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Exhibitors on BESSA Connect

Explore the virtual exhibition hall of British-curriculum schools, education partners and supporting talks, videos and resources

Alice Smith School KL
Dover Court International School
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Marlborough College Malaysia
North London Collegiate School (Singapore)
Tanglin Trust School
Bishop’s Stortford College
Brighton College
Bromsgrove School
Cheltenham College
Downe House School
Eastbourne College
Fettes College
Gordonstoun
Haileybury College
Headington School
Keystone Tutors
Merchiston
Radley College
Rugby School
Sedbergh School
Sevenoaks School
Shrewsbury School
St Swithun's School
Stowe School
Tonbridge School
Wycombe Abbey
Alice Smith School KL
Dover Court International School
Dulwich College (Singapore)
Marlborough College Malaysia
North London Collegiate School (Singapore)
Tanglin Trust School
Bishop’s Stortford College
Brighton College
Bromsgrove School
Cheltenham College
Downe House School
Eastbourne College
Fettes College
Gordonstoun
Haileybury College
Headington School
Keystone Tutors
Merchiston
Radley College
Rugby School
Sedbergh School
Sevenoaks School
Shrewsbury School
St Swithun's School
Stowe School
Tonbridge School
Wycombe Abbey

Our Events

Join online and physical events to learn about British education with us

Open Mornings at Tonbridge School

Thursday, 12th January
11.00am UK time

Tuesday, 24th January
11.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Haileybury's Virtual Open Day


Friday, 13th January
10.30am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Open Day at Radley College


Saturday, 14th January
10.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

BESSA Schools Shows in 2023


Singapore | Thailand | Malaysia
The UK’s top boarding schools are coming to Asia at the end of October 2023. Don’t miss the chance to meet admission directors in person

Open Morning at Tanglin Trust School

Tuesday, 17th January
9.00am Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Online Admissions Evening at Marlborough College Malaysia

Thursday, 19th January
5.30pm Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Our Events

Join online and physical events to learn about British education with us

Open Mornings at Tonbridge School

Thursday, 12th January
11.00am UK time

Tuesday, 24th January
11.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Haileybury's Virtual Open Day


Friday, 13th January
10.30am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Open Day at Radley College


Saturday, 14th January
10.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

BESSA Schools Shows in 2023


Singapore | Thailand | Malaysia
The UK’s top boarding schools are coming to Asia at the end of October 2023. Don’t miss the chance to meet admission directors in person

Open Morning at Tanglin Trust School

Tuesday, 17th January
9.00am Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Online Admissions Evening at Marlborough College Malaysia

Thursday, 19th January
5.30pm Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Our Events

Join online and physical events to learn about British education with us

Open Mornings at Tonbridge School

Thursday, 12th January
11.00am UK time

Tuesday, 24th January
11.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Haileybury's Virtual Open Day


Friday, 13th January
10.30am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Open Day at Radley College


Saturday, 14th January
10.00am UK time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

BESSA Schools Shows in 2023


Singapore | Thailand | Malaysia
The UK’s top boarding schools are coming to Asia at the end of October 2023. Don’t miss the chance to meet admission directors in person

Open Morning at Tanglin Trust School

Tuesday, 17th January
9.00am Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Online Admissions Evening at Marlborough College Malaysia

Thursday, 19th January
5.30pm Singapore time

Email contact@waypointsasia.com for more information

Our Highlights

Watch our short clips here that answer all your questions about education in the UK.  From talks about what age to start boarding, opening a UK bank account, to our “Ask the Head” series of short interviews with the Heads of UK’s top schools, this is where you discover the answers to questions commonly asked by families living overseas.

At what age should my child start boarding?

