The Source 2016

THE SOURCE 2016 Products and Services for British International Schools of Global Quality

Patron HRH Duke of York, KG

cobis.org.uk

THE SOURCE Your Introduction to COBIS Supporting Members Products and Services for British International Schools of Global Quality Dear Colleagues, Welcome to The Source 2016 - your directory of quality products and services offered by our valued COBIS supporting member colleagues. With over 170 supporting members offering a wide range of products and services for British international schools worldwide, The Source is your first port of call when looking for new resources for your school.

As our network continues to grow, the expertise that our supporting members bring to our association is ever more evident. Our webinars, our conferences and our student competitions are all enriched by the valued contributions of the companies featured in these pages. We hope you will continue to support their important work in the field of international education in the coming year.

Natalie Friend COBIS Communications and Membership Officer COBIS is delighted to have secured UKTI Trade Challenge Partner status this year, underlining the strong partnership COBIS has with UKTI and the Department for Education (DfE). This partnership enables COBIS members to access quality information and services related to exporting overseas, and the opportunity to increase sales to international markets. COBIS is proud to be one of only 123 UKTI Accredited Trade Partners, who between them represent over 600,000 UK businesses.

We encourage our schools and our supporting members to take full advantage of the opportunities available through our UKTI Trade Challenge Partner status and to advertise this connection wherever you are working in the world.

Together, along with other activities, this work helps to raise the profile of COBIS members and, more widely, of high quality British international education.

Colin Bell COBIS CEO

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CONTENTS Architects.............................................................................

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Assessment and Qualifications...........................................

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Consultancy and Professional Development...................... 6, 77 Curriculum Resources and Publishers...............................

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Employee Benefits.............................................................

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Facilities Management and Equipment/ Furniture.............. 34, 69 ICT......................................................................................

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Lawyers and Legal Services..............................................

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Management Information Systems.................................... 43, 77 Personal Finance...............................................................

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Recruitment.......................................................................

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Research...........................................................................

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School Inspectorates..........................................................

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School Marketing Services................................................

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School Trips.......................................................................

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Schoolwear........................................................................

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Student Development........................................................

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Universities........................................................................

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Websites, Apps and Social Media......................................

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Please note: The Source is provided as a service to the COBIS community. COBIS is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by participating organisations and users are advised to contact the agency/ organisation directly for further information. Inclusion in this guide does not connote endorsement by COBIS for any service, programme or activity and an organisation may not use inclusion in the guide as an endorsement of any of their services, products or activities.

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ARCHITECTS BHM Chartered Architects

Contact: Steve Leech swl@bhmarchitects.com

BHM Architects are one of the foremost educational specialists. We have worked for over 100 major schools and colleges at home and abroad. We design every type of building for education including Classrooms, Science Labs, Theatres, Music Schools, Boarding Houses, Dining Halls, Sports Halls and Swimming Pools.

1 White Hart Lane London SW13 0RA UK +44 (0) 208 878 4667 www.bhmarchitects.com

Eric Parry Architects Contact: Yasmin Shariff yasmin.s@ericparryarchitects. co.uk 28-42 Banner Street London EC1Y 8QE UK +44 (0) 798 508 5360 www.ericparryarchitects.co.uk

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Eric Parry Architects is an established and awardwinning practice.

The challenges and opportunities of the 21st century demand creativity and ingenuity to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.

Progressive schools are expanding, upgrading or building new boarding houses and facilities for the creative arts especially music, dance and performance.

We work collaboratively with the schools to determine the most effective way to reduce running costs and enhance learning. We have designed specialist facilities for leading independent schools including Wells Cathedral School, Bedford School, Brighton College and Kings College Wimbledon.

ARCHITECTS Pick Everard

Contact: Paul Rothera paulrothera@pickeverard.co.uk Pick Everard 322 High Holborn London WC1V 7PD UK +44 (0) 345 045 0050 www.pickeverard.co.uk

Whether you are planning a new school, or rationalising an existing campus, Pick Everard can support you with consultancy services in the fields of architecture and engineering, cost and project management, and estates strategy and development services.

Pick Everard is a leading multi-professional consultancy practice employing over 450 staff across our global business. We have a history of developing innovative solutions to problems, achieving the highest standards within budgetary and time constraints.

We have an international portfolio, complemented by a track record of delivering over £500m in the education sector across the UK in the last three years.

ASSESSMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Cambridge International Examinations

Contact: Nick Mazur info@cie.org.uk 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU UK +44 (0) 122 355 3554 www.cie.org.uk

We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.

Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.

Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge.

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ASSESSMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS College Board Contact: Judith Hegedus jhegedus@collegeboard.org 45 Columbus Avenue New York NY 10023-6917 USA +1 212 713 8276 www.collegeboard.org

The College Board is a mission-driven not-forprofit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

GL Education

Contact: Andrew Sleath international@gl-education.com 9th Floor 389 Chiswick High Road Chiswick London W4 4AL UK +44 (0) 208 996 3369 www.gl-education.com/ international

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GL Education is a leading provider of integrated assessments, stakeholder surveys, and professional development services. Our resources and services are used by schools in over 100 countries worldwide, providing teachers with the tools they require to help raise standards in children’s education.

Our tests assess children’s progress in literacy, ability and numeracy, and identify a range of special educational needs. Today, we lead literacy, numeracy and ability testing in UK schools and have delivered 7 million online tests to children in the UK and abroad.

Visit our website for more information and case studies about how our resources are used in international schools.

ASSESSMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) Examinations Board which sets the Common Entrance examinations at 11+ and 13+, the Common Pre-Tests and the Common Academic Scholarship examinations at 13+.

Contact: Ann Entwisle ann.entwisle@iseb.co.uk Suite 3, Endeavour House Crow Arch Lane Ringwood BH24 1HP UK +44 (0) 120 248 7538 www.iseb.co.uk

Step One Step One is an independent internationally based career and educational guidance provider, specialising in working with students in the international community with particular emphasis on British schools.

Contact: Moira Beckett guidance@step1.ac Suite 243 80 High Street Winchester SO23 9AT UK +44 (0) 196 287 5700 www.step1.ac

Step One provides a professional online program of educational and career guidance from year 7 to 13 including university guidance, with ongoing support from our experienced advisers. All components of this programme are available for completion online – visit www.step1.ac Step One also contributes to a school’s continuous professional development and inspection requirements. No subscriptions required, all affordable and payable by parents or school. Let us help you support your students, parents and staff.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Alps Alps provides powerful tools to help your students realise their ambitions.

Contact: Julie Johnson info@alps-va.co.uk Kevin Conway House Longbow Close Huddersfield HD2 1GQ UK

We deliver post-16 results analysis and training to over 1450 schools and colleges. We analyse over 73% of all A levels taken across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

We believe in setting aspirational targets and supporting all students to reach their goals. We help schools and colleges to monitor the progress of every student.

Speak to us today to find out what Alps can do for you.

+44 (0) 148 488 7600 www.alps-va.co.uk

Anderson Education

Contact: Sue Anderson sue@andersoneducation.co.uk Langton House Meopham Green Meopham Kent DA13 0PY UK +44 (0) 147 481 5450 or +44 (0) 788 777 2255 www.andersoneducation.co.uk

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We offer families free, impartial advice and guidance to families considering a UK boarding school, summer or language programme. We have visited over 350 UK boarding schools and are able to recommend schools that meets the individual needs of each child. We help the family through the process of shortlisting, arranging visits and entrance tests. Anderson Education have over 25 years’ experience of working with overseas families and international students. We can help find the best school for gifted children, children with special needs: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism and Asperger’s as well as those who require English Language tuition.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS) Ltd

Contact: David Boddy d.boddy@angloschools.co.uk Gainsborough House 2 Sheen Road Richmond Upon Thames TW9 1AE UK

ASIS consultants are experienced in international school development projects, leadership training, the provision of marketing services (brochures/ websites) and financial health checking.

We also recruit pupils internationally for UK Boarding Schools. Our main markets are presently India, Italy and Africa.

+44 (0) 783 134 5923 www.angloschools.com

BlueSky Education

Contact: Claire Ashton info@blueskyeducation.co.uk Unit 4 Howard Buildings, 69-71 Burpham Lane Guildford, Surrey GU4 7NB UK +44 (0) 148 388 0004 www.blueskyeducation.co.uk

BlueSky Education is online software supporting you to: • lead staff development and link it to school improvement; • empower staff to take responsibility for their performance; • support trainee and newly qualified teachers; • record performance information, including observations and learning walks; • develop needs based professional learning that shares best practice; • enable colleagues, at your own and other schools, to collaborate securely; • analyse staff performance and the effectiveness of professional learning; and • save time, 85% of school leaders save up to five hours every week with BlueSky. BlueSky is the UK’s market leading solution and already used in British International Schools

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Buckinghamshire Learning Trust

Contact: Mark Bignell Marketing Manager mbignell@learningtrust.net Buckinghamshire Learning Trust King George V House King George V Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AW UK

The Buckinghamshire Learning Trust supports some of the best schools in the UK and worldwide who achieve outstanding results and uphold educational excellence. We can support your school in the same way and act as a critical friend across all aspects of school life.

From working with British International Schools we know that a common concern is isolation, and limited support. We are already working with a number of schools worldwide, acting as their school improvement provider, offering cost effective, quality assured support to meet their improvement need. This can vary from a single day’s consultancy to long-term support packages.

+44 (0) 129 638 7485 or +44 (0) 782 723 1357 www.learningtrust.net

Cambridge Education

Contact: Siobhan Hall siobhan.hall@camb-ed.com Cambridge Education Limited 22 Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JD UK +44 (0)1223 463757 www.camb-ed.co.uk

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Cambridge Education supports schools worldwide, providing inspection, training and consultancy services which enable schools to sustain a world class education. As an authorised inspectorate, accredited by the DfE to inspect British Schools Overseas and quality assured by Ofsted, our ethos of partnership offers you, either independently or as part of a group: • consistent, high quality expertise, training and support, tailor-made to meet your specific needs • CPD programmes and resources aligned to UK standards • high quality inspection and accreditation • significant financial savings for COBIS members • in-depth knowledge of schools around the world including the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, South America and the USA.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Consilium Education Ltd.

Contact: Andrew Homden ahomden@consiliumeducation. com River Cottage Meenasona Oughterlin Rathmullan Donegal Ireland

Consilium is an educational services company offering a full range of support and training to new and established schools. We work with schools as critical friends, “seeking first to understand” and then identifying specific issues to be addressed in context. Consilium’s Professional Development courses are designed to be both useful and enjoyable, challenging participants to reflect deeply on best practice while offering ideas that can be used quickly in the classroom.

+35 (0) 385 115 2130 www.consiliumeducation.com

Educate

Contact: info@educate.co.uk Kensington Centre 66 Hammersmith Road London W14 6UD UK +44 (0) 203 411 1080 www.educate.co.uk

For the past 15 years Educate have been supporting schools with many of the challenges they face, including: • Project management – planning, commissioning and operating new schools.

• Staff performance management – we provide robust solutions to complex issues. Our online application, Standards Tracker, helps to raise teaching standards in your school.

• Initial teacher training – we provide an accredited training programme to support your school with trainees.

• Recruitment of senior leaders and teachers – we ensure you have access to the best people to fill the role you need.

Recently, Educate have worked with schools in Switzerland, the Middle East and Zambia.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Educators Abroad Ltd

Contact: David Johnson david@educatorsabroad.org 15 Palmer Close Redhill RH1 4BU UK +44 (0) 173 776 8254 www.educatorsabroad.org

Providing: • Qualified Teacher Status (England) for unqualified teachers currently employed in COBIS, IB, and other English curriculum schools worldwide.

• EA international certificate for classroom teaching assistants.

• EA internship for licensed/qualified teachers to serve as colleagues in schools.

• Pre-service practicum and student teaching placements for teacher education students in English medium schools worldwide.

• COBIS quality assured consultants.

Offered by: A global network of professional educators who promote teaching as a global profession through an international/cross-cultural approach to teacher professional development.

Examination Officers’ Association Contact: Andrew Harland eoa.office@examofficers.org.uk London Road Campus (G11 - L11) University of Reading Reading RG1 5AQ UK +44 (0) 118 975 8552 www.examofficers.org.uk

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The EOA is an independent, not for profit, charitable organisation whose role is to support the professional development of exam office personnel working in centres throughout the UK and abroad.

We ensure our members’ views are heard by government agencies, awarding organisations and senior management teams.

Our members have access to information, resources & a strong peer support grass roots network, to help in their day-to-day work.

