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About

Founded in 1982, BSME is a not-for-profit organisation that supports a network of high quality British International Schools across the region. We facilitate invaluable partnerships between member schools and business partners who specialise in providing education products, services and tools.

Membership

Becoming a BSME member school or an education partner connects you to a vibrant network dedicated to educational excellence across the Middle East. Whether you're looking to collaborate, grow professionally, or enhance student experiences, our membership offers a wealth of opportunities

Professional Learning

British Schools in the Middle East is committed to supporting educators' professional growth. Our Professional Learning offerings provide access to high-quality workshops, conferences, and online courses covering the latest pedagogical approaches, curriculum innovations, and educational technologies.

Networks

In support of our Mission: Strengthening Schools, Serving Students, BSME offers all our member schools access to our thriving subject Networks.

Students

At BSME, we believe in empowering every student to reach their full potential. From the celebrated BSME Games, to topical debate contests; regional swimming championships, to Esport competitions; we are proud to offer a calendar of events that allows each student to demonstrate their brilliance.

Safeguarding

At British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), the safety and wellbeing of every child are paramount. We are deeply committed to ensuring that all students within our network of schools learn and thrive in the safest possible environments.

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Meet The Team

The BSME team is a passionate group of professionals dedicated to supporting the entirety of our community. We're committed to fostering excellence in education, promoting collaboration, and empowering schools and partners to provide a world-class learning experience for every student.

We're here to champion the success of British education in the Middle East and to support schools and partners in nurturing the next generation of global citizens.

Debra Forsyth CEO	Nalini Cook COO	Tanya Rattan Membership & Services Lead
Kirsty Crosby Professional Learning Lead	Alexandra White Digital Marketing & Design Lead	Natasha Etti Finance Lead
Rachel Thomas Student Events Lead	Amy Eckersley Student Events Coordinator	Leila Hamad Junior Administrative Assistant
	Fatinah Hussain Administrative Assistant