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UKVI Update – Priority Visa and Super Priority Visa services (12 August 2022)

12th August 2022

As of 12 August 2022, UKVI have resumed Priority Visa (PV) and Super Priority Visa (SPV) services for new student visa applications (in existing locations). Please note that Priority services are…

BSA update: New NMS for boarding schools in England

22nd July 2022

BSA has been in regular dialogue with the Department for Education (DfE) regarding the new National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools, which come into effect on September 5, 2022. As…

FBIS publishes ‘New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control strategy statement’

21st July 2022

Yesterday (20 July), the Home Office’s Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) External Engagement Team published its New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control strategy statement. The statement sets…

BSA Group appoints new Non-Executive Chair for 2023

8th July 2022

It is with great pleasure that BSA Group announces the appointment of their first Non-Executive Chair, Ed Jones, who will join the team from January 1, 2023. The appointment follows…

BSA Group achieves Living Wage Employer accreditation

27th June 2022

BSA Group has successfully achieved accredited Living Wage Employer status. This means that every member of staff working for the Group, including all third-party contracted staff, will earn a real…

BAISIS marks 25th anniversary with tree planting during National Boarding Week

22nd June 2022

                            The British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS) has celebrated its 25th birthday with…

BSA statement: 15.6.22

15th June 2022

BSA statement in response to The Times article ‘I was abused at boarding school. Will children like me ever be safe?’ published today (15/6): “The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) and…

Pupils at the double to mark Queen’s Jubilee

7th June 2022

Charitable children at an independent school in Liphook have had double cause for celebration. While flying the Union Flag and hanging out the bunting in honour of the Queen’s 70…

Leweston’s Equestrian Team Become National Champions at Hickstead

7th June 2022

Leweston School’s Equestrian Team were victorious at the ‘All England Jumping Course’, Hickstead, for the NSEA Eventers Challenge, National County Dressage and Show jumping Championships With eight team events and…

Jubilations from Royal High School Bath

31st May 2022

On Friday 27 May, Royal High School Bath celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by going back to the 1950s with a Vintage Sports Day and tea party. In addition, the…