u/DisciplineLate7790

I’m trying to understand how international schools typically handle urgent leave requests when a teacher needs to travel to see a critically ill family member.

In particular:
• How quickly are these requests usually decided?
• Are decisions clearly communicated (e.g., yes/no), or can they remain unclear during such a time-sensitive process?
• How much flexibility is usually given in situations where timing is critical?
• How do schools balance policy with urgent personal circumstances?

I’d appreciate hearing how this is handled in different schools.