MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 2016-2017 - FOBISIA

The Federation of British International Schools in Asia

MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 2016-2017

V2 Updated January 2017

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FOREWORD

Welcome from the FOBISIA Chair

FOBISIA is a regional Federation of the leading British international schools in Asia. As an organisation it unashamedly applies stringent entry standards to all schools who apply for membership and upholds these same standards for all members through a review cycle that requires an on-going commitment to excellence and inspection or accreditation by recognised external agencies. Additionally, Affiliate Membership of FOBISIA is open to reputable educational organisations and suppliers whose supporting services and products are of interest to member schools.

Throughout the course of its history one of the most special features of the Federation has been its determination to focus all of its activities to best serve the key stakeholders that make our schools work on a day-to-day basis; namely the pupils, their families and the teams of professional colleagues who so ably serve them.

For our pupils, the FOBISIA Games, which were one of the Federation’s very first initiatives, have a long-standing reputation for being well-organised events that offer pupils a fantastic opportunity to compete at the highest level, but at the same time form global friendships with their peers throughout the region. This successful formula is now emulated in many other curricular areas - notably, music, drama, and design and technology (DT), to name a few. For our teaching colleagues, the services we offer also embrace a rich and varied Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme that includes regional Job-Alike Workshops (JAWS) and a wide range of other regionally based offerings by leading personalities and authorities within our profession.

Through the wide and rich range of activities that you can view on our events calendar, you will see that pupils and teachers from throughout the region are able to interact and enjoy working together on common interests and at the same time develop a camaraderie that in this electronic age transcends the confines of any single location.

In addition to this core educational purpose; the Federation also serves as a highly respected regional voice on educational issues and makes informed contributions to the United Kingdom (UK) government on issues and policies affecting British schools overseas. FOBISIA is one of the “big five” organisations that globally represent British Schools Overseas (BSOs) and that jointly speak with influence to governments and other agencies under the single collective banner of Organisations Representing British Overseas Schools (ORBOS). In this respect, FOBISIA is proud to uphold the principle of being “a friend to all” and to work hand-in-hand with the other associations to make practical and influential ministerial representations at the highest levels of the UK government.

All FOBISIA schools are very special and unique places that are proud to be bound by a sense of common fellowship that firmly places the educational well-being of young people at the very heart of everything they do. It is an honour and a privilege for each and every one of us to be a part of this very special group with shared values, goals and purpose.

Simon Watson FOBISIA Chair 2016 - Present Principal, Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE 3

HISTORY OF FOBISIA 3

FOBISIA TODAY 4

FOBISIA’S OBJECTIVES 4

GOVERNANCE 4

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & HEADS’ LIAISONS 5 FOBISIA HEADS DIRECTORY 2016-17 6 EXECUTIVE SUB-COMMITTEES 19 FOBISIA HEAD QUARTERS (HQ) 20 FOBISIA’S ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 21 MEMBERSHIP 22 QUALITY ASSURANCE 23 POLICIES & PROCEDURES 23 FINANCE 24 MARKETING 24

FOBISIA’S ANNUAL ACTIVITIES 25

ANNUAL HEADS’ & SENIOR LEADERS’ CONFERENCE 25 BIANNUAL HEADS’ BUSINESS MEETINGS 25 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 25 ANNUAL BURSARS’ & BUSINESS MANAGERS’ CONFERENCE 26 CPD REGIONAL LEADERS’ CONFERENCE 26 JOB ALIKE WORKSHOPS (JAWS) 26 HEADS OF PE (HOPE) CONFERENCE 26 HEADS OF MUSIC (HUMS) CONFERENCE 26 CONFERENCES FOR SPECIALIST TEACHERS 26 BIENNIAL TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE 26 STUDENT EVENTS 26 SUPPORT FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT & INTERNATIONAL LIAISON 27 FOBISIA’S ANNUAL ACTIVITIES CALENDAR 27

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) 28

EVENTS 28

FUTURE DIRECTIONS 29

APPENDICES 29

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PREFACE

The FOBISIA Membership Handbook is a “go-to guide” for prospective and existing FOBISIA Members regarding “all things FOBISIA”. The handbook provides background information about the Federation, outlines FOBISIA’s aims and objectives, governance arrangements, and its annual calendar of activities, CPD and student events, as well as its strategic direction going forward.

The handbook is updated annually and is provided to FOBISIA’s Members at the start of the academic school year in September. If any errors or omissions are observed, please contact FOBISIA’s Senior Administrator, Siobhan Bland at [email protected].

HISTORY OF FOBISIA

FOBISIA started off as an information-sharing and discussion group among schools offering a British-style curriculum in regions far removed from “home base”. Ronald Stones OBE, then Principal of the British International School Jakarta (now British School Jakarta), established the group in 1988, when he invited 27 schools across South East Asia to join in 1988. The first Heads meeting took place over a long weekend that same year at the inner-city campus of the British International School Jakarta in Permatau Hijau. The respective Heads that attended were hosted by the school’s Governors. His Excellency the then British Ambassador to Indonesia showed his support for the initiative by attending its reception event, which was

attended by Mr Abidin from the Kota Kinabalu School (now Kinabalu International School), Mrs Goodban from Singapore’s Tanglin Trust School, Mrs Clout from the British School Manila, Mr Thomas from Bangkok Patana School, and Mr Eales from The Alice Smith School in Kuala Lumpur. Refer to Appendix 1: FOBISIA’s Founder Members.

The inaugural meeting was judged a success, and it was agreed that the experience had been of benefit to all, so much so that it was decided that the meeting should be held annually and hosted by a different school each year. This enabled the Heads to visit other schools in the region and, in the process, gain new insights into what was being offered. All schools were unique in their own way, but the common thread among them was the fact that they all offered a British-style curriculum outside of the UK. As the national curriculum developed in Britain throughout the 1990s, the ties further strengthened.

By the early 1990s, the group had grown into an organisation consisting of 20 schools, with a growing membership base, and it became increasingly formalised and structured under the control of an elected Chair. In 1992, the organisation’s first Constitution was adopted, and annual business meetings and conferences commenced in order to maintain close communication between Heads.

In May 2002, The Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISSEA) was registered with the Registrar of Societies in Singapore. By this time, the Federation had established coordinated sports events (now called the FOBISIA Games), music festivals, and professional development opportunities, as well as meetings of counterparts across the region and more.

In 2013, FOBISSEA registered a name change to The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) with the Registrar of Societies in Singapore. From humble beginnings, the Federation has grown over the past 28 years into an organization that is known and respected all over South East Asia and beyond, to what it is today.

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FOBISIA TODAY

FOBISIA is a membership association of quality-assured or accredited British schools in Asia. The Federation currently has 52 member schools in Brunei, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

FOBISIA has a stringent membership policy and seeks to admit into the Federation only schools that provide a high standard of education and ensure that standards are maintained in member schools. All FOBISIA

schools provide a British-based education, taught in English by appropriately qualified staff. All member schools are committed to improving quality through accreditation and regular inspections.

FOBISIA has a range of Affiliate Members including reputable educational organisations and suppliers whose supporting services and products are of interest to member schools.

FOBISIA exists to provide a forum for professional exchange and between Heads and staff of British international schools in the region. It also provides opportunities for the diverse student bodies of its member schools.

FOBISIA’S OBJECTIVES

Under its Constitution, FOBISIA’s objectives are to: a) Promote excellence, high achievement and good practice through a British-style education for members of FOBISIA;

and b) Promote consistent British-style education through shared programmes, cooperative initiatives and inter-school

enrichment activities within the Asia region.

FOBISIA takes a lead role in promoting and facilitating educational development programmes, as well as other initiatives that foster FOBISIA’s objectives. FOBISIA achieves its constitutional objectives by: 1) Keeping abreast of developments in Britain and in the international context; 2) Promoting consistency of British-style education in FOBISIA schools; 3) Celebrating the community of British national heritage and cultural identities of host countries and student bodies; 4) Providing opportunities for inter-school competitions and enrichment programmes; 5) Facilitating school improvement through shared programmes of professional development to address members’

needs; 6) Exploring cooperative initiatives to benefit members; 7) Responding to the changing needs of the expatriate community in the region; 8) Promoting the Federation and its members; 9) Fostering links worldwide, with other groups of British International Schools; and 10) Lobbying the British Government to recognise the aims and aspirations of the Federation and its members as British

organisations.

GOVERNANCE

Constitution & By-Laws

FOBISIA is governed by its Constitution, the Constitution of Federation of British International Schools in Asia, which outlines its objectives, membership arrangements, executive powers, executive committee meetings and duties, and financial requirements. FOBISIA’s Constitution came into effect in 1992.

The By-Laws of Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) provide the next level of governance for all FOBISIA business, further defining its aims and objectives, membership arrangements and criteria, meetings and

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conferences, roles, accounts and professional conduct. A copy of FOBISIA’s Code of Professional Conduct, contained in the FOBISIA By-Laws, is included at Appendix 2: FOBISIA Code of Conduct.

Executive Committee & Heads’ Liaisons

The administration of FOBISIA is entrusted to an Executive Committee which consists of six (6) primary members or office-bearers, including the Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to three (3) Ordinary Committee Members, including a Vice Chair, with a maximum of eleven (11) members, allowing additional members to be elected or co-opted to the Executive Committee in order to liaise across schools via Executive Sub-Committees, as necessary. Heads’ Liaisons are generally appointed to cover the portfolios of Events, Sports, CPD and Membership. The Executive Committee and Sub-Committees determine amongst themselves the various functions of the Executive (except the Chair).

The Chair, which must be nominated, and each of the other Executive Committee members are proposed and seconded at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or the corresponding Head’s Business Meeting. Their election requires a simple majority of the voting members present. The term of office for Executive Committee members is two (2) years. All office-bearers may be re-elected to the same or related post for a consecutive term of office. Executive Committee Heads’ Liaisons and Sub-Committee members serve for no more than two (2) years.

The FOBISIA Executive Committee 2016-17 includes the following office bearers:

Chair Simon Watson Principal, Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia)

Vice Chair Michael Farley Headmaster, Harrow International School (Bangkok, Thailand)

Secretary Stephen Holroyd Principal, Shrewsbury International School (Bangkok, Thailand)

Treasurer Graeme Salt Headmaster, Dulwich College Seoul (Seoul, South Korea)

Events John Moore Principal, The British School Kathmandu (Kathmandu, Nepal)

Sports Barnaby Sandow Principal, Jerudong International School (Brunei)

CPD Michael Farley Headmaster, Harrow International School (Bangkok, Thailand)

Pastoral Kathy Wood Headteacher, Hornbill School (Brunei)

The contact details for the FOBISIA Executive Committee members are listed in the FOBISIA Heads Directory 2016-2017 below.

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FOBISIA Heads Directory 2016-17

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1.

Simon Watson FOBISIA Chair /

Principal

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar

71700 Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

+60-6-758-2561 (T) +60-6-758-2953 (F)

[email protected] www.ktj.edu.my

2.

