Professional Learning

Our Mission: Inspiring Excellence in Education

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 training courses covering the latest pedagogical approaches, curriculum innovations, and educational technologies.

Professional Learning Calendar

Flagship Events

We are proud to host a selection of celebrated events throughout the year, including our celebrated TeacherCons and the BSME Annual School Leadership Conference. Our Conferences are platforms through which educators across the region can collaborate, learn, grow and explore topical pedagogical issues.

Annual Conference TeacherCons

BSME Talks

We are proud to offer a diverse range of ways to access professional learning materials. Our upcoming BSME Talks Podcast, and long-running webinar series, are fantastic ways to unlock growth online - and are free for all educators to access!

BSME Talks Webinars

BSME Collaborative Communities

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

The purpose of these member-only Communities is to ensure that staff throughout BSME schools and in all roles feel supported by colleagues in similar roles, regardless of geographical context; and have the opportunity to share good practice, ultimately improving outcomes for students.

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Coaching and Training Directory

BSME collaborates with a global network of expert training partners and coaches to provide a comprehensive professional development program for all school staff. These partnerships ensure our members have access to exclusive, high-quality workshops, accredited qualifications like the UK's National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), and personalised coaching. This commitment to professional growth helps us strengthen schools and enhance student learning by investing in the continuous development of educators.

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