Al's EduDirectory: The Definitive Education Resource Hub
Al's EduDirectory is a free, curated education resource hub created by Al Kingsley MBE.
It brings together one of the world's largest freely accessible school-level databases —
over 3.9 million schools across more than 200 countries — with a daily AI education
briefing, thousands of curated research articles, tens of thousands of live education jobs,
EdTech vendor directories, expert consultants, podcasts, books, newsletters, events, and an
AI research assistant. Everything an educator, school leader, researcher, or EdTech
professional needs is in one place.
Global Schools Directory
Search and explore over 3.9 million school records across more than 200 countries and
territories. Coverage includes the UK (GIAS/DfE), US (NCES CCD), Australia (ACARA),
Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, 28 European countries, India (UDISE+), Brazil (INEP),
Japan, South Korea, Indonesia (Dapodik), 49 Sub-Saharan African countries, and many more.
Every record is compiled from primary government open data portals, national education
management information systems (EMIS), official education authority datasets, and the
UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
UK schools include Ofsted ratings, Ofsted inspection history, key stage performance data,
SEN and EAL pupil information, and contact details.
Explore the Global Schools Directory
Find Schools Near You by Postcode
Education Research Library
Browse over 3,600 hand-curated research articles covering artificial intelligence in
education, EdTech tools and platforms, SEND and inclusion, school leadership, teaching
and pedagogy, student wellbeing, curriculum design, school improvement, and education
policy. Articles are sourced from universities, think-tanks, government bodies, and
leading education publishers. The library is updated regularly with new research.
The Department for Education
and Ofsted are among the primary
sources for UK-focused policy and inspection research.
Browse the Research Library
Live Education Jobs
EduDirectory aggregates thousands of live education vacancies from over 100 active job
feed sources, updated every day. Roles include classroom teaching positions, senior and
executive leadership, SEND and support staff, EdTech industry roles, university and
further education posts, and international teaching opportunities. Every vacancy has its
own individual page with full structured data for Google Jobs eligibility. You can set up
personalised job alerts and save vacancies to your library.
Search Live Education Jobs
Find Education Jobs Near You
Daily AI Education Briefing
Al's Edu Daily is a free daily education briefing published every weekday by Al Kingsley
MBE. Each edition covers the top education stories of the day, a jobs spotlight, a key
data insight, a reading recommendation, and upcoming events. An archive of all published
briefings is available, and you can subscribe by email to receive the briefing each morning.
Read Al's Edu Daily
EdTech Vendors, Books, Podcasts and Events
EduDirectory maintains curated directories of EdTech vendors and products, education
books, education podcasts, newsletters, upcoming conferences and events, expert
consultants, training providers, and funding opportunities. All listings are reviewed
and approved before publication.
Browse EdTech Vendors
Education Books
Education Podcasts
Education Events and Conferences
Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities and Universities
Explore directories of UK multi-academy trusts (MATs), UK local authorities with
education statistics, universities and higher education institutions, UK local authority
profiles, and global education organisations. Data includes school counts, phase
coverage, leadership information, and Ofsted performance benchmarks.
Multi-Academy Trusts Directory
UK Local Authorities
Universities and Higher Education
About Al Kingsley MBE
Al Kingsley MBE is a British educator, author, technologist and multi-academy trust
chair. He was awarded an MBE for services to education. He is CEO of NetSupport,
Chair of Hampton Academies Trust, has been a school governor for over 15 years, and
is the author of multiple books on EdTech and school leadership. He chairs the BESA
EdTech Group and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). More information
is available at alkingsley.com.
About EduDirectory
Al Kingsley's Work and Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Al's EduDirectory?
Al's EduDirectory is a free, curated education resource hub created by Al Kingsley MBE.
It brings together school databases, research, jobs, daily briefings, and directories of
EdTech tools, books, podcasts, consultants, and events in one place.
How many schools are in the directory?
The database contains over 3.9 million school records across more than 200 countries,
compiled from government open data and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Who is Al Kingsley MBE?
Al Kingsley MBE is a British educator, author, and technologist awarded an MBE for
services to education. He is CEO of NetSupport and Chair of Hampton Academies Trust.
Is EduDirectory free to use?
Yes. EduDirectory is completely free to access. A free account lets you save resources
and set up education job alerts.
What types of education jobs are listed?
Teaching roles, school leadership, SEND, support staff, EdTech industry, and
university positions — aggregated from over 100 sources and updated daily.
What is Al's Edu Daily briefing?
A free daily AI-generated education briefing covering top stories, jobs, data insights,
and reading recommendations. Published every weekday at edudirectory.school/intel.
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