Tara Reeve, Director of Admissions at Downe House School, shares more about the different entry points into UK boarding schools during the BESSA Speaker Programme 2022

Watch it here
How boarding in UK's top schools prepares for university

Martin Cropper, Director of Admissions and Senior Master at Shrewsbury School, shares how boarding schools in the UK help prepare and guide their students in their university applications

Watch it here
The role of sports in UK boarding schools and athlete recruitment

Gemma Gray, education consultant for Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, talks about balancing academic excellence while nurturing elite sporting talent

Watch it here
Tips for applying to UK universities

Ed Richardson, Director of Education of Keystone Tutors, gives you the top ten tips for applying to Oxbridge and the most competitive UK universities

Watch it here
Set up your child's overseas bank account with HSBC

BESSA and HSBC’s partnership can help make your child’s overseas education journey as seamless as it can be. Set up their overseas bank account even before leaving home and enjoy easy day-to-day banking, pay for their school tuition and transfer money fee-free.

Open an account with HSBC now!

Watch it here
Supporting learning differences in UK schools

Sheridan Steen, Founder of Dyslexia School Search, talks about how UK boarding schools support your child’s learning difference

Watch it here
Episode 9: Jesse Elzinga, Headmaster of Sevenoaks School

Sevenoaks School is synonymous with the International Baccalaureate diploma. Meet Jesse Elzinga, the Headmaster of this progressive and innovative school, as he answers our questions and tells us why overseas families choose Sevenoaks

Watch it here
Episode 8: Jonathan Anderson, Head of Merchiston

Today we travel north to Edinburgh and visit Merchiston, the only all boys’ school in Scotland. Watch our interview with Headmaster, Jonathan Anderson now.

Watch it here
Episode 7: Gareth Parker-Jones, Head of Rugby School

Are you an overseas parent looking at the best UK co-ed boarding schools? Don’t miss this interview with Gareth Parker-Jones, Head of Rugby School as he takes us through questions asked by international families about his school.

Watch it here
Episode 6: James Priory, Head of Tonbridge School

Now showing! An in-depth interview with James Priory, the inspirational Headmaster of the outstanding British independent school for boys – Tonbridge.

Watch it here
Episode 5: Nicola Huggett, Head of Cheltenham College

Being a current parent and a Head gives Nicola Huggett of Cheltenham College a unique perspective. Watch her interview here.

Watch it here
Episode 4: James Jones, Deputy Head of Wycombe Abbey

Applying to Wycombe Abbey as an overseas pupil? Hear more about what it’s like to be in the international community of a top UK girls’ boarding school.

Watch it here
Episode 3: Caroline Jordan, Head of Headington School

In Episode 3 of our “Ask the Head” series, we warmly welcome Caroline Jordan of Headington School. She tells us what is special about her school and why your daughter may suit Headington.

Watch it here
Episode 2: Jane Gandee, Head of St Swithun's School

Meet Jane Gandee, Head of St Swithun’s School in Episode 2 of our “Ask the Head” webinar series. How are international students welcomed into the school community? What makes your school special?  Answers to these questions and many more!

Watch it here
Episode 1: John Moule, Warden of Radley College

John Moule takes centrestage in Episode 1 and answers questions such as “How are international students settled into your community?” and “What do you think is special about your school?”

Watch it here
Why choose the UK?

Her Excellency Kara Owen, British High Commissioner in Singapore, shares an insight into why studying in the UK is still attractive and relevant to students worldwide.

More Video Highlights
A Tour of Brighton College

Virtual school tours are the new normal.  Visit Brighton College and learn why this is “a school where confidence, kindness and curiosity are championed”.

Read More
This is Gordonstoun

Gordonstoun is Achievement, Compassion, Internationalism, Responsibility, Teamwork.

Read More
Pastoral Care in Boarding Schools

Take a peek into the daily life of students at Tonbridge School.

Read More
How to prepare for school entrance interviews

Keystone’s Will and Ed share their advice on how to prepare for admission interviews at top UK boarding schools.

Read More
UK Boarding at 16+

Look into the popular Sixth Form entry point for overseas students.

Read More
How boarding in UK's top schools prepares for university

Martin Cropper, Director of Admissions and Senior Master at Shrewsbury School, shares how boarding schools in the UK help prepare and guide their students in their university applications

Watch it here
The role of sports in UK boarding schools and athlete recruitment

Gemma Gray, education consultant for Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, talks about balancing academic excellence while nurturing elite sporting talent

Watch it here
Tips for applying to UK universities

Ed Richardson, Director of Education of Keystone Tutors, gives you the top ten tips for applying to Oxbridge and the most competitive UK universities

Watch it here
Set up your child's overseas bank account with HSBC

BESSA and HSBC’s partnership can help make your child’s overseas education journey as seamless as it can be. Set up their overseas bank account even before leaving home and enjoy easy day-to-day banking, pay for their school tuition and transfer money fee-free.

