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In today's competitive education landscape, private schools need to stand out and clearly communicate their unique value to prospective parents. Established in 2007, the Independent Schools Shows (ISS) and the Boarding Schools Shows (BSS) have become the leading showcases for private schools.

These events take place in the wealthiest areas of the UK and key markets worldwide. Schools at the shows connect with thousands of engaged parents, who are planning their child's future. Our post-show reports provide exhibitors with vital insights into the backgrounds and educational decision-making of thousands of UK and international prospective parents.

Contact us to reach our highly targeted audiences of parents.

Please call Ben Hitchman and the team on +44 (0) 20 3301 0299 for more information or fill out the form here.

4 Shows in London | 2 New Venues

 

THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALLS, LINDLEY HALL

RHS Lindley Hall

NURSERY PAVILION, LORDʼS CRICKET GROUND, NW8

Lord's Cricket Ground

Our ‘Newʼ Format

 

Why Exhibit at ISS?

  • Weekday shows attract key audience: Parents attend after school drop-off and adjust their work schedules to participate, ensuring strong engagement.
  • New format significantly reduces costs for schools: Eliminates the need for stand builds, furniture rentals, and hotel expenses, making participation more cost-effective.
  • Strategic focus improves value for London parents: Each ISS event is tailored to specific entry points, compelling London parents to visit.
  • Smaller, targeted events enhance engagement: Schools connect with highly purposeful parents during crucial decision-making periods, fostering meaningful interactions.
  • 1x Saturday show preserves ISS's legacy as a gateway event: Maintains its long-standing role in introducing families to the independent school sector.
ISS

80

Events and Counting

200+

Leading Schools Participating Annually

30,000+

Families Through Our Doors

18 

Years building trust in Education 

Dates & Prices

Our new approach for smaller, more targeted, and regular events throughout the year, designed to enhance accessibility and relevance for families navigating their childrenʼs educational journeys.

Our mission is to deliver the right visitors to your stand, driving the meaningful engagements that lead to successful recruitment.

With over 17 years of experience and more than 80 events under our belt, we have the expertise to help your school succeed.

Download the 2025-6 programme to read more about how we are curating each event. 

View Dates & Prices Here

The Contemporary Boarding School Parent | Presentation

The programme also includes full details of this year's overseas shows.

Spring

BSS Dubai - 15 March

BSS Bangkok - 18 March

BSS Singapore - 20 March

Summer

Summer Fair: Wednesday 21 May - RHS Lindley Hall

BSS New York - 10 May

Autumn

Autumn Fair: Thursday 9 October -  RHS Lindley Hall

Winter

Winter Fair: Thursday 6 November - Lordʼs Cricket Ground

BSS Monaco - 22 November

Spring 2026

Spring Fair: Saturday 7 February - RHS Lindley Hall

across London

Central London home locations of Summer Fair visitors

Meet parents from hundreds of feeder schools

Our attending families live all over the capital. Large groups of parents came from well-known preps and central London state primaries. This year the top ten feeder schools attended by visitors' children were:

  • Thomas's Battersea
  • Devonshire House 
  • Christ Church Primary Chelsea  
  • Eaton House
  • Kensington Prep School 
  • Newton Prep 
  • St John’s Walham Green 
  • Fulham School 
  • Orchard House, Chiswick  
  • Dulwich Prep London

In one day exhibitors met parents with children in 226 feeder schools.
See the full list in the Summer Fair Post-Show Report.

Our shows in the capital are the most efficient way to cover the entire London market.

GET IN TOUCH

Secure your place at the Independent Schools Show and connect with thousands of families seeking the perfect school for their children.

To learn more about how our events can help you reach the right families, please contact Ben Hitchman and the ISS team:

+44 (0)20 3301 0299

[email protected]

What people say about the shows

 


Partners

We are constantly optimising our marketing, delivering value to our parent database via valuable, collaborative partnerships.

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