Michael Farley

FOBISIA Vice Chair & CPD Heads’ Liaison /

Headmaster

Harrow International School Bangkok

45 Soi Kosumruamchai 14, Kosumruamchai Rd, Sikun, Don Muang,

Bangkok, 10210, Thailand

+66-2-5037-222 (T) +66-2-5037-223 (F)

[email protected] www.harrowschool.ac.th

3.

Stephen Holroyd

FOBISIA Secretary / Principal

Shrewsbury International School

1922 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Prayakrai, Bang Kholame,


+66-2-675-1888 or

+66-2-675-3603 (D/L) +66-2-675-3606 (F)

[email protected] www.shrewsbury.ac.th

4.

Graeme Salt

FOBISIA Treasurer / Headmaster

Dulwich College Seoul

6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06504, Korea

+82-2-3015-8500 (T) +82-2-501-9748 (F)

[email protected] www.dulwich-seoul.kr

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mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ktj.edu.my/


http://www.harrowschool.ac.th/

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http://www.shrewsbury.ac.th/

http://www.dulwich-seoul.kr/

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EXECUTIVE HEADS’ LIAISONS

5.

Barnaby Sandow FOBISIA Sports Heads’ Liaison /

Principal

Jerudong International School

PO Box 1408 Bandar Seri Begawan, BSB BS 8672, Brunei Darussalam

+673-2-411-000 (T) +673-2-411-010 (F)

[email protected] www.jis.edu.bn

6.

John Moore

FOBISIA Events Heads’ Liaison /

Principal

The British School Kathmandu

PO Box 566, Kathmandu, Nepal

+9771-5521-794 (T) +9771-5522-012 (F)

[email protected] www.tbs.edu.np

7.

Kathy Wood

FOBISIA Pastoral Heads’ Liaison /

Headteacher

Hornbill School

HQ Brunei Garrison, British Forces Brunei,

BFPO 11, Brunei

+673-3224101 ext. 3214/3893 (T)

+673-3221060 (F) [email protected]

www.hornbillschool.com


http://www.jis.edu.bn/


http://www.tbs.edu.np/


http://www.hornbillschool.com/

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FOBISIA MEMBER SCHOOLS

1.

Alan Connah Principal

Kinabalu International School

Off Jalan Khidmat, Bukit Padang, 88300,

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

+60-88-224-526 /

+60-88-248-097 (T) [email protected]

www.kis.edu.my

2.

Allan Weston

CEO

Taipei European School Swire European Campus,

No 31 Jian Ye Rd, ShiLin District,

Taipei, 11193, Taiwan, Republic of China

+886-2-8145-9001 ext. 1101/2101 (T)

+886-2-2862-1458 (F) [email protected]

www.taipeieuropeanschool.com

3.

Andrew Dalton

Principal

The International School @ ParkCity

1 Jalan Intisari, Desa ParkCity, 52200,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

+60-3-6280-8880 (T)

+60-3-6280-8749 (F)

[email protected]

www.isp.edu.my

4.

Andrew Harrison Head of School

St. Andrew’s International School, Green Valley

1 Moo 7 Banchang-Makam Koo Rd, Banchang, Rayong, 21130, Thailand

+66-03-889-3719 (T) +66-0-3889-3720 (F)

[email protected] www.standrews-schools.com

http://www.kis.edu.my/

http://www.taipeieuropeanschool.com/

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http://www.isp.edu.my/


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5.

Andy Puttock

Executive Principal

The British School of Beijing, Shunyi

No.9, South Side An Hua St, Shunyi District, Beijing, 101300,

People’s Republic of China

+8610-8047-3588 (T)

+8610-8047-3598/99 (F) [email protected]

www.britishschool.org.cn

6.

Ann McDonald

Principal

Kellett School

2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pokfulam, Hong Kong,


+852-2551-8234 (T) +852-2875-0262 (F)

[email protected] www.kellettschool.com

7. Anthony Rowlands

Principal

British International School Hanoi

Hoa Lan Rd, Vinhomes Riverside,

Long Bien, Hanoi, Vietnam

(+84)-9620-52160 (M) (+84)-4394-60435 (P) (+84)-4394-60438 (F)

[email protected] www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-

schools/vietnam/hanoi/bis

8.

Damien Charnock

Headmaster

Dulwich College Shanghai

266 Lan An Rd, Jin Qiao, Pu Dong,

Shanghai, 201206, People’s Republic of China

+8621-5899-9910 (T) +8621-5899-3751 (F)

[email protected]

www.dulwich-shanghai.cn

9.

Daniel Moore Headmaster

Bromsgrove International School

Windsor Park Golf Club, 55 Mu 9 Suwinthawong Rd, Minburi,


+66-2-2989-4873 (T)

+66-81925 7224 (H/P) +66-2-2989-4094 (F)

[email protected] www.bromsgrove.ac.th


http://www.britishschool.org.cn/


http://www.kellettschool.com/



http://www.dulwich-shanghai.cn/

http://www.bromsgrove.ac.th/

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10.

David Laird

Principal

The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun

5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100027,


+8610-8532-3088 (T) +8610-85323089 (F)

[email protected] www.britishschool.org.cn

11.

David Porritt Headmaster

Dulwich College Suzhou

No.360 Gangtian Rd, SIP Suzhou, 215021,


New Head of School in 2016-17

+86512-6295-8868 (T) +86512-6295-7540 (F)

[email protected] www.dulwich-suzhou.cn

12.

David Shinkfield

Headmaster

Harrow International School Beijing

No 287 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang County,

Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100102, People’s Republic of China

+8610-6444-8900 (T) +8610-6445-3870 (F)

[email protected] www.harrowbeijing.cn

www.britishschool.org.cn

13.

Dinah Hawtree

Principal

Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard, Ban Chang

188/24 Moo 4 Pala-Ban Chang Rd, Tambol Pala,

Amphur Ban Chang, Rayong, 21130, Thailand


038-880-360-3 (T) 038-030-805 (F)

[email protected] www.gardenrayong.com


http://www.dulwich-suzhou.cn/

http://www.harrowbeijing.cn/


http://www.gardenrayong.com/

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14.

Gary Benfield Headmaster

The ABC International School

2, 1E St KDC Trung Son, Binh Hung, Binh Chanh,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

+848-5431-1833 (T) +848-5431-7214 (F)

[email protected] [email protected]

www.theabcis.com

15.

Gordon Espley-Jones

Principal

Traill International School

43 Soi 16, Ramkhamhaeng Rd, Huamark,Bangkapi,


+66-2-718-8779 (T)

+66-086-9053-801 (H/P) +66-2-718-8546 (F)

gordon.espley.jones(SKYPE) [email protected] www.traillschool.ac.th

16.

Graham Hill

Director

The English School of Mongolia

Bayanzurkh District, 1 Khoroo, Mongolia

+976-7015-4015 (T) [email protected] www.esm.edu.mn

17.

Iain Blaikie

Principal

Regents International School Pattaya

33/3 Moo1, Pong Banglamung,

Chonburi, 20150, Thailand

+66-38-418-777 ext. 101 (T)

+66-849-121-202 (H/P) +66-38-418-778 (F)

[email protected] www.regents-pattaya.co.th

18.

Janet Brock Headteacher

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur 1 Changkat Bukit Utama,

Bandar Utama, 47800, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

+603-7727-7775 (T) +603-7722-1296 (F)

[email protected] www.britishschool.edu.my



http://www.theabcis.com/


http://www.traillschool.ac.th/


http://www.esm.edu.mn/


http://www.regents-pattaya.co.th/


http://www.britishschool.edu.my/

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19.

Joe Greenwood

Principal

Shenzhen College of Internationals Education

Futian District, Shenzhen Huanggang Park St,

Shenzhen College of International Education

+86-755-83495127 (T)

+86-755-83431352 (F)

[email protected]

www.scie.com.cn

20.

John Rolfe Principal

St. Stephen’s International School

998 Viphavadi Rangsit Rd, Lad Yao, Chatuchak,


+66-0- 2513-0270/1 (T)

+66-0-2930-3307 (Fax 1) +66-0-2513-8271 (Fax 2)

[email protected] www.sis.edu/bangkok

21.

Lesley-Ann Wallace

Principal

Nord Anglia British International

School Shanghai Pudong 600 Cambridge Forest

New Town, 2729 Hunan Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 201315, People’s Republic of China

+86 (0)21-5812-7455 (T) +86 (0)21-5812-7465 (F)

[email protected] [email protected]

www.bisspudong.com

22.

Margaret Kaloo

CEO

elc International School

Lot 3664 Jalan Sierramas Barat, Sierramas, Sungai Buloh,

47000, Selangor, Malaysia

+603-6156-5001/2 (T)

+603-6156-5003 (F) [email protected] www.elc.edu.my


http://www.sis.edu/bangkok


http://www.bisspudong.com/

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http://www.elc.edu.my/

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23.

Margaret Rafee

Principal

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Sri KDU International School

No. 3 Jalan Teknologi 2/1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

New Member School in 2016-17

+60-3-6145 3888 (T) +60-3-6157 9022 (F)

[email protected] www.srikdu.edu.my

24.

Mark Ford Principal

Garden International School

No 16 Jalan Kiara 3, Off Bukit Kiara,

50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


+60-3-6209-6802 (T) +60-3-6201-2467 (F)

[email protected] www.gardenschool.edu.my

25.

Mark Sayer

Principal

British Vietnamese International School Hanoi

72a Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam


+86(0)-20-8709-4788 (T)

+(84-4) 6299 7700 (F) [email protected]

www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/vietnam/hanoi/bvis

26.

Mark Thomas

Principal

The British School Guangzhou

Lake Front No. 983-3, Tonghe Rd, Guangzhou,

510515, People’s Republic of China

(84-4) 6266 8800 (T)

+86(0)-20-8709-8248 (F) [email protected]

www.bsg.org.cn

27.

Martin Towse

Principal

St. Christopher’s International Primary School

No 10 Nunn Rd, 10350, Penang, Malaysia

+60-4-2102-666 (T) +60-4-2264-340 (F)

[email protected] [email protected] www.scips.org.my


http://www.gardenschool.edu.my/


http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/vietnam/hanoi/bvis

http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-schools/vietnam/hanoi/bvis


http://www.bsg.org.cn/



http://www.scips.org.my/

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28.

Matthew Bristow

Principal

The International School of Penang (Uplands)

Jalan Sungai Satu, Batu Ferringhi, 11100, Penang, Malaysia

+60-4-881-9777 (T) +60-4-881-9789 (F)

[email protected] www.uplands.org

29.

Matthew Mills Head of School

Bangkok Patana School

643 Lasalle Rd, Sukhumvit 105, Bangna, Bangkok, 10260, Thailand

+66-02-398-0200 ext. 277

+66-02-744-6839 (F) [email protected] www.patana.ac.th

30.