We help our members in promoting the importance of this role to the whole education community so that they can be supported in delivering an effective examination system.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Gabbitas Education

Contact: Ian Hunt ian.hunt@gabbitas.co.uk Norfolk House 30 Charles ll Street London SW1Y 4AE UK +44 (0) 207 734 0161 www.gabbitas.co.uk

Gabbitas, established in 1873, is the UK’s leading independent education consultancy. Numerous distinguished personalities have passed through our doors, including Edward Elgar, HG Wells, Amy Johnson and members of the British Royal Family. We offer expertise in educational appointments, academic and non-academic, in the UK and Overseas. In addition we offer advice and consultancy to parents, schools and teachers on all aspects of independent education. Our recruitment team offers unrivalled recruitment expertise within the UK and International independent school sectors, and have a demonstrable track record of recruiting Heads, Deputy Heads, Department Heads, Bursars, Senior Teachers, Teachers and Support Staff.

Hendriksen Consulting

Contact: Neil Hendriksen Neil@hendriksen-consulting.com 23 Cliff Road Cowes PO31 8BN UK +44 (0) 759 007 0417 or +44 (0) 198 320 9534

www.hendriksen-consulting.com

Offers a specialist service to COBIS and other independent Schools overseas and in the UK. Neil Hendriksen is a former UK and Overseas head with over 30 years’ experience in the maintained, independent and overseas sectors.

COBIS registered Consultant and Mentor, IAPS listed Heads’ Mentor, Appraiser and Consultant and ISI Team Inspector since 1999 and now RI trained.

Member of the IoE’s Centre for Leadership and Learning, school governor, trustee of a charitable foundation and a former NPQH assessor/tutor.

Key Services offered: • Independent Reviews • Headteacher appraisals • Mentoring for heads and senior leaders • Pre Inspection training • Governor training

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Insetcourses.com insetcourses.com specialises in providing highquality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for your International School or College Contact: Rod Smith CPD Project Director rjs1802@gmail.com 36 Edmondson Close Brampton Cumbria CA13 0UU UK +44 (0) 755 778 7977 www.insetcourses.com

insetcourses.com will provide experienced, committed and engaging trainers/ consultants to work with your school or college on your bespoke CPD requirements, after detailed discussion with you. insetcourses.com will maximise the visit of each trainer to make the visit as cost-effective as possible. Equally, we can provide a number of tutors if your needs are for a conference, or a whole-school INSET covering several topics.

All calls and e-mails will be answered promptly, with a written, fully-costed, no-obligation quote, emailed to you within 24 hours.

Istip (Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel) Statutory Appropriate Body for Newly Qualified Teacher Induction in England.

Contact: Judith Fenn Judith.Fenn@istip.co.uk Chester House Fulham Green 81-83 Fulham High St London SW6 3JA UK +44 (0) 203 586 3137 www.istip.co.uk

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Karen Ardley Associates KAA is a dynamic, creative, leadership and training consultancy that has successfully worked with a wide range of COBIS member schools.

Contact: Karen Ardley karen@karenardley.com The Old Dyehouse 27 St Georges Road Scholes Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 1UQ UK

We design and deliver professional development programmes for leaders and people involved with providing or supporting learning, worldwide.

Our Inspirational programmes and consultancy have proven success and organisational impact.

+44 (0) 796 782 1422 www.karenardley.com

Keynote Educational Limited Contact: Maggie Elliott maggie@keynote.org.uk 50A Alderley Road Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 1NT UK +44 (0) 162 553 2974 www.keynoteeducational.co.uk

At Keynote Educational, our aim is to bring a vibrancy, depth and enrichment to high quality professional development in secondary education.

We focus on supporting teachers, leaders and students in achieving the best results through practical, current and relevant provision that has a long term impact on your school’s success. As well as national conferences for both teachers and students, we offer subject-specific teacher CPD courses and tailored in-school provision, which includes our internal mock assessment moderation service with senior examiners.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Modern Governor (Learning Pool)

Contact: Ian Usher ian@moderngovernor.com Learning Pool The City Factory 100 Patrick Street Derry BT48 7EL UK +44 (0) 782 525 5300 www.moderngovernor.com

Modern Governor is the leading provider of online professional development for school governors.

Our e-learning modules - authored by leading governance experts and designed to work on smartphones, tablets and computers - are recommended by 98% of our users to their fellow governors.

Beyond governor-specific topics including SEN, social media and the roles of chairs & clerks, the service includes over 25 modules on Core Skills to develop governors’ transferable and ‘soft’ skills.

In addition the free Modern Governor mobile app provides a searchable, offline glossary of education-related terms and latest posts from the leading governance blogs in anyone’s pocket or bag.

Optimus Education Contact: Rebecca White rebecca.white@optimuseducation.com 2nd Floor 5 Thomas More Square London E1W 1YW UK +44 (0) 845 450 6404 www.optimus-education.com

Professional development for whole-school improvement.

Take control of your school’s CPD plan with Optimus Education. Create personalised plans for everyone in your team for a fraction of your training budget with the Unlimited CPD package.

It includes: • Knowledge Centre: Access trusted guidance and best practice materials 24/7 • Conferences: Attend over 30+ conferences led by industry experts • Training: Download and deliver professional training courses Helping you stay ahead of the game no matter how far away you are.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT People and Potential Education Consultancy

Contact: Audrey Dralega info@peopleandpotential.org PO. Box 27348 Kampala Uganda +256 793 231 969 www.peopleandpotential.org

People and Potential Education Consultancy provides rigorous school development support and training to international schools, education organizations and NGOs in Africa & the Middle East. We specialize in primary education, professional development and in leadership mentoring, including supporting staff to transition from a local to an international school setting and teaching methodology.

Contact us for: • School development consultancy • Professional development for school leadership, teachers and teaching assistants • School Start Up Support • NGO & Education Authority Support: including curriculum development, mapping, assessment & evaluation, strategic planning and developing leadership.

Pivotal Education Ltd

Contact: Ellie Dix ellie@pivotaleducation.com 6 Chiltern House Waterside Chesham, Bucks HP5 1PS UK +44 (0) 207 000 1735 www.pivotaleducation.com

When schools and colleges need help, they come to us. We’re a team of the UK’s leading teacher trainers with a worldwide reputation for transforming classroom behaviour and achieving outstanding teaching.

Some schools require intensive culture change, some need whole staff training or one-on-one coaching, whilst others immerse themselves in our online courses.

Our instructor model allows schools to train one or more members of staff to become Licensed Pivotal Instructors. This Instructor can then run unlimited behaviour and safeguarding training sessions for staff in house.

Whatever your staff training needs, we’ve got the resource and expertise to help you.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Ruskin Education Ruskin Education is a school improvement and support services company with offices in Dubai and the UK, and projects across Europe, MENA, UK, Asia and Africa.

Contact: Paul Grisewood paul.grisewood@ruskineducation. co.uk LLC UAE: PO Box 94239, 3004E Bee Business Centre 30th Floor, Aspin Tower Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai UAE

Ruskin Education has a dedicated team of specialists and associates all experienced in independent and international schools and in supporting school improvement, training and project management. Ruskin works with schools to support improvement, establish and manage schools, provide professional development and help schools improve the quality of provision and hence their reputation.

We specialise in establishing and managing schools overseas, with long term contracts.

+44 (0) 747 322 7465 www.ruskineducation.com

SchooliP Ltd

Contact: Paul Brook paul.brook@schoolip.co.uk 1st floor Gleneagles House Vernon Gate Venron Street Derby DE1 1UP UK +44 (0) 133 222 2456 www.schoolip.co.uk • Contact us for further information and to arrange a free trial.

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SchooliP is a ‘Whole School Improvement’ software solution that has been specifically developed in collaboration with teachers to make your life easier. No other system seamlessly integrates staff performance management, with improvement planning and self-evaluation to the extent that SchooliP does.

SchooliP is ‘cloud-based’, so there’s no software to install. Teachers can access it from any computer or tablet device that has access to the internet, simply by logging in, from your internet browser.

After having continuing success within the UK, the system is now being adopted by overseas schools, and COBIS members including the Kings Group schools and the British International School of Stavanger.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teaching Assistant College

Contact: Eva Cartwright eva.cartwright@tacollege. com The Estate Office Stone Road Hilcote Eccleshall ST21 6JX UK

The Teaching Assistant College offers specialist training for support staff based in Nursery, Primary or Secondary Schools in the UK and overseas.

We design and deliver practical training based on current research to suit the needs of your school. We have a growing network of trainers all dedicated to motivate and train support staff to improve standards in your school.

Services we offer: • CACHE Accredited Qualifications via e-learning • CACHE Endorsed Learning Programmes • Consultancy • INSET • Training Resource File • Online Courses

+44 (0) 178 585 1251 www.tacollege.com

the-learning-crowd An extremely experienced group of educationalists, whose combined skills have been gained through working, both individually and together, throughout the UK and around the world.

Contact: Gareth Long info@the-learning-crowd.com 9 Hemdean Road Caversham Reading RG4 7SY UK +44 (0) 787 369 2971 www.the-learning-crowd.com

Specialising in School Design, Senior Leadership, Governance and ICT in Education, many groups from schools, organisations and authorities choose the-learning-crowd because of their commitment, high expectations, enthusiasm, experience, and loyalty to projects. The team is known for always developing good relationships, ensuring a real understanding of project demands and remaining with projects through to successful conclusions. the-learning-crowd is proud to have been appointed onto the EU Schoolnet Evaluation Framework to evaluate EU funded education and ICT in education projects across Europe.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT University of Worcester

Contact: Raquel Labella Jara r.labellajara@worc.ac.uk Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ UK +44 (0) 190 585 5056 www.worcester.ac.uk

The Institute of Education at the University of Worcester has been offering high quality teacher development opportunities for nearly 70 years.

With a range of CPD courses, bespoke events and seminars, we are able to support school improvement and staff development. Our MA Education can be delivered to groups of staff in your school, providing the option for you to host this as an opportunity for your cluster or network of schools. We also offer an annual residential Summer School, based in our high quality facilities in an historic setting.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 3P Learning Contact: Richard Stoneman

richard.stoneman@3plearning.com

Fourth Floor Bull Wharf Redcliff Street Bristol BS1 6QR UK For a free trial of any of our products, please contact the International Team on: +44 (0) 117 370 1990 www.3plearning.com

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3P Learning is a provider of digital learning resources.

Mathletics is a digital resource currently used by more than 17,000 schools and 4 million learners worldwide. It is proven to improve pupil engagement and results in maths.

Spellodrome is a digital resource that helps children to develop their spelling, writing and communication skills.

Reading Eggs is a digital resource for literacy, designed to help teach children how to read and to develop a love of reading.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Badger Learning

Contact: Scott Richardson info@badgerlearning.co.uk Oldmedow Road Hardwick Industrial Estate Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4JJ UK

Badger Learning have been supplying schools in the UK and overseas for over 20 years. Our resources are centred on the new UK National Curriculum and are developed to support teachers and inspire children.

With literacy resources aimed at developing, reluctant, able and confident readers, as well as resources for pupils who are developing English as a second language (ESL) Badger Learning is well placed to support your establishment.

+44 (0)155 376 9209 www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Baker Books - International School Book Club

Contact: Philip Baker pb@bakerbooks.co.uk 11 Manfield Park Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8NU UK

Baker Books are expert in selecting the best of British books for children. There are three issues during the school year each with over 400 books, displayed in colourful catalogues and online, suitable for ages 3 to 16. The book club enables parents to order books through the school which earns free books for the school. The company has over 35 years experience supplying schools throughout the world. The online ordering system ensures that the administration is kept to a minimum and the company works closely with member schools to ensure that orders are fulfilled accurately and promptly.

+44 (0) 148 326 7888 www.bakerbooks.co.uk

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Browns Books for Students Ltd

Contact: Frances Murphy enquiries@brownsbfs.co.uk 22-28 George Street Hull HU1 3AP UK +44 (0) 148 238 4660 www.brownsbfs.co.uk

We are a long established and respected supplier of books and ebooks to educational establishment in the UK and International.

We offer bespoke library servicing and fast shipping worldwide. Our unique educational website is host to every UK book in print and over 8 million titles. We can take orders online, by post, fax or email, with real time stock level availability, discounted pricing displayed and reporting on all orders.

Brownsbfs has also become the leading provider of eBooks for education through our platform VLeBooks.com, with over 320,000 titles available.

Cambridge University Press Contact: Gen Champion gchampion@cambridge.org The Edinburgh Building Shaftesbury Road Cambridge CB2 8RU UK +44 (0) 1223 325089 www.cambridge.org

Cambridge University Press is a world-leading international education publisher, providing educational materials, resources and services to teachers and learners, from ages 3-19, in over 160 countries.

