Friday, 28th October 2022
11am to 6pm
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
BESSA is the only curated forum for families in Malaysia looking at some of the most prestigious British-curriculum schools in the UK and Malaysia.
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Abingdon School
Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur
Brighton College
Bromsgrove School
Cheltenham College
Downe House School
Epsom College in Malaysia
Gordonstoun
Headington School
Keystone Tutors
Marlborough College Malaysia
Merchiston Castle School
Oundle School
Radley College
Rugby School
Sevenoaks School
Shrewsbury School
St Edward’s School
St Swithun’s School
Taunton School
Wellington College
Tips for applying to top UK universities
Ed Richardson, Director of Education
Keystone Tutors
1.30 pm
Preparing for university through top UK boarding schools
Martin Cropper, Senior Master
Shrewsbury School
2.00pm
The role of sports in boarding schools and athlete recruitment
Jonathan Anderson, Headmaster
Merchiston Castle School
3.00pm
At what age should my child start boarding?
Tara Reeve, Director of Admissions
Downe House School
3.30 pm
Supporting learning differences in UK schools
Sheridan Steen, Founder
Dyslexia School Search
4.00pm
Each attendee must be registered for a ticket.
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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
Ed Richardson, Director of Education of Keystone Tutors, shares his top ten tips for applying to Oxbridge and the most competitive UK universities. Apart from overseeing Keystone’s own tutor development programme, Ed also advises families on a wide range of educational issues and