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
Safeguarding International Students Conference
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: Online
Cost: From £90
BSA/BAISIS – Visa and Immigration Summer Term Conference
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
📍 Mill Hill School, London
Cost: From £250
BSA/BAISIS – AgentsConnect on Tour – London
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: In person
Cost: From £250
Meetings
BAISIS Summer term member meeting
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Cost: BAISIS member – FOC
Platform: Zoom (online)
BAISIS EAL/SEND summer member forum
Date: June 09, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Cost: BAISIS member – FOC
Platform: Zoom (online)
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
Training & events
Spring Term
Summer Term
Supporting stress management for international students
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
BAISIS/SACPA/BSA – Safeguarding considerations for short term placements and summer schools
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Platform: Zoom (half day seminar)
Cost: From £135
From talk to text: building disciplinary literacy with AI support
Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Encouraging vocabulary acquisition in all lessons and settings
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Research feedback webinar
Date: May 05, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
The boarding environment – helping international pupils make the most of their time in boarding
Date: May 08, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Preparing staff induction and training into an international community
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Promoting cultural curiosity through supportive conversations and reflection
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Platform: Zoom (half day seminar)
Cost: From £135
Far from home – considering fitness to board for international students/families
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 11:00
Platform: Zoom (half day seminar)
Cost: From £135
Implementing a successful induction for international students
Date: June 03, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Championing and accessing your international student voice
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Delivering a holistic language policy: research-based suggestions
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Preparing international students for their next major transition
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55
Working with families: preparing for new year international and homeopathic medical requests and preferences
Date: July 01, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
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.