We at Cambridge University Press International Education are driven by a simple imperative: to work alongside educators and learners to provide individuals with accessible, inspirational learning resources that lead them to a lifetime of achievement. We are proud to share the goldstandard tradition and contemporary relevance of the University of Cambridge.

We publish resources for Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A Levels and International Baccalaureate.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS CES Holdings

Contact: Stuart Thorne info@cesholdings.com Shepley Estate (South) Audenshaw Manchester M34 5EX UK

CES is the largest consolidator of educational resources for international schools. We currently work with schools in over 125 countries worldwide. Operating from modern facilities in Manchester (UK) and Baltimore (US) we supply books, equipment and furniture from all major educational suppliers and publishers based in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. Our unique system of export documentation and packaging with online tracking of orders via our website puts you in total control throughout the purchasing process.

+44 (0) 161 337 9337 www.cesholdings.com

Collins Collins is a market-leading educational publisher producing resources in a wide range of subjects for schools worldwide.

Contact: Rob Thompson

rob.thompson@harpercollins.co.uk

77-85 Fulham Palace Road London W6 8JB UK +44 (0) 208 307 4104 www.collins.co.uk

As part of Collins Learning we offer schools not only textbooks, but also revision, home learning, teachers support, English language teaching and reference materials. We are a market leading publisher in Education, in Atlases, and in Dictionaries, both English and bi-lingual. Bringing together a publishing heritage that began in 1819, and forward thinking ideas to help schools deliver excellent learning today.

We publish for a wide range of curriculum, both UK and International, and for a wide range of exams, including a full range of English language exams.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Dawsons Music Ltd

Contact: William Thompson

william.thompson@dawsons.co.uk

65 Sankey Street WARRINGTON WA1 1SU UK +44 (0) 192 558 2424 www.dawsons.co.uk/education

For over 100 years Dawsons Music has been the UK’s leading specialist music instrument supplier to schools and colleges. We also specialise in all aspects of Music Technology, and have unrivalled experience in the design of creative arts facilities across the UK and beyond. We design and install recording studios, media suites and drama theatres, supply all the equipment and train teaching staff on the effective use of their new resources. As one of the largest music retailers in the UK, we can offer excellent discounted prices on all music brands to our international school customers.

Discovery Education Contact: Leo Stanley leo_stanley@discovery.com Hythe House 200 Shepherd’s Bush Road London W6 7NL UK +44 (0) 207 870 4500 www.discoveryeducation.co.uk

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Discovery Education is passionate about and committed to enhancing the way teachers teach and students learn; adding relevance to the school curriculum, and helping teachers and students to reach their potential.

We offer a range of services to support the needs of COBIS schools, students and teachers. Our digital media content is immersive, engaging and brings the world into the classroom.

Our professional development courses support teachers’ use of digital resources to ensure effective implementation in the classroom, while the Discovery Education Community is a global network of teachers and educators that connects members around the world.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Doddle

Contact: Stuart Alway stuart.alway@boardworks.co.uk Units 5–7 The Gallery 54 Marston Street Oxford OX4 1LF UK +44 (0) 750 669 8840 www.doddlelearn.co.uk or www.boardworks.co.uk

From the creators of Boardworks, Doddle is an online teaching, homework and assessment resource containing over 16,000 presentations, activities and quizzes across 18 subjects for ages 11-18. It offers comprehensive coverage of the international curriculum, including the Cambridge International curriculum, IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate.

Doddle resources are engaging and interactive to keep students inspired, and are Mac and tabletcompatible, so students can study anywhere!

The quizzes are self-marking and automatically report to the online markbook where teachers can instantly identify areas where further support is needed, offering a time-saving and consistent way to assess understanding across the whole school.

EquipMySchool

Contact: Stuart Rickard office@EquipMySchool.com Chapel Lane East Kirkby Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4BZ UK

Resources purchasing service. EquipMySchool will administrate every aspect of your overseas purchases turning the task from a minefield into a doddle. Harness the financial power of consolidation and take advantage of our experience to ensure your school receives its classroom resources on time... every time.

+44 (0) 141 416 1216 www.EquipMySchool.com

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Fieldwork Education

Contact: Lauren Brown lauren@greatlearning.com 18 King William Street London EC4N 7BP UK +44 (0) 207 531 9696 www.greatlearning.com

Fieldwork Education has been improving learning in schools for more than 25 years. From the very start, its focus has been on helping schools improve learning. The company was founded in 1984 by two Headteachers concerned about the quality and quantity of learning in schools.

Since then, Fieldwork Education has grown continuously. It created the highly successful International Primary Curriculum (IPC) along with other successful learning-focused programmes for schools including Looking for Learning and, more recently, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Learning is the focus for every school that Fieldwork Education works with. Fieldwork Education is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.

Follet International

Contact: Anna Garcia-Cosio acosio@follett.com 1340 Ridgeview Drive McHenry IL 60050 USA +3 463 945 4068 www.FollettLearning.com

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Follett provides educationally relevant content, integrated educational technology solutions, and value-added services to over 65,000 PreK12 schools and districts in the United States and around the world. We focus on earning our customers’ trust every day and helping you impact over 35,000,000 PreK-12 students every year.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Howarth of London Howarth of London are internationally known as makers of the finest oboes, oboes d’amore and English horns. Alongside their role as makers, they are one of the world’s leading suppliers of oboes, bassoons, clarinets and saxophones.

Contact: William Ring education@howarth.uk.com 31 Chiltern Street London W1U 7PN UK +44 (0)190 323 9219 www.howarth.uk.com

Howarth of London offers a special procurement service for musical resources to education departments around the world. They work closely with suppliers and the manufacturers to source instruments and accessories from every instrumental family including electronic and printed materials. Quality of resources is of paramount importance to educational outcomes and orders are carefully assessed to ensure customers’ requirements are met effectively.

John Catt Educational Ltd Established in 1959, John Catt Educational has become a leading publisher for international education with a reputation based on quality.

Contact: Jonathan Barnes enquiries@johncatt.com 12 Deben Mill Business Centre Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BL UK +44 (0) 139 438 9865 www.johncatt.com

Our publications for the international education sector include International School magazine, the International Schools Journal, and World Student magazine, which is published in partnership with COBIS. We have published a range of professional development titles, including the Taking It Forward series, and continue to work with leading associations in both the state and private sectors, in the UK and abroad.

Meanwhile, our range of comprehensive school directories includes John Catt’s Guide to International Schools and the IB World Schools Yearbook.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Mallory International Ltd

Contact: Victor Gazis vic@malloryint.co.uk Aylesbeare Common Business Park Exmouth Road Aylesbeare Devon UK

Mallory International has 29 years’ continual experience exporting to institutions around the world and specialise in the handling of educational materials and books. We have a dedicated team dealing with expertise in all levels of international education, international trade documentation, consolidation shipping and clearing. All customers deal with a single contact person. We also provide subject bibliographies, selection support and consolidation of supplier catalogues and have the ability to handle physical book processing and standard electronic formats as well as Journal consolidation.

+44 (0) 139 523 9199 www.malloryint.net

Maudesport Ltd Contact: Audrey McNaught sales@maudesport.co.uk 1 Beecham Close Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UZ UK +44 (0) 192 245 9571 Central International Catalogue: http://ebookhq.co.uk/maudesport/ central-international-2016/ Main International Catalogue: http://ebookhq.co.uk/maudesport/ international-2016/

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Maudesport is the UK’s largest Sports Equipment and Clothing supplier to the Education Market, and we are delighted to offer International Schools the opportunity to take advantage of our extensive range and competitive prices.

All deliveries are by quotation, which can be offered direct, or via your nominated freight forwarder. We are equally happy to work with your preferred consolidator.

Contact us at sales@maudesport.co.uk or on +44 (0)1922 459571 with any questions regarding our products or service. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales & customer service teams are always available to discuss your requirements.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Oddizzi Oddizzi is a primary digital resource that “opens up” the world for children everywhere.

Contact: Jenny Cooke jenny@oddizzi.com

Oddizzi is a complete resource for teaching primary geography, world knowledge, social science and global citizenship.

69 Lowther Road London SW13 9NP UK

Oddizzi’s unique content adds a global perspective across the curriculum and is compatible with most curricula. It is ideal for independent research and supports English vocabulary acquisition and language awareness.

+44 (0) 203 397 8193 www.oddizzi.com

Oddizzi’s content is produced by teachers, travelwriters, and geographers from “inside” locations and topics, showing children the world as it really is.

Oddizzi enables classes to create and sustain international links with its easy to use ClassPals tool.

Oxford University Press

Contact: Stacey Roberts Stacey.Roberts@oup.com Great Clarendon Street Oxford OX2 6DP UK

Oxford is committed to international education. We are the only publisher to develop resources directly with the IB, and work closely with Cambridge International Examinations to produce endorsed resources across the entire Cambridge continuum.

This means your learners get the comprehensive and accurate support that deeply integrates critical thinking and international awareness, along with thorough assessment support.

Nelson Thornes is now part of Oxford University Press.

+44 (0) 186 535 4520 www.oup.com/oxed

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Relocate Global

Contact: Fiona Murchie fiona@relocatemagazine.com Spray Hill Hastings Road Lamberhurst Kent TN3 8JB UK +44 (0) 189 289 1334 www.relocatemagazine.com

Relocate Global is the leading magazine and website for global mobility professionals covering every aspect of international relocation. Our trusted editorial combines topical articles, news and views from our expert team of writers and journalists.

We know that education and school choices are at the heart of any major family move; in fact, family issues consistently sit at the top of the list of critical challenges to relocation assignment success. The relocation community looks to us to stay informed of developments and the fast pace of change in the world of international education and receive advice on how to help families make those crucial education choices.

Rising Stars

Contact: Peter Oates peteroates@risingstars-uk.com 7 Hatchers Mews Bermondsey Street London SE1 3GS +44 (0) 786 755 4323 www.risingstars-uk.com

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Rising Stars is an independent educational publishers that has been developing an awardwinning range of books, teaching resources and software for over 10 years. We were named ERA Education Supplier of the Year in 2013 and have received a Naace Impact Award for Curriculum Support. All of our products are created and developed alongside teachers and learners, meaning that every resource we produce is guaranteed to make a difference to children’s learning.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Schofield & Sims

Contact: David Nesbitt enquiries@schofieldandsims.co.uk Dogley Mill Fenay Bridge Huddersfield HD8 0NQ UK

Schofield & Sims has been a leading publisher of schoolbooks for over a century. Focusing particularly on maths, English and science at the early years and primary levels, Schofield & Sims resources are used in top-performing schools throughout the UK and internationally.

Our books are written by experienced classroom teachers and are carefully designed to meet the individual learning needs of every child. They provide children with a solid grounding in reading, writing and arithmetic, whilst also equipping them with the broader knowledge and skills needed both for education and for life.

+44 (0) 148 460 1718 www.schofieldandsims.co.uk

Scientific & Chemical International SciChem International, a long-standing supplier of science equipment and chemicals to educational establishments in over 120 countries. Our International Sales Department recognises the need to supply quality products and has extensive expertise in delivering large projects worldwide.

Contact: Terry Scott international@scichem.com Carlton House Livingston Road Bilston West Midlands WV14 0QZ UK

We are proud to be able to offer: 1. Dedicated team providing a personalised service 2. Quality products and excellent stock levels 3. Suggested Lists of Equipment covering Primary Science (6- 10 yrs.) Biology, Physics, Chemistry to A level 4. Quotations, inclusive of freight costs available on request packed for Sea & Airfreight 5. International catalogue available in printed format or electronically

+44 (0) 190 235 5423 www.scichem.com

• Download our 2016 Catalogue to your iPad or tablet:

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS The Day, News & Media

Contact: Joe Heppell joe@theday.co.uk Pennine House 28 Leman Street London E1 8ER UK

The Day is an online teaching resource for schools designed to develop students’ critical thinking and engagement with the curriculum through news from around the world. The Day publishes new articles and features for the classroom every day and has an archive of over 3,500 resources sorted by subject and topic for easy access.

+44 (0) 207 481 1239 www.theday.co.uk

The School Planner Company

Contact: Caillen Chapman

c.chapman@school-planners.co.uk

Units 1-3 The Ermine Centre Hurricane Close Huntingdon PE29 6XX UK +44 (0) 148 041 0432 www.school-planners.co.uk

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The award-winning School Planner Company creates student planners (electronic and bound books), teacher planners, yearbooks and more.

Our focus is on tailoring products to meet the exact needs of each customer, with excellent design and friendly advisors to understand individual requirements. Pages are designed to meet schools’ exact needs and we have hundreds of page ideas that can be used or modified to save time.

