The Source 2015

The Source 2015 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 2015, the COBIS directory of products and services offered by our valued supporting members. Our supporting member network continues to grow and we now work with over 160 companies who provide professional services to our growing network of British international schools worldwide. The expertise of our supporting member network has been more evident than ever this year with our increasingly popular webinar programme enabling knowledge to be shared across our network. As our association grows, we are looking at more ways to enable our members to connect, both online and offline, and we look forward to sharing these new opportunities with members in 2015.

Natalie Friend COBIS Communications and Membership Officer Representing the diverse interests of our valued commercial supporting members and British schools overseas, COBIS plays an active role with UKTI Education, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, British Council, Department for Education and other key stakeholders. Through the British Government’s International Education Council, COBIS contributes to the UK strategy to drive and deliver an increase in export growth for educational companies and institutions which are engaged in the International education sector. Together, along with other activities, this work helps to raise the premium profile of COBIS members and more widely, of high quality British education, training and resources in an increasingly competitive global market place.

Please contact myself or a member of the COBIS team for further details and to become more actively involved.

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......................

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Curriculum Resources and Publishers............................... 22, 80 Facilities Management and Equipment/ Furniture...............

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ICT.....................................................................................

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Management Information Systems....................................

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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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New Supporting Members..................................................

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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 ÂŁ500m in the education sector across the UK in the last three years.

Join Us

Join the Global COBIS Network Membership applications are invited from quality schools, companies providing educational products and services, consultants and educational organisations.

Visit cobis.org.uk for more details.

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ASSESSMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS AQA

Contact: Martine Garland mgarland@aqa.org.uk Stag Hill House Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XJ UK +44 (0) 148 355 6147 www.aqa.org.uk

We work collaboratively with teachers to create resources that are designed around their day-today needs. As the largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels in the UK, AQA are well placed to offer a variety of British qualifications overseas. We are proud to work with British international schools from Spain to China; across the Middle East and beyond. We provide qualifications that are valued by employers and higher education that enable students to progress to the next stage in their lives.

In addition to our qualifications, we provide a wide range of tools, resources and training for teachers.

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-for-profit 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.

Elklan Training

Contact: Liz Elks lizelks@elklan.co.uk Parkside Station Road St Mabyn PL30 3BN UK +44 (0) 289 029 6772 www.elklan.co.uk

Accredited training that raises standards, develops good practice and provides value for money. Elklan is the largest provider of accredited training in the field of speech, language and communication in the UK. Established in 1999 Elklan’s mission is to facilitate staff to develop pupils’ speech and language skills and so enable them to fulfil their communication potential.

Courses, face to face and e-learning, are available for staff supporting pupils in pre-school settings, mainstream schools and specialist education provision. Bespoke courses can be facilitated. All courses are on the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF) in England.

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ASSESSMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Exampro / Testbase Exam preparation and ongoing assessment made easy Contact: Shernet Johnson shernet@doublestruck.co.uk Argyle House 29-31 Euston Road London NW1 2SD UK +44 (0) 845 145 1500 www.testbase.co.uk

Testbase (KS1-KS3) and Exampro (KS4 and KS5), used in over 15,000 schools, provides online access to thousands of past paper questions, their related mark schemes and comments so that you can create a lesson, topic test, class discussion, homework task or revision exercise in minutes!

Subjects available include English, Mathematics, Science, Languages, History, Geography, PE, Psychology, Design & Technology, ICT and Computing.

“I’m glad I bought Exampro because it makes my job easy! It’s easy to use and of course it saves me time”. Erkan Saricoban, Atlantic International School – Russia

GL Education

Contact: Andrew Sleath international@gl-education.com 9th Floor 389 Chiswick High Road Chiswick London W4 4AL UK +44 (0) 20 8996 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 Examinations Board 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 The Pump House 16 Queen’s Avenue Christchurch BH23 1BZ UK +44 (0) 1202 487538 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) 1962 875700 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 All About Educational

Contact: Damien Walshe damien@allabouteducational.co.uk

Third Floor Egyptian House 170 Piccadilly London W1J 9EJ UK +44 (0) 208 368 5832 www.allabouteducational.co.uk

• 100% of our delegates would train with us again and recommend us to colleagues.

We see British International Education as a passport, enabling your students to transfer seamlessly back into a British School or continue to a British University.

Our Services • INSET and CPD - EYFS, Primary & Secondary • Middle & Senior Leadership Training • Supporting School Leaders and Governors • Developing Quality Pastoral Systems • Training for Students, Prefects and Student Councils Our CPD Focus Areas for this year • Developing Leaders & Managers • Provision for Gifted & Talented Students • National Curriculum 2014 • Student Leadership • SEND Code of Practice 2014 • Updates to the UK Examination System

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

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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.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Anderson Education

Contact: Sue Anderson sue@andersoneducation.co.uk Langton House Meopham Green Meopham Kent DA13 0PY UK

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.

+44 (0) 147 481 5450 or +44 (0) 788 777 2255 www.andersoneducation.co.uk

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

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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: Adam Nichols adam.nichols@camb-ed.com Demeter House Station Road Cambridge CB1 2RS UK +44 (0) 122 346 3883 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 Dragonfly Training

Contact: Steve Chapman steve.chapman@dragonflytraining.co.uk 20 Westbourne Road Penarth Wales CF64 3HE UK +44 (0) 292 071 1787 or +44 (0) 203 4111 080 www.dragonfly-training.co.uk/ international

A traditionally modern approach to education, Dragonfly has delivered outstanding teacher training worldwide for over 15 years, and our philosophy lies in the nature of our 100% practical training, designed to leave teachers equipped to implement strategies in school immediately. We believe in CPD training that lasts long after you’ve left our courses.

