Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the National Revenue Authority of South Sudan (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cooperation and collaboration between the two entities in the discharge of their respective statutory obligations.
According to the MoU, URA and NRA will provide each other with assistance in digital transformation programs like RECTS, tax enforcement planning, information sharing, training, and benchmarks, among other things.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Simon Juach Deng, Ambassador of South Sudan to Uganda, said the MoU is formalizing the relationship that already exists between the two countries.
“Uganda is one of the neighbors that we are doing a lot of business with, and we have a lot to learn from them, more so from URA because they are ahead of us in revenue mobilization,” he said.
John Musinguzi Commissioner General of URA who highlighted the collaborations that have happened between the two countries and thanked the NRA for the support accorded to the URA in cross-border trade.
“Thank you for supporting our joint efforts that have seen our countries create a conducive environment for fair and complaint business and as well fight vices like smuggling,” noted Musinguzi.
Athian Ding, the Commissioner General of the NRA, reassured the URA of their cooperation in the fight against the vice and said tighter border controls would be affected to mitigate it.
Early this year, URA and NRA signed a bilateral agreement where they resolved to implement joint border patrols and surveillance operations along the borderline with the aim of fighting smuggling, a vice that continues to eat into the revenues of both countries.
While South Sudan is one of Uganda’s largest trading partners in the region, trade between the two countries is marred by challenges including insecurity, smuggling, and strikes by truck drivers, among others.
Through agreements like this, both countries are able to forge ways around the challenges to ensure seamless flow of goods, which will ultimately grow their revenues.
Standard Chartered recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda, effective September 2023.
The Bank will standardise the amount of parental leave it offers, providing parents the option of undertaking more equitable caregiving responsibilities for their children.
With the enhanced benefits, employees can access a minimum of 20 weeks of paid parental leave, irrespective of gender, relationship status or how a child comes to permanently join an employee’s family.
The enhanced benefits have been designed to support working parents. This is part of the Bank’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, where employees are supported in balancing their personal lives with building successful careers.
Tanuj Kapilashrami, Group Head, Human Resources, Standard Chartered, said: “We continuously look at how we can introduce progressive benefits that drive inclusion, improve the employee experience, and help colleagues achieve their potential.
“We believe benefits such as this help address globally prevalent societal norms around traditional roles, improve workforce participation and provide options to those who want to take up shared childcare responsibilities. This will positively impact families’ financial well-being and create a more inclusive workplace that supports each individual’s unique family planning choices,”
“We hope that our actions inspire other employers across industries around the world to take similar actions. If we take a stand together, we can build a movement that creates a more inclusive society.”
Habitat for Humanity moves to support the impoverished people living in informal settlements, Eagle Online has learnt. The revelation was made by Robert Otim, the National Director of Habitat for Humanity Uganda.
Uganda is facing a housing deficit that continues to grow. Statistics by Habitat for Humanity and government and National planning Authority indicate that every year we need at least about 200,000 units to be constructed to address the housing deficit, unfortunately we can only build 60,000 homes.
Speaking during a media dialogue, Otim said Uganda is one of the countries across the world that received the award to launch a Global advocacy campaign for affordable housing. The campaign is aimed at addressing three aspects within the informal settlements which include security of land tenure, hygiene and sanitation and others.
“We are aware of the complexities and the challenges that relate to land tenure and displacement evictions that are very rampant within our country. This campaign seeks to review some of the guidelines and policies particularly to support the less privileged communities that live in informal settlements,” Otim said.
As Habitat for Humanity having served in this country for the last 40 years and having built over 40,000 homes impacting over 240,000 people. We want to ensure that we scale up our efforts, especially in informal settlements, the other aspects.
The campaign is considering inclusive participation. This campaign seeks to uplift the voices of the less privileged people living in informal settlements. That their voices can be heard and participate in engagements that support developments within their settlements.
The other aspect is on the basic Services, Hygiene and sanitation, access to clean water in informal settlements. We are appealing to Partners who work within the informal settlements to work together and enable communities to live and thrive decently.
“We already recognize some Partners like the Catholic Relief Services, National Water and Sewerage Corporation and Uganda water and sanitation that have shown interest to work with Habitat for Humanity,” he said.
Habitat’s Paul Mayende, said the biggest problem is that we don’t see people; we see crime, drugs, and others. The moment we stop seeing that, we shall take action.
“Everyone who comes into the urban center is not going to sleep on the street or in a bus, they are going to require a house to sleep in but the houses are very expensive. So, we can work with the government to see that the houses that are being established are moderately affordable,” he said.
He we are closely working with the ministry of lands and Real Estate agents to see what opportunities we can put together as far as technology is concerned to make sure that affordable housing is achieved in this country.
Uganda exported 743,517 60-kilo bags of coffee in August 2023, the highest ever in the country’s history. This has earned Uganda $121.64 million (Shs455.37 billion).
According to Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) monthly report for August 2023, the exports comprised 689,261 bags of Robusta valued at $111.41 million and 54,256 bags of Arabica valued at $10.22 million.
This was an increase of 48.19% and 70.73% in quantity and value respectively compared to the same month last year.
By comparing the quantity of coffee exported by type in the same month of last Coffee Year (August 2022), Robusta increased by 50.95% and 84.76% in quantity and value respectively, while Arabica exports increased by 20.29% in quantity but a 6.61% reduction in value.