Neil Hopkin

Principal

The British International School Shanghai Puxi

111 Jinguang Rd, Huacao Town, Minhang District,

Puxi, Shanghai, 201107, People’s Republic of China


+86(0)21-5226-3211 (T) +86(0)21-5226-8602 (F)

[email protected] www.bisspuxi.com

31.

Neil Richards MBE

Headmaster

British International School, Phuket

59 Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Rd, Tambon Koh Kaew,

Amphur Muang, Phuket, 83200, Thailand

+66-76-335-555 ext. 1221 (T)


www.bisphuket.ac.th

32.

Paul Friend

Principal

North London Collegiate School Jeju

San 1-6 Gueok-lee, Daejung-eup, Seogwipo City,

Jeju-do, 699-931, Republic of Korea

+82-64-7938001 (T) [email protected]

www.nlcsjeju.kr


http://www.uplands.org/


http://www.patana.ac.th/


http://www.bisspuxi.com/

http://www.bisphuket.ac.th/


http://www.nlcsjeju.kr/

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33.

Paul Holyome

Principal

British Vietnamese International School

44-46 St 1, Bing Hung, Binh Chanh,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

+848-3758-0717/09 (T)

[email protected] www.bvisvietnam.com

34.

Paul Schofield Head of School

St. Andrew’s International School Bangkok

9 Soi Pridi Banomyong 20, Sukhumvit 71 Rd,

Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

+66-2-381-2387/2388 (T)


www.standrews.ac.th

35.

Paul Tough

Head of School

Discovery Bay International School

Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China

+852-2987-7331 (T) +852-2987-7076 (F)

[email protected] www.dbis.edu.hk

36.

Peter Derby-Crook

CEO

Tanglin Trust School

Portsdown Rd, Singapore, 139299

+65-6778-0771 (T)

+65-98582457 (H/P) +65-6777-5862 (F) peterdc77 (SKYPE)

[email protected] www.tts.edu.sg

http://www.bvisvietnam.com/


http://www.standrews.ac.th/


http://www.dbis.edu.hk/

http://www.tts.edu.sg/

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37.

Peter Hogan

Principal

The Regent’s International School Bangkok

601/99 Prach-Uthit Rd, Wangthonglang,


+66-2-957-5777 (T) +66-830827467 (M) +66-2-957-5778 (F)

[email protected] www.regents.ac.th

38.

Roger Schultz

Head of School

The Alice Smith School

Secondary Campus: No 3 Jalan Equine, Equine Park,

43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Primary Campus: 2 Jalan Bellamy,

50460, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Secondary Campus: +60-3-9543-3688 (T) +60-3-9543-3788 (F)

Primary Campus:

+60-3-2148-3674 (T) +60-3-2148-3418 (F)

[email protected] www.alice-smith.edu.my

39.

Simon Dennis

Principal

British School Jakarta Bintaro Jaya Sektor IX, Jalan Raya Jombang,

Cileduk, Pondok Aren, Tangerang, 15227, Indonesia

+62-21-7451-670 (T) / 1672 (D/L)


www.bsj.sch.id

40.

Simon Herbert

Headmaster

Dulwich College Beijing

No.89 Capital Airport Rd, Shunyi District,

Beijing, 101300, People’s Republic of China


+8610-6454-9000 (T) +8610-6454-9012 (F)

[email protected] www.dulwich-beijing.cn

41.

Simon Leese

Principal

Prince of Wales Island International School

No1, Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih,

11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang


+604-868-9999 (T) +604-868-9900 (F)

[email protected] www.powiis.edu.my


http://www.regents.ac.th/


http://www.alice-smith.edu.my/


http://www.dulwich-beijing.cn/


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42.

Simon Mann

Head of School

British School Manila

36th St. University Park, Bonifacio Global City,

Taguig Metro Manila, Philippines, 1634

+63-2-8604-800 (T) +63-2-8604-900 (F)

[email protected] www.britishschoolmanila.org

43.

Steven Geraghty

Executive Principal

International School Brunei

P.O. Box 192, MPC Old Airport,

Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3577, Negara Brunei Darussalam

+673-2-330-608 (T) +673-2-337-446 (F)

[email protected] www.isb.edu.bn

44.

Timothy Deyes

Principal

British International School Ho Chi Minh City

246 Nguyen Van Huong St, Thao Dien Ward District 2, Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam


(84-8)-3744-2335 (P)

(84-8)-3744-2334 (F)

[email protected]

www.bisvietnam.com

45.

Timothy Gray Headteacher

Seoul Foreign School

55 Yonhi-Dong, Sudaemun Ku, Seoul 120-113, Republic of Korea

+82-2-3303-271 (T) +82-2-3329-648 (F)

timothygraykorea (SKYPE) [email protected]

www.sfs.or.kr

46.

Valerie Thomas-Peter

Head of School

Bangkok International

Preparatory & Secondary School 23 Sukhumvit 53,

Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand

+66-2-260-7890 (T) +66-2-662-5444 (F) [email protected] www.bkkprep.ac.th


http://www.britishschoolmanila.org/


http://www.isb.edu.bn/


http://www.bisvietnam.com/


http://www.sfs.or.kr/


http://www.bkkprep.ac.th/

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47.

Vanita Uppal OBE

Director

British School New Delhi

Dr. Jose P. Rizal Marg, Chanakyapuri,

New Delhi, 110021, India

+91 11 40664166 ext. 119 (T)

+91 11 26112363 (F) [email protected]

www.british-school.org

FOBISIA Head Quarters (HQ)

1.

Tania Donoghue Executive Officer

FOBISIA Head Office

39/4 Todsamon Clubhouse Building, M. Fl. Soi Lasalle 39/1,

Sukhumvit 105, Bangna, Bangkok, 10260

+66-(0)82-574-1110 (M) tania.donoghue (SKYPE)

[email protected] www.fobisia.org

2.

Siobhan Bland

Senior Administrator

FOBISIA Head Office



+66-(0)616 316 120 (M) siobhanbland (SKYPE)


3.

Daphne Wong

CPD Coordinator

FOBISIA Head Office



+66-(0)81-459-7628 (M) daphne.wong28 (SKYPE)


4.

Katrina George

Events Coordinator

FOBISIA Head Office



+66-(0)90-991-0358 (M) katrina.rodgers (SKYPE)


http://www.fobisia.org/




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Executive Sub-Committees

Representatives on FOBISIA’s CPD, Heads of PE (HoPE), and Music Executive Sub-Committees are listed below.

September 2015 – September 2017 CPD Executive Sub-Committee (Heads’ Liaison, Michael Farley):

Chair: Jackie Houghton Assistant Principal Professional Learning, Bangkok Patana School [email protected]

Vice Chair: Nicholas Sheehan Jerudong International School [email protected]

Executives: David Lousley Shrewsbury International School [email protected]

Simi Shah British School Jakarta [email protected]

Eleanor Loran Discovery Bay International School [email protected]

Neil Tamlyn North London Collegiate School Jeju [email protected]

Coordinator: Daphne Wong [email protected]

May 2015- May 2017 Sport Executive Sub-Committee (Heads’ Liaison, Barnaby Sandow):

Chair: Simon Shand Assistant Head ECAs, Sports & Trips, British School Jakata [email protected]

Vice Chair: Simon Newbold Harrow International School Beijing [email protected]

Handbook Rep: Kwok Chow Taipei European School [email protected]

Primary Rep: Fiona Pratt Kellett School [email protected]

Secondary Rep: Roslyn McConnell Regents International School Pattaya [email protected]

Invitational Rep: Chris McGeorge Jerudong International School [email protected]

Coordinator: Katrina George [email protected]

May 2015 – May 2017 Music Executive Sub-Committee (Heads’ Liaison, John Moore):

Co-Chairs: Richie Baxter Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Clare Lambert Discovery Bay International School [email protected]

Handbook: Ian Alexander British International School Ho Chi Minh City [email protected]

Richie Baxter Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

VLE/ Website: Stewart McClenaghan Shrewsbury International School [email protected]

Google/Resources: Gareth Groves The ABC International School [email protected]

Coordinator: Katrina George [email protected]



















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FOBISIA Head Quarters (HQ)

The FOBISIA HQ team is employed to oversee the administration of the Federation, and includes an Executive Officer, Senior Administrator, CPD Coordinator and Events Coordinator. The staff are based in FOBISIA’s Head Office in Bangkok.

FOBISIA HQ team is overseen by the Executive Officer, and includes:

Executive Officer Tania Donoghue

Senior Administrator Siobhan Bland

CPD Coordinator Daphne Wong

Events Coordinator Katrina George

The contact details for the FOBISIA HQ team are listed in the FOBISIA Heads Directory 2016-2017 on page 18.

FOBISSEA Heads’ Business Meeting, Bangkok, 2011 FOBISIA Heads’ Business Meeting at Taipei European School, Taiwan, 2013

FOBISIA Heads’ Business Meeting at Dulwich College Seoul, 2016

FOBISIA’s Organisational Structure

Author: Gary Benfield

CPD Exec Sub-Com + CPD Heads’ Liaison

Sports Exec Sub-Com + Sports Heads’ Liaison

Music & Events Sub–Com + Heads’ Liaison

VC: Membership Treasurer: Accounting & Finance Secretary: Strategic Plan & Communication Pastoral Heads’ Liaison

Personnel, Representation, Standards & Regulations

Membership

Membership of FOBISIA is open to those schools located in Asia that provide a British-style curriculum for a significant majority of its students. To qualify as a member, the candidate school must satisfy the membership criteria as set forth in FOBISIA’s By-laws and successfully complete the application process.

Membership is granted to successful applicants which are individual schools. Membership is not open to individuals. Each member school designates the Head of School as its representative who votes and holds office in FOBISIA on behalf of the respective member school.

There are five (5) classes of membership: a) Full Membership: Full Membership is open to those schools located within the geographical region of Asia,

including Founder Members listed FOBISIA’s Constitution. Full members have the right to vote (one vote per school) and to hold office.

b) Provisional Membership: Provisional Membership is assigned to those schools located in the region whose applications for membership are accepted on a probationary basis. Provisional members do not have the right to vote.

c) Aspirant Membership: Aspirant membership is assigned to those schools located in the region which have submitted all the necessary documents for their application for membership.

d) Associate Membership: Associate membership is open to individuals that have been Heads of FOBISIA member schools during their term as Head. Associate members do not have the right to vote or to hold office.

e) Affiliate Member: This category is open to educational organisations and suppliers who are of interest to schools. Affiliate members are not entitled to attend General Meetings, the Annual Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conferences, the Biannual Heads’ Business Meetings and other FOBISIA events. They do not have the right to vote or hold office.

