Join us for this exclusive webinar, Inside the Global Market Overview 2025, where Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research, will be joined by a panel of international education experts to unpack the findings of our flagship annual report.
This live discussion will explore the trends shaping international schools worldwide and provide the opportunity to hear perspectives from leading voices in the sector.
Key themes from the 2025 report
- UK Independent Schools: A timely update on the introduction of VAT on school fees, including current sentiment across the sector and implications for enrolment, operations, and financial planning
- Geopolitical Shifts: Including USAID funding cuts, China’s global education footprint, and the resurgence of nationalism in policymaking
- Student Wellbeing: How wellbeing is becoming central to school strategy and support structures
- Digital Assessment: The growth of digital tools and their role in the future of student learning and evaluation
Panellists
- Colin Bell, CEO, COBIS
As CEO of COBIS, Colin works with British International schools across more than 80 countries worldwide. Representing the sector, he’s appointed to the UK Government’s international Education Sector Advisory group and the UCAS International Advisory Group. Plus, he’s a founding member of the International Task Force on Child Protection, a Trustee of the British School in Tokyo and he has taught in the UK, Asia and Europe, worked with the Department for Education in the UK and the Government Office for London which has led to educational projects on a global scale. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to COBIS and Colin has a strong partnership with ACRO, cementing COBIS’ position as the founding Global Ambassador for the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC), and our commitment to keeping children safe around the globe. - Selina Boyd, International Editor, The Good Schools Guide
Selina Boyd is the international editor of The Good Schools Guide, the leading resource for families seeking impartial advice and information on over 1,300 schools in the UK and more than 300 around the world. With over a decade of experience in international education, including as co-founder of School Notices Asia and consultant for BESSA (British Education and Schools Show in Asia), Talk Education and IvyWise, Selina has a deep understanding of what parents are looking for when moving between schools, countries and curricula. Drawing on insights from the many families she advises, together with those she meets on her extensive visits to schools around the globe, Selina brings a parent-focused perspective to the question ‘What makes a good school?’ and offers impartial insight to help families navigate complex decisions and make confident choices. - Jason Bobis, International Education Consultant, SACE International, SACE Board
Jason Bobis is an international education consultant with over 20 years of experience teaching in Bangladesh, Nepal, the Solomon Islands, the United States, Canada, and Australia. He currently works with the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board, where he leads initiatives supporting curriculum delivery and quality assurance across diverse global contexts. Jason designed digital Communities of Practice that connect teachers in eight countries, creating spaces where educators support one another through change and develop creative solutions to emerging challenges. Holding an MBA from the University of Adelaide and a background in teaching and educational leadership, he empowers teachers to support one another through the changing educational environment by learning and innovating from other cultures and contexts—preparing their students to thrive internationally. His work is grounded in the belief that strong professional networks, adaptability, and collaboration are essential to thriving in today’s complex global education environment.
This event is exclusively available to those who purchase the Global Market Overview 2025 Report. The report provides comprehensive data and intelligence on the international schools market, and the supporting webinar offers a chance explore these findings with our expert panel.