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Education International, MGEN, and the MGEN Foundation for Public Health are preparing to unveil the results of the third edition of the International Barometer of the Health and Well-being of Education Staff (I-BEST), with the support of 33 education unions and organisations worldwide.

Why this survey matters

From early childhood to secondary education, I-BEST is the only international survey that covers not only teachers but all education workers. It documents the health, well-being, and day-to-day experiences of those who keep schools running, across a variety of education systems, contexts, and countries.

Education workers from Argentina, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, The Gambia, Mexico, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe took part in this third edition of I-BEST.

New this year

For the first time, the quantitative analysis carried out by the MGEN Foundation for Public Health will be complemented by a qualitative analysis, conducted in partnership with Education Support, adding depth and a more powerful voice to the data.

Save the date : 20 November

• When: Friday 20 November 2026, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm (Paris time)
• Where: MGEN, Grand Amphitheatre, 3 Square Max Hymans, Paris — and live online for anyone unable to attend in person
• Languages: simultaneous interpretation in French, English, and Spanish
• On the agenda: a first session focusing on international results, followed by a closer look at the results for France

How to take part

Registration, either in person or online, is now open on the event’s dedicated website: https://i-best-2026.site.digitevent.com/

Need a letter of support for a visa application? This can be requested once registration is complete.