With the international and private school markets continuing to grow, and as competition increases, it’s increasingly critical that schools and investors planning to open new operations in education develop strategies for success. To assist that need IPSEF provides a unique reference point for all those involved in the financing, planning, design, delivery and management of a new school project.

By bringing together the diverse community involved in a new operation, IPSEF aims to provide participants with not only valuable Case Studies of schools from across the MENA region but importantly a host of contacts that will enable you to plan your project with confidence.

Conference themes will include:

• Market trends and projections
• How to select your key partners
• Getting to know and work effectively with investors, architects, project managers and lawyers
• Dubai school market as viewed by the KHDA, and opportunities for investors and schools
• Understanding the role of the regulator, and securing your operation license
• Financial models
• Teacher recruitment and retention
• Case Studies of new school operations
• Assessment, school management
• How to make your school distinct
• Marketing your school and parent perceptions
• Curriculum options

Who should attend?

Senior figures from schools and school chains (Heads and Owners), investors (Private Equity, Banks, Corporates), Governments (inspectors and regulators), curriculum bodies, consultants, suppliers, Project Managers, recruiters, ICT firms and publishers.

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