Honeycomb ePlanner, our digital planner and school communication system, builds on the success of our printed products and can be used on its own or with a paper planner.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS TTS Group Ltd

Contact: Stephen Williams stephen.williams@tts-group.co.uk TTS Group Ltd Park Lane Business Park Kirkby-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 9GU UK +44 (0) 796 178 7324 www.tts-group.co.uk/ internationalschools

From award-winning curricular resources, to a huge choice of school essentials, TTS offer an all-encompassing range to International Schools.

With over 30 years’ experience, we are a leading supplier of educational products to Kindergartens and Primary schools around the world.

TTS develop innovative resources to inspire teachers and engage children. Each year we design 100’s of new products. From versatile ICT products, to stimulating Early Years resources, our aim is to give every child a reason to love learning.

A dedicated International Sales Team supports schools; offering advice, recommendations, quotations and arranging individually packed orders. They take great pride in offering the convenience of a one-stop-shop and delivering value for money.

Twig World Twig World is an award-winning digital education company that produces thousands of short films and learning packs on Science, Maths and Geography for ages 4-16.

Contact: Charlotte Bouchier charlotte@twig-world.com Claremont House 20 North Claremont House Glasgow G3 7LE UK +44 (0) 203 463 8650 www.twig-world.com www.tigtagworld.com

Used in over 70 countries and available in 14 languages, Twig’s resources help teachers integrate technology into the classroom, providing relevant content to use in existing lessons or to support independent learning. Delivered online, Twig resources are matched to iGCSE, IB and many other international curricula.

Whether tracking tarantulas in the rainforest or chasing storms in Tornado Alley, Twig World resources are guaranteed to captivate classes and connect the curriculum to the real world.

Secondary: www.twig-world.com Primary: www.tigtagworld.com

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Unlimited Press Unlimited Press has been in the market since 2002. We are the sole agent for Collins Education in Egypt and Sudan, for Findel Education in Egypt and for Rising Stars in Egypt.

Contact: Safa Mostafa Hassanein safa_mostafa@unlimitedpress.net

We supply British international schools with books and equipment and have been a member of BSME since 2009.

23 Mohamed Youssef Al Kady Off Dr Al Mahrouky st Al Marghany Heliopolis Cairo EGYPT +20 2 2290 1382 www.unlimitedpress.net

Vocab Express Contact: Richard Kitzinger rjk@toptrack.com Richard@vocabexpress.com 2 Capital Court Bittern Road Sowton Exeter Devon EX2 7FW UK +44 (0) 139 235 7530 www.vocabexpress.com

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Vocab Express is an engaging, web-based vocabulary learning application for schools which motivates students into independent vocabulary learning for foreign languages, sciences and humanities.

Teacher workload is minimised through preloaded, pre-categorised vocabulary from major exam boards and leading publishers of classroom text books. Regular on-line vocabulary tests and assignments can be easily set up with no preparation or marking overhead.

Students are motivated through a points and scoreboard system and all activity may be monitored by the teacher through a comprehensive set of real-time progress tracking tools. Vocab Express can be used for homework, in-class activities or cover lessons.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Renaissance Workplace Benefits

Contact: School Division tellmemore@renworkben.com 16-2, Commercial Centre Taman Abadl Indah Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA +852 25422216 www.renworkben.com

Employee Benefits are a crucial element of any staff retention strategy. Available to groups and individual members, our range of market leading solutions can complement or replace your existing benefits package whilst saving you money. Already widely adopted in the corporate world this model is guaranteed to create savings and is now available to international schools globally.

We can provide a full review of your existing model and a free analysis that demonstrates the savings achievable completely free of charge.

SCI Employee Benefits SCI Employee Benefits provides international schools with cost effective and innovative corporate health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance and retirement solutions for their employees. Our services are also available to individual teachers.

Contact: Gavin Snook gavin@sci-eb.com PO Box 10 Lanluang Post office Bangkok 10102 THAILAND +66 898977007 www.sci-eb.com

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE Harlequin Floors

Contact: Alice Dagger alice.dagger@blackcatmusic.com

HARLEQUIN FLOORS: supplier of professional floors for dance, the performing arts, entertainment and display. Recognised as world leaders in advanced technology flooring for dance and performing arts, Harlequin Floors is renowned worldwide, with operations in Europe (London, Luxembourg, Berlin, Paris and Madrid), the Americas (Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Forth Worth) and Asia Pacific (Hong Kong and Sydney).

Festival House Chapman Way Tunbridge Wells TN2 3EF UK +44 (0)1732 371555 www.harlequinfloors.com

S + B UK Limited Design, manufacture and installation of specialist educational furniture systems for Science, Design, Control and Food Technology as well as cross curricula general classroom furniture and systems for STEM. Contact: Mike Serridge mike_serridge@splusb.co.uk Labtec Street Manchester M27 8SE UK +44 (0) 776 522 2100 www.splusb.co.uk

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Free of charge room layout service.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE Taplanes Limited

Contact: Mr. Jonathan Braunton admin@taplanes.co.uk Station Court Nidd Harrogate HG3 3BN UK +44 (0) 142 377 1645 www.taplanes.co.uk

Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Ltd provide prefabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland.

With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Housing Associations, the MoD and major Hotels Groups, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas.

All Taplanes product designs are provided with a considerable degree of flexibility. Full Auto Cad drawings and Solid Works models are provided as standard.

Specialties: Prefabricated Showering Solutions, Bespoke Design Service, Shower Cubicles, En Suite Bathroom Pods, Mini-Pods, Leak Free Solutions, 25 Year Guarantee

ICT

2Simple Software

Contact: Fiona Moore fiona@2simple.com Enterprise House 2 The Crest London NW4 2HN UK +44 (0) 208 203 1781 or +44 (0) 770 204 9323 www.2simple.com

2Simple has been making powerful and creative educational software for primary schools for over 14 years during which time we have won over 40 industry awards. Our head office is in the UK but 2Simple tools are used in classrooms around the world.

Our most popular program is Purple Mash, an ever growing website filled with creative tools, games and curriculum resources to support and inspire children at school and at home. We also make the multi-award winning app 2Build a Profile which provides an effortless way to gather observations and is a powerful tool for supporting formative assessment.

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ICT Apps Central Apps Central specialises in calendar and news smartphone apps for schools.

Schools and parents are seeing the benefit of how easy and effective having a school App can be.

Contact: Mick Empson

mick.empson@appscentral.co.uk

Algo Business Centre Glenearn Road Perth PH2 0NJ UK +44 (0) 173 845 0418 www.appscentral.co.uk

“Our App has really taken off amongst our parents and is a really effective communication tool for us.....“ Deputy Head, Brockmoor School.

The App is free to parents, and provides parents with up to date: • School calendars • News / including feeds from social media • Push notifications (unlimited).

There are no upfront development costs, just a £100 per month rental with no fixed term contract.

BrainPOP UK Ltd BrainPOP® creates animated, educational content that captivates students, supports teachers, and adds excitement to lessons.

Contact: Robert Richardson Robertr@brainpop.co.uk Saxon Beck, 58 St. Aldate’s Oxford OX1 1ST UK +44 (0) 186 526 3000 Visit www.brainpop.co.uk for a free 30 day trial.

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We provide access to 700+ cross curricular and cross phase topics, containing 10,000+ hours of digital teaching material. In classrooms, on mobile devices, and at home, BrainPOP explains the world through animated videos, educational games, interactive quizzes, informational texts, and online activities.

INDEPENDENT LEARNERS ARE MORE ENGAGED LEARNERS Our popular digital teaching resources provide a safe way for children to study new topics and illustrate complex curriculum concepts in Science; English; Maths; Humanities; PSHE; Design & Technology; and The Arts.

ICT CHQ Group Ltd

Contact: Rob Quick rob.quick@chqgroup.co.uk 2b Penn Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2NZ UK +44 (0) 800 910 1808 www.chqgroup.co.uk

CHQ Group is the pioneer of VAE software for schools worldwide. The CHQ VAE (Virtual Activity Environment) facilitates, manages, monitors and reports upon students’ school life outside of lessons in areas such as sport, drama, music, activities, trips & events.

Our web-based solution is hosted for you in secure data centres and boasts a broad range of functionality covering on-line sign-up, place allocation, conflict resolution, parental consent, attendance recording, on-line payments, email and SMS communication, bus transport and more.

CHQ’s VAE provides a holistic view of school life, integrating with and bridging the gap between your MIS and your VLE.

Firefly

Contact: Moray Souter hi@fireflylearning.com 1 Lyric Square London W6 0NB UK +44 (0) 208 133 4415 www.fireflylearning.com

Originally conceived by two pupils at St Paul’s School in London, Firefly’s learning platform, intranet and VLE is now trusted by hundreds of the leading schools in the UK and around the world, including St Paul’s School, Brazil, The British International School, Cairo, Marlborough College, Malaysia and Eton College. Firefly makes it simple for teachers, students and parents to connect, share and learn. It’s easy to use, works across all platforms including mobiles and tablets and is seamlessly integrated with your MIS and other school systems.

Please get in touch to arrange a free trial of Firefly and our Student Planner and Teacher Planner mobile and tablet apps.

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ICT Hable Hable deliver expert consultancy and learning experiences, to help you dream big and deploy fast.

Contact: Mark Reynolds mark@hable.co.uk Foxborough Road Radley Oxfordshire OX14 3AB UK +44 (0) 186 560 0249 www.hable.co.uk

Hable are a Microsoft enablement partner, specialising in Office365 for Education. Office365 provides schools with a free set of cloud services from Microsoft, so all you pay for is our time and expertise. Office365 includes free hosted email (Exchange), document storage and sharing (SharePoint & OneDrive) plus video conferencing and online meeting tools (Skype for Business).

If you’re not ready for a cloud project yet, then our IT Strategy Workshops can help you formulate your ideas and learn about the latest innovations in Education technology.

Planet PC Contact: Wendy Robinson sales@planetdv.net The Old School 690 Bradford Road Birkenshaw West Yorkshire BD11 2DR UK +44 (0) 127 471 3400 www.planetdv.net

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Planet PC is a market leader in the design and supply of video technology solutions for the education sector. We have a blended approach of deploying our own innovative products alongside those from leading manufacturers to provide a unique, creative and specialist resource for our clients.

We have developed our own product, Planet eStream which enables you to create, control and brand your own secure YouTube style media library featuring live video capture and streaming, digital signage, lesson/lecture capture and observation. We are now looking to build on our success in the UK and take our product to international markets.

ICT Renaissance Learning UK

Contact: Terri Burr Terri.Burr@renlearn.co.uk 32 Harbour Exchange Square London E14 9GE UK +44 (0) 207 184 4040 www.renlearn.co.uk/ international

Renaissance Learning is a leading provider of cloud-based assessments for students of all ages, used by over 35,000 schools in over 60 countries worldwide. Our STAR Assessments for reading, maths and early learning have been developed for the new English national curriculum. They incorporate learning progressions built for the new curriculum by experts at NFER, so they identify not only the skills students know but also the skills they are ready to learn next. Our Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths programmes personalise practice for every student, motivating them to make progress and allowing teachers accurately to monitor their growth.

Scanning Pens Contact: Toby Sutton toby@scanningpens.co.uk Broomhayes Far Inmarsh Lane Seend SN12 6RX UK +44 (0) 207 976 4910 www.scanningpenshop. com

We sell a range of products that help people to read and learn English.

One of the most popular scanners at the moment is the C-Pen Reader, please visit www.readerpen. com for more information.

The C-Pen Reader is a major technological breakthrough for anyone learning English and is a life-saver for those who suffer from reading difficulties such as dyslexia. The C-Pen Reader is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with an English human-like digital voice.

Free 30 day trial available for schools.

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ICT Serif Europe

Contact: Claire Macdonald cmacdonald@serif.com The Software Centre 12 Wilford Industrial Estate Nottingham NG11 7EP UK +44 (0) 115 914 2000 www.serif.com/education

Serif graphics software provides easy to use graphics tools accessible to every student, and powerful features to stretch more able learners.

With tools for vector drawing, Flash animations, digital video editing, web creation, DTP and photoediting – Serif provides essential tools to deliver creative curriculum elements, while helping you teach the skills students need for the future.

As a UK based graphics software developer, Serif is also supported by FREE Teacher Resources mapped to curriculum objectives for KS2-4 and used by International Schools across the globe.

For more information on how Serif is the creative choice for International Schools see: www.serif. com/Education/International.

Show My Homework Show My Homework is an award-winning online homework software which enables schools to easily and effectively manage the homework process.

