[Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST)] Head of School Keung to Speak at Cambridge East Asia Schools Conference 2026
Emerson K. Keung, Head of School at Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST), will present at the Cambridge East Asia Schools Conference 2026 in Shenzhen. As a Japanese representative on the Cambridge Community School Board, he will co-lead a workshop on "Assessment for Learning," sharing insights from Japan's Cambridge international education community.
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Emerson K. Keung, Ed.D, Head of School at Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST), a group school of Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter "Aoba-BBT"), will be speaking at the "East Asia Schools Conference 2026" (April 18-19, 2026, Shenzhen, China) hosted by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Head of School Keung will co-lead a workshop on "Assessment for Learning (AfL)" as a Japanese member of the Cambridge Community School Board, together with Japanese board members.
Cambridge International Education: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
This conference, based on Cambridge's report "Navigating the Future: Preparing Learners to Thrive in a Changing World," adopts "Knowledge and skills: Shaping future-ready learners" as its unified theme. It is an annual meeting where leaders, academic directors, and teachers from Cambridge International Schools in the East Asia region gather.
Head of School Keung's presentation will be a contribution representing the Japanese Cambridge international education community.
Cambridge East Asia Schools Conference 2026 Overview
Name: East Asia Schools Conference 2026
Theme: Knowledge and skills: Shaping future-ready learners
Dates: Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Venue: Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School (Shenzhen, China)
Organizer: Cambridge University Press & Assessment, International Education
Target Audience: Leaders, Academic Directors, and Teachers from Cambridge International Schools in the East Asia region.
Language: English (some breakout sessions will be in Chinese)
Official Website: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
Workshop by Head of School Keung
Head of School Keung, in collaboration with Japanese members of the Cambridge Community School Board, will lead the following workshop:
Workshop Title: What success looks like — Assessment for Learning (AfL)
This workshop aims to deepen understanding of Assessment for Learning (AfL), returning to the fundamental purpose of assessment: "supporting student learning and guiding school improvement." Inspired by the research of Jan Chappuis, Nancy Love, and Dylan Wiliam, participants will gain the following insights:
Deepen understanding of the essential purpose of assessment as a tool to support learning.
Interpret classroom data meaningfully and use it for instructional judgment.
Reframe formative assessment as a "continuous learning process."
Consider where their school's assessment practices fit within the Assessment Continuum.
Examine how to design assessments that maintain reliability and authenticity even under the influence of AI.
The workshop will present the perspective that assessment can be both formative and summative, depending not on the assessment tool itself, but on "how the obtained information is used." Furthermore, it will demonstrate that while excessive grading and high-stakes assessments can become barriers to learning, AfL practices function as "guardrails" that guide and support learning.
About Cambridge Community School Board
The Cambridge Community School Board is a regional school representative board organized by Cambridge International Education, under Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Leaders from Cambridge International Schools in each country and region participate as members to promote the sharing of educational practices and mutual learning within the region. Head of School Keung serves as a member for Japan and will also attend the East Asia regional board meeting to be held in Shenzhen on the preceding day (April 17).
Significance of the Presentation
Cambridge International Education is an international education program with a network of over 10,000 schools in 160 countries worldwide. As "Future-ready learning" in the age of AI becomes a common theme across regions, presenting insights on Assessment for Learning from Japan to educational leaders in East Asia will be a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the quality and advancement of Cambridge international education in Japan.
MIST's vision is to cultivate learners who lead positive change as global citizens. As a Cambridge International School, it offers an inquiry-based and critical-thinking-focused curriculum. Through this presentation, the Aoba-BBT Group will further enhance its presence in the field of international education.
Profile of Emerson K. Keung, Ed.D.
Head of School at Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST). Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and raised in Mississauga, Canada. He grew up in diverse cultural environments, fostering a deep understanding of global perspectives.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Canada, he embarked on a career in international education. He spent nine years in Papua New Guinea in teaching and leadership positions. He then moved to Hong Kong and worked for eight years at an international school. During the same period, he obtained his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and his doctoral dissertation researched the relationship between "Cultural Intelligence" and "Transformational Leadership" among international school leaders.
With over 20 years of experience in international education, he has also engaged in cross-cultural consulting, primarily in the Asian region. He is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where all students can learn vibrantly and believes in the transformative power of education. Currently, as a Japanese member of the Cambridge Community School Board, he also plays a representative role for the Japanese Cambridge international education community.
About Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST)
https://mist.school/ja
MIST (Musashi International School Tokyo) is an international school based in Mitaka City, Tokyo. As a Cambridge International School, it provides a consistent English-language education from Kindergarten to Year 13. It is one of the few schools in Japan offering Cambridge International programs at both the primary and secondary levels. With an inquiry-based learning and critical-thinking-focused curriculum, it prepares students for international certification exams such as IGCSE and International A Level, with the mission of nurturing learners who will lead positive change in the global society. Its predecessor was Little Angels International School, established in 2002.
