Training & events
Throughout the year we and trusted partners host a number of events designed to share best practice in academic and pastoral provision for international students in British independent schools and English medium schools globally.
Conferences
BSA/BAISIS – AgentsConnect on Tour – State Boarding Schools
Date: TBC
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: In person – TBC
Cost: From £100
BSA/BAISIS – Agents Networking – London
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Platform: In person
Cost: From £100
BSA/BAISIS – Agents Networking – South West
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Platform: In person
Cost: From £100
Accredited Training
BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders
New 2026/27 course dates added!
Audience: This three day course is aimed at any member of staff that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders.
Study Days for this Module are:
- Study Day 1: February 25th 2027
- Study Day 2: March 23rd 2027
- Study Day 3: May 7th 2027
Timings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT: Check local timings here – World
BSA/BAISIS Certificate in Professional Practice : Supporting International Boarders
New 2026/27 course dates added!
Audience: This three day course is aimed at any member of staff that wishes to improve their academic and pastoral support for international boarders.
Study Days for this Module are:
- Study Day 1: February 25th 2027
- Study Day 2: March 23rd 2027
- Study Day 3: May 7th 2027
Timings: 10:00 – 15:30 GMT: Check local timings here – World
Training & events
BAISIS/BSA Working with agents: best practice recommendations
Date: November 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Platform: Zoom (half day seminar)
Cost: BAISIS/BSA member – £135, BSA Affiliate Member – £170, Non-member – £270
BAISIS/BSA – Supporting international boarders in UK boarding schools
Date: November 25, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 15:30
Platform: Zoom (day seminar)
Cost: BAISIS/BSA member – £175, BSA Affiliate Member – £250, Non-member – £350
BAISIS/BSA Agent training programme – Understanding school accreditations and inspections
Date: December 10, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: BAISIS/BSA member £55 / Member additional attendee £25 / Non-member £110
Summer Term
Safeguarding considerations for international students
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: BAISIS member £55 / Member additional attendee £25 / Non-member £110 / BSA member £75
Working with families: preparing for new year international and homeopathic medical requests and preferences
Date: July 01, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Partner events
The Boarding Schools’ Association offers a comprehensive programme of webinars and virtual day seminars to support pastoral staff in boarding schools.
Become a member school, supporting member or partner.
Together, we can define and share best practice in academic and pastoral provision for international students.