Contact: Paul Monney paul@showmyhomework.co.uk 4th Floor, 4 Cam Road, Stratford London E15 2SN UK +44 (0) 207 197 9550 www.showmyhomework.co.uk

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We make it simple for teachers to set and reuse homework tasks in a matter of minutes. We eliminate student excuses and keep parents inthe-know by providing a convenient way online or on our mobile apps to see what homework has been set.

Transparent and thorough reporting enables teachers and Senior Leaders to see at a glance the quantity and quality of homework set by individual teachers, departments, classes or year groups.

ICT Smoothwall

Contact: Sarah Handley sarah.handley@smoothwall.com 1 John Charles Way Leeds UK LS12 6QA +44 (0) 113 387 4184 www.smoothwall.net

Smoothwall was founded 12 years ago with the aim of providing the education sector the most powerful and accurate web filtering solution. Our objectives are to support creativity in teaching and learning, provide the right access to the right users and simplify the management of that access.

Smoothwall is a leader in the education market bringing both real-time content filtering and remote (off-site device) filtering to the sector. Smoothwall provides solutions trusted throughout school networks and we have developed a deep insight into e-safety and the precautions that should be taken to protect your students, your staff and your school.

TechyClass Incorporated

Contact: Kelechi Iroanya kelechi.iroanya@techyclass.com 600 De Maisonneuve Boul. West Suite 1700 Montreal QC H3A 3J2 CANADA +15145133258 www.techyclass.com

TechyClass速 is a technology company focused on interactive classroom solutions. We provide multimedia education suites which facilitates interactive teaching and learning in classrooms.

We also provide Mobile app versions of our solutions for students and parents to use at home.

Using videos, PowerPoint slides and other presentation formats, we provide teachers and parents with an array of resources to help their students succeed academically and socially.

The Techyclass software is also enabled for offline access, for schools in remote areas of the developing world, where internet services are weak or unstable.

We believe technology has to serve teachers and not the other way round, hence we have developed unique templates that facilitate the modelling of teaching methods and learning processes.

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ICT Titus Learning

Contact: Sebastian Francis seb.francis@tituslearning. com 21 Tesla Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 9DS UK +44 (0) 113 320 0346 www.tituslearning.com

Titus Learning provides custom VLEs / learning platforms to schools teaching the IB, EdExcel, CIE, and other British/American curricula. We have over a decade of experience in e-learning, and have worked with schools across the globe.

We offer an end-to-end service including design, implementation, training and support, focussed on the needs of international schools. As our learning platform is based on Moodle, we also offer these services to schools already using Moodle.

Our VLE integrates with SIMS, CMIS, Veracross and iSAMS - allowing real-time reporting of grade, behavioural and attendance data as well as managing course enrollment and user groups.

LAWYERS AND LEGAL SERVICES Veale Wasbrough Vizards

Contact: Matthew Burgess m.burgess@vwv.co.uk Orchard Court Orchard Lane Bristol BS1 5WS UK +44 (0) 117 314 5338 www.vwv.co.uk

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VWV is the UK’’s leading education law firm for independent schools with a “stellar reputation in the market as a one-stop shop” (Chambers & Partners).

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Bluewave.SWIFT

Contact: Vicky Wright vicky@bluewaveswift.com Bluewave International Ltd. First Floor Suite ProAktive House Sidings Court White Rose Way Doncaster DN4 5NU UK Phone: +44 (0) 845 490 0447 www.bluewaveswift.co.uk

Bluewave.SWIFT was developed by a working party of leaders in education in pursuit of a practical, modern day solution to managing school improvement. The result is recognised as the most sophisticated package of its kind, achieving independent validation via the BETT Award for Supporting Institutional Leadership and Management.

Our vision was to create a space where people working in schools could record ‘all things school improvement’, providing information at the click of a button when needed.

Rigorous, ongoing self-evaluation is the key to school improvement and Bluewave.SWIFT is the most integrated solution available today.

Capita SIMS International

Contact: Jo Davies ischools@capita.co.uk 5 Mercian Close Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1LT UK +44 (0) 128 564 7473 or +44 (0) 128 564 7599 www.capita-independent.co.uk

SIMS International supports schools in managing student and staff information across all areas of school life including registration, finance and payroll, timetabling, progress tracking and assessment, and whole-school communication.

The depth and breadth of our product enables schools to drive academic excellence whilst running an efficient business.

SIMS International supports a range of curriculum programmes including the iGCSE and International Baccalaureate programmes. Schools also benefit from accessing real-time information to staff, students and parents with the ability to enter data once, and use it many times across the whole school, allowing them to replace manual administration tasks with automatic, efficient processes.

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Double First

Contact: Carl Nixon sales@doublefirst.com Units 3 & 4 Vo-Tec Centre Hambridge Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 5TN UK +44 (0) 163 555 5524 www.doublefirst.com

Since 1987 Double First has been at the forefront of developing and supporting software dedicated to the needs of independent and international schools.

Double First’s flagship management information system, Engage, is continually improved to match the changing requirements of schools.

In addition to fully featured modules covering all key academic, administrative and financial requirements, it offers fast-access online portals for Teachers, Parents and Pupils.

If you are looking to implement a management information system or wish to benchmark your current arrangements please contact us for a no obligation consultation.

Furlong

Contact: Margaret Langley enquiries@furlongsolutions.com Eagle House Joule Road West Portway Andover SP10 3UX UK +44 (0) 126 435 4111 www.furlongsolutions.com

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Furlong® is a leading supplier of tailored software solutions to independent and international schools around the world. Furlong’s flagship product, SchoolBase® is a powerful Management Information System which integrates seamlessly with FeeMaster®, Furlong’s fee-billing application.

Over 200 schools, both in the UK and overseas, use Furlong® products. Furlong® clients include some of the best known schools in the UK and many international schools across the globe.

Furlong® was formed in 2003 by Managing Director, Howard Langley. The company focuses on the needs of independent schools providing feature-rich, intuitive software along with exceptional service and support. The software can be adapted for all sizes of school from the very large to the smaller, often highly specialised schools.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS iSAMS

Contact: Jamie Reid jamie.reid@isams.co.uk 9 Talavera Court Darnell Way Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6RW UK

iSAMS is a Management Information System (MIS) that has been designed exclusively for independent schools. We are fortunate to work with some of the most highly acclaimed schools in the world. Over 150 schools in 32 countries around the globe and 300+ UK independent schools are currently using our products and services. Some of these include Eton College, Harrow and Marlborough College as well as international schools such as Tanglin Trust, Nord Anglia schools, Bangkok Patana and many more.

If you would like to know more about our products and services, we would relish the opportunity to talk with you.

+44 (0) 160 465 9100 www.isams.co.uk

WCBS International

Contact: Ian Hunter sales@wcbs.co.uk Somerset House Magdalene Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9EJ UK +44 (0) 145 883 3344 www.wcbs.co.uk

WCBS International is a leading supplier of management information systems to over 550 fee-paying schools worldwide. We support our international customers in every way, with regional staff and an international helpline service based on local school hours.

Whatever your MIS requirements – we’ve got it covered • PASS Finance – used by more fee-paying schools for their financial management than any other product.

• 3Sys Academic - fast and flexible web based solution, loved by teachers.

• School Portal - adds value to a schools communication with both parents and pupils.

• webALUMNUS - highly cost-effective and efficient for managing communications with former pupils.

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PERSONAL FINANCE Bridgewater Financial Services Limited Contact: Christopher Wicks chris@bridgewaterfs.co.uk Crossford Court Dane Road Sale Cheshire M33 7BZ UK +44 (0) 161 637 219 www.bridgewaterfs.co.uk

Specialist Financial Advisers to International Schools and Expatriates Our services include: • Retirement Planning • Estate Planning • Tax Efficient Investment • International Banking • Insurance (individual • UK Tax and National and corporate) Insurance

Our clients benefit from: • Regular Reviews • Qualified Experienced • Clear Disclosure of Fees Advisers and Commissions • Seven Step Structured • Worldwide Single Point Advice Process of Contact • Clearly Defined • Access to UK and EU Investment Process Regulated Advice

We provide our services directly to individuals and schools themselves. In particular, we can advise on and establish retirement benefit schemes as well as group life, incapacity and medical insurance schemes.

Global Investors Group

Contact: James Ricardo james@globalinvestors.biz Suite 15 1st Floor Oliaji Trade Centre Francis Rachel Street Victoria Mahe Seychelles +44 (0) 203 608 3561 www.globalinvestors.biz

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Global Investors Group specialise in providing Professional & Independent Financial Advice for international teachers. Our financial advisors are dedicated to providing you with quality financial services, tailored to your individual financial needs.

Each year we travel to international schools worldwide to meet with educators individually. Our objective is to take away the stresses and strains of modern day financial planning, allowing you more time to concentrate on your own priorities.

Through a friendly and informal consultation we aim to help you achieve a comprehensive financial plan, unique to you. Contact us today to start planning for a better future!

PERSONAL FINANCE Teachers Wealth

Contact: Tim Cox t.cox@teacherswealth.com Teachers’ Wealth Wenceslas Square 64 Prague 110 00 Czech Republic +420 272 047 542 www.teacherswealth.com

Teachers’ Wealth provide free, impartial and independent advice to teachers of all nationalities in respect of offshore savings and investments, offshore pension planning, wills, life insurance and all other aspects of teachers’ financial advisory needs. With clients based all over the world from as far as the Cayman Islands, Australia, Singapore and throughout Europe, Teachers’ Wealth is also a supporting member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).

Warwick Mann International Ltd

Contact: For further information or to arrange a school visit please contact: info@warwickmann.com Apartado 0832-1727 World Trade Centre Panama City Panama +44 (0) 870 460 1088 www.warwickmann.com

Now in our 20th year, we offer an exclusive service for international schools and teachers. Truly independent, we have many discounted schemes designed specifically for international schools. All advisors are fully qualified to UK standards, with 25 years experience in financial services.

We give professional independent advice on • Mortgages • Healthcare • Retirement Planning • Savings Investments • Life Insurance • Income Protection

• IHT planning • Travel • NI & Tax • Wills • Hands off UK property Purchase

To assist schools with staff recruitment and retention, we help many schools improve their benefits package with healthcare, life assurance and income protection arrangements.

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RECRUITMENT Anthony Millard Consulting AMC is a leading independent education recruitment consultancy, specialising in senior leadership appointments, as well as providing strategic advice to schools and other Education organisations worldwide.

Contact: Becky Forrester becky@anthonymillard.co.uk 25 Southampton Buildings Chancery Lane London WC2A 1AL UK +44 (0) 203 427 5414 www.anthonymillard.co.uk

Senior Appointments: We have successfully recruited Principals, Heads, Bursars and other leadership and middle management posts for schools throughout the world, including for many COBIS members. We are highly experienced in helping schools at every stage of the recruitment process, drawing on our extensive database and networks. We can assist too with finding teachers.

Bespoke Consultancy: We facilitate strategic planning; assure governance arrangements; carry out strategic reviews; advise on mergers and acquisitions.

Compass Education Consultancy

Contact: Tom Arnold tom@compassteaching.com or info@compassteaching.com London UK +44 (0) 207 193 6899 www.compassteaching.com

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Compass specialises in the recruitment of teachers for British and IB international schools worldwide. We are a team of former teachers and head teachers with international experience and offer a consultative experience to international schools. We have consultants based in the UK, Switzerland and South Korea from where we can manage existing clients in different regions and make visits to international schools. Our database comprises mainly British qualified teachers many of whom have international experience. We have successfully recruited for a number of COBIS member schools and welcome you to try our service.

RECRUITMENT Council of International Schools

Contact: Christy Clabots christyclabots@cois.org Schipholweg 113 2316XC Leiden The Netherlands

The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a not-for-profit membership organization comprising more than 690 schools and 485 colleges/universities in more than 100 countries.

CIS defines standards and provides services that support the continuous improvement of international education. CIS supports member institutions with an integrated portfolio of worldclass, professional services that include school accreditation, educator recruitment and higher education services.

+31 (0) 71524 3300 or +31 (0) 71524 3323 www.cois.org

Edvectus

Contact: Diane Jacoutot dj@edvectus.com Parsons Green House Suite 36 27 Parsons Green Lane London SW6 4HH UK +44 (0) 203 701 1676 www.edvectus.com

Edvectus provides bespoke recruitment solutions to international schools. Our unique Learning Portal offers our candidates over 500 online resources including lesson plans, cultural guides, regional videos and more so that Edvectus teachers arrive prepared to quickly flourish at your school. Edvectus is staffed by a team of dedicated consultants, mostly ex-international teachers, possessing more than 50 years of combined experience.

Edvectus has offices around the world, giving us a worldwide reach with a local touch. Our systems recruit simultaneously around the world and for child protection, internationally.

Find out how we can work together to achieve your school’s goals.

