AoBSO's Global Growth: A Leading Voice for British International Education
The Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO) is entering the 2025/26 academic year with unprecedented momentum, as more BSO schools than ever before choose to join the UK Government-recognised professional network for school leaders. Recent additions include the British International School Belgrade, The English College Dubai, Banana Island International School in Nigeria, and Junior & Senior School Nicosia in Cyprus, reflecting AoBSO’s growing presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
This surge in membership highlights the growing recognition of AoBSO as the only association exclusively serving the leaders of DfE-accredited British Schools Overseas. Schools that hold BSO status are choosing AoBSO not just for affiliation, but for the peer-to-peer leadership network, expert guidance, advocacy, and shared commitment to excellence that define the association’s work.
The growth is more than symbolic, it speaks to a wider movement among British international schools to align with DfE-recognised, Ofsted-assured standards, and to be part of a professional body that understands the distinct needs of leaders in British Schools Overseas. As the education landscape evolves, AoBSO continues to position itself at the heart of policy discussions, professional development, and quality enhancement for British international education worldwide.
With new schools joining each term and existing members playing an active role in collaborative leadership, AoBSO is more than a network, it is a movement. One rooted in trust, shared ambition, and a joint commitment to the highest possible standards in British international schools.
Algeria
British School Algiers
Bahrain
British School of Bahrain
Multinational School Bahrain
Nadeen School
St Christopher's School
Belgium
The British School of Brussels
Cyprus
The Junior and Senior School
Czechia
Meridian International School, Prague
PORG International School
Riverside School
Egypt
British School Alexandria
Cairo English School
Maadi British International School
New Cairo British international School (NCBIS)
Uppingham Cairo
Greece
St Catherine's British International School
Hong Kong
Harrow International School
Kellett School
Hungary
The British International School Budapest
Iraq
English International School of Baghdad
Israel
Anglican International School Jerusalem
Italy
British School of Milan
St George's British International School, Rome
Jordan
International Community School, Amman
Kenya
Braeburn Garden Estate School
Kuwait
British School of Kuwait
Cambridge English School Hawally
EPG Salwa
EPG Salmiya
Gulf British Academy
Gulf English School
Kuwait National English School
The English Academy
The English School
Malaysia
Charterhouse Malaysia
Marlborough College, Malaysia
Mongolia
British School of Ulaanbaatar
Myanmar
Network International School, Myanmar
Netherlands
British School of Amsterdam
Nigeria
Banana Island School
James Hope College
Netherlands International School Lagos
Regent Primary School, Abuja
Panama
King’s College, The British School of Panama
Poland
Akademeia High School
Qatar
Compass International School Doha
Doha British School
Doha College
Doha English Speaking School
Durham School for Girls Doha
Newton British Academy, Al Dafna
Newton British Academy, Barwa City
Newton British School, Al Waab
Newton International Academy Barwa City
Newton International Academy Smash
Newton International School D-Ring
Newton International School Lagoon
Newton International School West Bay
Nord Anglia International School Al Khor
Park House English School
Qatar International School
Royal Grammar School Guildford in Qatar
Sherborne School
Romania
British International School of Timisoara
British School of Bucharest
Cambridge School of Bucharest
International British School of Bucharest
King's Oak British International School
Questfield International College
Russia
British International School, Moscow*
Saudi Arabia
British International School Al Khobar
British International School, Riyadh
British School Dhahran
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
Sara Village School
Serbia
British International School Belgrade
Singapore
Tanglin Trust School
Spain
British Council School, Madrid
British School of Tenerife
Caxton College
King's College, The British School of Alicante
King’s College School, Soto de Viñuelas
King’s Infant School, Chamartín
The O'Brien International School and College
Thailand
St Andrews International School Bangkok
St Andrews International School Samakee
United Arab Emirates
Al Ain English Speaking School
Al Basma British School
Al Rabeeh Academy
Al Rabeeh School
Arcadia British School
Arcadia Global School
Belvedere British School
Brighton College, Abu Dhabi
Brighton College, Dubai
British School Al Khubairat
Capital School, Dubai
Deira International School
Dubai English Speaking School and College
English College, Dubai
Fujairah Private Academy
GEMS Al Barsha National School
GEMS Cambridge International Private School
GEMS First Point School, Dubai
GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar
GEMS Founders School, Dubai
GEMS Founders School, Masdar City
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
GEMS Metropole School, Al Waha
GEMS Metropole School, Motor City
GEMS Royal Dubai School
GEMS Wesgreen International School
GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail
GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai Silicon Oasis
Glendale International School
Hartland International School
Jumeirah College
PACE British School
PACE Modern British School
Raffles International School
Reach British School
Repton School, Abu Dhabi
Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai
Scholars International Academy
School of Research Science
Yasmina British Academy
Uzbekistan
British School of Tashkent
Venezuela
British School Caracas
*AoBSO and our approved Business Partners have received formal UK Government authorisation to continue supporting this school and its teaching staff throughout the 2025/26 academic year, despite ongoing UK sanctions on Russia. All engagement is conducted in full compliance with current UK Government guidance and regulatory frameworks.