Honorary Associates can be recommended if they are long serving Heads of member schools who are retiring or leaving a FOBISIA member school, or individuals who have been closely associated with FOBISIA for a significant period of time. An individual may be proposed and seconded as an Honorary Associate by Heads of current member schools for election as an Honorary Associate of FOBISIA no sooner than 12 months after completion of contract as the Head of the member school and, not before additional official role in the school, such as a Board member, has ceased. The nomination will be considered at the next Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference or Heads’ Business Meeting. An individual is considered approved upon receiving a two thirds (2/3) vote of FOBISIA members present at the meeting.

Individuals proposed for election as Honorary Associates will normally have served as Heads of FOBISIA schools for ten (10) or more years, or individuals who have been closely associated with FOBISIA for at least a similar length of time. No annual fee is payable by Honorary Associates and their status is life-long as long as the conditions of the Letter of Acceptance for an Honorary Associate Member continue to be fulfilled. Honorary Associates are invited to FOBISIA’s social events as appropriate.

FOBISIA’s existing Honorary Associates include:

Ronald Stones OBE - nominated in November 2007;

Joseph Eales - nominated in June 2008;

Raymond Davis - nominated in June 2009; and

Graham Sullivan - nominated in November 2009.

Refer to Appendix 3.a): FOBISIA Policies and Procedures - Membership Guidelines.

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Quality Assurance

In 2010, the Federation’s Declaration for Continuing Membership was enforced. All FOBISIA members were asked to sign the declaration, acknowledging that they met all the criteria as set out in FOBISIA’s Constitution and By-laws.

In particular, all member schools must be committed to becoming fully accredited or inspected as approved by a recognised external agency. FOBISIA unanimously agreed that all FOBISIA schools should be accredited or inspected by an external agency within three (3) years of the adoption of this policy or within three (3) years of becoming a Full Member of FOBISIA thereafter.

If they do not comply within three (3) years of adoption of this policy, existing Full Members revert to Aspirant status until compliance occurs. New Full Members require a further visit by two FOBISIA Heads by the end of the fourth year. Should the school still be deemed to be complying with membership criteria, the school has a further two (2) years to achieve external accredited/inspected status. Should it be deemed not to be complying with membership criteria, it would revert to Aspirant status until such time as it demonstrates compliance. Should external accreditation/inspection be deemed unsuccessful, the school reverts to Aspirant status until such time as this is no longer the case unless the accreditation/inspection report provides a specific timeframe in which to comply with recommendations and compliance is granted by the external accrediting/inspection agency.

Once external accreditation/inspection has been deemed successful, the accredited/inspected school must be revisited for reconfirmation of its accredited/inspected status within six (6) years of the previous external accreditation/ inspection visit on an ongoing basis.

If by the end of the sixth year of membership the school has still failed to have been successfully accredited/inspected by an external accreditation/inspection agency the school becomes an Aspirant Member until such time as external accreditation/inspection is conferred.

Board Chairs are also required to sign the Code of Conduct every three (3) years. Besides this, schools that changed ownership are also required to re-sign the Code of Conduct within three (3) months of the change of ownership taking effect.

Approved external accreditation/inspection agencies include:

Council for International Schools (CIS);

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC);

British Department for Education (DfE) is an accredited inspectorate for British Schools Overseas (BSO);

Education Development Trust; and

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Along with completing the relevant application forms, FOBISIA’s Affiliate Members are required to identify two (2) referees which are vetted by FOBISIA prior to the Executive Committee’s consideration of their application for approval.

Policies & Procedures

FOBISIA has its own policies and procedures which document agreed criteria, processes and procedures for its administrative, financial and marketing operations. FOBISIA’s policies and procedures are approved by the Executive Committee and are reviewed and updated annually or as required.

Refer to Appendix 3.a)-f): FOBISIA Policies and Procedures.

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Finance

FOBISIA’s financial year begins on 1 September and ends on 31 August. FOBISIA’s funds may be expended for any purpose necessary for the carrying out of its objectives, including the expenses of its administration. FOBISIA’s accountants and auditors are appointed on an annual basis at the AGM. The Executive Committee presents an audited statement of income and expenditure, and a balance sheet for the previous financial year. A draft budget for the following year is presented and approved at the Heads’ Business Meeting. Auditors are required to audit FOBISIA’s accounts for the year and certify that the accounts are in order. They may also be required to audit FOBISIA’s accounts for any period within the appointment at any date and make a report to FOBISIA.

Within two (2) months after the Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference, a statement of accounts listing all costs, profit or loss incurred in relation to hosting any FOBISIA event is to be submitted to the Executive Officer who will then circulate it to all members of FOBISIA. Significant surpluses (if any) are donated to FOBISIA.

Refer to Appendix 3.b): FOBISIA Policies and Procedures - Policy for the Reimbursement of Expenses.

Marketing

FOBISIA’s marketing activities are carried out by the FOBISIA HQ team under the direction of the Executive Committee. They are centred around the FOBISIA logo, the FOBISIA website, social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) and membership newsletters.

In 2013, FOBISSEA registered a name change to The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) with the Registrar of Societies in Singapore, and launched its new branding, which was later trademarked in mid-2016. FOBISIA asserts ownership over its name and trademark under the Singapore Trade Marks Act. FOBISIA’s logo (including the embedded symbol) is intended to present a positive image of the Federation, and must not be altered in any way. As Full Members of FOBISIA, schools are welcome to use the logo on all school publications in accordance with FOBISIA’s Logo Guidelines. Written approval is required from the Executive Committee in order to use FOBISIA’s logo and symbol. FOBISIA’s logo is:

FOBISIA’s symbol is:

Refer to Appendix 3.c): FOBISIA Policies and Procedures - Logo Guidelines.

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FOBISIA’s website provides an online interface with the public on “all things FOBISIA”. It has been expanded over the last few years to better serve members, including the development of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides exclusive access to a range of resources for member schools. FOBISIA’s website interface is supported by a private provider.

FOBISIA also uses Facebook (FOBISIA), Twitter (@FOBISIA1) and Instagram (#FOBISIA) to engage with its members and the broader community.

FOBISIA’s membership newsletter, The FOBISIAN, is an online newsletter produced biannually to keep members up to date on past and upcoming FOBISIA activities, particularly student events. A dedicated CPD newsletter, the CPD Update, is also produced biannually. Both newsletters are emailed to members and posted on the FOBISIA website.

FOBISIA’S ANNUAL ACTIVITIES

Outside its regular Executive Committee and Sub-Committee meetings, FOBISIA coordinates a range professional meetings, training and activities throughout its annual calendar. FOBISIA Conferences provide Headteachers, Heads of Departments and school business leaders the opportunity to meet and share ideas and good practice. A range of events are also organised for students at FOBISIA schools.

Annual Heads’ & Senior Leaders’ Conference

The Annual Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference, which all Full Member schools are required to attend, is held before the end of November. This two-day conference is an opportunity for member schools to hear from leading educational thinkers from the UK and elsewhere who are invited to speak and lead seminars, as well as visit the expo where consultants, educational suppliers and organisations with an interest in serving schools, are invited to exhibit. From 2016, the FOBISIA Conference has been organised by FOBISIA’s HQ Team under the direction of the Executive Committee, and will be hosted on rotation between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Prior to 2016, it was voluntarily hosted by member schools. There is a conference fee for all members in order to cover the costs incurred to run the conference. Sponsorship is also sought to this end from Affiliate Members and other education suppliers. A profit and loss statement is submitted to the Executive within two (2) months of the conference and circulate to members, with all surpluses to be donated to FOBISIA. Attendance, voting and quorum requirements are outlined in the FOBISIA Constitution and By-laws.

Biannual Heads’ Business Meetings

The Biannual Heads’ Business Meetings, which all Full Member schools are required to attend, are held before the end of November and March. These meetings allow for the presentation of the Executive Officer’s update outlining achievements over the previous six months, as well as that of the Chair. The November meeting is held in tandem with the Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference, while the March meeting will rotate amongst member schools who volunteer to host it. Accessibility and cost effectiveness are considerations in the final host decision. Within two (2) months of the meeting, a profit and loss statement is submitted to the Executive Committee and circulated to members, with all surpluses donated to FOBISIA. Attendance, voting and quorum requirements are outlined in the FOBISIA Constitution and By-laws.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The AGM, which all Full Member schools are required to attend, generally follows the Annual Heads’ Business Meeting, and is held before the end of November. This meeting allows for the presentation of the Executive Committee’s Annual Report, endorsement of any changes to FOBISIA’s Constitution, the election of new Executive Committee members, new member school presentations, and endorsement of the Annual Audit Report. Attendance, voting and quorum requirements are outlined in FOBISIA’s Constitution and By-laws.

Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) are sometimes required to follow up on matters that were not resolved at a Heads’ Business Meeting or AGM. They require a quorum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the total voting membership,

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and they may be held by electronic means. Attendance, voting and quorum requirements are outlined in the FOBISIA Constitution and By-laws.

Annual Bursars’ & Business Managers’ Conference

The Annual Bursars’ and Business Managers’ Conference, to which the bursars and business managers of all Full Member schools are invited, provides an opportunity for them to network and share information. It is usually held in before the end of November each year.

CPD Regional Leaders’ Conference

The CPD Regional Leaders’ Conference, is held annually to share ideas and good practice, and enable coordination of CPD activities across member schools in the region.

Job Alike Workshops (JAWS)

Job Alike Workshops (JAWS) are in-service training courses led by renowned leaders in education from the UK to which teaching staff from all member schools are invited. These interactive workshops provide professional development opportunities for teaching staff, and opportunities for networking with colleagues from around the world.

Heads of PE (HoPE) Conference

The HoPE Conference, is held annually to share ideas and good practice, and enable coordination of sports activities across member schools in the region.

Heads of Music (HUMS) Conference

The Heads of Music (HUMS) Conference, is held annually to share ideas and good practice, and enable coordination of music activities across member schools in the region.

Conferences for Specialist Teachers

Conferences for specialist teachers aim to bring together physical education, music, drama and learning support teaching staff from member schools. They are held throughout the year to enable coordination of events across member schools in the region.

Biennial Teachers’ Conference

A Teachers’ Conference is held every second year. It is organised by teachers for teachers with a focus on providing professional development opportunities, and is hosted by FOBISIA member schools.

Student Events

Student events, which aim to encourage cross-cultural appreciation and teamwork amongst students from member schools in the region, are held throughout the year. These activities are hosted and coordinated by member schools that volunteer to hold them on a rotational basis.