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RECRUITMENT Eteach International Contact: James Robertson jrobertson@eteach.com Norwich House Knoll Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3SY UK +44 (0)127 667 4295 or +44 (0) 845 226 1906 www.eteach.com/ TeachingAbroad

Eteach work with over 6,000 schools and last year advertised 45,000 vacancies to 900,000 candidates. Recruitment solutions to suit you!

An Instant Job Advert provides an ad-hoc approach to advertising. Increase your visibility with Enhancements: social media, newsletter and targeted emails.

Members receive a discounted rate for an Annual Licence benefiting from: • No additional costs • An SEO career site • Improved visibility throughout the site • Candidate management - through talent pools and Applicant Tracking System Eteach dedicated consultants can help find you a bespoke staffing solution.

Harris Hill Contact: Duncan Eaglesham duncan.eaglesham@harrishill. co.uk 3rd Floor 89 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TP UK +44 (0) 207 587 5153 www.harrishill.co.uk

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Harris Hill Independent schools recruitment service has extensive experience working with International schools. Our aim is to work as an extension of your School, maintaining the highest quality of service at all stages of the recruitment. Our approach is bespoke, by taking the time to understand what our client’s particular needs are we can adapt our service to individual requirements.

Our service is both personalised and exhaustive; we dedicate ourselves to finding and securing the best candidate for you to ensure a lasting appointment. We believe that our success in terms of the calibre of our candidates and the contributions they make to the schools in which they are placed is attributable to our proactive partnership approach with our clients.

RECRUITMENT Hays Education Contact: Penny Kontopyrghou penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com 23 Ebury Gate London SW1W 0NT UK +44 (0) 207 259 8771 www.hays.com/jobs/ internationalteaching/

Hays Education is a leading national specialist recruitment consultancy for the Education sector.

Hays International was founded in 2005. The key focus of this division is to provide a first class recruitment service to International institutions.

Since our conception we have played a huge part in the movement of faculty staff all over the world.

In addition to this, we keep a close eye on the ever-changing face of International institutions, so we can continually offer a first class service.

We recruit Leadership, Qualified Teachers and TEFL Teachers. We work with partnership schools assisting them to improve their recruitment.

Offering a bespoke recruitment service which enables us to build closer relationships with our schools as well as keep abreast of issues affecting schools and education providers globally.

ITN Mark Education

Contact: Gino Volpe international@itnmark.com 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ UK +44 (0) 207 856 9496 www.itnmark.com/international

Established in 1998, ITN Mark Education has led the way in staffing solutions for the education sector. Our International team specialises in recruiting outstanding teachers and school leaders. We provide strategic resourcing partnership as well as traditional solutions to meet our clients’ recruitment needs.

With a wealth of experience in recruiting teachers for schools worldwide, ITN Mark looks beyond the traditional in-house recruitment model and offers a better, faster and more efficient way to recruit and retain talented staff.

We take the time to get to know our schools in order to offer a personalised service. We consult at every step of the recruitment process so that we can provide appropriate staff that matches the school’s needs and culture.

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RECRUITMENT LSC Education LSC Education supports schools and education organisations world-wide, to recruit exceptional leaders.

Contact: Edward Clark edward@lsceducation.com 3rd Floor 207 Regent Street London UK W1B 3HH +44 (0) 7718 588 616 www.lsceducation.com

Our consultants bring valuable expertise to the recruitment process, and can demonstrate an impressive track record, underpinned by our passion for education. We have appointed leaders to a wide range of education posts, for a broad spectrum of schools and education organisations globally.

We are highly networked and make it our business to know who is interested in new opportunities and where new opportunities are arising.

In addition to supporting our clients with their recruitment process, we are similarly dedicated to supporting our candidates throughout their careers.

m2R Education We are a UK based, multi award winning, education recruitment firm. Able to supply teachers and management staff to international schools across the globe. Est 2001.

Contact: Munir Mamujee munir@m2rglobal.com Merchant House 24 Cheapside Wakefield WF1 2TF UK +44 (0)192 420 1973 www.m2rglobal.com

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RECRUITMENT Protocol Education

Contact: Hermione Thomas hthomas@protocol-education.com 2nd Floor 247 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7QW UK +44 (0) 203 219 7755 www.protocol-education.com

As one of the largest teaching agencies for schools and academies in the UK, Protocol Education is uniquely positioned to support international schools in their recruitment of English-medium teachers.

We have well-established recruitment operations in five English-speaking countries and an active database of UK teachers looking to develop their careers internationally. This gives our international clients access to a pool of committed, motivated, high quality teachers.

Our team understands what it takes to be successful in an international school and we have the knowledge and experience to deliver effective recruitment campaigns and match outstanding candidates to your individual needs.

REESON Education

Contact: Kim Thompson kthompson@reesoneducation.com One Lyric Square Hammersmith London W6 0NB UK +44 (0) 203 008 8675 www.reesoneducation.com

REESON Education was established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists and we have built our business and reputation on our core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We have a specialist international team who provide a bespoke service to British international schools across the globe.

With direct access to a large number of high quality support staff, teachers and senior leaders, we aim to provide a level of service that is unmatched in the sector. Our candidates are vetted to the most stringent of standards to ensure that we provide only the very best applicants available in the market place.

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RECRUITMENT Search Associates

Contact: David Cope dcope@searchassociates.com Berry House 41 High Street Over Cambridge CB24 5NB UK

SEARCH ASSOCIATES is a major recruitment consultancy specialising in the needs of international schools and of people wanting to work in them. A close partnership of 18 consultants, all with substantial experience of international school leadership, the group is instrumental in 3000+ appointments every year, from top international school heads to very young teachers just starting out. It runs 14 job fairs around the world, including two in London which attract many candidates with UK experience, and maintains an extensive, user-friendly database accessible directly by registered schools. David Cope, the UK partner, is the principal adviser for British international schools.

+44 (0) 195 423 1130 www.searchassociates.com

Teachanywhere Contact: Matthew Peck mp@teachanywhere.com 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN UK Tel: +44 (0) 207 255 0855 www.teachanywhere.com

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Teachanywhere are a leading global educational specialist of International Teacher and Leadership recruitment, established over 10 years ago and part of the Randstad group.

Teachanywhere has dedicated worldwide teams of education consultants many of whom are ex international teachers who will provide you with the best teachers the world has to offer.

Shaping the world of education we are partnered with many Ministries of education and private international schools. Our international teams recruit from many countries simultaneously and gather first hand local market knowledge about the countries from which we recruit and the schools into which we place.

RECRUITMENT TIC (Teachers International Consultancy)

Contact: Andrew Wigford a.wigford@ticrecruitment.com Avon House 19 Stanwell Road Penarth Vale of Glamorgan CF64 2EZ UK

TIC Recruitment & Training provide a personalised, reliable and responsive recruitment and training service tailored specifically to international schools and teachers worldwide. We really understand the needs of British International Schools. We have over 25 years of experience in international education and have a large database of over 10,000 mainly British trained teachers.

We already work with many COBIS schools. Our placement fees are reasonable whether you are looking for just one teacher (or Headteacher), a maternity cover or to staff an entire school.

Teachers use our services for free and we only charge schools if we successfully find a teacher they hire.

+44 (0) 292 021 2083 www.ticrecruitment.com

TES Global TES Global exists to drive up standards of education by putting the right teachers in the right jobs and giving them the tools to be the very best they can be.

Contact: Georgina Guy georgina.guy@tesglobal.com TES Global 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ UK +44 (0) 203 194 3000 www.tesglobal.com

We offer a wealth of support: • excellent value recruitment advertising options for single or multiple appointments • a dedicated international channel on our jobs site • flexible recruitment options from TES Prime, our leadership recruitment specialists • employer branding from an award-winning creative team • over 500,000 free education resources to share and download TES is the largest single profession network in the world with over 6 million registered users from 197 countries.

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RESEARCH The International School Consultancy Group (ISC) Contact: Jack Hodges jh@isc-r.com or enquiries@isc-r.com Faringdon Business Centre Brunel House Volunteer Way Faringdon SN7 7YR UK +44 (0)136 724 6007 www.iscresearch.com

The International School Consultancy Group (ISC), the leading provider of research and intelligence on the international schools market, is now making it easier for COBIS member schools to access real-time analyses and data on the international schools market – for FREE. ISC Datashare collects data about international schools, and shares analysis plus international school news, events, reports and more through ISC Online for Schools – free to COBIS member schools. Visit ISC Research for more details.

Also available from ISC: Market Intelligence Reports on the international schools market; providing historic, current and future analyses and forecasts for key countries and the global market.

• COBIS Diploma for International Teaching Assistants • COBIS Diploma for International Teaching Assistants for Early Years The COBIS Diploma provides Teaching Assistants with further knowledge, skills and understanding to lead learning and to work even more effectively, in partnership with teachers in international schools.

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SCHOOL INSPECTORATES CfBT Education Trust

Contact: Hamza Ahmed hahmed@cfbt.com 60 Queens Road Reading RG1 4BS UK +44 (0) 118 902 1000 www.cfbt.com/support/ internationalschools.aspx

CfBT Educational Trust is one of the world’s leading not-for-profit education companies providing a range of educational services both in the UK and internationally. CfBT has an annual turnover estimated at about US 200million and over 2500 staff worldwide, managing large government contracts and providing education services to both individual schools and a range of government and international organisations.

This depth of educational understanding makes CfBT a uniquely qualified organisation, able to provide educational expertise and support for international schools. CfBT’s commitment is to education which enables individuals, institutions and communities to achieve their maximum potential.

Penta International

Contact: Mark Evans info@penta.co.uk Upperton House The Avenue Eastbourne BN21 3YB UK +44 (0) 132 341 6171 or +971 443 58 098 www.pentainternational.co.uk

Penta International is one of the UK’s premier independent providers of management consultancy, educational monitoring, training, coaching and inspection services. Based in England, but with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, it supports schools, colleges, businesses and charities around the world. It has, for example, worked in the GCC region for more than 10 years ago.

Recent projects have taken Penta staff to South America, Australia, Europe and the Far East. The company has a reputation for the highest quality work, combined with a personal approach.

See our website for further information about Penta International.

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SCHOOL MARKETING SERVICES Eye for Business

Contact: Charlie Gauvain Charlie@eyeforbusiness.co.uk EPIC Studios 112-114 Magdalen Street Norwich NR3 1JD UK www.eyeforbusiness.co.uk

Eye for Business are a video production company based in Norwich, but operating worldwide and as part of Eye Film and TV, we have been around for over 40 years producing everything from films to TV documentaries and adverts, to promotional videos. This has resulted in our broad portfolio of work, including our work with schools. As well as producing video, we feel we are a bit different in that we also train staff and pupils to produce their own video content. After our training, delegates will have produced their own film and will be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to produce ongoing content. We are also happy to advise you on buying the right equipment for your school and on making your video content a key part of your digital marketing strategy.

International Medical Group (IMG)

Contact: Ricardo Urbina ricardo.urbina@imglobal.com 2960 North Meridian Street Indianapolis 46208-4715 USA +1 267 872 2071 www.imglobal.com

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For more than 25 years, International Medical Group® (IMG®) has provided global benefits and assistance services to millions of travellers in more than 170 countries. Our comprehensive range of international medical insurance and travel insurance products ensures our members are covered wherever they may go.

From expatriates and internationally assigned employees to faculty and staff of international schools and organizations around the globe, we’ve got you covered. But IMG provides more than just insurance; we provide the Global Peace of Mind® you deserve, backed by a team of professionals committed to being there with you 24/7.

SCHOOL MARKETING SERVICES School Website Contact: Daryll Middleton daryllm@schoolwebsite.co.uk Rowan House Field Lane Teddington TW11 9BP UK +44 (0) 845 262 2030 www.schoolwebsite.co.uk

We have produced online and printed marketing for some of the most recognized independent schools in the UK and internationally. Our client list includes Charterhouse, Repton, Rugby, Uppingham School and international schools such as St George’s, Rome & Runnymede College, Madrid to name just a few. Our websites are as distinctive as they are original and have received national recognition for both design and innovation. Our online services include websites, apps, social media, SEO and PPC. Offline, we produce innovative printed material such as brochures, prospectus packs, flyers, stationery and business cards.

SCHOOL TRIPS Bucksmore Education

Contact: Matt Tigne matt@bucksmore.com 259 Greenwich High Road London SE10 8NB UK +44 (0) 208 312 8060 www.bucksmore.com

Bucksmore Education run prestigious summer schools in eleven locations across the UK, including seven Oxford and Cambridge University Colleges. In 2014 we welcomed students from 65 countries across the world. Our programmes range from intensive EFL courses to advanced academic programmes in Oxbridge Colleges.

