Our Memberships
ESP is proud to be an associate member and supplier to 4 of the leading membership associations for British international schools. These DfE recognised associations have a shared commitment to providing high-quality services to their respective member schools worldwide.
AoBSO
The Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) is the only DfE recognised membership association solely for the leaders of DfE BSO accredited schools worldwide. AoBSO aims to provide its member schools with a strong, effective global network within which best pedagogical and leadership practice is shared in order to achieve and maintain the highest educational outcomes for every pupil. Further information can be found online at www.aobso.uk or my emailing admin@aobso.uk
BSME
British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) supports a network of high quality British international schools in the Middle East and North Africa. The association offers a robust and varied professional learning calendar to support career progression pathways at all levels, as well as providing high-level sporting, academic and performing arts events for their students. BSME supports BSO accreditation for their members and frequently lobbies regulatory bodies to the benefit of their schools. Further information can be found online at www.bsme.org.uk or by emailing business@bsme.org.uk
COBIS
The Council of British International Schools (COBIS) is a global international school membership association. COBIS aims to represent the interest of its member schools both in Britain and overseas with government, education authorities and educational associations in order to advance the interests of British international schools. COBIS hosts a range of conferences and professional development events for staff and pupils worldwide each year. Further information can be found online at www.cobis.org.uk or by emailing members@cobis.org.uk.
FOBISIA
The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) is a membership organisation for international schools located in Asia that provide a British-type curriculum. FOBISIA promotes excellence in British international education and offers pupil and staff enrichment and development activities throughout Asia. Further information can be found online at www.fobisia.org or by emailing ceo@fobisia.org