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Support for Teacher Recruitment & International Liaison

FOBISIA also supports teacher recruitment by advertising vacancies in member schools via FOBISIA’s website, and liaises with other education organisations through its Executive Committee, including:

British Department for Education (DfE) and British Schools Overseas (BSO);

British Schools of the Middle East (BSME);

Council of British International Schools (COBIS);

Council of International Schools (CIS);

East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS);

Education Development Trust;

International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT);

Latin America Heads Conference (LAHC);

National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS);

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); and

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

FOBISIA’S Annual Activities Calendar

Sept

Aug

Nov

Oct

Mar Jan

Dec

Feb

Jun

Jul

Apr

May

Heads of PE (HoPE) Conference & Executive Sub-Committee Meeting

Heads of Music (HUMs) Conference & Executive Sub-Committee Meeting

Student Leadership Conference

Annual Bursars’ & Business

Managers’ Conference

FOBISIA Executive

Committee (EXCOM)

Meeting

Annual FOBISIA Heads’ &

Senior Leaders’

Conference

Biannual FOBISIA Heads’

Business Meeting & AGM

Under 15 (U15) Games

Language Competition

Biannual FOBISIA Heads’ Business Meeting

CPD Regional Leaders’ Conference

Under 13 (U13) Games

Environmental Conference

Primary Games

Community Service

Coordinators’ Meeting

CPD Executive Sub-

Committee Meeting

FOBISIA Executive Committee

(EXCOM) Meeting

Model United Nations

(MUN) Conference

Other FOBISIA events held throughout the year

include:

Secondary Choral Festival

Primary Performing Arts Carnival (PPAC)

World Music Festival

DT Competition

Short Story Competition

Maths Competitions

Creative Coding Challenge

Sports Invitationals

Specialist teacher, staff CPD & JAWS events

CPD Executive Sub-Committee & CPD Regional Meetings (Virtual)

FOBISIA Executive Committee

(EXCOM) Meeting

Biennial Teachers’ Conference

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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

In the formative days of the Federation, the provision of high quality, inexpensive professional training for FOBISIA schools was identified as an area of primary need. As geographic isolation from the UK presented difficulties in accessing training opportunities, it was decided that there was a need to establish a professional development “hub” in the region. Tanglin Trust School won a five-year contract to host a Professional Development Centre (PDC) in 2004, supported by a subsidy from FOBISIA member schools. However, the high cost of basing the PDC in Singapore, in addition to other administrative factors, made this central model for CPD provision unworkable. In September 2010, a new decentralised model based on geographical regions was implemented, with a view to taking a more collaborative, affordable approach to training provision, and a terms of reference for a new FOBISIA CPD structure was developed.

Three geographical regions make up the decentralised model: A. Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal and India; B. Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia; and C. China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Taiwan, South Korea and the Philippines.

Each FOBISIA school nominates one or more CPD Leaders to represent them and to act as conduits for the flow of CPD information between the school and the Federation. As a result of collaboration amongst this network, initiatives such as the JAWS events, school leadership and inspector training, professional qualifications (i.e. NPQH, NPQSL and NPQML), and a myriad of other professional opportunities are planned and shared on an annual calendar. CPD information is further shared using online tools, such as the FOBISIA website, VLE, social networking and a training provider database.

The CPD Executive Sub-Committee comprises six (6) representatives elected from the wider CPD Leaders’ group, two (2) of whom represent each region and coordinate shared CPD planning and communication amongst regional colleagues. They are aided by one (1) Heads’ Liaison, acting in an advisory role and reporting to the Chair and CPD Executive Sub-Committee. From January 2011, a CPD Coordinator has been employed to provide administrative support and is based in the FOBISIA Head Office in Bangkok. Refer to the FOBISIA Heads Directory 2016-17 for the FOBISIA CPD Coordinator, Heads’ Liaison and Executive Sub-Committee contacts.

The regional structure is intended to provide a workable model for smaller planning groups. Regional representatives meet to consider CPD needs, and then all CPD leaders convene for the annual CPD Regional Leaders’ Conference. This allows the latter forum to become a tighter and more useful platform for sharing CPD planning and other information. Three meetings are held per year for executive members and two for CPD leaders. The timings complement the completion of most schools’ CPD planning for the following year, and put early markers in place for a training/events schedule.

Refer to Appendix 4: CPD Regional Structure Groupings & Contacts.

EVENTS

Each FOBISIA school nominates representatives that act as conduits for the flow of events information between the school and the Federation. The Heads of PE (HoPE) and Heads of Music Executive Sub-Committees coordinate shared sports and music events planning and communication amongst regional colleagues. The FOBISIA Events Coordinator coordinates with host schools regarding bids for other events within the region. Refer to the FOBISIA Heads Directory 2016-17 for the FOBISIA Events Coordinator, Heads’ Liaisons and Executive Sub-Committee contacts.

Events occur annually with more events being developed and added each year, including the:

Friendly Games – Hosted by each of the member schools in turn, covering three age-groups, including the Primary Games (athletics, swimming, tee-ball and football), the Under 13 Games, and the Under 15 Games (swimming, athletics, football and basketball), where healthy competition is encouraged in a range of games with sportsmanship being the overriding measure of success;

Sports Invitationals – Member and non-member schools are invited to participate in sports invitationals by the host schools, and the sports include golf, swimming, tennis, gymnastics and sailing;

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Music and Drama Festivals – Musicians are given the opportunity to practice and perform with other musicians from member schools, and these events include the Primary Performing Arts Carnivals (PPAC) and the World Music Festival (held in regional groups), and the Secondary Choral Festival (involving all member schools);

Short Story Competition – This writing competition has a specific theme each year, and is held annually for students from member schools;

Online Language Competition;

Student Leadership Conference;

DT Competition;

Creative Coding Challenge;

Maths Competitions – These are held both at Primary and Secondary level, and are sometimes held as online competitions;

Environmental Conference – This event highlights environmental issues with projects developed that provide student collaboration opportunities; and

The Model United Nations (MUN) Conference – Commencing in December 2010, this event provides students with an opportunity to debate issues of regional relevance in Westminster parliamentary systems.

These events help students from FOBISIA schools develop greater teamwork skills within their own school teams and a greater understanding and appreciation of young people from other cultures and countries. Online events are becoming increasingly popular reflecting wise use of resources and maximising accessibility of events across member school communities.

Refer to Appendix 5: Events Games Groupings and Appendix 6: Events Music Clusters.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The work of FOBISIA is grounded in its Constitution and By-laws. FOBISIA’s operational activities also reflect the direction laid out in its strategic plan, which extends for a period of two (2) years. FOBISIA’s 2016-18 Strategic Plan is currently under review. With FOBISIA’s membership-base having grown significantly over the last 10 years, the Federation has elected to closely review and consider its future directions, particularly its governance arrangements.

APPENDICES

1. FOBISIA’s Founder Members

2. FOBISIA Code of Professional Conduct

3. FOBISIA Policies and Procedures:

a. Membership Guidelines b. Policy for the Reimbursement of Expenses c. Logo Guidelines d. Finance Policy e. Operational Procedure for FOBISIA Bank Accounts f. Contingency and Reserve Funds Policy

4. CPD Regional Structure Groupings & Contacts

5. Events Games Groupings

6. Events Music Clusters

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APPENDIX 1: FOBISIA’S FOUNDER MEMBERS

FOBISIA’S FOUNDER MEMBERS

School Contact Numbers

Dulwich International College [now British International School, Phuket]

59 Moo2 Thepkasetri Road Tambon Kokaew, Amphur Muang

Phuket 83200, Thailand

66 76 238 711 Ex 1121 (Sec) 66 76 238 745 (DL) Heads only

66 76 238 749 (F)

The British International School, Jakarta P.O. Box 4120, Jakarta 12041

Indonesia

62 21 745 1670 (P) / 1673 (D) 62 21 745 1671 (F)

The British School P.O. Box 2079, MCPO 1260 Makati,

Metro Manila, Philippines

0062 2 8401570 (P) 0063 2 8401520 (F)

International School of Penang - Uplands Kelawai Road, 10250 Penang,

West Malaysia

04 227 1764 (P) 04 227 8972 (F)

Con Fax: 04 227 8094

Taipei British School 31 Chien Yeh Road

Yang Ming Shan Shihlin Taipei

886 2 2862 2919 (P) 886 2 2862 1662 (F)

886 2 2862 2920 (P) Euro Sch. 886 2 2862 2966 (F) Euro Sch.

Kinabalu International School P.O. Box 12080, 88822 Kota Kinabalu

Sabah - East Malaysia

088 224 526 (P) 088 244 203 (F)

Saint John’s International School Ladprao, Bangkok 10900

Thailand

662 513 4286 / 512 1238 (P) 662 513 4942 (F)

Garden International School 16 Jalan 1/61A, Off Jalan Bukit Kiara, P.O. Box 13056, 50480 Kuala Lumpur,

West Malaysia

03 6201 8988 (P) 03 6201 2467 (F)

The Alice Smith School 2 Jalan Bellamy, 50460 Kuala Lumpur

West Malaysia

03 2148 3674 (P) 03 2145 1197 (F)

012 267 9212 (HP)

The British School in Tokyo 1-21-18 Shiyuba, Shiyuba-ku

Tokyo 150

81 3 5467 4321 (P) 81 3 5467 4320 (F)

Bangkok Patana School 2/38 SUKHUMVIT 105

10260 Bangkok - Thailand

662 398 0200 (P) 662 361 4910 (F)

The British School P.O. Box 566, Kathmandu,

Nepal

977 1 521 794 (P) 544291 (DL)

977 1 522 012

Tanglin Trust School Portsdown Road

Singapore 139294

02 778 0771 (P) 02 777 5862 (F)

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Jerudong International School P.O.Box 1408, Bandar Seri Begawan

BS8672, Brunei Darussalam

673 2 411000 (P) 673 2 411010 (F)

Kellett School 2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu,

Pokfulam, Hong Kong

852 2551 8234 (P) 852 2875 0262 (F)

British School Seoul Foreign School

55 Yonhi Dong Seoul 120 – 113, South Korea

(82-2) 330 3270 (P) (28-2) 332 9648 (F)

International School of The Regents P.O. Box 33

Naklua, Banglamung Chonburi, Thailand 20510

66 38 734 777 x 120 (P) 66 38 734 714 (F)

St Christopher’s International Primary School of Penang No. 10 Nunn Road

10350 Penang, Malaysia

04 2263 589 / 2280 752 (P) 04 2264 340 (F)

The International School, Brunei P.O. Box 192

MPC Old Airport Road Bandar Seri Begawan BB3577

Negara Brunei Darussalam

673 2 330 608 (P) 673 2 337 446 (F)

Garden International School 188/24 Moo 4, Pala-Ban Chang Road

Tambol Pala, Amphur Ban Chang, Rayong 21130, Thailand

66 8 880 360 (P) 66 8 630 735 (F)

[Approved: As designated in Appendix 2 of the By-laws established in 2002 when FOBISIA was registered as a Society in Singapore]

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APPENDIX 2: FOBISIA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT The aim of the FOBISIA Code of Professional Conduct (“the Code”) is to ensure that the Heads and senior managers of member schools, along with the relevant governing body of the school (for example the Board of Governors, Board of Directors, controlling company or individual owner), adhere to, and actively promote, a high standard of ethical practice within and between each member school. Once membership of FOBISIA is granted, a member school agrees to comply with this Code of Professional Conduct. Nevertheless, the current Head of School and Chair of the Board or owner must sign a copy of this Code indicating full agreement to be bound by the contents herein and pledge to inform and advise the relevant employees and Board of Governors and/or controlling company of the member school of the contents of this Code and the commitment required to the ethical practices contained herein. THE MEMBER SCHOOL HEREBY AGREES AS FOLLOWS: Key Principles 1. As leaders of British International schools in FOBISIA, we have much in common and share many similar

challenges. 2. We agree that it is very beneficial for Heads and other employees of member schools to meet regularly in a spirit

of openness, cooperation and support, with a view to sharing information and ideas that will be of mutual benefit.