• Bucksmore Young Leaders – Challenging leadership course for future leaders of their generation.

• Bucksmore Arts Choice – Visual and performing arts programme with English-speaking teenagers.

• World University Preparation – Gives international students the best possible chance of successfully applying to a top UK university.

• Cambridge & Oxford Advanced Studies Program – Small-group tutorial course based on the Oxbridge teaching model.

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SCHOOL TRIPS Cambridge Dream

Contact: Laura Davies Laura@cambridgedream.com The Old Bakery, High Street Farndon CH3 6PU UK +44 (0) 794 707 0413 www.cambridgedream.com

Cambridge Dream specialises in international Leadership and University Preparation residential summer schools in Cambridge University for 1418 year olds. We provide university application support and develop students’ critical thinking and communication skills through a mix of stimulating learning experiences – from robotics, smart inventions, debates and business pitches to academic English and Shakespeare.

• Small, interactive, hands-on workshops • Subject enrichment by inspirational Oxbridge lecturers • Mentoring and mock interviews by current Cambridge undergraduates living in college • Managed by a Cambridge alumna with extensive international education experience

Discover the World Education

Contact: Helen Marks travel@discover-education.co.uk Arctic House 8 Bolters Lane Banstead Surrey SM7 2AR UK +44 (0) 173 721 4214

www.discover-education.co.uk

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We have specialised in geography, science and adventure tours since 1983. We’re firmly established as one of the UK’s leading educational tour operators and the world’s leading operator to Iceland. A range of experiences and learning opportunities across 6 continents allow you to inspire and engage your students across the globe. Over half of the UK’s leading schools and universities have travelled with us and 98% of groups who travelled with us in 2013 rated us good or excellent overall. As School Travel Forum members we offer a comprehensive safety management system, plus full financial protection and a no-surcharge guarantee.

SCHOOL TRIPS European Study Tours Ltd

Contact: Lisa Knudsen estsales@euro-study-tours.co.uk 4 Post Office Walk Fore Street Hertford SG14 1DL UK +44 (0) 844 576 1957 www.euro-study-tours.co.uk

European Study Tours is proud to be one of the leading tour operators specialising in tailormade travel and subject specific conferences for students. Group leaders return to travel with us year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them. At European Study Tours our ethos is simple: to help you engage students and get them passionate about their studies. We provide opportunities for curriculum-linked learning outside the classroom, particularly at KS4 and KS5. Our aim is to encourage your students in their academic achievement and career development and to offer them a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Global Edventure Travel

Contact: Tim Fenton tim@globaledventures.net

Global Edventure Travel (GET) provide Destination Management Services to schools worldwide.

We cater to ages 8-18 years. We focus on what we do best and provide specialist Educational programmes to destinations worldwide. GET offers schools international travel with a curricular focus to a variety of destinations, including winter ski camps in the French Alps and Edventure activity camps in both Oman and France.

Island House Grande Rue St.Martins GY4 6RU Guernsey +968 2461 4763 www.globaledventures.net

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SCHOOL TRIPS Inspiresport

Contact: Kerry Klewer kerry@inspiresport.com Abacus House City Cardiff CF23 8HA UK

We are a premium team sports development tour company. Our aim is to deliver unique sports travel programmes including school and youth teams sports tours to enrich young peoples’ experiences and leave life-long memories. We offer young players of all standards the opportunity to train and play in the world’s top professional clubs, using their own coaching expertise and excellent on-site facilities.

+44 292 0390 747 www.inspiresport.com

Oxford Royale Academy

Contact: Thomas Harvey tharvey@oxford-royale.co.uk The Punt House St Catherine’s College Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ UK +44 (0) 8451 306 021

To find out more and to enrol for next year visit us at: www.oxford-royale.co.uk

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Oxford Royale Academy, known as ORA, is a British company with a passion for international education. We are based in the city of Oxford and offer academic summer courses lasting 2 or 4 weeks.

Why choose ORA? • An extensive range of over 45 study options • A global experience with over 95 nationalities in attendance • Premium-quality teaching with almost 70% of faculty staff graduating from or teaching at Oxbridge • An exciting and enriching extra-curricular timetable • Live and study in an Oxford college, gaining a taste of life as an undergraduate

SCHOOL TRIPS Snowtraxx

Contact: Stuart Murphy stuart@snowtraxx.co.uk Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4RG UK +44 (0) 131 225 4668 www.snowtraxx.co.uk

Snowtraxx International is a ski tour operator specialising in providing fully comprehensive packages for British International schools.

We have a range of excellent resorts and accommodation across Europe.

Our very own British Snowsport School operates across our resorts and offers students English speaking instructors and small class sizes for maximum safety, learning and enjoyment whilst on the slopes. Operating our Snowsport School allows us to control the quality of our instructors, ensuring only the best tuition for our customers.

We are proud to offer an extremely high level of personal service and outstanding quality tours for all our International Schools.

Summer Boarding Courses

Contact: Will Finlayson will@summerboardingcourses. co.uk Unit E, Home Farm Esholt BD17 7RH UK +44 (0) 194 387 8518 www. summerboardingcourses. co.uk

Summer Boarding Courses operates high quality residential English summer courses for international students at some of the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools and universities.

The courses provide a truly international learning environment in fantastic locations, with English language and activity programmes that ensure students return home after an experience they will never forget.

Learning doesn’t stop when lessons finish – activities, excursions and socialising during meals and free time allows students to practice their English while interacting with friends. Whether the activity is sport, dance, drama, art, a talent show, horse riding, adventure sports or an excursion, students will be challenged and stimulated in a positive learning environment.

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SCHOOL TRIPS Trans World Soccer Experience Life as a Superstar Footballer on ‘The Ultimate Player Experience’

Contact: Andrew Cook andrew@twsoccer.com 39/4 West Bryson Road Edinburgh EH11 1BQ UK +44 (0) 131 510 1008 www.twsoccer.com

Trans World Soccer is an award winning sports travel company that gives school groups of all abilities the opportunity to experience life as a superstar footballer, in 4 fantastic destinations UK; Spain; USA and Dubai.

We go beyond the traditional ‘training camp’ and provide a flavour of what life at the top is really like, whilst teaching positive mind-sets and behaviours that extend beyond the sports field.

• • • • •

TOUR iconic stadiums TRAIN with the Pros CHALLENGE local teams SEE your heroes Live FACE the Media

World Challenge

Contact: Tony Burns tburns@world-challenge.co.uk 17-21 Queens Road High Wycombe Bucks HP13 6AQ UK +44 (0) 149 442 7600 www.world-challenge.co.uk

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For 27 years World Challenge has been at the forefront of devising educational expedition programmes which teach life skills and expand minds outside the classroom walls. Our expeditions, enable students to become successful learners confident individuals and responsible global citizens. World Challenge is the world’s largest provider of school expeditions, working with about 800 schools worldwide. We have offices in the UK, Dubai, Boston, Hong Kong, South Africa and Melbourne and offer a range of 45 destinations. Our programmes are fully aligned to the ethos of the International Baccalaureate and offer a springboard for fulfilling the Creativity, Action and Service of the IB Diploma Programme.

SCHOOLWEAR GFORCE Teamwear

Contact: Tom Would tom@grahamegardner.co.uk Woodside House 218 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1NE UK

GFORCE by Gymphlex is an innovative way to create your own sportswear. GFORCE develops, designs and manufactures custom made garments for Schools, Colleges, Universities and Clubs that require sportswear that truly delivers.

With a passion for sport, GFORCE prides itself in knowing how important it is to deliver high quality, affordable, multi-sport apparel with low order quantities and quick turnaround times.

GFORCE utilises the latest technical fabrics and designs to make a truly unique kit.

+44 (0) 116 255 6326 www.gforcesportswear.co.uk

ISUS Ltd

Contact: Claire Barradell or Susan Lee info@isus-ltd.co.uk Units 6/7 The Brunel Centre West Wilts Trading Estate Westbury Wiltshire BA13 4QT UK

ISUS Ltd was founded to supply International Schools, and our garments are worn with pride across the world. We provide good quality schoolwear and sportswear at affordable prices in a variety of supply options, designed to ensure we meet the needs of your parents and your school, supported by our total commitment to service and quality. Whether you’re looking for a total uniform re-design or simply an improved supply we have the resources and expertise to help.

The ISUS team can assist with every aspect of a new uniform. From first consultation to concept and then manufacture, we make everything simple and straightforward.

+44 (0) 845 527 6854 www.isus-ltd.co.uk

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SCHOOLWEAR Luming Uniform Company Beijing The Luming Uniform Company has existed in Beijing since 2006. Our main business is schoolwear for international schools and corporate outfits.

Contact: Yiqun Fu sales@t3uniform.com 2-202D No. 45th Xizhimen Nr St Haidian Dist Beijing China

Our services include: • Designs • Full Uniform Supply • Uniform Inventory Optimisation • Uniform Shop Management • Uniform Export and Import • E-Commerce Interface

+86 1361 1266 844 www.zaouniform.com

Schoolblazer Ltd

Contact: Clare Burrows clare.burrows@schoolblazer. com Rectory Farm Offices Warmington PE8 6UT UK +44 (0) 183 228 0011 www.schoolblazer.com

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Schoolblazer are now the leading supplier of quality uniform and sportswear to UK Independent Schools; we now supply over 120 independent schools, including such prestigious names as Oundle, Westminster, Cheltenham Ladies’ and Roedean.

Our arrival on the scene in 2004 transformed the market. We recognized that schools and parents were frustrated with the poor quality of garments and service supplied by the traditional retailers, and were looking for a modern, service and design orientated approach. Schoolblazer was born to meet this need; marrying our retail expertise in fabric, design and production with a new approach in efficient, customer-focused retail.

SCHOOLWEAR Schoolwear International Ltd

Contact: Graham Michelli gm@s-i.org.uk Attleborough Road Deopham Wymondham Norfolk NR18 9DQ UK +44 (0) 1953 851 250 www.s-i.org.uk

Your uniform and sportswear should be a source of pride, not headaches. That means choosing garments that are smart, practical, convenient, simple, available - and beautifully personalised.

We are proud to supply some of the best schools of all sizes - all over the world. We also supply the COBIS flags.

Beyond an encyclopaedic knowledge of garments and suppliers, reliable door to door shipping is a principle skill here.

We can supply you to resell locally or we will supply your parents directly.

The hard sell is not our style. Conscientious service is. Do please call any time.

The School Uniform Specialists Contact: Peter Mason pmason@kingflw.com Units 12 B&C Orleton Road Ludlow Business Park Ludlow SY8 1XF UK +44 (0) 158 487 7661 www. theschooluniformspecialists. com

The School Uniform Specialists are experts in the supply of school uniform to schools all over Europe. We understand the needs of schools, parents and students. Our mission is to supply everything a school age child needs with good quality products at good value for money prices.

Every item we supply has been tested and approved to be appropriate for school children.

Large volume contracts with our suppliers enable us to control consistency, quality and price. Our staff have an in-depth knowledge and experience of the clothing and textile industry. Backing up our expertise in school wear is our in-house warehouse print and embroidery facility. This “in house� combination enables fast reaction to orders, reliability and efficiency that allows us to offer your school maximum value for money. We are ISO 9001 certified for quality and ISO 14001 certified for the environment so we are a partner to be trusted.

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SCHOOLWEAR Trutex

Contact: Isabella Stoddart istoddart@trutex.com Taylor Street Clithoroe Lancashire BB7 1NL UK

Trutex is a British heritage brand of quality school wear; the company began in 1865. We are the UK market leaders, school uniform is worn in almost every government and independent school here, and school uniform is now a competitive global market and we are proud to supply International and Private schools across the world.

Our offer is based on Trutex’s established fabric suppliers and partner garment factories in Asia; nothing is compromise in terms of quality and value. We carefully manage our supply chain to ensure the best quality garments at reasonable prices.

+44 (0) 120 042 1115 www.trutex.com

Zeco Ltd

Contact: Anish Haridas info@zecoschoolwear.com Enterprise House 34 Faringdon Avenue Harold Hill Romford Essex RM3 8SU UK +44 (0) 170 873 9390 www.zecoschoolwear.com

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Established in 1976, Zeco has fast become one of the leading manufacturers and wholesalers of Schoolwear in the United Kingdom, offering unrivalled quality uniform to thousands of schools and retailers worldwide.

The majority of our leading lines are still manufactured in the U.K as we pride ourselves on authentic British uniform. In addition we hold some of the highest levels of stock of any Schoolwear distributor to ensure our customers are never left disappointed.