• Location: 9-7-14 Shimo-Rengaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
• Website: https://mist.school
About Aoba-BBT
Established in April 1998, Aoba-BBT's mission is "to nurture leaders who thrive globally." The company offers a wide range of educational programs (Life-Time Empowerment: A lifelong learning platform) for individuals from early childhood to executive levels, encompassing international schools, corporate training, and online universities/graduate schools (MBA). Utilizing innovative educational technology, it provides learning environments tailored to individual needs, supporting students and business professionals in achieving continuous growth. As a leading company in the education sector, Aoba-BBT continuously evolves and contributes to the future of education.
https://aoba-bbt.com
Head of School Keung will co-lead a workshop on "Assessment for Learning (AfL)" as a Japanese member of the Cambridge Community School Board, together with Japanese board members.
Cambridge International Education: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
This conference, based on Cambridge's report "Navigating the Future: Preparing Learners to Thrive in a Changing World," adopts "Knowledge and skills: Shaping future-ready learners" as its unified theme. It is an annual meeting where leaders, academic directors, and teachers from Cambridge International Schools in the East Asia region gather.
Head of School Keung's presentation will be a contribution representing the Japanese Cambridge international education community.
Cambridge East Asia Schools Conference 2026 Overview
Name: East Asia Schools Conference 2026
Theme: Knowledge and skills: Shaping future-ready learners
Dates: Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19, 2026
Venue: Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School (Shenzhen, China)
Organizer: Cambridge University Press & Assessment, International Education
Target Audience: Leaders, Academic Directors, and Teachers from Cambridge International Schools in the East Asia region.
Language: English (some breakout sessions will be in Chinese)
Official Website: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
Workshop by Head of School Keung
Head of School Keung, in collaboration with Japanese members of the Cambridge Community School Board, will lead the following workshop:
Workshop Title: What success looks like — Assessment for Learning (AfL)
This workshop aims to deepen understanding of Assessment for Learning (AfL), returning to the fundamental purpose of assessment: "supporting student learning and guiding school improvement." Inspired by the research of Jan Chappuis, Nancy Love, and Dylan Wiliam, participants will gain the following insights:
Deepen understanding of the essential purpose of assessment as a tool to support learning.
Interpret classroom data meaningfully and use it for instructional judgment.
Reframe formative assessment as a "continuous learning process."
Consider where their school's assessment practices fit within the Assessment Continuum.
Examine how to design assessments that maintain reliability and authenticity even under the influence of AI.
The workshop will present the perspective that assessment can be both formative and summative, depending not on the assessment tool itself, but on "how the obtained information is used." Furthermore, it will demonstrate that while excessive grading and high-stakes assessments can become barriers to learning, AfL practices function as "guardrails" that guide and support learning.
About Cambridge Community School Board
The Cambridge Community School Board is a regional school representative board organized by Cambridge International Education, under Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Leaders from Cambridge International Schools in each country and region participate as members to promote the sharing of educational practices and mutual learning within the region. Head of School Keung serves as a member for Japan and will also attend the East Asia regional board meeting to be held in Shenzhen on the preceding day (April 17).
Significance of the Presentation
Cambridge International Education is an international education program with a network of over 10,000 schools in 160 countries worldwide. As "Future-ready learning" in the age of AI becomes a common theme across regions, presenting insights on Assessment for Learning from Japan to educational leaders in East Asia will be a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the quality and advancement of Cambridge international education in Japan.
MIST's vision is to cultivate learners who lead positive change as global citizens. As a Cambridge International School, it offers an inquiry-based and critical-thinking-focused curriculum. Through this presentation, the Aoba-BBT Group will further enhance its presence in the field of international education.
Profile of Emerson K. Keung, Ed.D.
Head of School at Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST). Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, and raised in Mississauga, Canada. He grew up in diverse cultural environments, fostering a deep understanding of global perspectives.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Canada, he embarked on a career in international education. He spent nine years in Papua New Guinea in teaching and leadership positions. He then moved to Hong Kong and worked for eight years at an international school. During the same period, he obtained his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and his doctoral dissertation researched the relationship between "Cultural Intelligence" and "Transformational Leadership" among international school leaders.
With over 20 years of experience in international education, he has also engaged in cross-cultural consulting, primarily in the Asian region. He is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where all students can learn vibrantly and believes in the transformative power of education. Currently, as a Japanese member of the Cambridge Community School Board, he also plays a representative role for the Japanese Cambridge international education community.
About Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST)
https://mist.school/ja
MIST (Musashi International School Tokyo) is an international school based in Mitaka City, Tokyo. As a Cambridge International School, it provides a consistent English-language education from Kindergarten to Year 13. It is one of the few schools in Japan offering Cambridge International programs at both the primary and secondary levels. With an inquiry-based learning and critical-thinking-focused curriculum, it prepares students for international certification exams such as IGCSE and International A Level, with the mission of nurturing learners who will lead positive change in the global society. Its predecessor was Little Angels International School, established in 2002.
• Location: 9-7-14 Shimo-Rengaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
• Website: https://mist.school
About Aoba-BBT
Established in April 1998, Aoba-BBT's mission is "to nurture leaders who thrive globally." The company offers a wide range of educational programs (Life-Time Empowerment: A lifelong learning platform) for individuals from early childhood to executive levels, encompassing international schools, corporate training, and online universities/graduate schools (MBA). Utilizing innovative educational technology, it provides learning environments tailored to individual needs, supporting students and business professionals in achieving continuous growth. As a leading company in the education sector, Aoba-BBT continuously evolves and contributes to the future of education.
https://aoba-bbt.com