3. By being a member of FOBISIA we understand that as British international educators we have professional

obligations that extend beyond our individual schools. We will make every effort to ensure that FOBISIA is not brought into disrepute by the actions of individuals or groups associated with our school.

4. We are therefore committed to the Code, which balances the operating needs of individual member schools

with a sense of corporate responsibility for the professional standing of FOBISIA. Key Commitments A) Overall Integrity of our School:

i) Our school will endeavour to continuously strive towards the aims and objectives in our school’s mission statement and educational philosophy.

ii) We will publish accurate information to promote our individual schools but we will dissociate ourselves from

unfavourable criticism or unhelpful comparisons that may be made in relation to other schools. We will avoid misleading statements about our own school status or operation.

iii) Our school will honour promises and contracts made with persons, organisations or communities, assuming

honourable commitment by the other contractual party, save for any situations arising from any act of God, war,

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strike, lockout, industrial action, fire, flood, drought, tempest or other event beyond the reasonable control of our school.

iv) We will respect normally accepted conventions regarding confidentiality with regard to the internal or external

dealings and operations of our school. B) Recruitment Practices:

i) We accept that both employees and member schools have the right to consider and/or take preliminary steps to procure alternative employment or undertake recruitment in confidence without notifying the employer or employee in question. Further steps taken to procure alternative employment or undertake recruitment must be conducted with openness and transparency vis a vis all parties concerned.

ii) We will not directly approach employees of other member schools (“the employer school”) with a view to

recruitment without prior consultation with an agreement from the employer school.

iii) We agree that, upon receiving an application for employment from an employee of other member schools, the employee will be notified that the employer school will be consulted.

iv) Unless agreed by all concerned, we will not recruit current employees under contract of other member schools.

We further agree that we will not procure and/or induce a breach of contract by a current employee of a member school or other organisation.

v) We agree that member schools should endeavour to recruit the best employees they are able to in terms of

qualifications and experience. The school will conduct, to the best of its ability, the necessary background checks on its employees and potential employees in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children.

C) Employment Practices:

i) All employees are issued with written contracts and associated documents, which clearly state the terms and conditions of employment.

ii) There is a fair and equitable system of remuneration of our school’s employees.

iii) The performance of employees is regularly and professionally evaluated by the Head of school or by designated

representatives.

iv) The Board of Governors and/or owner of the school regularly and professionally evaluate the performance of the Head of our school.

v) Our school strives, wherever possible and practicable, to develop its staff professionally and offers opportunities

for in-house training within the limitations of its annual budget.

vi) Our school has established procedures for dealing with claims of unjust treatment, grievances, and claims of unfair dismissal and/or non-renewal of contract.

D) Transfer and Enrolment of Students:

i) We will not directly approach students (or parents of students) from other member schools with a view to recruiting them to our own school.

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ii) We will respect the confidentiality of students who wish to consider entering another member school, whilst providing an acceptable level of assistance and support in the education process when students leave our school. This will include the timely production of references, reports, grades and transcripts.

iii) We will not knowingly accept a student from another member school if the student (or family of that student)

owes money to that member school without the prior agreement of that member school. If it is drawn to the attention of the FOBISIA Executive Committee (“the Committee”) that there may have been any breaches of the Code whatsoever, or instances of unethical practice by a member school (“the offending school”), the Committee may investigate such breaches or instances of unethical practice as it deems fit. The Committee may also take such disciplinary action against the offending school as it deems fit in accordance with the procedures set out in section 4.4.5 (c) of the FOBISIA By-laws, including the termination of the membership of the member school within FOBISIA. Member schools agree to accept any decision of the Executive Committee as final and binding. [Approved: November 2002 (extracted from the By-Laws of Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)]

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APPENDIX 3.a): MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & SUBSCRIPTION FEES

At the start of every new academic year in September, FOBISIA will request enrolment numbers from all member schools, after which she will then invoice them according to enrolment numbers per school and as to the amount due by early October. Fees are to be paid to the Administrator no later than 30th September. Upon receipt of the fee, the Administrator will issue a written receipt and a fresh membership certificate annually.

1) Full Members

2) FOBISIA SCHEDULE OF SUBSCRIPTION FEES 2016-17

FEE BAND

STUDENT NOS. NEW ANNUAL

SUBSCRIPTION [SGD] NEW ENROLMENT FEE

[SGD] NEW TOTAL [SGD]

A 2000 onwards 1898 7861 9759

B 1875 1999 1898 7481 9379

C 1750 1874 1898 7100 8998

D 1625 1749 1898 6719 8617

E 1500 1624 1898 6340 8238

F 1375 1499 1898 5959 7857

G 1250 1374 1898 5452 7350

H 1125 1249 1898 4945 6843

I 1000 1124 1898 4438 6336

J 875 999 1898 3931 5829

K 750 874 1898 3424 5322

L 625 749 1898 2916 4814

M 500 624 1898 2409 4307

N 375 499 1898 1902 3800

O 250 374 1898 1395 3293

P 0 249 1898 888 2786

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3) Affiliate Members - Affiliate Membership requests are received from educational organisations and suppliers on an ad hoc basis. An online EGM is used to vote for Affiliate Members. If they are unanimously agreed upon by the Heads of Schools, they are invoiced on a pro-rated basis. The cost of becoming an Affiliate Membership is currently 500 SGD per year (which runs from 1 January to 31 December each year). Effective January 2016, Affiliate Membership fees were increased by 5% to 525 SGD.

Some of the benefits of becoming an Affiliate Member of FOBISIA include:

Discounted rates for Affiliate Members to exhibit at the Annual FOBISIA Conference;

Company details posted on the FOBISIA website (100 words maximum) and a direct link to their website (to occur once the new FOBISIA website has been fully commissioned);

A formal welcome and introduction in the “The FOBISIAN” e-newsletter, which is emailed to all FOBISIA Head teachers and Principals, as well as to Affiliate Members;

Permission to use the FOBISIA logo on their website and all other promotional and marketing materials, using the phrase ‘COMPANY NAME is an Affiliate Member of FOBISIA’;

Permission to send three (3) emails per year to FOBISIA member schools via FOBISIA HQ; and

A Membership Certificate upon confirmation of becoming an Affiliate Member. 4) Associate Members – Associate Membership is a new category of membership which was voted in in recent

years, ratified by the ROS and became part of FOBISIA’s Constitution. An important Associate Member criteria to note is that only ex-Heads of a FOBISIA member school may apply. The cost of becoming an Associate Member is 50 SGD per year. The membership fees will be pro-rated for the first year, and following that renewal of membership will be sought annually from April to April. Should Associate Members wish to attend the FOBISIA Conference, they are required to pay the conference fee, which is the same as any other attending Head of School. They may also attend other FOBISIA events (e.g. Teacher’s Conference).

The benefit of Associate Membership is the opportunity for them to attend the annual FOBISIA Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference for networking purposes and personal CPD. Associate Members cannot vote, nor attend AGM, EGM or Business Meetings however.

CONTINUING MEMBERSHIP

Schools are able to continue as Full Members of FOBISIA if they demonstrate an on-going commitment to FOBISIA in all of the following ways:

The member school continues to pay all subscriptions and fees in the stipulated manner and time;

The member school continues to meet the criteria for initial applications as set out in section 4.3 of the FOBISIA By-laws;

The Head of the member school regularly attends the Heads’ Conference, General Meetings and Heads’ Business Meetings; and

The member school contributes to and allows, where possible, students and staff to attend sporting, cultural and in-service opportunities coordinated by FOBISIA on a regular basis.

The membership of member schools may be reviewed in accordance with the procedure prescribed in section 4.6 of the By-laws in the following circumstances:

The member school undergoes substantial or significant changes in its mission and purpose, structure, operations, legal licence or registration;

The member school fails to comply with the membership criteria listed in section 4.3; and

It has come to the attention of FOBISIA’S Executive Committee that the member school has engaged in unethical conduct and/or has breached FOBISIA’s Code of Professional Conduct.

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If the Executive Committee is of the view that remedial action is necessary, the member school’s status may be designated as “suspended” and the Executive may, inter alia, request that:

A school visit in accordance take place; and

A presentation is made at the next Heads’ meeting.

Serious breaches of the criteria for continuing membership and Code of Professional Conduct may result in expulsion from FOBISIA, in accordance with the procedures in section 4.6 of FOBISIA’s By-laws. In that event, the Executive Committee may also, inter alia, request that the member school re-apply for membership with FOBISIA.

LEAVING FOBISIA & LAPSED MEMBERSHIP

Member schools are entitled to resign from FOBISIA, or may be required to leave, or in certain circumstances their membership may be suspended or their membership may lapse. Before initiating the process for expelling a member school from FOBISIA, the Chair will contact the Head and/or Chair of the Board of Governors and/or the owner of the school concerned to advise them that there is evidence to suggest that the school is in danger of being asked to leave FOBISIA, and giving the reasons. Should the Head choose to ignore this warning, or to respond in a negative way, the Head and/or the Chairman of the Board of Governors and/or the owner of the school will be informed that the process of expulsion is being initiated.

A formally proposed and seconded item for a Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference or Heads’ Business Meeting agenda asking the school to leave is submitted to the Secretary, accompanied by the reasons for the proposal, measured against the criteria for membership. This, together with all relevant rules are circulated to member schools one (1) month prior to the conference/meeting. The school that is the object of the proposal has the right of a written reply, which is circulated via the FOBISIA two (2) weeks prior to the conference/meeting, and then to make a case for continuing membership during the first full working day of the conference/meeting. The school that is the object of the proposal shall be required to leave the meeting, and FOBISIA, if the motion is supported by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of members’ present.

If a member is not represented by its Head or nominated Deputy at a properly constituted Heads’ Business Meeting and subsequent Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference (or vice versa), membership will be considered to have temporarily lapsed, and all rights of participation in the activities of FOBISIA will be in abeyance at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Such member schools will be required to pay a sum equivalent to the prevailing fee payable on entrance to FOBISIA for readmission. If the member is not represented at the next Heads’ Business Meeting or Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference, whichever is the soonest and, whether or not the readmission fee has been paid, membership will be terminated, and readmission will only then be considered on the basis of a full application process as a new member.

Any member who is in breach of the Code of Professional Conduct or fails to continue to meet the membership criteria and/or the criteria for continuing membership may be asked to leave FOBISIA consistent with the process outlined above.

