British Schools in the Middle East ( BSME ) is the largest dedicated network of British International Schools in the Middle East .
With more than 100 Member Schools , and numbers growing rapidly , BSME is committed to supporting the diverse needs of Schools in the Middle East and North Africa regions . In addition , the large group of businesses affiliated with our organisation reflects BSME ’ s thriving market share ; with more than 90 Associate Members , BSME continues to provide relevant services , with favourable rates , to School Members .
BSME hosts the largest inter-school Student Event programme in the Middle East . Every year , this extensive calendar of sporting , cultural and academic Events benefits 3000 Students . With an ever-expanding demand for increased participation from schools , watch this space for new Events to be added !
We are also proud of our Continuing Professional Development ( CPD ) of more than 50 courses per year . CPD is hosted across the region and provides learning and networking opportunities for staff at all levels , both from member and non-member schools . Our CPD programme includes a number of Conferences , face-to-face training , webinars and online CPD .
Yong Zhao , Foundations Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas , will focus on the implications of globalisation and technology on education .
BSME also offers its member schools a free recruitment service on our website . This saves schools ’ recruitment costs . In addition , teachers are able to express interest in working in the region by posting CVs on the site .
As part of our support to schools , a dedicated BSME Country Representative provides Principals and Headteachers with advice and guidance to ensure compliance with local education directives . In addition , in-country Headteacher meetings are held to facilitate networking and reflects our organisation ’ s welcoming and inclusive ethos . This will be supplemented with a Headship Mentoring Programme in the coming months .
The quality Assurance of BSME schools is a key priority of our organisation . To ensure that BSME schools maintain the highest standards in British education , the organisation has firmly established links with the Department of Education ( DfE ) in the UK , Ofsted and the Association British Schools ’ Overseas ( AoBSO ). All BSME schools are required to undertake BSO inspections , ensuring that our Member Schools always provide the highest quality education .
This year , BSME celebrates its 35th Annual Headteachers Conference , a testimony to BSME ’ s long-standing representation in the region ! Every year , this Conference draws our member Headteachers to engage in dynamic and forward-thinking training from world-class speakers and leaders . This , in turn , facilitates an extensive networking opportunity for School Leaders . The BSME Exhibition brings our Associate members together to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services and to meet with customers and partners .
This year ’ s Annual Conference , from 6 – 9 March in Bahrain , boasts a distinguished line-up of Speakers , including :
We will also be schooled in all-things-magical by the illusionist Joshua Jay . Joshua speaks at large Silicon Valley firms , consults for HBO and represents his art on panels at academic events , performing and speaking alongside neuroscientists on the role the brain plays in illusion .
We are also looking forward to hearing from Dr Ger Graus , Founder of The Children ’ s University and Director of Kidzania , Barry Spiers from RSAcademics and business gurus like Mishal Kanoo !
For more information about joining BSME visit www . bsme . org . uk or contact Olivia Roth ( Chief Operating Officer ) at coo @ bsme . org . uk or + 973 17798401 .