Why Dragonfly?

• 5/5 ratings from 92% of teachers • An international approach: Dragonfly SE Asia, COBIS-partnered events and courses around the world • Cutting-edge perspectives: From our revolutionary ‘Research for Learning’ course, to our sell-out leadership courses - we’re at the forefront of global education • A world leader in subject-specific iPad provision

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 First Aid for Schools International, accredited training delivered by UK-registered medics. All our trainers are UKregistered medical and emergency professionals.

We offer an insight into what may happen in an emergency and how to deal with it efficiently.

Contact: Kitty Sullivan admin@firstaidforschools.com 90B High Road London N2 9EB UK +44 (0) 208 883 9613 www.firstaidforschools.com

First Aids for Schools is an established and reputable organisation. Our service includes the consultation of your current first aid policy/policies.

Our training is approved internationally.

Our courses are regulated by Qualsafe Awards, an Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual to offer accredited qualifications. This regulation supercedes HSE approval. We are members of the Association of First Aiders and the RLSS. Our course criteria follows the European Resuscitation Guidelines (2010).

Gabbitas Education

Contact: Serab Amro serab.amro@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.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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

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

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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.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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

Joyce Matthews Ltd Joyce Matthews is an international educational facilitator.

Contact: Joyce Matthews joycematthewsportfolio@gmail.com

30 Lesbury Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LB UK

I design and deliver personalized professional learning programmes which change behaviours, language and thinking rather than just build knowledge. I work in the UK, Zambia, Japan, China, Malta and India to provide exactly what you, your school and your staff need.

+44 (0) 792 045 3690 www.joycematthewsportfolio.com

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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

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

The Old Dyehouse 27 St Georges Road Scholes Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 1UQ UK

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

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

Key Issues

Contact: Dr Rosemary Taylor info@keyissues.org or rosemary@keyissues.org 12 Stoneleigh Gate Green Hammerton York YO26 8HG UK +44 (0) 142 333 1873 or +44 (0) 770 260 1239 www.keyissues.org

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Key Issues Consulting is a market leader working globally to provide top quality training, support and development opportunities for schools. They offer tailor-made courses for in-service training for both primary and secondary settings. They also offer strategic development advice, recruitment support and guidance on mergers and change management.

Key Issues comprises a growing team of highly qualified and experienced associate partners who deliver a wide range of high quality professional learning programmes for schools. Senior Partner, Dr Rosemary Taylor, a former Headteacher, is an experienced and accomplished trainer, lecturer and guest speaker on the international circuit and working with COBIS on several occasions.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Klays Consulting Klays Consulting is a company that provides first-rate professional programs in the UK and internationally for whole school improvement and professional development for staff at all levels.

Contact: Phyllis Witter pwitter@2chase.co.uk

We offer a wide variety of training courses within the education sector, which can be tailored to the particular needs of any school or educational body.

The Lansdowne Building 2 Lansdowne Road Croydon CR9 2ER UK

Our trainings are provided by a team of highly experienced educational practitioners who are industry experts in their fields and who will work with you to meet and exceed your training requirements.

+44 (0) 203 086 7761 www.klaysconsulting.co.uk

Our goal is to empower teachers and schools to maximise their potential through a firm commitment to continuing professional development.

Optimus Education Contact: Rebecca White Rebecca.White@optimuseducation.com St Marks House Shepherdess Walk London N1 7LH UK +44 (0) 207 702 5293 www.optimus-education.com

Optimus Education’s online service gives school leaders access to relevant, high-quality CPD information and training tools which are easily accessible at your desk and on the go. Read case studies of outstanding schools, stay up to date with our downloadable training courses, access innovative and practical ideas for the curriculum, and receive quality practice advice.

• Stay up to date with changes in the UK • Avoid making mistakes and be prepared for challenges • No waiting on time differences, or shipping costs for information We’ll make sure you are always ahead of the game however far away you are.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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.

Prospects Prospects is a dynamic and enterprising group providing a wide range of education, employment and training services in the UK and internationally.

We provide education consultancy, academy and school improvement services through Prospects Improve, one of the country’s leading improvement providers.

Contact: Vincent McDonnell Vincent.McDonnell@prospects.co.uk Prospects House 19 Elmfield Road Bromley BR1 1LT UK +44 (0) 208 315 1502 www.prospects.co.uk

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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.

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.

Teachers’ Media

Contact: Angela Ney Angela.ney@teachersmedia.co.uk

30 Charles II Street London SW1Y 4AE UK +44 (0) 207 099 5408 www.teachersmedia.co.uk • Please visit our website for a free trial

We are part of Teachers Media International, a global provider of online professional development services. Our aim is to help all teachers access high quality training resources and support to deepen their knowledge and continuously upgrade their skills. Teachers Media Plus is a cost effective online staff development service that allows schools to plan year around collaborate professional development activities that have visible impact in the classroom.

An ever-growing resource featuring: • Over 4000 quality videos • Ready to use training packs • Interactive resources offering advice and strategies • Ability to create custom resources • Track and monitor training

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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

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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.

CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Thinking Child We support schools with the development of language / literacy through creative, bespoke consultancy and training and complementary, innovative practical resources.

