Professional Learning Events | British Schools in the Middle East

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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.

Communities

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

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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Professional Learning Events

Beyond TeacherCon and our Annual Conference, we are proud to host a diverse range of other Professional Learning events throughout the year. Be it our celebrated EYFS Conference, or renowned Designated Safeguarding Lead Training, we ensure all educators are provided with an opportunity to thrive, excel and succeed.

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BSME Global Leaders Programme

WHEN: 8 Sessions from 23rd September - 3rd March

WHERE: Online

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Inspection Training | Level 1 & Level 2

WHEN: January 2026

WHERE: Dubai Heights Academy, UAE

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Performing Arts Community Collab

WHEN: Friday, 16th January 2026

WHERE: Arcadia British School, UAE

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Artificial Intelligence Community Collab

WHEN: Saturday, 24th January 2026

WHERE: Arcadia British School, UAE

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EYFS Conference

WHEN: Saturday, 7th March 2026

WHERE: GEMS Founders School, UAE

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Thriving and Belonging: Schools as Sanctuary Conference

WHEN: Saturday, 18th April 2026

WHERE: Royal Grammar School Guidlford Dubai, UAE

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The Business of Schools Conference

WHEN: Wednesday, 29th April 2026

WHERE: Dubai Heights Academy, UAE