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How will a British boarding school experience prepare your child for the best universities in the UK? Find out at the British Education and Schools Show in Asia (BESSA) at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur this October 28, 2022
From global networks and cosmopolitan experiences to personalised learning in smaller classrooms, the benefits of boarding school life are undeniable. Many Malaysian parents also understand that a British boarding education primes students for a thriving university experience in the UK, setting them up with the skills to succeed beyond the classroom.
For parents seeking the best education opportunities for their children, the British Education and Schools Show in Asia (BESSA) presents a slew of British boarding school options to help them identify the one that best fits their needs along with expert tips on applying to top universities, navigating application processes, preparing for entrance tests, and other crucial aspects.
A specially curated forum that brings together the most prestigious schools from the UK and Malaysia, BESSA returns to Kuala Lumpur in 2022 with an impressive line-up of exhibitors and keynote speakers that include St Edward’s Oxford UK, Cheltenham College UK, Shrewsbury School and 15 more top British schools along with Marlborough College Malaysia, Epsom College Malaysia and Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur.
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BESSA 2022 will be held at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur in October 28, 2022
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Addressing relevant topics such as university preparation, the role of sports in boarding schools, the ideal age to start boarding school and more, five speakers will be sharing at BESSA 2022. Keystone Tutors director of education Ed Richardson will share tips on applying to top UK universities, followed by Shrewsbury School senior master Martin Cropper who will discuss the best UK boarding schools that prepare students for university. There will also be talks by Downe House School director of admissions Tara Reeve, Merchiston Castle School head Jonathan Anderson and Dyslexia School Search founder Sheridan Steen.
At BESSA, families will have a chance to learn more about top British-curriculum schools in Malaysia that uphold the longstanding traditions and holistic learning experiences that British education is known for. Parents will also get to meet with admissions officers and network with other families who have experienced British boarding and those who are also considering a boarding school education for their kids.
According to BESSA organiser and former banking lawyer-turned-education consultant Stephanie Cheah, this education event in Kuala Lumpur presents a selection of schools that are all excellent but that have something different to offer in their own way.
Happening on October 28, 2022 from 11am-6pm at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, BESSA is a must-visit event for parents seeking more personalised guidance when discovering the ideal school for their children.
Register online for tickets to this event. For more information on BESSA, WhatsApp +65 8742 1827 or email contact@waypointsasia.com.
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