Contact: Sue Dixon sue@thinkingchild.org.uk Unit 6A Grove Farm Grove Farm Lane Moulton Northampton NN3 7TG UK

We can support you to: • Develop thinking skills / P4C: problem solving, creativity and the ability to ask questions.

• Embed strategies and policy into a whole school development of reading/literacy and thinking skills.

• Have a real impact on the whole school, the practice of teachers and TAs as well as children’s motivation and attitudes to learning.

Contact us to find out more about how Thinking Child can support your school with creative resources and training.

+44 (0) 1604 491511 www.thinkingchild.org.uk

University of Roehampton, London Online

Contact: Simone Williams simone.williams@laureate.net 650 S. Exeter Street Baltimore MD 21202 USA +1 443 627 7030 www.roehampton-online.com

The University of Roehampton, London, has been providing quality education through its colleges for more than 170 years. The University maintains a strong tradition of commitment to equality and continues this tradition of excellence by providing working professionals worldwide with access to high-quality online masters degree programmes at an exceptional price.

In partnership with online learning expert Laureate International Universities, the University of Roehampton, London Online connects a diverse community of adult learners through an engaging online experience. Programmes are designed to enrich students’ knowledge and help them develop practical skills that can be applied in their job immediately.

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CONSULTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hounslow Language Service Ltd

Contact: Rehana Ahmed rehana.ahmed@ealhls.org.uk Lampton Avenue Hounslow TW3 4EP UK

We are a highly qualified team of EAL consultants with experience across schools and further and higher education institutions. We also deliver training at national and international conferences.

The quality of our work has been recognised by OFSTED and DfE projects e.g. London Challenge.

Our key strengths are our reliability and flexibility to design bespoke training and consultancy.

+44 (0) 208 538 1802 www.ealhls.org.uk

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Badger Learning

Contact: Scott Richardson info@badgerlearning.co.uk Oldmedow Road Hardwick Industrial Estate Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 4JJ UK +44 (0)155 376 9209 www.badgerlearning.co.uk

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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.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 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

Boardworks Ltd

Contact: Stuart Alway stuart.alway@boardworks.co.uk Units 5–7 The Gallery 54 Marston Street Oxford OX4 1LF UK

Boardworks are a market leader in the provision of curriculum software internationally for over 18 subjects. Through our classic Boardworks range of resources and our cutting edge online solution brand ‘Doddle’, we provide ready-made resources for interactive class teaching, homework and distance learning. Our products are suitable for schools teaching the 11-18 age groups, including the IGCSE. Our resources offer students an engaging and inspiring experience whilst they learn, yet offer flexibility, time saving solutions and progress analysis for teachers across the whole school. We offer a comprehensive and meaningful solution that will utilise your latest school hardware technology!

+44 (0) 750 669 8840 www.doddlelearn.co.uk or www.boardworks.co.uk

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Bookmarcus

Contact: Tony Herve Managing Director tony@booksforeducation.com Unit 5 Leighcliff Building Maple Avenue Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 1PR UK +44 (0) 170 248 0609 www.booksforeducation.com

An established British wholesaler and supplier of school books from all publishers and educational resources to international schools worldwide.

Our website www.booksforeducation.com will give you immediate and up to date prices, discounts, availability and details of the book.

We offer extremely competitive discounts off publisher’s book prices, free carriage for books within the European Community, fast delivery, packaging and invoicing as per the client’s requirements, up to date advice about orders and book availability.

We also supply educational resources from all the main UK suppliers offering a free labelling service and some discounts to offset the carriage costs.

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

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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.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 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.

CES Holdings

Contact: Terry Johnson 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

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 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.

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

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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.

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

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.

+3 463 945 4068 www.FollettLearning.com

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Galore Park Publishing

Contact: Gemma Doherty info@galorepark.co.uk 338 Euston Road London NW1 3BH UK

Galore Park is the leading publisher for UK independent school pupils aged 5 – 13.

The majority of our books are endorsed by ISEB, the awarding body for the UK Common Entrance, so they are tailored to meet the high standards required by 11+ and 13+ school entrance exams and go above and beyond the UK National Curriculum. Galore Park resources are therefore ideal for use by international schools who wish to push and challenge their pupils to achieve excellent results.

+44 (0) 207 873 6405 www.galorepark.com

GCSEPod (Soundbitelearning UK Ltd) Facilitate learning the smart way with our digital content for mobile: Contact: Jayne Cook info@gcsepod.com Newcastle Enterprise Centres 6 Charlotte Square Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XF UK +44 (0) 191 211 1999 www.gcsepod.com

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With multi-platform access, GCSEPod can be used both within a classroom setting and streamed or downloaded onto mobile devices for learning on the go. The content covers 19 subjects and features over 3,500 audio-visual podcasts – providing over 400 hours of curriculum relevant learning and revision material. The content has been written by teachers, edited by subject experts, narrated by professional voiceover artists and is enhanced with text and images to engage the user. It’s relevant to the six main UK examination boards, as well as Edexcel and CIE IGCSEs. Each title features 3-5 minute audio visual chapters providing students with relevant, concise, easy-to-digest information.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS hdc (The Homework Diary) hdc produce a range of Student and Staff Planners, Yearbooks and Prospectuses.

Our AkademiaPro Student and Staff Planner App is the first fully collaborative App for iPad. Contact: Derek Young

derek.young@thehomeworkdiary.co.uk

Unit 2 Maritime Court Cartside Avenue Inchinnan Business Park Inchinnan, Renfrewshire PA4 9RX UK +44 (0) 141 812 0199 www.thehomeworkdiary.co.uk

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.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 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.

