THE LEARNING CURVE

A podcast made for parents

Every parent has them – the questions you Google late at night, the conversations you replay after the school run, the moments when you wonder whether you’re getting it right.

Presented by Nord Anglia Education in the Middle East, The Learning Curve explores the realities of raising, supporting, and educating children today. From choosing the right school and navigating friendships to AI, exams, university, and everything in between, we tackle the big questions families are already asking.

Expect thoughtful conversations, expert guests, honest opinions, and the occasional uncomfortable truth – always without jargon, judgement, or sales pitches.

If you’re looking for a little more clarity, a dash more confidence, and the reassurance that you’re not figuring it all out alone, you’ve come to the right place.

Meet your host

Hfu Reisenhofer is a former journalist and today heads up communications at Nord Anglia Education in the Middle East. Throughout his career, he’s been driven by curiosity and a belief that the best conversations begin with good questions.

Having spent years working with schools and listening to the hopes, concerns, and aspirations of families across the region, he believes the most valuable discussions about education are the honest ones.

As host of The Learning Curve, Hfu’s role isn’t to have all the answers, but to ask the questions parents are already thinking, helping families feel more informed, more assured, and in good company.

Meet our guests

The Learning Curve brings together educators, researchers, psychologists, school leaders, parents, and internationally recognised experts to explore the realities of raising and educating children today.

Our guests combine world-class expertise with real-world experience, offering practical advice, fresh perspectives, and honest conversations grounded in the everyday challenges families face.

From internationally acclaimed voices such as Lord David Puttnam and Professor Rose Luckin to the teachers, counsellors, and specialists working with children every day, each episode adds genuine value to the conversations that matter most.

Have a topic you’d like us to explore, or know someone who would make a great guest? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at thelearningcurve@nordanglia.com