BESSA Schools Shows – October 2022
Waypoints Founder, Stephanie Cheah, tells us more about what to expect at this important education exhibition to be held on Friday 28th October in Kuala Lumpur and Sunday 30th October in Singapore. Stephanie Cheah first started her career as an English-qualified lawyer, working in the global firm Clifford Chance and later as an in-house legal […]
BESSA’s August 2022 Newsletter
In this edition:~ the full list of impressive exhibitors at BESSA 2022 is unveiled! ~ we compare this year’s A level A*/A average of 36.4% with the results of BESSA schools~ this September, join pre-BESSA information sessions about UK boarding and prepare your visit to BESSA Read more in our August newsletter HERE
Nurture creativity in your child this summer
Are you wondering what your child can get up to during this long summer break? Studies have shown that developing your child’s creativity builds their confidence skills, improves social skills and they learn better in school. Juliette Demierre, a Sixth Form student at top UK independent school, Wycombe Abbey, shares her ideas about some ways […]
BESSA’s July 2022 Newsletter
In this edition:~ BESSA school shows are back in October 2022!~ Book individual appointments with admission directors at BESSA Malaysia and Singapore~ Harrow International School Appi – a new Japanese boarding school~ UK school children help Ukrainian refugees amidst war~ New visa scheme introduced for top-achieving non-British graduates or alumni~ BESSA warmly welcomes three new […]
Boarding: A unique type of education
Written by BESSA founder, Stephanie Cheah, for the Tatler Education magazine, this article highlights the benefits of a British education for an Asian audience and how children can develop and flourish in a unique manner unlike anything in Asia. Over four million students across the world choose a British-based curriculum. Nearly 450,000 pupils are holding […]
Growing interest among Asian parents for boarding schools
Interest in boarding schools has grown significantly in recent years, as parents discover the stability it provides for their children. Boarding schools focus on delivering a holistic education and develop strong sense of community amongst their students. As borders reopen, BESSA’s founder, Stephanie Cheah, brings the prestigious schools show back to Malaysia and Singapore this […]
School Visits: What questions to ask?
‘Tis the season for school visits! Don’t miss the opportunity of spending time with the Head, boarding staff or a current student and enriching your experience with key questions about their school. The following is a list of what you may wish to ask. It is by no means exhaustive; use it as a guide […]
HSBC Premier: BESSA’s chosen banking partner for UK students
HSBC is the largest bank in the United Kingdom with 625 branches and ATMs around almost every corner. But this isn’t the only reason we’ve partnered with HSBC to help every child’s transition to study abroad as smooth and seamless as possible. Read on to learn how HSBC’s overseas education support can benefit you at […]
Unplugged: A Harrow student reflection
Gavin (not his real name) is in the graduating Class of ’21 at Harrow School. He will read Law at Oxford after completing his National Service. Why did you choose to board? Tell us your story!I wanted a different experience from the one offered by the local Singaporean school I attended previously. I felt that […]
Unplugged: A Bromsgrove student reflection
Jolene, 18, is in the graduating Class of ’21 at Bromsgrove School and has recently completed the IB Diploma. She lives in Singapore. Why did you choose to board? Tell us your story!I chose to board in England for the Sixth Form because I really wanted to become more independent by putting myself in an […]