AoBSO Conference for BSO School Leaders

3–5 December 2025 | Richmond Hill Hotel, London

Join us in December 2025 for the flagship event of the year for BSO School Leaders. This year we will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of the BSO inspection team with the largest ever AoBSO membership event.

The AoBSO Conference is the only leadership gathering exclusively for leader of DfE-accredited British Schools Overseas (BSO schools). It offers a rare opportunity to connect in person with peers, policy makers, and sector experts, against the backdrop of one of London’s most elegant heritage hotels.

Why Attend?

This three-day residential conference is designed to inform, inspire, and empower school leaders. With high-level keynote speakers, strategic policy updates, hands-on workshops, and time for meaningful collaboration, it’s a chance to step away from daily demands and focus on what matters most: leading your school forward.

Delegates will enjoy:

  • Exclusive briefings from the UK Department for Education (DfE) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

  • A line-up of world-class keynote speakers sharing cutting-edge insights and global best practices.

  • Unmatched networking opportunities with fellow BSO leaders from around the world.

  • A thought-provoking, forward-looking programme designed to energise and empower.

  • Evening receptions and informal forums to build relationships across the global BSO network.

Our Venue: Richmond Hill Hotel, London

Nestled just moments from the famous Richmond Park and overlooking the Thames, Richmond Hill Hotel blends Georgian charm with modern comfort.

Delegates will enjoy:

  • Luxurious accommodation at special AoBSO rates.

  • Stylish conference and breakout spaces.

  • Excellent transport links to central London and Heathrow Airport.

  • An elegant setting for professional learning and reflection.

Confirmed Speakers for Conference 2025

We are delighted to confirm the following speakers for the 2025 AoBSO Conference:

  • Martine Wright MBE ‘Unbroken: A Story of 7/7 Survival’

  • Della Wright ‘Trapped: My Story of a Battle for Justice After a Childhood of Hell’

  • Max Whitlock MBE Six Time Team GB Olympic Medallist

  • Anthony Bennett ‘The Journey’

  • Tessy Ojo Chief Executive of the Diana Award

  • Katie Piper Unbreakable ‘The Power of Courage and Comeback’

  • Mandy Hickson ‘High Stakes Decision Making’

and much much more…

Conference Attendance Fees

  • AoBSO members are entitled to one place at Conference at no charge.

  • Member schools can book additional places at a rate of £350 per attendee.

  • BSO schools not yet members of AoBSO are invited to attend at a rate of £450 per attendee.

  • Aspiring BSO schools who have a confirmed BSO inspection in the diary are also invited to attend at the non-member rate. Attendance is non-residential and includes all conference and social events. B&B accommodation is available to book via the Conference hotel.

Member and non-member schools can book to attend the Conference by emailing Mark Bignell, AoBSO Executive Officer on admin@aobso.uk.

In Summary

The AoBSO Annual Conference is where BSO school leaders come together to influence, innovate, and inspire. Set in a beautiful corner of London, it’s more than just a conference, it’s your opportunity to shape the future of British international education, alongside the only association dedicated to your context.

We look forward to welcoming you to Richmond in December 2025.