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23 April: Visits to bi-lingual Chinese private schools
24 & 25 April: IPSEF Asia Forum at Andaz Xintiandi Hotel, Shanghai
26 April: Visits to International and UK curriculum schools
We are delighted to announce that IPSEF Asia is moving to China in April 2018 and will expand to four days, comprising of two days of school visits and two days of conference and exhibition.
The event will be a unique opportunity for schools and suppliers worldwide to explore and learn about the emerging Chinese market in detail through high level presentations and school visits to both Chinese and international schools.
Organised in partnership with Dipont Education and explore CRS, IPSEF Asia will be a unique event bringing together Chinese schools and investors to engage with world class operators and suppliers.
An important feature will be the table top exhibits which will enable local operators to access and meet world class suppliers in areas as diverse as ICT, recruitment, assessment, school design, CPD, consultancy and professional services, publishing and school resources.
The Conference Programme is out now View it here
For Information on IPSEF Asia in Chinese visit the Dipont website here
Conference Confirmed Speakers to date:
Benson Zhang, CEO and founder of Dipont Education Group
Jeff Zhu, Vice President, Dipont Education Management Group
Zheng Zou, Principal of Nanjing Foreign language School
Ross Barfoot, Partner, Clyde & Co
John Birchall, Education Director, Dipont Education Group, China
Neil Bunting, Founding Principal, Shenwai Longgang International School, China
Ian Callender, Chief Operating Officer, North London Collegiate School (NLCS)
Courtney Cavellier, Chief Academic Officer, Shattuck-St. Mary's School
Vanessa Cumbers, Director at Explore CRS and Dipont Education
Lee Davis, Deputy Director, Education, Cambridge International Examinations
Jan Dubiel, International Director, Early Excellence, UK
John Edwards, British Consul-General Shanghai
Danish Kamal Faruqui, Partner, L.E.K. Consulting
Jianfeng Feng, Associate Director of Basic Education Group of ECNU
Qiu Feng, Principal of the Fourteenth Middle School, Hangzhou
Harry Hoodless, Director (APAC), Broadway Malyan Shanghai
Diane Jacoutot, Managing Director, Edvectus, UK
Arlo Kipfer, Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific and the Americas, ISC Research
Dr. Maggie Koong, Chief Principal, Victoria (China) Educational Organisation
Pearl Leung, Business Development Manager, China and Asia Region, Edvectus, Hong Kong
Jia Liu (Luka), Director, Shenwai Longgang International School, China
Jing Liu, Head of Education and Skills (China), Department of International Trade
Yang Liu, China Education Partner, Clyde & Co.
Gerard MacMahon, Executive Master, Wellington College Shanghai
Don MacMillan, Chief International Officer, Shattuck-St. Mary's School, USA
Dr. Gregg Maloberti, Head of School, Shattuck-St. Mary's School, China
David Mansfield, Executive Headmaster, YK Pao School
Craig Monaghan, Executive Principal & Founding Head, Nanwai King’s College School, Wuxi
James Neill, International Director, GL Education, UK
Jared Nolan, Head of Primary, Nord Anglia British International School Shanghai, Puxi
Kevin J Ruth, Executive Director, ECIS
Anip Sharma, Partner & Founding Member of Global Education Practice, L.E.K. Consulting
Roger Sinnett, Director of Education, Full Circle Education Group
Ben Somner, Director of Architecture, Broadway Malyan, Singapore
Bruce Thompson, Executive Principal & Founding Head, RDFZ King’s College School, Hangzhou
Taner Topcu, Director of Academic Zone, RAKEZ
Dr. Wei Cui, Chief Scientist & Co-Founder, Yixue Education
Chris Whittle, Chairman & CEO, Whittle School & Studios
Guangyu Xu, Chairman, Kaiwen Education Group
Steven Yang, Chief Executive, Opal Education and Lucton School, China
School Visits sponsored by:
On the 23 April - visits to:
Nanwai King's College School and then Vanke Bilingual School
On the 26 April - visits to:
Wellington College International Shanghai and then Harrow International School
For more information have a look at the conference programme here
Educational Workshops Programme
Running in parallel to the conference these FREE of charge to attend workshops are in the morning of:
Tuesday 24 April from 9.00 – 12.00
Delivered by experts from a number of participating commercial organisations the workshops will provide insights into a range of themes relevant to school heads, department leaders, procurement officers and subject teachers.
View the programme here OR go the RED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TAB TO THE RIGHT
Workshop Speakers:
Fiona Carter, International Development Manager, Early Excellence
Matt Diener, Sales Director, Furnware
Bernard Fawcett, International Consultant for Asia, GL Education
Shellie Gazdik, Sales and Implementation Manager, APAC, BridgeU
Roddy Hammond, Founder & CEO, Worldteachers Recruitment Ltd.
Will Percy, China Director, WCBS
RVenus, Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, ManageBac
Sylver Zhong, Head of Property & Casualty, Pacific Prime China
Visa's for China
All visitors to China will require a visa. Fees vary depending on place of residence with applications made via your local Chinese consulate or visa service. If you require a business visit invitation letter, please contact us as soon as possible by email here
Register your details here to receive IPSEF Asia Shanghai 2018 newsletters and mailings
Topics Include:
- Developing Excellence in International Early Years Education
- Unique challenges of recruiting western teachers to bilingual schools
- Landing British education in China – opportunities, challenges, recommendations and after thoughts
- The Importance of Data for Leadership
- Designing and planning your school - Design “Bridges” for Chinese Bilingual Schools
- Exploring how a school enters a new market, meets the needs and regulations of that market
- What needs to be considered in overseas school start-ups
- Everything you need to know about partnerships and legislation when developing a school in China – including Brand Protection
- Leadership Development
- international school growth, legislation and development potential in China
- The most important qualities needed to be a successful international educator
- Comfortable students aids concentration. How the design of classroom furniture enhances learning.
- Leveraging effective professional development to close the culture gap between school, parents and faculty
- Data as a tool for transforming Early Years provision
- The importance of having robust insurance in place to protect your school, key staff, assets and income in the case of problems
- Assessment – how data from ability attitude and attainment can help schools deliver a personalised teaching and learning experience
Joint Organisers
Strategic Partner
Gold Sponsors
Supported by




Exhibitors
BridgeU
Clyde & Co
Dipont Education
Early Excellence
Eteach International
Furnware
GL Education
Harlequin Floors
LEK Consulting
OpenApply
Pacific Prime
RAKEZ
Virco Software
Worldteachers Recruitment
WCBS
Media Strategy Partner

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