B2B TALKS with BISA representatives. Gain a better understanding of the educational opportunities available

Barcelona hosts over 9,000 foreign-owned companies, including more than 100 technology hubs and 2,000 start-ups, and has universities, research centres and science parks that attract international talent from all over the world. Many of these professionals come to the city with their families and school-aged children. The city and its metropolitan area have a wide range of international schools that are a good option for many of these families. 

In this session we’ll be talking about the Barcelona International Schools Association (BISA). It’s a singular organization created in 2011 that brings together 13 leading international schools - French, British, American, German and Swiss - all offering different curricula. Pupils studying at these schools can gain different academic qualifications and certificates of recognised prestige, and some of them offer specific sport programmes, or the possibility of boarding, among many other options and services.

Indeed, BISA schools are crucial assets for Barcelona as a global city, and play a key role in attracting investment and strategic projects because they guarantee an international education offering that complements the Catalan education system. 

Take part in this B2B TALKS session to make valuable contacts with directors and representatives of BISA members’ schools. 

PROGRAMME

9.00 am  Arrival of invited attendees 

9.05 am  Welcome presentation: Barcelona, an attractive city for international talent and the role of international schools 

• Mario Rubert, Director of International Economic Promotion, Barcelona City Council.

9.20 am  Presentation of Barcelona International Schools Association 

• Mel Rose, Chair of the Barcelona International Schools Association (BISA)

9.30 am  Pitch presentation of each BISA school 

• American School of Barcelona. Alison Carollo, Head of Admissions.
• Benjamin Franklin International School. Serena Washburn, Director of Admissions.
• Bon Soleil - Lycée International Barcelona. Eva Grau, Coordinator.
• The British College of Gavà. Simon Mower, Principal.
• Deutsche Schule Barcelona. Katharina Sieveking, Deputy Director.
• ES American School. Mel Rose, Head of School.
• Kensington School. Duncan Giles, Headmaster.
• Lycée Français de Barcelone. Anne Sophie Vallier Gay, Deputy Principal.
• Oak House School. Amanda Hughes, Headteacher.                          
• SEK International School Catalunya. Yolanda Duque, Head of Communication and admissions.
• St. George School The British School of Catalunya. Alexia Llonch, Head of Admissions.
• The British School of Barcelona. Judy Dean, Headteacher.
• Swiss School Barcelona. Pascal Affolter, Director.
   

10.00 am  Q&A and discussion

The opportunity to ask for specific information about schools, to learn about access, procedures and other features and services provided by BISA members. The audience will also have the chance to make valuable contacts and explore potential synergies and collaboration opportunities. 

10.20 am  Coffee and networking

11.00 am  End of session 

*Event conducted by Mrs. Blanca López-Bonet Queralt, Director Purpose, Transformation & Sustainability at Both People & Comms.

PARTICIPATION

This is an invite-only event aimed at HR managers and heads of recruitment and onboarding departments at global companies, directors and representatives from companies that provide relocation and global mobility services, partners of foreign chambers of commerce, business schools and universities, research & development centres, public and private institutions, organizers of sporting events, and sports clubs.

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to internationalwelcome@bcn.cat with your name, and the name of company/organization. Places are limited; therefore one invitation only per organization can be issued.
 

In collaboration with the European Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona.