheaton Academy had met its targeted enrollment of international boarding students and realized there were more than 100 inquiries and applications received for a limited amount of openings. Rather than turn away these students, Wheaton Academy Global was formed to provide a pathway for students to find other high quality American schools like Wheaton Academy and to support these schools in their care and education of international learners.
Today, Wheaton Academy Global and the Global Network exists to provide increased understanding of key international student programs and to leverage best practices to impact these student and their families lives for generations to come.
Membership
WA Global Network membership opens the door to a connected, active community of international student program professionals. Members gather quarterly for virtual roundtables and topical events to share ideas, work through challenges, and stay current on what’s happening across ISPs nationally. In January 2027, the Network will host its first regional forum on the West Coast — a new in-person opportunity to build relationships closer to home.
Members also stay connected year-round through our national email network and shared resource portal, and gain visibility through a listing in the WAGN ISP school directory. New this year, each member school receives up to two Program Strategy Calls annually — direct, one-on-one time with Network leadership for support and guidance tailored to your program’s specific needs.
Best Practices for the Christian School Conference
June 22-24th, 2026
BPI 2026 will feature two experience-based International Student Program Intensive Tracks designed to equip you with practical strategies and tools. With new and exciting updates for BPI 2026, this is certainly a year you don’t want to miss. Find out more on our BPI 2026 webpage.