We also offer an outstanding embroidery service which produces high quality school logos using state of the art machinery.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE Notts Sport Contact: Kirsty Bishop kirstyb@nottssport.com Innovation House Magna Park Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 4XH UK +44 (0) 145 588 3730 www.nottssport.co.uk

Notts Sport is a leading specialist in the design and supply of synthetic surfacing systems for sport and play.

Based in the UK and with distributors worldwide, the company’s product range includes systems for hockey, cricket and tennis, football, multi-use games areas and children’s playgrounds.

Notts Sport is now the preferred supplier of synthetic sports and play surfaces for many independent schools and the only official partner to England Hockey. The Official Partner to the ICC Development Programme and approved supplier to the ECB. Notts Sport has also recently been awarded the Code of Practice by the ECB.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT EduKent Discover the advantage of EduKent; the single source for all your education support needs, delivering improvements across the board through over 30 different services.

Contact: Nick Jordan Nick.jordan@kent.gov.uk Kent County Council Sessions House Maidstone ME14 1XQ UK +44 300 0416 327 www.edukent.co.uk

We’re part of Kent County Council but deliver across the UK and Worldwide to Schools, Academies and other Authorities - we understand your requirements and offer a great cultural fit.

EduKent represents the broadest range of educational support services available in one place. All of them have a strong track record of success in their field and represent outstanding value for money.

Contact us to discuss how we can help. We’re confident that a conversation with us will result in better outcomes for young people and time and money saved for you.

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Future Foundations Training Ltd Future Foundations is a UK-based award winning training organisation committed to inspiring young people to achieve their full potential and become leaders in their lives so they can contribute their skills, talents and passion to society.

Contact: Jonathan Harper jon@future-foundations.co.uk Shakespeare House 168 Lavender Hill London SW11 5TG UK +44 (0) 203 432 3450 www.future-foundations.co.uk

Our youth training programmes focus on developing social leaders by nurturing young people’s future world of work skills and character.

We deliver training for individual schools, students and teachers. We also work closely with government, private sector and third sector organisations to deliver a range of youth leadership programmes.

We can deliver training either onsite at schools or students and teachers can apply to attend our global leadership conferences. Please visit our website for our latest events and programmes.

Inspiring Futures Inspiring Futures is a not-for-profit organisation of over 50 years’ standing that delivers high quality careers education and guidance to independent and international schools in countries all over the world.

Contact: The online psychometric profiling leads not only to John Watson john.watson@inspiringfutures.org.uk a range of careers for discussion but also greater self-awareness in terms of learning styles and study skills. Additionally, there is a wide range of St George’s House services to parents, students and staff in terms of Knoll Road careers and higher education, which is progressive Camberley and developmental.

Surrey GU15 3SY UK

+44 (0) 127 668 7500 or +44 (0)127 668 7515 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk

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This allows the student to record achievement, research courses and careers and keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities wherever the student is domiciled.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Oxbridge Applications

Contact: Rebecca Williams rebecca.williams@ oxbridgeapplications.com 14 Waterloo Place London SW1Y 4AR UK +44 (0) 207 499 2394 www.oxbridgeapplications.com

Established in 1999 as the first of its kind, Oxbridge Applications is the global leader in Oxbridge consultancy, providing expert guidance and practical support for students applying to Oxford and Cambridge, as well as the top medical and law schools in the UK. Unique in experience, scale and success, Oxbridge Applications has supported over 60,000 Oxbridge applicants in 127 countries, through an international network of over 1,700 Oxbridgegraduate tutors and former Oxbridge admissions tutors.

Oxbridge Applications supports students through wide-reaching access, free online resources, practical in-school courses, interview and admissions test courses and bespoke one-to-one support.

The Medic Portal

Contact: Dr Ricardo Tavares ricky@themedicportal.com Berkeley Square House Berkeley Square London W1J 6BD UK +44 (0) 203 714 1607 www.themedicportal.com

The Medic Portal provides online and face-to-face training for all students considering applying to medical school. We are officially partnered with the Royal Society of Medicine and work with hundreds of top schools, including Eton, Harrow and Cheltenham Ladies College. Internationally, we deliver events in-house in Europe, Asia and The Middle East.

Our training covers UKCAT, BMAT, Medical School Interviews, UCAS and more. Our renowned courses are delivered both in-house at leading schools and at open venues. Online, we provide a wealth of free information and learning tools, alongside realistic exam simulations, virtual tutoring and a ‘get into medicine’ community.

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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Thomas Education

Contact: Elaine Cleland elainecleland@thomas.co.uk Harris House 17 West Street Marlow Bucks SL7 2LS UK +44 (0) 162 847 5366 www.thomaseducation.net

Thomas Education works with secondary phase learning centres to release student potential and maximise staff performance using behavioural assessments. We are passionate about improving young people’s prospects as they move through the education system into work.

Thomas Education is part of the Thomas International group of companies. Thomas has been at the forefront of assessment innovation for 33 years. We provide assessments in 56 languages and have a presence in over 60 countries. Today we are working with 32,000 companies and 250,000 trained Thomas users worldwide. Our clients span every type of business of all sizes and complete over 1.5 million assessments every year.

UNIVERSITIES ITEPS (International Teacher

Education for Primary Schools)

Contact: Peter Elting peter.elting@stenden.com c/o Stenden University Postbus 1298 Leeuwarden The Netherlands 8900 CG Leeuwarden +3165 356 1730 www.iteps.eu

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ITEPS, International Teacher Education for Primary Schools, the first full bachelor programme which trains students as teachers in International schools. ITEPS is carried out by a consortium of three universities: University College Zealand, Buskerud and Vestfold University College and Stenden University. Some characteristics of ITEPS are: multicultural understanding, managing the multicultural classroom, study of the various and varied curricula (national and International), global citizenship etc.

ITEPS would like to cooperate with international schools. We are looking for partner schools in the following areas: • Teaching Practice and Classroom Experience • Guest Lecturers • Students’ Project Work • Acquisition of students for ITEPS

UNIVERSITIES MIUC (Marbella International University Centre)

Contact: Ms Mirjana Stefanovic m.stefanovic@miuc.org Avenida Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón s/n | Finca El Pinillo Marbella Málaga 29601 SPAIN +34 952 860 000 www.miuc.org

Marbella International University Centre (MIUC) offers BA and MA degrees in business, media, marketing and international relations, all taught in English. Our student-centred approach combines small study groups with digital technology, ensuring our students are provided with the specific knowledge and skills required in today’s global job market. Our mission is to develop a university that is international in its mind-set, teaching methods and a curriculum.

Located in a tranquil area of Marbella, MIUC is a secured campus with a beautiful landscape and sea view that boasts multimedia classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboard screens integrated into the Blackboard learning platform, a media lab and library, as well as a car park, tennis court, and a swimming pool.

School of Education, Theology & Leadership, St Mary’s University

Contact: Lorna Goodwin lorna.goodwin@smuc.ac.uk Waldegrave Rd Twickenham Middlesex TW1 4SX UK +44 (0) 208 240 4084 www.smuc.ac.uk

St Mary’s University, established in 1850, has a long history of delivering excellent education, offering 32 undergraduate and 24 masters programmes including Liberal Arts, Management, Psychology, Education, Sport and Law. The School of Education, Theology & Leadership is home to our teacher education provision with both primary and secondary initial teacher education programmes judged by OFSTED to be ‘outstanding’.

Our outreach and enterprise support for schools includes: ESPRiT St Mary’s ‘Excellent Schools Project’: Bespoke programmes to support school improvement • Leadership and Governance • Teaching and Learning • Professional Development • Subject Specific Development • Keeping in Touch – NQT support programme

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UNIVERSITIES UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)

Contact: James Durant j.durant@ucas.ac.uk Rosehill New Barn Lane Cheltenham GL52 3LZ UK +44 (0) 124 222 3726 www.ucas.ac.uk

Our aim is to help students make informed choices that are right for them, guiding them, as well as their parents and advisers, through the entire higher education application process.

Today, UCAS processes over 2.5 million applications every year, for some 650,000 prospective students across the UK and beyond: helping them gain access to more than 340 UK universities and colleges.

We also run several specialist application services – UTT (UCAS Teacher Training), UCAS Postgraduate and UCAS Conservatoires.

Carrying out data collation, research, consultancy and advisory work are also important areas of our work.

University of Bath Contact: Nick Cleevely education-pgt-admissions@ bath.ac.uk Department of Education University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK +44 (0) 122 538 3037 www. bath.ac.uk/education

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The University of Bath has an excellent reputation for research and teaching in international education. The Department of Education is a thriving academic community focused on furthering our understanding of policy, culture, physical activity and diversity within an educational context.

Our part-time MA in Education and Doctor of Education (EdD) students are located around the globe and are supported by some of the world’s leading educational experts at Bath, in a stimulating and challenging learning community.

The flexible part-time programme offers different study pathways, including Summer and Winter Schools (in the beautiful city of Bath), regional study centres and online distance learning.

UNIVERSITIES University of Bristol, Graduate School of Education

Contact: Duncan Coutts duncan.coutts@bristol.ac.uk Helen Wodehouse Building 35 Berkeley Square Clifton UK +44 (0) 117 331 4439 www.bristol.ac.uk

The Graduate School of Education is an internationally renowned centre for studies in education. Since its founding in 1913, the GSoE has achieved international prominence and distinction in developing the professional and academic skills of educationalists in the United Kingdom and around the world. Nowadays, more than 60 academic colleagues teach and guide over 600 students in doctoral, masters’ and initial teacher education programmes each year.

These programmes lead to careers in research, teaching, school leadership, educational and social policy, educational psychology, teaching English as an additional language and many other fields.

University of Warwick

Contact: Dr Adam Boddison a.d.boddison@warwick.ac.uk Centre for Professional Education WA1.05d Avon Building Westwood Campus Coventry CV4 8EE UK

The University of Warwick is globally connected, forward-looking and entrepreneurial. We create new ways of thinking and achieving: making us stand out from our competitors and the more ‘traditional universities’ and creating an inspiring place to study and undertake research.

Warwick is one of the UK’s great success stories.

In less than fifty years since being founded we’ve become one of the UK’s best universities, consistently at the top of UK league tables and we’re rapidly climbing the international league tables of world class universities.

+44 (0) 247 652 4412 www.warwick.ac.uk

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WEBSITES, APPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Finalsite

Contact: Debbie Eisenach education@finalsite.com 655 Winding Brook Dr Glastonbury 06108 Connecticut USA +1860 289 3507 www.finalsite.com

Finalsite’s online learning and communications platform facilitates the distribution of digital content across school communities and in classrooms from both desktops and mobile devices. Finalsite’s software enables customers to engage dynamically with a wide range of third party data providers including student information systems, learning systems and social media applications.

Finalsite serves over 150 international schools and delivers award winning website designs, outstanding support and solutions to meet the unique requirements of international schools.

Learn more at: www.finalsite.com

Interactive Schools #InspiringSchools since 2006 More than just a school website company!! We aim to differentiate, by creating bespoke creative experiences.

Contact: Simon Noakes schools@tiarc.co.uk 86 Easton Street Via St Johns Court High Wycombe HP11 1LT UK +44 (0) 844 050 0500 www.interactive-schools.co.uk

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This desire enables us to pioneer many cool things, including: • Digital Marketing Strategy • School Websites • Mobile & Tablet Apps • Interactive Prospectuses • Social Media Training • Search Engine Optimisation • Digital Signage Apps ! // www.interactive-schools.co.uk // blog.interactive-schools.co.uk // follow us @intSchools // inspireme@interactive-schools.co.uk

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Outset Teacher Education Outset Teacher Education provides online tools, face to face programmes and support to help unqualified and aspiring teachers to meet the Teachers’ Standards.

Contact: Neil Brading neil.brading@teachersstandards. com 7 Pound Close Ducklington Witney OX29 7TH UK

Our services are particularly aimed to help unqualified teachers who work in British international schools. We offer a range of services so that teachers and their schools can tailor training to need. We help schools develop capacity to train their own teachers and teachers in international schools to gain Qualified Teacher Status through a partner accredited provider.

+44 (0) 790 428 4436 www.teachersstandards.com

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Woodbury Simmons Contact: Ijeoma Ugwunze info@woodburysimmons.com 8 TF Kuboye Road Lekki Lagos Nigeria +44 7795160192 www.talk2parents.com

Woodbury Simmons is a change consultancy committed to transforming education in West Africa.

Our flagship product, a web based MIS portal for schools called Talk2Parents, provides a wide range of applications designed to foster the relationship between schools and parents. It provides schools with an efficient cost effective tool to manage day to day processes as well as provides parents with more opportunities to access and track student information encouraging more involvement in their child’s education.

The solution is useable on desktops, tablets and mobiles.

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