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

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BSA/BAISIS – AgentsConnect on Tour – Scotland

Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: In person
Cost: From £250

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BSA/BAISIS – AgentsConnect on Tour – London

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: In person
Cost: From £250

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BSA/BAISIS – Visa and Immigration Summer Term Conference

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Platform: Zoom (conference)
Cost: From £250

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Meetings

BAISIS EAL/SEND Spring member forum

Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 09:30 – 10:30
Cost: BAISIS member – FOC
Platform: Zoom (online)

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BAISIS Summer term member meeting

Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Cost: BAISIS member – FOC
Platform: Zoom (online)

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BAISIS EAL/SEND summer member forum

Date: June 09, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Cost: BAISIS member – FOC
Platform: Zoom (online)

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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 

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Training & events

Spring Term

Cultural considerations box set – Japan and Thailand

Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55 / BAISIS member box set from £225

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BSA/BAISIS – Agent training programme – Maintaining professional reputation

Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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Summer Term

Supporting stress management for international students

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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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

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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

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Encouraging vocabulary acquisition in all lessons and settings

Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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Research feedback webinar

Date: May 05, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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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

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Preparing staff induction and training into an international community

Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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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

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Far from home – considering fitness to board for international students/families

Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 11:00
Platform: Zoom (half day seminar)
Cost: From £135

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Implementing a successful induction for international students

Date: June 03, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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Championing and accessing your international student voice

Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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Delivering a holistic language policy: research-based suggestions

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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Preparing international students for their next major transition

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Platform: Zoom (webinar)
Cost: From £55

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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

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Partner events

The Boarding Schools’ Association offers a comprehensive programme of webinars and virtual day seminars to support pastoral staff in boarding schools.

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BSA

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Together, we can define and share best practice in academic and pastoral provision for international students.