
BESSA Singapore 2026 - The British Education and Schools Show in Asia
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Date
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time
Jurong Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore
Location
Free
Cost
About This Event
Meet admission directors from the leading 20 UK boarding schools alongside live speakers and education specialists. BESSA brings together a carefully curated selection of schools, ensuring a high standard of academic and pastoral excellence.
Event Open | 10.00am to 4.00pm
Drop in any time during the day to explore a British boarding education. Speak one-on-one with each school and ask specific questions tailored to your child’s needs.
Participating institutions at BESSA 2026 include: Brighton College (UK), Bromgrove School, Caterham School, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cranleigh School, Dauntsey's School, Downe House School, Gordonstoun, Headington Rye Oxford, Keystone Tutors, Malvern College, Oundle School, Rugby School, Sevenoaks School, Shrewsbury School, St Catherine's Bramley, St Swithun's School, Tonbridge School, White House Guardians, Wycombe Abbey
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