Bali ISFW

The Leading Event for Counsellor’s Career Development & Networking

Join us at the Southeast Asia International Schools Forum & Workshop 2026, brought to you by BMI and Times Higher Education (THE) which will take place in Bali, Indonesia on 2 to 4 March 2026

This high-profile, free event offers you an exclusive opportunity to network with universities from across the world and counselling colleagues from Southeast Asia as well as participate in important career development seminars. 

Spaces are limited to just 45 counsellors from across Southeast Asia, and we expect them to fill up quickly. Apply now to secure your spot!​

Registration deadline – 14 November. However please note that once all the places are gone we will close registration.

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Why attend the Southeast Asia International Schools Forum & Workshop?

Simply put, there is no other international event in Southeast Asia that offers so many benefits for its school counsellors.

We recognise the crucial work counsellors do in advising students across the region, and the need for you to continuously build upon your knowledge, skill set and global network.

That’s why this event has been specifically designed to aid your understanding of international admissions practices and make the right kind of contacts around the world.

Benefits of participation

This event is only for high school counsellors who have applied to participate. If approved, participation is free of charge and includes the following benefits:

  • Return air ticket from the closest major international airport in your country to/from Bali
  • Two or three nights of deluxe hotel accommodation (on a twin-shared basis), depending on your location
  • Welcome dinner on the evening of Monday, 2 March 2026
  • Networking dinner on the evening of Tuesday, 3 March 2026
  • Buffet breakfast, coffee breaks, and gourmet lunches on 3 March and 4 March 2026
  • Participation in THE CAP professional development sessions
  • 26 pre-scheduled individual meetings with international education institutions
  • Full-colour profile of your school in the official event handbook given to all international universities
  • Times Higher Education/BMI Certificate of Participation

Accommodation
All counsellors will receive up to three free nights of deluxe hotel accommodation depending on their location. Accommodation is on a shared twin-room basis, between Monday, 2 March to Thursday, 5 March in Bali, Indonesia. The number of nights stay you will receive will be confirmed once your attendance at the event is confirmed.

Please note that there are a limited number of hotel rooms available, and they are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We therefore cannot guarantee rooms to counsellors applying after 3 February 2026. Early registration is recommended, and we will confirm your room accommodation as soon as possible. Please note that if two counsellors from the same school are approved to participate, they must share the same room and must pay the airfare to Bali for the second counsellor.

Hotel Check-in: 2 March 2026
Hotel Check-out: 5 March 2026

Buffet breakfast from 3 March to 5 March is included for counsellors who are staying at the hotel.

Networking Cocktail Reception and Dinner
The Cocktail Reception and Dinner is an important aspect of the event and will take place on the evening of Tuesday, 3 March 2026. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other counsellors from across the region as well as the participating international education institutions in a relaxed environment.

In just three days, you will:

  • Meet experienced representatives from International Universities who have been flown into Indonesia specifically for this event, as well as fellow counsellors from across the region.
  • Receive the latest updates on undergraduate admissions criteria and application procedures to International Universities.
  • Participate in world-class professional development sessions that form part of the THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP).

The Southeast Asia International Schools Forum & Workshop is therefore a must-attend event for gathering new insights on international education, enhancing the way you support students applying overseas, and staying up-to-date on undergraduate admissions.

Register now

This workshop is limited to 45 counsellors across South East Asia

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Event timetable

Monday, 2 March

TIME

EVENT

16:00 – 16:45

Registration – Pick up your Event Handbook and badge

16:45 – 17:30

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 1

17:30 – 18:30

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 2

18:45 – 21:00

Welcome Dinner – For counsellors only

Tuesday, 3 March

TIME

EVENT

08:30 – 09:30

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 3

09:40 – 10:50

Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each)

10:50 – 11:05

Refreshment break

11:05 – 12:40

Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)

12:40 – 13:50

Networking lunch

13:50 – 15:25

Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)

15:25 – 15:40

Refreshment break

15:40 – 16:25

Private meetings (2 x 20 minutes each)

16:30 – 17:30

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 4

19:00 – 22:00

Networking reception and dinner for institutions and counsellors

Wednesday, 4 March

TIME

EVENT

08:15 – 09:05

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 5

09:10 – 10:00

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 6

10:10 – 11:20

Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each)

11:20 – 11:35

Refreshment break

11:35 – 13:10

Private meetings (4 x 20 minutes each)

13:10 – 14:25

Networking lunch

14:25 – 15:35

Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each)

15:35 – 15:50

Refreshment break

15:50 – 17:00

Private meetings (3 x 20 minutes each)

17:30 – 18:15

THE Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP) – Session 7

18:15 – 18:30

Participation certificates awarded

 

 

Thursday, 5 March 

TIME

EVENT

Check-out at 11:00

Departure from Bali

*This schedule is subject to change