By Kaelan Young
Viristar is proud to announce the renewal of our Affiliate Member status with FOBISIA, the Federation of British International Schools in Asia, for the 2024-2025 membership year. This ongoing partnership reflects our shared commitment to fostering safe and enriching outdoor and experiential learning opportunities for students across Asia.
FOBISIA is the leading federation in Asia dedicated to supporting and promoting high-quality British-style international education. As a not-for-profit membership organization, FOBISIA delivers value to its members by fostering professional development, student enrichment, and mutual support among its diverse community of Member Schools.
Spanning 20 countries and regions across Asia, the FOBISIA network unites schools that uphold the highest standards of British international education.
In November 2022, Viristar delivered a tailored Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course specifically designed for FOBISIA members. The course was highly successful, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills in risk management theory and practice.
Educators from several FOBISIA schools participated, including representatives from British School Manila, KTJ (Kolejj Tuanku Ja'Afar) in Malaysia, Bromsgrove International School in Thailand, British School New Delhi in India, Dover Court International School in Singapore, Dulwich Singapore, and North London Collegiate School Jeju in Korea.
FOBISIA members in the Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course.
Nick Chaddock, Outdoor Education Coordinator at North London Collegiate School Jeju and a graduate of the course remarked, “For those working in international schools involved in providing experiential experiences of any kind, this course covers everything you need to know with the added bonus of an opportunity to network and share best practice with other schools across your region.”
In addition to our risk management training, Viristar provides a wide range of services designed to help schools elevate the quality and safety of their outdoor and experiential programs.
Our offerings include:
Risk Management Reviews (Safety Audits) to assess program safety,
Incident Reviews to help schools learn from and improve upon past experiences, and
Program Quality Reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum delivery.
Viristar also provides curriculum development services for outdoor, experiential, and adventure programming, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful learning experience.
As an affiliate member, we are committed to collaborating with FOBISIA to further enhance and expand the Federation's offerings for its member schools, which serve over 90,000 students. We are proud to offer our services and expertise to support FOBISIA schools in improving the quality of their outdoor and experiential programs.
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