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.
Next meeting
BAISIS Annual General Meeting
Date: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free of charge
In response to the Government’s latest guidance concerning Coronavirus, we have decided to hold our AGM online via Zoom on Tuesday 6th October at 9.30am. Following the meeting Dr Helen Wood will lead a CPD session on Assessment Strategies for EAL. An invitation to join the meeting and an agenda will be circulated two weeks before the event.
Training & events
Practical Strategies for Teaching International Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom
Dates: October 02 2020, repeated March 12 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / Non-member £170
Audience: All teaching staff
Assessment Strategies for EAL Students
Dates: October 06 2020, 12.00 to 13.00
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member free / BSA member £50 for one place plus £10 for each additional attendee / Non-member £100
Audience: All teaching staff
Managing a Whole-School Approach to EAL
Dates: October 09 2020, repeated April 23 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / Non-member £170
Audience: Heads of EAL and EAL teachers
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / Non-member £170
Audience: Heads of EAL and EAL teachers
Practical Strategies for Teaching Humanities to International Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom
Dates: November 13 2020, repeated May 07 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / non-member £170
Audience: Heads of Humanities and Humanities teachers
Practical Strategies for Teaching Science Subjects to International Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom
Dates: November 27 2020, repeated May 21 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / Non-member £170
Audience: Heads of Science and Science teachers
A Whole-School Approach to Supporting International Pupils in Mainstream Classes
Dates: February 26 2021, repeated June 11 2021
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: BAISIS member £125 / BSA member £150 / Non-member £170
Audience: Heads of EAL and members of school leadership
Meeting the Needs of International Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom: a practical guide for teachers
Dates: June 17-18 2021
Location: LILA, New Barratt House, 47 North John St, Liverpool L2 6SG
Cost: Member £300 / Non-member £400. (cost does not include overnight accommodation or dinner 17 June)
Audience: Teachers of EAL, Heads of EAL, mainstream STEM and Humanities subject teachers
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 in British independent schools.