Representing online schools. Informing education policy. Sharing good practices and connecting through webinars, events and joint projects.
ICONS in action
Our community in action
What we do together
AdvocacyA shared voice for online schools
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Advocacy
ICONS represents online schools at national and international levels, working towards recognition, quality development and a clear place for K–12 online education in education policy.
We bring schools together to engage with policymakers on clear regulation, quality frameworks and equal opportunities for learners in online education.
Comparing policy across countries. We map how online schooling is regulated in different national contexts.
Publishing policy briefs. We translate findings into accessible policy recommendations.
Engaging with policymakers. We bring evidence and schools’ experiences into discussions with decision-makers.
Representing schools together. We connect online schools so their shared priorities can be heard nationally and internationally.
Bringing research into policy. We share findings through publications, webinars and conferences to inform recognition and quality development.
ResearchEvidence to inform practice and policy
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Research
Bring evidence and school experience into the conversation about K–12 online education.
Policy brief · 2026
ICONS policy brief 1|2026
Insights from twelve online schools on recognition, accreditation and the development of online schooling.
How ICONS connects online schools through networked learning, knowledge sharing and professional exchange.
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Published in the Networked Learning Conference proceedings (2026). Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
EventsOpportunities to meet fellow members
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Events
Meet fellow ICONS members at in-person, online and hybrid events organised by ICONS or our members, or connect at wider events related to online learning.
In practice
Opportunities to meet at events
Connect with fellow members at events hosted by ICONS, our members and the wider education community.
Examples include our ICONS Summit in Oslo, the AI4EDU Awards, the Networked Learning Conference (NLC), Panathenea and BETT, among others.
ICONS CafésMember conversations and practical questions
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ICONS Cafés
Online meetings exclusively for ICONS members to share promising practices, discuss emerging challenges and strengthen collaboration across our online education community.
In practice
Meet fellow members. Bring your questions.
New members have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their school. Members can bring concrete questions, ask one another for help and exchange experiences from their own practice.
WebinarsTopics relevant to K–12 online education
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Webinars
Our thematic webinars focus specifically on K–12 online education, exploring the questions and challenges online schools face.
In practice
Topics relevant to online schools
Each year, ICONS organises new thematic webinars focused on K–12 online education. Past topics have included implementing AI, the future of online schooling, building an online school community, engaging parents and overcoming first-language barriers in online education. New topics coming this year.
ICONS SummitBringing the online education community together
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ICONS Summit
We aim to organise an ICONS Summit once a year, bringing our community together to share experiences and learn from one another.
In practice
Our hybrid Summit in Oslo
Our Summit in Oslo brought the ICONS community together in person and online to exchange perspectives on online education.
We also organise fully online summits. This year’s ICONS Summit will take place online.
Joint projectsOpportunities to work together
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Joint projects
Connect with schools and organisations with shared interests and work together on common goals.
In practice
Exploring opportunities together
Members can explore European or international projects, organise joint student activities, arrange school visits or collaborate on research into K–12 online education. These are some of the ways shared interests can develop into joint initiatives.
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Our mission is to strengthen global collaboration between online schools and make quality education accessible to every learner, anywhere.
The need for online education is growing worldwide and its added value for all students is increasing.
For every child who learns across borders, faces challenges, or simply needs a different path, online education can keep their learning journey alive.
Our vision
ICONS has the ambition to become the global voice of online schools. We envision a world where online education is recognised as an equal and credible form of schooling.
We are offering a vibrant and truly international network to engage with policy-makers, academia, edtech companies, traditional schools and of course, students and parents.
We strongly believe in the power of bringing together pedagogy, technology, and community.
SDG 4
“Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”
UN Sustainable Development Goal 4
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