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Elevate Boarding Expertise with the BSA Advance Certificate Training

Effective boarding provision requires more than care; it demands informed, strategic practice grounded in safeguarding principles, emotional intelligence, and strong leadership. To support this, AISL Academy is collaborating with the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) – the leading voice for boarding, representing member schools worldwide, providing training for boarding staff, and promoting boarding education. Together, we are delivering a professional development programme designed to sharpen your ability to create safe, nurturing, and well-led boarding environments.

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Training Detail & Registration 

Certificate in Boarding Practice - Pastoral Care

Time: 4.00-9.15 p.m. (Hong Kong) 

Schedule Date: 

  1.  21 October 2025 
  2.  8 December 2025 
  3.  24 February 2026 
  4.  8 May 2026   


Areas of Focus
 

  • The foundations of effective pastoral care 
  • How to adopt relational approaches that support every child 
  • Emerging risks, including e-safety and digital wellbeing 
  • Promoting a culture of mental and emotional health 
  • Crisis response and supporting vulnerable pupils 
  • Reflective strategies for your own wellbeing 

Certificate in Boarding Practice - Boarding Management

Time: 4.00-9.15 p.m. (Hong Kong) 

Schedule Date: 

  1. 23 October 2025 
  2. 4 December 2025 
  3. 13 March 2026 
  4. 1 June  2026 


Areas of Focus
 

  • How to proactively safeguard and create a safe boarding culture 
  • The key responsibilities of boarding leadership 
  • Team development: competency, communication, and consistency 
  • Risk assessments and crisis management 
  • Partnering effectively with parents 
  • Listening to and acting on pupil voice

Register now: Click here  *Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that this email might land in your spam, promotions, or other tabs, so kindly check those folders if you don’t see it in your inbox.

What You Will Achieve

  • A BSA Certificate in Professional Practice for each module completed 
  • The BSA Advanced Certificate in Professional Practice when completing both modules 
  • Actionable strategies, confidence in your leadership, and a stronger understanding of the boarding ecosystem 

Looking for Lighter Learning Options? ​

Strengthening Boarding Practice Webinars

Two additional online webinar sessions are available for those interested in a more accessible format. Further information is available below.
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