Mallory International Ltd

Contact: Rachel Megan Jiménez Dickson rachel@malloryint.co.uk Aylesbeare Common Business Park Exmouth Road Aylesbeare Devon UK +44 (0) 139 523 9199 www.malloryint.net

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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.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Maudesport Ltd Contact: Audrey McNaught sales@maudesport.co.uk

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.

1 Beecham Close Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UZ UK

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.

+44 (0) 192 245 9571

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.

Download International Catalogue: www.ebookhq.co.uk/ maudesport/internationalcatalogue-2015

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.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Oxford University Press

Contact: Katie Palmer katie.palmer@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

Relocate Global

Contact: Rebecca Marriage Education Editor rebecca@relocatemagazine.com Spray Hill Hastings Road Lamberhurst Kent TN3 8JB UK +44 (0) 189 289 1334 www.relocatemagazine.com

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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.

CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Rising Stars

Contact: Peter Oates peteroates@risingstars-uk.com 7 Hatchers Mews Bermondsey Street London SE1 3GS

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.

+44 (0) 786 755 4323 www.risingstars-uk.com

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

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS 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: Stuart Thorne Stuart.thorne@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) 791 227 2043 www.scichem.com

• Download our 2014/2015 Catalogue to your iPad or tablet:

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 The Wordsworth Trust Contact: Esther Rutter e.rutter@wordsworth.org.uk Dove Cottage Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9SH UK +44 (0)153 943 5544 (ext. 2) www.wordsworth.org.uk

The Wordsworth Trust is a heritage education charity based at William Wordsworth’s iconic home, Dove Cottage, in Grasmere. We work with thousands of learners every year, using our unique collections of manuscripts and fine art to inspire engagement with Romantic artists, writers and ideas. From primary schools to adult learners, we offer something for students of all ages. We also work with contemporary poets to inspire students to respond to the creative legacy of William Wordsworth, using Dove Cottage as a setting for writing. We also work with exam boards and other specialists to provide resources for students and teachers to support learning in the classroom.

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.

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES AND PUBLISHERS Twig World The Twig website offers instant access to 1,716 award-winning three-minute films for Science, Maths and Geography. Unlike a video off the internet, Twig’s bespoke educational films are tailor-made for use in the classroom and matched to your curriculum.

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

Twig films can be used as a hook at the beginning of lessons, as revision before an exam or as the basis for a flipped classroom. Twig’s films draw on examples from history and global current affairs to engage students and help you teach outstanding cross-curricular lessons.

Explore Twig World’s resources at the following websites and take a trial: Secondary: twig-world.com Primary: tigtagworld.com

Vocab Express Contact: Julian Gill julian@vocabexpress.com

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.

2 Capital Court Bittern Road Sowton Exeter Devon EX2 7FW UK

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.

+44 (0) 139 235 7530 www.vocabexpress.com

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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.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE Compass Group plc

Contact: Andrew Bayley andrew.bayley@compass-group. co.uk Compass House Guildford Street Chertsey KT16 9BQ UK +44 (0) 193 257 3000 www.compass-group.com

With a passion for food and a desire to provide inspired, tempting and nutritious menus, our Chartwells and Scolarest teams deliver world class foodservice to a range of Independent and International schools across the globe.

By combining local market knowledge and individual client service, our chefs, nutritionists and on-site teams provide fun, healthy dining options that help boost concentration and knowledge retention.

We are committed to helping build strong bodies and sharp minds and establishing the foundation for a healthy lifestyle contributing to a sustainable world – a philosophy we call Eat Learn Live.

Learn more about our expertise at www.compassgroup.co.uk/education.htm

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.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE 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

Free of charge room layout service.

Labtec Street Manchester M27 8SE UK +44 (0) 776 522 2100 www.splusb.co.uk

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

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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.

Access thankQ CRM

Contact: Joel Trotman Joel.trotman@theaccessgroup. com Access thankQ CRM Access Group Garden Court Main Street Lockington Derby DE74 2RH UK

Access thankQ CRM is a user friendly fundraising, membership, events, alumni, grants web-enabled system, that allows even the most non-technical of your staff to manage your database and send personalised communications quickly, easily and most importantly accurately.

With 99.1% of our customers choosing to stay with us once their CRM is up for renewal, we’re proud of the software we produce and the service we provide. If you’re in need of an agile CRM to breathe new life into your organisation why not give us a call?

You’ll be joining the thousands across the UK, Europe and North America who are glad they did.

+44 (0) 8453 453 300 www.theaccessgroup.com/nfp

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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.

CHQ Group Ltd

Contact: Oliver Haskell oliver.haskell@chqgroup.co.uk 2b Penn Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2NZ UK +44 (0) 800 910 1808 www.chqgroup.co.uk

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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.

ICT CLWB - The Community for Learning With Bits

Contact: Mike Lloyd mike@clwb.org enquiries@clwb.org Skype: mikelloyd.tech UK: +44 (0) 756 852 0037 Brazil: +55 1197 159 5075 www.CLWB.org

Children and young adults are disengaging from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subjects, yet STEM skills are core requirements for the fastest growing occupations.

CLWB - the Community for Learning With Bits - is a learning system and international community designed to enable children and young adults to acquire the skills and knowledge that are in the most demand, and become technically creative, through fun, practical and inventive projects. Our focus is: • STEM • 21st Century Skills • Entrepreneurship

Crick Software Ltd Crick Software produces award-winning reading and writing software for children of all ages and abilities.

