Partner Associations
ESP is proud to work in partnership with AoBSO, BSME, COBIS, FOBISIA and The Safeguarding Alliance, leading organisations united by a shared commitment to strengthening the quality, safety and effectiveness of British international education worldwide.
Through these valued partnerships, we support British international schools in maintaining the highest standards of educational provision, safeguarding and professional development. By combining sector expertise, trusted professional networks and internationally relevant support, we help schools strengthen leadership, develop their staff, embed robust safeguarding cultures and create safe, supportive environments in which every pupil can learn and thrive.
The Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) is the only membership association officially recognised by the UK Department for Education exclusively for the leaders of DfE accredited British Schools Overseas.
Led by school leaders, for school leaders, AoBSO champions excellence in British international education and represents the collective voice of BSO-accredited schools at the highest levels in the UK and worldwide. Its direct engagement with policymakers enables the Association to influence policy, shape sector wide conversations and ensure the experience and priorities of BSO leaders are heard.
AoBSO brings together an ambitious global community in which leaders connect, collaborate and share outstanding pedagogical, safeguarding and leadership practice. Through its professional network, strategic partnerships and direct links with government, AoBSO supports member schools in achieving and sustaining the highest standards of educational provision and securing exceptional outcomes for every pupil.
Find out more at www.aobso.uk or email admin@aobso.uk.
British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) is a leading association connecting and supporting a vibrant network of British international schools across the Middle East.
BSME supports its member schools through extensive professional learning, leadership conferences, thriving professional networks and opportunities for regional collaboration. It promotes high standards of educational provision, supports schools pursuing BSO accreditation and represents members’ interests through engagement with governments, regulators and key international education stakeholders.
Alongside its work with school leaders and educators, BSME delivers an exceptional programme of sporting, academic, creative and performing arts opportunities that enables students to connect, compete and demonstrate their talents. Safeguarding is central to its work, with specialist training, guidance, resources and sector collaboration helping member schools create the safest possible environments in which every student can learn, develop and thrive.
Find out more at www.bsme.org.uk or email business@bsme.org.uk.
COBIS is a global membership association supporting and connecting British international school communities. Its members share a commitment to providing high-quality British education and developing students who make a positive contribution to society.
COBIS represents the interests of British international schools through engagement with the UK Government, education authorities and sector organisations.
Members benefit from conferences, professional learning, webinars, networking and specialist resources for teachers, leaders and governors. COBIS also creates opportunities for students to connect and participate in educational activities and competitions.
Safeguarding is central to the organisation’s work. COBIS is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, while helping schools strengthen safeguarding and child-protection practice across their communities.
Find out more at www.cobis.org.uk or email members@cobis.org.uk.
The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) is a membership organisation connecting British international schools across Asia. Its members share a commitment to educational excellence, professional collaboration and delivering high-quality British education within diverse international contexts.
FOBISIA supports teachers, leaders and other school professionals through conferences, professional development, webinars and support networks. These opportunities enable colleagues to exchange effective practice, strengthen professional expertise and respond collectively to the opportunities and challenges facing British international schools across the region.
Safeguarding and safer recruitment are also important elements of FOBISIA’s work. Through specialist conferences, sector collaboration and its involvement with the British International Schools Safeguarding Coalition, the Federation supports schools in strengthening safeguarding practice and creating safe environments in which every student can thrive.
Find out more at www.fobisia.org or email ceo@fobisia.org.
The Safeguarding Alliance is a specialist safeguarding organisation committed to raising standards, strengthening professional practice and embedding a culture of safeguarding excellence across organisations and sectors. Its work is founded on the principle that every child, young person and adult at risk has the right to live, learn and participate free from harm, abuse and neglect.
The Safeguarding Alliance provides training, consultancy, audits, membership support, research and safeguarding curriculum resources. Its contextual approach helps organisations move beyond compliance by identifying risk, strengthening governance and embedding safeguarding throughout operational and strategic practice.
Within education, The Safeguarding Alliance works with schools, leaders, governors and safeguarding professionals to develop knowledge, improve safer recruitment and create robust, proactive safeguarding cultures. Its tailored support enables schools to evaluate current provision, respond confidently to emerging challenges and provide safe environments in which every pupil can learn and thrive.
Find out more at www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk or email info@thesafeguardingalliance.org.