As we head towards the end of the year, we wanted to share a brief update on what the ISS team has been working on and what's ahead for 2026.

It has been an exceptionally busy and energising period.'Over the past few months we've been on the road hosting parent events from New York to Singapore.'Shaping each event to showcase exhibiting schools and attract local parents: a'cocktail reception on the Upper East Side, an'open-air terrace gathering overlooking Port Hercule in Monaco, and a'British tea party in Bangkok. These events have been buzzing with engaged families actively exploring UK school options.'

In 2026, Abu Dhabi will join our ever-evolving global schedule'as we continue to help families around the world find the perfect school.

In'London, our family-focused Saturday show takes place on February 28th 2026, busy, energetic, and full of London parents, children, grandparents, and (inevitably) dogs. With the support of long-standing partners such as'The Good Schools Guide'and'The Sunday Times, we're building a programme that reflects the topics parents care about most.

We were delighted with the response to'AgentsConnect, where schools met leading agents for a genuinely productive programme of 1-1 meetings and market insights. Feedback from participants was outstanding, and preparations for'AgentsConnect Spring26'are well underway.

As always, thank you for your support and for the confidence you place in ISS. We are committed to delivering high-quality, high-impact events both in London and around the world that put your schools in front of informed, motivated families.

If you have any questions about ISS Spring, AgentsConnect, or our international programme, please do get in touch.

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ISS Spring: The Family Show

Returning to'Lindley Hall, Westminster'in February, London families will arrive in full force, parents, children, grandparents and even a few dogs turning the show into a vibrant day out.

Drawing on'20 years of running family-focused Saturday events, we've refined a series of crowd-management and visitor-experience improvements to keep the atmosphere lively, seamless and productive for all.

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No Agents

Agents play an important role for many exhibitors, and the Autumn show even captured a wonderful moment as LVS greeted one of their favourite agents.

However, to maximise space in the venue and ensure the best possible experience for exhibitors at the Spring show,'we will not be issuing agents' tickets.

Instead, we're inviting leading agents to join us the following Tuesday for AgentsConnect #2 (see below), where schools can meet them in a more focused and productive setting.

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The Good Schools Guide

The Good Schools Guide'recently published two books on London schools - North and South of the river.'

For the Spring show the GSG stage features North of the river London schools in the morning and South of the river in the afternoon.'We have done this before with GSG and every time it produced a steady flow of visitors all day.

The GSG stage of course also features schools from outside the capital. Ben and Guy are planning the programme right now.

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Sunday Times Inspiration

Our long term partner,'The Sunday Times, is also running a stage, which will have a focus on the issues that really matter to parents. With contributions from heads, top journalists and editors, sector leaders and education'experts, this stage will inspire parents and showcase the sector's thought leadership.

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Social Media Collaboration

Our social media presence continues to grow strongly across'@schoolsshow'and'@boardingschoolsshow'and our'YouTube channel.'

Looking ahead, our strategy is to expand this reach further by having'Tilly collaborate directly with schools on content creation'from behind-the-scenes features to short-form reels and parent-focused insights. This joint approach will showcase the sector more authentically and ensure our channels continue to attract high-intent families.