[Updated: January 2017]

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APPENDIX 3.b): POLICY FOR THE REIMBURSMENT OF EXPENSES

POLICY FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES

Aim of the policy:

The aim of this policy is to ensure fair, consistent and efficient procedures for the reimbursement of expenses incurred

by FOBISIA members (or others) in execution of business of the Federation involving travel and / or accommodation.

Expenditure eligible for reimbursement to members on official FOBISIA business:

Economy Class air-fares for official FOBISIA business within the FOBISIA region or for flights less than 8 hours’

duration.

Enhanced Economy or Economy Deluxe, (if available) for flights over 8 hours’ duration. If Enhanced Economy or

Economy Deluxe is not available, then the decision to fly Business Class rests with the Executive Committee.

Airport transfers and / or further surface transportation to and from hotel or place of business, e.g. buses,

trains, taxis.

Bed and breakfast in medium range hotel accommodation whilst on FOBISIA Business.

Up to £30 per day for additional personal expenses, e.g. food, internet access

Procedures:

Prior approval for any FOBISIA business trip not in the following schedule must be obtained from the Chairman

and Treasurer. Estimates of the anticipated costs may need to be discussed and agreed, or limits set, in advance.

All relevant and appropriate receipts or evidence of expense (including boarding pass stubs) must be retained.

A signed, itemised claim for expenses with supporting receipts must be submitted to the FOBISIA Administrator

within one month of the trip of incurred expenses.

The FOBISIA Executive Officer, Administrator, Accountant and Treasurer will strive to settle claims within one

further month but delays may arise if there is missing documentation or further clarification is required.

Claimable Expenses

The FOBISIA Chair’s (or a nominated member of the FOBISIA Executive) attendance at other Federation

Conferences or meetings, e.g. COBIS in London or BSME Conference.

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The Executive Officer and Administrator’s attendance at FOBISIA Heads’ Conferences, Heads’ Business Meetings

and the June meeting of the Executive Committee held in Kuala Lumpur or any other meeting as requested by

the FOBISIA Executive.

The CPD Facilitator’s attendance at FOBISIA CPD Executive Committee Meetings wherever held.

Attendance by members of the Executive Committee should a meeting be called at a time other than and

including prior to a Heads’ Conference or Business Meeting. These expenses are limited to reimbursements over

and above those related to the actual cost incurred to attend the Heads’ Conference or Business Meeting, e.g.

additional accommodation, food etc.

Attendance by elected Member Heads associated with one meeting per year of Heads of PE, PD co-ordinators or

Music.

COBIS, BSME or any other Chair(s) invited to FOBISIA Conference – If inviting Chair of COBIS to Conference,

FOBISIA will pay for the Conference fees only.

Official visit for inspection of schools – All expenses to be borne by school being inspected.

[Updated: August 2016]

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APPENDIX 3.c): LOGO GUIDELINES

LOGO GUIDELINES

I. Background

The purpose of this document is to provide information and guidelines to Members of FOBISIA on the use of the FOBISIA logo. The overall purpose of the licensing programme is to protect FOBISIA and promote the federation at the same time.

II. Who Should Use This Policy

Written approval of FOBISIA’s Executive Committee is required for use of the FOBISIA name or logo for:-

Any event organised by a commercial meeting organiser;

Any event organised by either a commercial or not-for-profit meeting organiser that will be promoted beyond an FOBISIA section’s membership, or;

Any publication (print or electronic) involving an organisation other than FOBISIA. Executive approval of any joint venture, such as a joint meeting or publication, will serve as approval of use of the logo within the terms of the joint-venture agreement.

No individual FOBISIA member or group of members may authorise use of the name or logo by another organisation for any activity.

III. FOBISIA’s Trademarks

FOBISIA asserts ownership over its name and any trademark that has come to be associated with the federation. FOBISIA has registered its logo and its usage under the Singapore Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332).

IV. Guidelines for Use of the FOBISIA logo

FOBISIA’s logo is intended to present a positive image of the federation, and may not be altered in any way. Nor can the logo be used in the name of a business, logo, in promoting services or on a product in a way that could state or imply an endorsement by the federation.

As members of FOBISIA, schools are welcome to use the logo on all school publications provided they follow the guidelines.

The logo shall be displayed only in the appropriate form, size and colour. The original size may be reduced or enlarged if necessary, provided that the original proportion between height and width is maintained.

V. Restrictions on Use of Logo

The logo shall not be used in such a way as to imply that FOBISIA accepts responsibility for opinions of the user of the logo. In the event of withdrawal or expiration of membership with FOBISIA, the member shall immediately cease the publication and distribution of all items on which the logo is displayed.

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The logo may not be used by any member in a manner that would confuse or mislead a recipient into thinking that a document bearing the logo is from FOBISIA.

The logo may not be used in connection with any other credential, or displayed on corporate stationery, advertising, Web sites, etc., of organisations not members.

VI. Penalty

If it is found that any individual or organization is using the FOBISIA logo, or any other version or likeness of this logo, in any way other than as stated in this policy, that person/organisation is in violation of trademark law.

A warning will be given if a violator is found misrepresenting themselves through use of the FOBISIA logo. If the same violator continues to misrepresent themselves, they will risk losing their membership or ties with the federation.

VII. Approval

Prior to using FOBISIA’s logo, you must request and receive written permission from the FOBISIA Executive Committee.

VIII. Compliance

Persons or entities that use the federation’s trademarks without permission are subject to civil and criminal penalties pursuant to trademark law. The federation intends to protect its trademarks and associated goodwill to the full extent of the law.

IX. Contact

FOBISIA welcomes any questions you have regarding this policy or the proper use of our logo. Please contact Tania Donoghue, FOBISIA Executive Officer at [email protected] for further information.

[Approved: November 2013]


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APPENDIX 3.d): FINANCE POLICY

FINANCE POLICY 1. Audit and financial year – FOBISIA’s financial year begins on 1 September and ends on 31 August.

The funds of FOBISIA may be expended for any purpose necessary for the carrying out of its objectives, including the expenses of its administration.

FOBISIA’s accountants and auditors are appointed on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting.

The Executive Committee shall prepare an audited statement of income and expenditure and a balance sheet for the previous financial year to be approved at the Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference in November.

A draft budget for the following year shall be presented to the Heads’ Conference in November and a final version prepared for approval at the Heads’ Business Meeting.

The auditors shall be required to audit the accounts of FOBISIA for the year and certify that the accounts are in order. They may also be required to audit the accounts of FOBISIA for any period within the appointment at any date and make a report to FOBISIA.

2. Reporting of accounts following an event – Within two (2) months after the Heads’ and Senior Leaders’ Conference,

a statement of accounts listing all costs, profit or loss incurred in relation to hosting any FOBISIA by a member school

is to be submitted to the Executive Officer who will then circulate it to all members of FOBISIA. Significant surpluses

(if any) are to be donated to FOBISIA.

There is a standard form for the preparation of Profit and Loss Statements to provide feedback.

3. Guidelines on re-imbursement of expenses – Refer to FOBISIA’s Policy for the Reimbursement of Expenses.

There is a standard form for the re-imbursement of expenses.

Contact the FOBISIA Treasurer or FOBISIA HQ regarding any aspect of this policy.

[Reviewed: August 2016]

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APPENDIX 3.e): OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE FOR FOBISIA BANK ACCOUNTS

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE FOR FOBISIA BANK ACCOUNTS

Policy Statement

The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) operates a bank account via Hong Kong Shanghai

Banking Corporation, i.e. HSBC Singapore, for the purpose of collection of fees from members across Asia, meeting

costs, obligations and liabilities arising from FOBISIA’s day-to-day operations.

The details of FOBISIA’s bank account are as follows:

HSBC Bank Singapore Account Name: FOBISIA Account No: 144-112331-001 Address: The Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd,

Holland Village Branch Singapore, 263 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278987

Signatories

Signatories are drawn from three (3) duly elected Executive Committee Members and the Executive Officer, of whom the Chairman and Treasurer must be included. At all times, any two (2) out of any four (4) signatories are required for the signing of cheques. The number of signatories may vary from year to year depending on the decision of the Executive Committee.

The Treasurer should be based as close as possible to FOBISIA HQ, in order to be as close to the Executive Officer as is possible, in order to facilitate the signing of cheques.

The Accountant will be required to check and audit all cheques prior to them being approved by the Treasurer.

Change of Signatories

Any change of signatory must be communicated immediately to the bank as mentioned above together with an extract of the Minutes (certified) supporting the above decision.

Apportionment of Funds

An initial designated sum of SGD 120, 000 has been set aside for the federation’s Contingency and Reserves Fund commencing June 2008.

At the end of each financial year (31 August), this amount will be reviewed and a further amount will be added to the Contingency Fund and Reserves Fund to bring the total combined amount equal to one year’s budgeted operating costs.

The Contingency Fund initialling SGD 60, 000 (or the equivalent of GBP25,000) will be converted into Sterling Pounds and held in a Fixed Deposit Account with a maximum notice period of three (3) months. The Reserve Fund will hold the balance of SGD 60, 000 and remain in the Singapore HSBC Deposit Account with immediate access.

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Mechanism for Approving Funds

The use of either Fund (Contingency or Reserves Fund) for any purpose will require the written approval of the Chair, as well as the Treasurer, of the Federation, following consultation and a majority vote from the FOBISIA Executive Committee.

[Updated: August 2016]

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APPENDIX 3.f): CONTINGENCY AND RESERVE FUNDS POLICY

CONTINGENCY AND RESERVE FUNDS POLICY Policy Statement

A: Contingency Fund

The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) will establish a Contingency Fund for the purpose of

meeting costs, obligations or liabilities arising from ‘force majeure’ or emergency event(s). A ‘force majeure’ event is

defined here as a natural catastrophe or any unpredictable event beyond the control of the Federation. An “emergency

event” where the Contingency Fund may be used will be defined and sanctioned by the Federation’s Chair and

Treasurer.

B: Reserve Fund

FOBISIA will establish a Reserve Fund for the purpose of meeting unexpected costs outside of a current budget but

which are deemed as necessary and/or desirable for the operation of the Federation.

Procedures:

In June 2008, the FOBISIA Executive allocated the amount of SGD 60, 000 for a Federation Contingency Fund and SGD60, 000 for a Reserve Fund.

At the end of each financial year (31 August), a further amount will be added to the Contingency Fund and Reserve Fund, provided sufficient monies are available and the Executive Committee decide it is wise to do so.

The equivalent of at least one (1) year’s budgeted operating costs should always be available in the combined total of Contingency and Reserve Funds.

The Contingency Fund of SGD 60,000 was converted into Sterling Pounds and held in a Fixed Deposit Account. HSBC subsequently closed its Sterling Pounds accounts and the conversion rate returned was SGD52,000.

The use of the either Fund (Contingency or Reserve) will require the written approval of the Chair as well as Treasurer of the Federation; following consultation with the FOBISIA Executive Committee and a majority vote in favour of using either fund.

