This section provides parents with good quality, comparable and consistent inspection information setting out the extent to which participating British schools overseas meet standards rooted in the British education system. It also provides information on the accredited inspectorates and the new standards, and a guide for parents and schools.
Information for parents about overseas school inspections.
Multi-page article 15 May 2013
Information about the seven inspectorates approved to inspect British schools overseas, and KHDA arrangements in Dubai.
Multi-page article 25 January 2013
An overview of the organisations that support British schools overseas.
General article 20 July 2012
Download details of the standards for the inspection of British Schools overseas, which approved inspectorates should use as a benchmark.
General article 26 April 2012
Information on the accreditation scheme for parents of pupils in British schools overseas to show how standards measure up against those applying to independent schools in the UK.
General article 21 February 2012
Information for schools on the inspection scheme, including the costs and benefits.
General article 21 February 2012
Information about British schools overseas and the voluntary inspection scheme run by the Department.
General article 21 February 2012
Details of the standards in place which inspectorates must meet to become approved to inspect British Schools Overseas.
Multi-page article 13 May 2011
