How to become a BBSN Approved Agent
Contacts
Develop trusted partnerships with leading British boarding schools and meet Heads, senior leaders and admissions staff through our events and professional network.
Knowledge
BBSN helps Approved Agents stay informed, build specialist knowledge, and strengthen their expertise through training, updates, and practical resources designed for the British boarding school sector.
Support
Our experienced team provides ongoing guidance, timely updates, and trusted one-to-one support to help you work with confidence in a changing sector.
Open doors to leading British Boarding Schools
Become a BBSN Approved Agent and join a trusted network that helps build stronger school partnerships, enhance your credibility, and grow your business with confidence.
Finding the right school for each student and building the relationships that make those placements possible, takes time, trust, and the right connections.
The British Boarding Schools’ Network (BBSN) exists to make that process simpler, more effective, and more reliable for both agents and schools.
Since 2006, we have brought together leading British boarding schools and carefully selected, high-quality agents, creating a professional network built
on long-term relationships and shared standards which support the Agent Quality Framework (AQF).
At the heart of everything we do is a simple aim: to provide the Contacts, Knowledge, and Support our members need to work efficiently and place students with confidence.
Today, our global community includes almost 300 schools, 400 Approved Agents, and over 2,500 individuals working across more than 50 countries.
The steps below show what the application procedure involves. Once you are ready to start, we invite you to complete the Initial Assessment Form via the button below.
BBSN Approved Agent Membership Brochure
For further insight into the benefits of membership, we encourage you to explore our new Agent Brochure, available on the button below.
This interactive brochure includes visual insights, member testimonials, and embedded videos designed to give you a genuine sense of the BBSN community. It showcases the strength of our global Network, the trusted relationships between agents and schools, and the meaningful connections, partnerships, and opportunities created through our events, collaborations, and ongoing support.
What our members say
Hear through video testimonials what our Approved Agent members say about the benefits of membership, our events, the BBSN community, their success stories and much more.
"I look forward to supporting your journey to accredited status and welcoming you into a network designed to save time, strengthen your expertise, and support your long-term success."
Marion Clifford-Taggart
Agent Membership Manager
"Over the past 20 years, we are proud to have created a community where agents have a voice and are recognised for the important role they play within the British boarding school sector. At BBSN, we have consistently championed the incredible value that trusted agents bring - supporting families, building strong school relationships, and helping students find the right environment to thrive."
Suzanne Rowse
Director & Head of Membership
