IPSEF Global 2023 returned to London for this one-day event which was packed with thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions from specialist consultants and law firms embedded in the markets who shared the knowledge they’ve gained over many years of advising on the complex deals they have been party to.
We had panels of experts who have already opened schools internationally and from whom they talked about the critical path to opening your school abroad.
In just one day we toured the world to shed light on the current trends in established as well as emerging markets.
We looked at the opportunities and challenges in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia, and what niche markets have to offer. We heard about growth and demand for schools in Asia and the latest perspective from operators and investors in China and Hong Kong and found out where the main opportunities are to be found that might suit your international expansion plans.
Thank you to all the sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and media partners for supporting IPSEF Global 2023 and to the venue – Friends House and the excellent AV technician on the day
Exhibitors included:
L.E.K. Consulting
Clyde & Co
RAKEZ
Al Tamimi & Company
Blenheim Schools
CPOMS
Department for Business & Trade
The Conference Themes included:
Establishing your modus operandi:
- selecting and appointing your founding head and project manager
- discover what resources you will need
- support from your Board of Governors and Key internal colleagues
- Understanding timescales
- Understanding risk
- Understanding international school regulations and regulators
- Scoping visits and building international relationships
Review established markets
Explore emerging markets
Consider niche markets
Finance: How to:
- source finance
- partnership models
- franchising
- direct purchase
- acquisition
Your overseas school:
- how it looks and feels
- curriculum
- staff and leadership
- marketing a new school
- protecting your brand
- key issues
- Staff Recruitment and Retention
- Staff Accommodation and remuneration Packages
- Staff incentives
- How to market your international school
- Understand its USP
- The Learning Space
- The teaching methodology
- The need for a bespoke curriculum or not
What People Liked About IPSEF
79%
delegates were either satisfied or very satisfied with IPSEF
95%
Found Networking lunches useful or very useful
87%
judged Exhibition stands useful or very useful
89%
Found the evening reception useful or very useful
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