Contact: Jonathan Reed info@cricksoft.com Crick House Boarden Close Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6LF UK +44 (0) 160 467 1691 www.cricksoft.com

The company’s best-known product is Clicker, currently used in thousands of UK primary schools.

Clicker 6, the latest version of this much-loved software, enables teachers to create engaging, subject-specific literacy activities more quickly and easily than ever before.

WriteOnline is Crick’s innovative word processor for struggling writers in secondary school and Further Education. WriteOnline provides built-in support tools including speech feedback, word prediction, vocabulary banks, writing frames and a mind-map creator.

Crick has also launched an exciting range of literacy apps for the iPad!

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ICT Dataspire Solutions Ltd Contact: Adam Norton-Howells adam.norton@dataspire.co.uk South Court Sharston Road Manchester M22 4SN UK +44 (0) 845 603 1233 www.dataspire.co.uk

By offering a wide range of innovative education solutions, we aim to provide schools, colleges and universities with reliable, flexible and inspiring ICT infrastructures that ensure ICT makes a positive impact within teaching, learning, communication and administration. All of our solutions are built on industry standard tried and tested practice but designed and enhanced for the unique demands of education.

Forming partnerships and working collaboratively is central to our success. From the moment you involve Dataspire, the education team will be on hand to support you every step of the way.

Firefly

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

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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.

ICT Lightspeed Systems

Contact: Rebecca Storrar rstorrar@lightspeedsystems.com Jubilee House 3 The Drive Brentwood CM13 3FR UK +44 (0) 127 724 0637 or +44 (0) 787 947 7117

• Ready to Reimagine? www.Lightspeedsystems.com/ en-uk/reimagine

You’re spending a lot of money on devices for your school, make sure they pay off with a complete, integrated learning environment that combines mobility, collaboration and safety – so teaching and learning are easier, more effective and fun!!

• Anytime, anywhere, any device access to assignments • A library of standards-based resources • Complete device management from the cloud • Smart filtering on and off the network • Flexible policies based on your school’s needs • Unlimited file storage • And a whole lot more With over 10 million students worldwide protected and engaged, Lightspeed Systems is committed to helping schools do amazing things by reimagining dynamic learning environments that are safe, mobile and collaborative.

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

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.

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ICT Renaissance Learning UK

Contact: John Moore answers@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.

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

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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.

ICT Smoothwall

Contact: Marc Fairclough marc.fairclough@smoothwall.net 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.

Titus Learning 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.

Contact: Sebastian Francis seb.francis@tituslearning. com 21 Tesla Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS20 9DS UK

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.

+44 (0) 113 320 0346 www.tituslearning.com

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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

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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.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Contact Group Contact: Stephen Clarke sales@the-contactgroup.com 5th Floor Lyndon House 58-62 Hagley Road Birmingham B16 8PE UK +44 (0) 192 541 2600 www.the-contactgroup.com

Contact Group is a leading provider of best in class communication, payment and data services to thousands of schools. Operating in international and private schools in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia.

Our range of solutions cover parental communication and payment, school attendance, anti-bullying systems, mentoring and personalised apps. In addition, with trusted partners we provide registration apps, seating charts, behaviour management, reward systems and information gathering tools for teachers.

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.

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 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

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.

iSAMS

Contact: Jamie Reid jamie.reid@isams.co.uk 9 Talavera Court Darnell Way Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6RW UK +44 (0) 160 465 9100 www.isams.co.uk

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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.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Learning Data Learning Data’s offers British International Schools:

Contact: Philip O’Callaghan Philip@learningdata.ie The Guinness Enterprise Centre Taylor’s Lane Dublin 8 Ireland +44 (0) 121 288 0461 or +353 (1) 814 0710 www.learningdata.ie

Classis – a school information management system, which has been tailor-made to meet the needs of British International Schools.

Schoolbag – a homework and learning resource management platform for students which allows them to record their homework, store their notes, complete and submit their homework to their teachers for correction.

With schools across fourteen countries we are confident we can connect the most appropriate web based technologies with the heart of your school.

WCBS International

Contact: David McCarthy 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 Worldwide Specialist Financial Advisers to International Schools and Expatriates Contact: Phill Ridgway phill@bridgewaterworldwide.com UK Administration Office 4 Old Port Square Chester Cheshire United Kingdom UK +44 (0) 1244 940190

www.bridgewaterworldwide.com

Our services include: • Retirement Planning • Tax Efficient Investment • Insurance (individual and corporate) Our clients benefit from: • Qualified Experienced Advisers • Seven Step Structured Advice Process • Clearly Defined Investment Process • Regular Reviews

• Estate Planning • International Banking • UK Tax and National Insurance • Clear Disclosure of Fees and Commissions • Worldwide Single Point of Contact • Access to UK and EU 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 Montpelier Malaysia

Contact: Blair Ryan blair@montpeliermalaysia.com Suite A-13-1 13th Floor Menara UOA Bangsar 5 Jalan Bangsar Utama 1 Kuala Lumpur 59000 Malaysia

Montpelier was incorporated in 1994 as a small company consisting of only a handful of people.

In the last 19 years Montpelier has grown in experience and in size to well over 50 specialist staff including some of the most experienced portfolio managers in Malaysia. Montpelier’s expertise has evolved from standard financial services into the unique areas of: professional portfolio management, QROPS & SIPP’s and Property. Our clients have 24/7 online access and a variety of ways of getting in touch with us, day or night. This is everything we believe you should expect from your international financial advisor.

