OA Conference Doha 2017

International admissions during politically uncertain times is not just about giving up or filling up empty seats with additional local students who merely increase school numbers, it is about offering a convenient and expeditious application process where expat families who work for embassies, NGOs, relief organizations and multinational companies can find a friendly and reassuring ear to listen to their worries, needs and limitations when searching for a suitable international school.

By being creative, open-minded and somewhat of a risk taker, even in a volatile region of the world where refugees have spilled out of their countries and peace seems impossible, use each “expat” inquiry as an opportunity to promote your school’s secure campuses, private settings, small class numbers, unique academic features and a convenient application process to attract international families and their employers. 

(i) Advancing admissions to the leadership table
(ii) Sharing admissions know-how and knowledge
(iii) Managing expectations

The Admissions Office is a very demanding working environment, and joining the journey of this rollercoaster may not allow us to slow down and reflect. Have you ever thought of why you do what you do in admission? Do you think you are equipped with the right skills?

Join me, to learn more about soft skills and smart techniques in managing the admission process.

The growth of international education around the globe over the past twenty years has led to the professionalisation of the international schools admissions function.  Today, the admissions function in a school can be captured by three core areas of activity: telling the story of the school, managing a set of processes, and connecting with people. Rooted in principles of design thinking, this highly interactive workshop will encourage participants to imagine the next future of international school admissions, the standards that will define this future, as well as the professional development that will be required in order to embrace this future with confidence.

In this session, we'll think about the global mobility industry and the general economic climate to investigate why international schools in the Middle East may have to work harder to attract students.  Building on OpenApply training, we'll look at enrolment and enquiry reports to see how they can inform marketing.