The Funds will not be encumbered in any way, including their use as a guarantee for bank or any other borrowings.

[Approved: June 2008; reviewed 2016]

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APPENDIX 4): CPD REGIONAL STRUCTURE GROUPINGS AND CONTACTS

CPD REGIONAL STRUCTURE GROUPINGS AND CONTACTS

Region A

Jackie Houghton Bangkok Patana School [email protected]

Brad Owen Bangkok Prep [email protected]

Steve Priest BIS Kathmandu [email protected]

Peter Ferrier BIS Phuket [email protected]

Wendy Carson BIS Phuket [email protected]

Deirdre Grimshaw BIS, An Phu, Ho Chi Minh [email protected]

Peter Gillmore BIS, An Phu, Ho Chi Minh [email protected]

Rebecca Graves BIS, An Phu, Ho Chi Minh [email protected]

Mary McAloon BIS, Tu Xuong, Ho Chi Minh [email protected]

Rosy Clark British Vietnamese Int. School [email protected]

Simon Graves British Vietnamese Int. School [email protected]

Matthew Savage Bromsgrove Bangkok [email protected]

James Krishnan Garden Int. Rayong [email protected]

David Foster Harrow Int. School Bangkok [email protected]

Joanne Khanteetao Harrow Bangkok [email protected]

Craig John Lewis British School New Delhi [email protected]

Mahua Raychauduri British School New Delhi [email protected]

Vanita Uppal British School New Delhi [email protected]

Lisa Taylor Hawkins International School of Samui [email protected]

Brian Irving Regents Bangkok [email protected]

Rachel Perkins Regents Bangkok [email protected]

Mark Loader Regents Pattaya [email protected]

David Lousley Shrewsbury Int. School [email protected]

Diane Fields St. Andrews Bangkok [email protected]

Geoff Magee St. Andrews Bangkok [email protected]

Kevin McGee St. Andrews Green Valley [email protected]

Michelle Taylor St. Andrews Green Valley [email protected]

Ivan Sturgess St. Stephens International School [email protected]

Gary Benfield The ABC Int. School Vietnam [email protected]

Gordon Espley-Jones Traill Int. School Bangkok [email protected]

Neil Groves Traill Int. School Bangkok [email protected]

























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Region B

Simi Shah British School Jakarta [email protected]

Rachel Edwards British School Jakarta [email protected]

Simon Clarke British School Kuala Lumpur [email protected]

Margaret A. Kaloo elc International School [email protected]

Asha Kaloo elc International School [email protected]

Jose Diez Garden Int. School, KL [email protected]

Kathy Wood Hornbill School, Brunei [email protected]

TBA Int. School of Penang (Uplands) [email protected]

Andrea Taylor International School Brunei [email protected]

Emma Kato International School Brunei [email protected]

Nicola Lambros International School Park City [email protected]

Jon Turner International School Park City [email protected]

Barny Sandow Jerudong Int. School [email protected]

Nick Sheehan Jerudong Int. School [email protected]

Nicky Russell Kinabalu Int. School [email protected]

Irene Yu Kolej Tuanku Jafaar [email protected]

Sue Houghton St. Christopher’s Int. School, Penang [email protected]

Benyna Richards Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Jo Osman Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Kumari Manikam Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Clair Harrington-Wilcox Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Andrew Atkinson Tanglin Trust School [email protected]

Jaime Thistleton The Alice Smith School [email protected]

Gavin Lazaro The Alice Smith School [email protected]

Janet Brock The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

[email protected]

Alison Mackey The British International School Kuala Lumpur

[email protected]

Pauline Gradden The British International School Kuala Lumpur

[email protected]





















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Region C

Mark Wilson BIS Pudong [email protected]

Niki Meehan BIS Puxi [email protected]

Christine Haslett British School Guangzhou [email protected]

Mark Howe British School Guangzhou [email protected]

Carol Pratt British School Beijing Shunyi [email protected]

Louise Bateman British School Beijing Sanlitun [email protected]

Mark Johnson British School Beijing Shunyi [email protected]

Ryan Campbell British School Manila [email protected]

Nigel Barrett British School Manila [email protected]

Eleanor Loran Discovery Bay Int. School Hong Kong [email protected]

Hannah Dray Discovery Bay Int. School Hong Kong [email protected]

Joe McKee Dulwich College Beijing [email protected]

Catherine Taylor Dulwich College Seoul [email protected]

Damien Charnock Dulwich College Shanghai [email protected]

Staci Kalmbacher Dulwich College Suzhou [email protected]

Lynne Oldfield Harrow Int. School Beijing [email protected]

Barbara Justham Harrow Int. School Beijing [email protected]

Anna Goodwin Kellett Int. School, Hong Kong [email protected]

Ailsa White Kellett Int. School, Hong Kong [email protected]

Jenny Shek Kellett Int. School, Hong Kong [email protected]

Joanna Hart Kellett Int. School, Hong Kong [email protected]

Neil Tamlyn North London Collegiate School, Jeju,

South Korea [email protected]

Peter McOrist Seoul Foreign School [email protected]

Melanie Hall Taipei European School [email protected]

Lucy Pilkington The English School of Mongolia [email protected]

Rebecca Shah-Harvey The English School of Mongolia [email protected]




















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Stephen Richfield Wyatt The English School of Mongolia [email protected]

Timothy Ball The English School of Mongolia [email protected]


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APPENDIX 5): EVENTS GAMES GROUPINGS

EVENTS GAMES GROUPINGS

Conference A:

A Red

A White

A Blue

Bangkok Patana School (BPS)

Tanglin Trust School (TTS)

Dulwich College Shanghai (DCS)

The Alice Smith School (KLASS)

Shrewsbury International School BKK (SHB)

Garden International School (GKL)

British International School Hi Chi Minh City (BHM)

British International School Jakarta (BSJ)

Kellett School Hong Kong (KLT)

Taipei European School (TES)

Discovery Bay International School HKG (DBS)

British School Manila (BSM)

Dulwich College Beijing (DCB)

British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BKL)

Harrow International School BKK (HBK)

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong (NAS)

British International School Shanghai Puxi (BPX)

Jerudong International School (JIS)

6

6

6

Conference A = U15 Games Nov 2016 Combined:

Tanglin Trust School (TTS)

Taipei European School (TES)

Shrewsbury International School BKK (SHB)

Garden International School (GKL)

British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BHM)

Kellet School Hong Kong (KLT)

Discovery Bay International School HKG (DBS)

British School Manila (BSM) Will host U15

British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BKL)

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong (NAS)

British International School Shanghai Puxi (BPX)

will host U15 The Alice Smith School (KLASS)

Bangkok Patana School (BPS)

Jerudong International School (JIS) depends if they can field a

full team

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Conference B: B Red

B White

B Blue

Dulwich College Seoul (DSL)

Harrow International School Beijing (HBJ)

Dulwich College Suzhou (DSZ)

Kolej Tuanku Ja afar (KTJ) (secondary)

International School of Penang (UPL)

St Christophers International Primary School (P) (SCS)

British School of Guangzhou (BSG)

International School Brunei (ISB)

Seoul Foreign British School (SFB)

St Andrews International School Green Valley TH (STG)

St Andrews International School BKK (STB)

elc International School KL (ELC)

Bangkok International Prep and Sec School (BPR)

Regents International School Pattaya (RSP)

International School Park City (ISP)

British School Beijing Shunyi Campus (BSY)

North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLC)

Traill International School BKK (TIS)

6 Secondary 5 Primary

6

5 Secondary 6 Primary

Conference B = U15 Games Nov 2016 Combined:

B Red

B White

B Blue

Will invite local schools

Harrow International School Beijing (HBJ) will host U15

Dulwich College Suzhou (DSZ)

Kolej Tuanku Ja afar (KTJ)

International School of Penang (UPL)

Traill International School (TIS) Will host U15

British School of Guangzhou (BSG)

International School Brunei (ISB)

Seoul Foreign British School (SFB)

St Andrews International School Green Valley TH (STG) depends on cost and

whether they can get full team

St Andrews International School BKK (STB)

elc International School KL (ELC)

Bangkok International Prep and Sec School (BPR)

Regents International School Pattaya (RSP)

International School Park City (ISP)

British School Beijing Shunyi Campus (BSY)

will host U15

North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLC)

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Conference C:

Regents International School BKK (RSB) ABC International School HCMC (ABC)

St Stephens International School BKK (SIS) Kinabalu International School (KIS)

Bromsgrove International School BKK (BMS) The British School Kathmandu (TBS)

Garden International School Rayong TH (GSR) International School Samui (ISS)

English School of Mongolia (ESM) British Vietnamese International School (BVS)

British International School Sanlitun Campus (P) (BSL) British International School New Dehli (BND)

Shenzhen College of International Education (SCE) Hornbill School Brunei (P) (HBS)

Kolej Tuanku Ja afar (P) (KTJ) British International School Hanoi (BHN)

P = primary only

Conference C = U15 Games Nov 2016:

Regents International School BKK (RSB)

Kinabalu International School (KIS)

St Stephens International School BKK (SIS)

The British School Kathmandu (TBS)

Bromsgrove International School BKK (BMS)

British Vietnamese International School (BVS)

English School of Mongolia (ESM) British International School New Dehli

(BND)

British International School Hanoi

(BHN)

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APPENDIX 6): EVENTS MUSIC CLUSTERS

EVENTS MUSIC CLUSTERS

Strings Percussion Brass Woodwind

BIS Guangzhou Bangkok Prep and Secondary

School

British International

School Phuket

The Alice Smith School KL

BIS Shanghai, Puxi Bangkok Patana School Garden International

School KL


School HCMC

BSB Sanlitun British International School,

Hanoi

Harrow International

School Beijing


School KL

Dulwich College,

Beijing

British Vietnamese International

School, HCMC

North London

Collegiate School Jeju

British School Jakarta

Dulwich College, Seoul Bromsgrove International

School, Bangkok

Regents International

School Pattaya

British School Manila

Dulwich College,

Shanghai

elc International School,

Malaysia

Discovery Bay

International School

Dulwich College,

Suzhou

Garden International School

Rayong

Jerudong International

School Brunei

English School or

Mongolia

Harrow International School

Bangkok

Kellett School HK

Kinabalu International

School

Hornbill School, Brunei Shrewsbury International

School Bangkok

Nord Anglia

International School,

Pudong

International School Park City KL St Andrews International

School (71) Bangkok

Shenzhen College of

International

Education

International School of Brunei Taipei European School

International School of Penang,

Uplands

Tanglin Trust School

Singapore

International School of Samui The British School of

Beijing - Shunyi

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, Malaysia The British School New

Delhi

Regents International School

Bangkok

Seoul Foreign School

St Andrew’s Green Valley

Rayong

St Christopher’s International

Primary School Penang

St Stephen’s International

School, Bangkok

The ABC International School

The British School Kathmandu

Traill International School

Bangkok

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