Open an account with HSBC now!

Watch it here
Supporting learning differences in UK schools

Sheridan Steen, Founder of Dyslexia School Search, talks about how UK boarding schools support your child’s learning difference

Watch it here
Episode 9: Jesse Elzinga, Headmaster of Sevenoaks School

Sevenoaks School is synonymous with the International Baccalaureate diploma. Meet Jesse Elzinga, the Headmaster of this progressive and innovative school, as he answers our questions and tells us why overseas families choose Sevenoaks

Watch it here
Episode 8: Jonathan Anderson, Head of Merchiston

Today we travel north to Edinburgh and visit Merchiston, the only all boys’ school in Scotland. Watch our interview with Headmaster, Jonathan Anderson now.

Watch it here
Episode 7: Gareth Parker-Jones, Head of Rugby School

Are you an overseas parent looking at the best UK co-ed boarding schools? Don’t miss this interview with Gareth Parker-Jones, Head of Rugby School as he takes us through questions asked by international families about his school.

Watch it here
Episode 6: James Priory, Head of Tonbridge School

Now showing! An in-depth interview with James Priory, the inspirational Headmaster of the outstanding British independent school for boys – Tonbridge.

Watch it here
Episode 5: Nicola Huggett, Head of Cheltenham College

Being a current parent and a Head gives Nicola Huggett of Cheltenham College a unique perspective. Watch her interview here.

Watch it here
Episode 4: James Jones, Deputy Head of Wycombe Abbey

Applying to Wycombe Abbey as an overseas pupil? Hear more about what it’s like to be in the international community of a top UK girls’ boarding school.

Watch it here
Episode 3: Caroline Jordan, Head of Headington School

In Episode 3 of our “Ask the Head” series, we warmly welcome Caroline Jordan of Headington School. She tells us what is special about her school and why your daughter may suit Headington.

Watch it here
Episode 2: Jane Gandee, Head of St Swithun's School

Meet Jane Gandee, Head of St Swithun’s School in Episode 2 of our “Ask the Head” webinar series. How are international students welcomed into the school community? What makes your school special?  Answers to these questions and many more!

Watch it here
Episode 1: John Moule, Warden of Radley College

John Moule takes centrestage in Episode 1 and answers questions such as “How are international students settled into your community?” and “What do you think is special about your school?”

Watch it here
Why choose the UK?

Her Excellency Kara Owen, British High Commissioner in Singapore, shares an insight into why studying in the UK is still attractive and relevant to students worldwide.

More Video Highlights
A Tour of Brighton College

Virtual school tours are the new normal.  Visit Brighton College and learn why this is “a school where confidence, kindness and curiosity are championed”.

Read More
This is Gordonstoun

Gordonstoun is Achievement, Compassion, Internationalism, Responsibility, Teamwork.

Read More
Pastoral Care in Boarding Schools

Take a peek into the daily life of students at Tonbridge School.

Read More
How to prepare for school entrance interviews

Keystone’s Will and Ed share their advice on how to prepare for admission interviews at top UK boarding schools.

Read More
UK Boarding at 16+

Look into the popular Sixth Form entry point for overseas students.

Read More

News

Read articles on education and other current news

CATALYST by Winchester College

 Date Posted: Wednesday, December 28th, 2022

CATALYST is where ambitious, curious students aged 13 to 18 learn about how tech, science, culture, and industry impact our world and develop vital skills to shape the future.

Combining the intellectual rigour of Winchester College with innovative teaching and technology,

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Supporting learning differences in UK schools

 Date Posted: Sunday, November 20th, 2022

Awareness of learning differences is now widespread and schools are increasingly equipping themselves with knowledge and resources to support their students. Sheridan Steen, founder of the company Dyslexia School Search, is an expert in special educational needs and has worked with many students across

Read more

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