+(603) 2302 3399 www.montpeliermalaysia.com

peerTransfer Contact: Thomas Marsh

thomas.marsh@peertransfer.com

1 Canada Square Level 39 London E14 5AB UK +44 (0) 788 691 8061 or +44 (0) 203 239 4729 www.peertransfer.com

peerTransfer is the leading developer of innovative global payment solutions for the education industry. The company enables thousands of international students and hundreds of universities from all over the world to save time and money when making or receiving international payments.

Compared to using traditional banks, students can save on lower fees, enjoy a more convenient online experience, and receive superior customer service when dealing with the complexities of international payments. Schools benefit from peerTransfer’s free solution because they remain compliant with ever-changing international regulations and save time and money by improving the processing and posting of international payments.

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PERSONAL FINANCE SCI Group Ltd

Contact: Craig Cooper craig@scigroup.org 60 Market Square PO Box 364 Belize City Belize +852 2542 2216 www.scigroup.org

The SCI Group connects international schools and teachers with innovative and essential financial and insurance solutions matching their unique needs.

Employee benefits are a crucial element to any staff retention strategy. Available to both group and individual members, our range of fully evolved solutions can complement or replace your existing benefits package whilst saving you money.

We operate globally, regularly visiting our clients spread from Europe to the Middle East and throughout Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Wherever you go SCI is able to continue meeting your savings, insurance, banking and retirement needs.

SCI - Solutions Commitment and Integrity

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

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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).

PERSONAL FINANCE 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.

Consultancy and Mentoring COBIS services

COBIS School Leaders would you like to access a quality leadership mentoring service?

Contact: (e) mentoring@cobis.org.uk (t) +44 208 240 4142 (w) cobis.org.uk

COBIS Schools are you looking for professional advice, training and other forms of Consultancy?

Contact: (e) consultancy@cobis.org.uk (t) +44 208 240 4142 (w) cobis.org.uk

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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.

Capita Education Resourcing International School Services Contact: Simon Dweck simon.dweck@capita.co.uk Dean Bradley House 52 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2AF UK +44 (0) 207 960 7896 www.capitaeducation.co.uk/ international

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Capita Education Resourcing, International Schools Services is a division of Capita Education Resourcing.

International School Services specializes in recruiting exceptional teachers and school leaders for British international schools, TEFL projects, government reform programmes and educational organisations across the globe.

Our staff has a combined total of 50 years experience of working within international education, either as teachers in international schools, as TEFL teachers or within international education recruitment

RECRUITMENT Compass Education Consultancy

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

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.

Council of International Schools

Contact: Christy Clabots christyclabots@cois.org

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.

Schipholweg 113 2316XC Leiden The Netherlands +31 (0) 71524 3300 or +31 (0) 71524 3323 www.cois.org

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RECRUITMENT Education Support Professionals (ESP)

Contact: William Townsend wtownsend@esp-recruit.co.uk Ground Floor Connaught House Broomhill Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0PY UK +44 (0) 845 686 0690 www.esp-recruit.co.uk

Education Support Professionals is a specialist supplier of permanent staff and consultancy services to education globally. UK based, we identify the best talent for teaching and nonteaching positions in schools, and support a variety of other related organisations meeting the demands of an ever changing education landscape. To deliver the best possible match for our clients we use modern search techniques and networking at exhibitions and seminars. We closely manage the whole process, including face to face interviews, to select the most appropriate candidates. We have 30 years combined experience and work with schools in Europe, Middle East and Asia

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

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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.

RECRUITMENT Eteach International Contact: Jonathan Price info@eteachinternational.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.

GEMS Education

Contact: Jamie Wilkes jamie.wilkes@gemseducation.com Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai UAE PO BOX 8607

With more than fifty years of education experience, GEMS Education is committed to improving the quality of education worldwide. We are the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 private education operator in the world, educating more than 130,000 children from 151 different nationalities. The GEMS approach to learning is one which focuses not only on academic excellence but also on providing a values-based education to every child. A GEMS education helps students develop character, creativity, personal leadership and the spirit of enterprise necessary to achieve their full potential as global citizens and leaders of the future.

+9714 347 7770 ext: 433 www.gemseducation.com

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

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.

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/

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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.

RECRUITMENT ITN Mark Education

Contact: Katy Luckett katy.luckett@itn.com

Bespoke staffing solutions for International schools ITN Mark have set the standard for teaching and education recruitment for over 15 years.

With offices around the world we pride ourselves on providing a unique quality of service to our international partner schools.

ITN Mark International Education 154-160 Fleet Street London EC4A 2DQ UK +44 (0) 207 856 9496 www.itnmark.com

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.

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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

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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.

RECRUITMENT Teachanywhere

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

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.

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

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RECRUITMENT 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: ruth.cook@tesglobal.com +44 (0)20 3194 3137 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.

Worldteachers Recruitment Contact: Roddy Hammond roddy@worldteachers.net Homelea Quarrier’s Village Inverclyde Scotland PA13 4QQ UK +44 (0) 150 561 5185 www.worldteachers.net

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Worldteachers is widely established with a current team of 9 consultants working with schools, colleges and Universities throughout the world.

Through our extensive range of on-line and off-line recruitment marketing and our investment in the best technology, we are able to continue to grow our database of teachers and extend our services to an ever increasing range of schools.

Our services include handling one-off vacancies, organising interview trips for single schools, recruiting whole teams for new schools or campuses, organising our unique exclusive recruitment fairs throughout the year, and utilising the features and benefits of our specialist software and multi-function website.

