International Schools have developed since their inception from a largely native English-speaking student body to schools such as the author’s, the Vienna International School (VIS), where there are students of 90 nationalities with 65 mother tongues. Maurice Carder proposes a “three-programme model” for addressing the language and curricula needs of these students: a content-based second language programme; a programme of cultural and linguistic training for all staff; and a mother tongue programme for minority students. The model is based on research findings and practice: at the VIS every year approximately 1/3 of the graduating students gain an IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) because they are able to take their mother tongue (other than English or German) as Language A1. The book contains insightful chapters not only for school leaders, programme designers and teachers, but also for parents. Inserted boxes of student responses give an authentic voice to the needs of second language learners, and many useful resources and websites are given.

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Combine a visionary planner of better education with decades of devoted work and experience as a teacher, administrator and global evaluator of International Schools, with a professional interest in languageS (in plural) and knowledge of their vital importance for all learning and development, and deep engagement in children and youth (whose voices the reader will remember). This mix that has produced a book that should change many of the ways that multilingual and multicultural education in general is envisaged and implemented. Congratulations, Maurice!

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Carder’s voice is clear and succinct. The book is user friendly, containing an appropriate balance of theoretical exposition and practical advice. Throughout the book Carder’s advice is practical and grounded in the realities of school life. I find this book to be a very welcome addition to the literature. It is an excellent introduction to the topic.

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This publication will surely inspire teachers and curriculum planners working in international schools to continue developing models that promote language learning; parents to be actively involved with the school in planning and maintaining their children’s bilingualism; and school leaders to support all of these.

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This book is a welcome publication as more often than not parents and school administrators are ill-informed about the International Schools and have some difficulty in finding the relevant information. This book is a useful tool for school administrators in International Schools; it gives useful guidelines on how to develop additive forms of bilingualism in International Schools.