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, userfriendly 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

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 realtime 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.

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SCHOOL INSPECTORATES CfBT Education Trust

Contact: Philippa Leggate pleggate@cfbt.com 60 Queens Road Reading RG1 4BS UK +44 (0) 118 902 1000

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.

www.cfbt.com/support/ internationalschools.aspx

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

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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.

SCHOOL MARKETING SERVICES Affixxius Academic Affixxius Academic, a division of Affixxius Films, is the leading producer of promotional, advertising and communications films for schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Contact: Miles Latham miles.latham@affixxius.com

We bring a comprehensive understanding of the Education Sector, together with a commercial, results-driven mindset, to every project we undertake.

Unit 8 Barrow Road Business Park Sileby Loughborough LE12 7LP UK +44 (0) 150 981 5558 www.affixxiuseducation.co.uk

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.

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SCHOOL TRIPS Bucksmore Education 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.

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

• 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.

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 Oxford Royale Academy

Contact: Sophie Nolan snolan@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

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

Ski Adaptable

Contact: Ricky Behan ricky@skiadaptable.co.uk The Lodge Condicote Cheltenham GL54 1EY UK +44 (0) 145 183 2133 www.skiadaptable.co.uk

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Ski Adaptable are well placed to work alongside British schools abroad and will be delighted to organise your next school ski trip. We organise all arrangements in resort to ensure your school ski trip is hassle-free and unique. We treat each group as individual, and we work alongside you to make sure your group has the best possible school ski trip.

Ski Adaptable is the fastest growing UK school ski company, backed up with decades of experience in the school ski travel market. Contact us today to find out more information about how we can help you.

SCHOOL TRIPS Trans World Soccer Trans World Soccer is a school sports tour operator that offers International school students the opportunity to experience life as a superstar footballer at the biggest clubs in Europe.

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

As well as touring stadiums, competing against local schools, and watching live matches, groups travel on luxury team coaches and do lots of media work with the on-board film crew, so the students really feel like they’re living the life of a Pro’.

The trips also give students the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, experience the country’s culture and history, and engage with local children, making them perfect for Discovery Week/ WWW programmes.

World Challenge

Contact: Tony Burns tburns@world-challenge.co.uk 17-21 Queens Road High Wycombe Bucks HP13 6AQ UK

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.

+44 (0) 149 442 7600 www.world-challenge.co.uk

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SCHOOLWEAR GFORCE Teamwear

Contact: Michael Prime michael@gymphlex.co.uk Stamford Buildings Stamford Street Leicester Leicestershire LE1 6NJ 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 +44 (0) 845 527 6854 www.isus-ltd.co.uk

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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.

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

Schoolwear International Ltd

Contact: Graham Michelli gm@s-i.org.uk Attleborough Road Deopham Wymondham Norfolk NR18 9DQ 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.

+44 (0) 1953 851 250 www.s-i.org.uk

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SCHOOLWEAR 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

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.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CEM (Durham University) The Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) provides computer-adaptive standardised assessment and monitoring systems for use with learners aged between 3 and 19.

Contact: Lisa Miller Lisa.Miller@cem.dur.ac.uk Rowan House Mountjoy Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham DH1 3UX UK + 44 (0) 191 334 4221 www.cem.org

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CEM is an education research and assessment department at Durham University, England. The fundamental aim of our work is to help improve teaching and learning by giving educators information that informs or validates their judgment about the abilities and progress of their learners.

Our assessments are used in over 70 countries around the world to baseline ability and provide indicators of learner potential and progress.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 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

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.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

Contact: Darcie Molina darcie.molina@lindamoodbell.com Eardley House 182-184 Campden Hill Road London W8 7AS UK +44 (0) 207 727 0660 www.lindamoodbell.co.uk

An internationally recognised leader in literacy research, remediation, and professional development, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes has pioneered programmes and instructional models to develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, language comprehension, critical thinking, and maths.

Our Learning Centres specialise in one-to-one, intensive instruction, based on the individual’s learning needs.

Lindamood-Bell also collaborates with schools to provide innovative, research-validated instructional programmes, professional development, and consulting.

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

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.

Texthelp

Contact: Heather Harvey h.harvey@texthelp.com 1 Orchard Way Greystone Road Antrim Northern Ireland BT41 2RU +44 (0) 289 442 8105 www.texthelp.com

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Texthelp believes that everyone shares a fundamental need to be understood by others, and language is our passport to academic, social and professional success. This is what drives us to create smart, easy-to-use support technologies that enable young people and adults to read and write with confidence and independence in the English language.

Texthelp works together with leading technology companies and many of the world’s major educational publishers to provide bespoke literacy support solutions to classrooms worldwide.

Our world leading language learning and assistive software is used daily by students and educators in schools, colleges and universities across the world.

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

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

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UNIVERSITIES 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

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)

Contact: Callie Hawkins c.hawkins@ucas.ac.uk Rosehill New Barn Lane Cheltenham GL52 3LZ UK +44 (0) 124 254 4997 www.ucas.ac.uk

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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), UKPASS (UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service) and CUKAS (Conservatoires UK Admissions Service).

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

UNIVERSITIES University of Bath

Contact: Dr. Mary Hayden M.C.Hayden@bath.ac.uk Department of Education University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK +44 (0)122 538 6634 www.bath.ac.uk/education

The Department of Education at the University of Bath is a thriving academic community focused on furthering understanding of policy, culture, pedagogy and diversity within an educational context. Our part-time MA Education and Doctor of Education students are located around the globe and supported by some of the world’s leading educational experts at Bath. Study options include regional study centres, Summer Schools and online. Study for the MA can be linked to the IB Educator Certificates. The new, full-time MA International Education and Globalisation enables participants to critically analyse and apply research to international education and globalisation as they intersect.

University of Northampton

Contact: Dr Estelle Tarry or Emma Stephenson Emma.stephenson@ northampton.ac.uk Park Campus Boughton Green Road Northampton NN2 7AL UK +44 (0) 160 473 5500 www.northampton.ac.uk

The University of Northampton is a higher education establishment which is globally renowned in a variety of specialism’s including Teacher Training and Special Education. The School of Education is proud to have achieved the highest award from Ofsted, Grade 1, for outstanding management and quality assurance for the School’s Primary and Early Years Initial Teacher Training provision. The School’s professional courses for Teaching Assistants are among the first in the country to have been endorsed by the TDA. We are the first University to offer a level 4, 60CAT’s University Certificate for Teaching Assistants in an International Context.

The School of Education is active in research and home to an approved research centre, The Centre for Education and Research (CeSNER).

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UNIVERSITIES University of Plymouth

Contact: Peter Ingram Head of International Academic Partnerships

international.office@plymouth.ac.uk

Plymouth University Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA UK

We are one of the leading modern universities in the UK, ranked in the top seven institutions under the age of 50 by Times Higher Education and in the top 300 worldwide. We have won numerous awards and accolades, from teaching to sustainability, and are the first university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark.

Our educational history dates as far back as 1862 and we draw inspiration from our proximity to, and connections with, the sea. Located in the heart of the South West’s biggest city, our university is a popular choice for our International students, being just three hours on the train from London.

+44 (0) 175 260 0600 www.plymouth.ac.uk

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

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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.

WEBSITES, APPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Finalsite

Contact: Clive Unglass 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

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

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WEBSITES, APPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Makewaves Contact: Stephen Creek hello@makewav.es Unit 24 30-34 Aire Street Leeds LS1 4HT UK +44 (0) 113 246 9989 www.makewav.es @MakewavesTweets

Makewaves gives young people a place to share their work and earn Open Badges. We provide a safe, real-world community where learners can connect, share, and celebrate their achievements.

Over 80,000 young people use Makewaves to share their creativity at school and at home, while teachers capture learning in the classroom via the app, and track student progress online.

Young people take digital badge missions created by teachers, and by organisations like Rising Stars and 3P Learning, to earn recognition for their skills and achievements.

Makewaves has been commended by BBC, TES and NESTA, and identified as leading good practice by DfE and Ofsted.

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.

NEW SUPPORTING MEMBERS Crick Software Crick Software produces award-winning reading and writing software for children of all ages and abilities, including English language learners and those with special educational needs.

Contact: Jonathan Reed info@cricksoft.com Crick House Boarden Close Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6L UK +44 (0) 160 467 1691 www.cricksoft.com

The company’s best-known product is Clicker, which is currently used in thousands of primary schools. Clicker 6 enables teachers to create engaging speaking, listening, reading and writing activities tailored to each pupil’s specific needs and interests. Crick has also created a range of curriculum resources, including MFL: French and Spanish, New to English, Clicker Phonics and Oxford Reading Tree for Clicker.

WriteOnline is Crick’s innovative word processor for struggling writers in secondary school and Further Education.

EquipMySchool.com

Contact: Stuart Rickard office@EquipMySchool.com

EquipMySchool.com provides a superior quality order administration and freight consolidation service. Our clients are International Schools all around the world, who receive their books and educational resources at the best prices and all-inone delivery.

Chapel Lane East Kirkby Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4BZ UK

Our order administration services reduce costs and eliminates the work of negotiating with many individual suppliers. The goods are packed with care and attention to detail so your consignment arrives in pristine condition, even after traveling long distances.

+44 (0) 1414161216 www.EquipMySchool.com

Our years of experience with freight agents and Customs houses around the world have fine tuned our documentation. This high quality paperwork helps speed your goods through the arduous process of Customs clearance and delivery within your country.

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NEW SUPPORTING MEMBERS Spark Spanish Spark Spanish organizes customized Spanish school tours in Andalucía and other parts of Spain.

Our main objective is to help teachers connect with their students on a personal level outside of class and to further encourage the students’ interest in the Spanish language and culture.

Contact: Igne Hol inge.hol@sparklanguages.com Calle de los Espadas, 6 El Puerto de Santa Maria Cádiz 11500 Spain

We offer a wide variety of options in terms of accommodation (residential, hostal or family stays), excursions (Cádiz, Jerez, Sevilla, Gibraltar, Ronda), classes (a-level, general, conversational, cultural focus) and activities (flamenco lessons, visit to the beach, film night, barbeque, games night and sports such as padel, rugby, kayaking) and also offer combined city trips to Madrid, Barcelona, Granada and Cordoba.

+34 956 003 300 www.sparkspanish.com

Trutex

Contact: Isabella Stoddart istoddart@trutex.com Taylor Street Clithoroe Lancashire BB7 1NL UK +44 (0) 120 042 1115 www.trutex.com

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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.

In the brochure, you can see the stock supported range uniform and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your school’s specific uniforms needs.

We can cost and develop garments to match any currents styles or present some new designs. We carefully manage our supply chain to ensure the best quality garments at reasonable prices.

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