According to UCDA, the monthly coffee exports performance was higher than the previous year which was seen in Robusta exports and was partly on account of a good crop harvest in South-Western region and the prevailing good prices on the global scene which prompted exporters to release their stocks.
Coffee exports for 12 months (September 2022-August 2023) totaled 6.08 million bags worth $ 918.76 million compared to 5.94 million bags worth $ 872.00 million the previous year (September 2021-August 2023). This represents an increase of 5% and 2% increase in quantity and value respectively.
The average export price was US$ 2.73 per kilo, 2 US cents higher than in July 2023 (US $ 2.71/kilo). It was 36 US cents higher than in August 2022 (US $ 2.37/kilo).
Robusta exports accounted for 93% of total exports, higher than 91% in July 2023.
The average Robusta price was US$ 2.69 per kilo, 6 cents higher than US$ 2.63 per kilo the previous month.
The highest price was for Screen 14 sold at US $ 2.96 per kilo, and it was followed by Organic Robusta sold at US$ 2.95 per kilo.
Washed Robusta was sold at US$ 2.84 per dollars, 3 cents higher than conventional Screen 18.
The share of Sustainable/washed coffee to total Robusta exports was 0.54% compared to 0.63% in July 2023.
The report says Arabica fetched an average price of US$ 3.14 per kilo compared to 3.50 per kilo last month, US cents 25 lower than US$ 3.75 per kilo realized in July 2023.
The highest price was Bugisu A+ sold at US$ 5.37 per kilo. It was followed by Bugisu CPB sold at US$ 4.74 per kilo. Drugar was sold at US$ 3.35 per kilo, 14 cents lower than 3.49 per kilo last month. This price was US cents 46 from Bugisu AA. Drugar exports were 48% of total Arabica exports compared to 58% the previous month. The share of sustainable Arabica exports to total Arabica exports was 6.64% compared to only 1.24% in July 2023.
According to a UCDA report, Ugacof (U) Ltd had the highest market share of 14.45% compared to 14.35% in July 2023. It was followed by Olam Uganda Ltd 11.32% (9.33%); Ideal Quality Commodities Ltd 9.66% (7.78%); Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd 9.17% (7.11%), Touton Uganda Limited 7.01% (6.90%); Kawacom (U)Ltd 5.88% (6.33%); Ibero (U)Ltd 5.06% (4.27%); Louis Dreyfus Company (U) Ltd 5.04% (7.55%); JBER Coffee Ltd 4.65% (4.34%); and Grain Pulse Limited 3.43% (2.65%).
Italy maintained the highest market share with 30.27% compared to 37.68% last month. It was followed by Sudan 22.11% (18.37%), Germany 11.00% (10.96%), India 9.59% (7.51%) and Algeria 4.86% (1.42%). *The figures in brackets represent percentage market share held in July 2023. The first 10 major destinations of Uganda coffee took a market share of 90.35% compared to 90.64% last month.
Coffee exports to Africa amounted to 225,141 bags, a market share of 30% compared to 157,752 bags (24%) the previous month. African countries that imported Uganda coffee included Sudan, Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya. Europe remained the main destination for Uganda’s coffees with a 53% imports share, lower than 61% in July 2023.
The top 10 buyers held a market share of 66% of total exports, higher than 62% the previous month. Sucafina led with a market share of 15.00% compared to 14.51% in July 2023. It was followed by Olam International 11.63% (9.69%); Touton SA 7.33% (7.05%); Hafco Trading 5.23% (3.36%); Ecom Agro Industrialist 5.22% (6.80%) Bernhard Rothfos 5.19% (4.22%); Volcafe 4.60%; (3.09%) Louis Dreyfus 4.59% (7.43%) Aldwami Company 3.91%, (2.01%); Altasheel Import & Export Enterprises 3.58% (3.03%).
World coffee production for 2023/24 is forecast to increase by 4.3 million bags from the previous year to 174.3 million due primarily to higher output from Brazil and Vietnam. Global consumption is forecast at 170.2 million, with the largest gains in the European Union, the United States of America and Brazil. World coffee bean exports are forecast to increase by 5.8 million bags to reach 122.2 million bags higher than 116.4 million, fueled by strong shipments from Brazil. Ending stocks are expected to be 31.8 million. (United States Department of Agriculture, Coffee: World Markets and Trade report-June 2023).
During the month of August 2023, farm gate prices ranged from Shs3,800-4,500/= per kilo of Kiboko (Robusta dry cherries); Shs7,700-8,300/= for FAQ (Fair Average Quality); Shs9,000- 10,000/= for Arabica parchment; and Shs8,000- 8,500/= per kilo for Drugar from Kasese. Robusta Kiboko averaged Shs4,150 per kilo; FAQ Shs8,000 per kilo same as the previous month, Arabica parchment Shs9,500 per kilo lower than 10,250 per kilo last month and Drugar Shs8,250/= per kilo lower than 9,250/= per kilo last month.
According to UCDA, coffee exports are projected to be 600,000 bags. The main harvesting season in Greater Masaka and South-Western regions is at the tail end and exporters will draw down on their stocks to fulfil contractual obligations with buyers. They are also preparing for the main harvest south of the equator which is soon starting especially in Mt. Elgon region.
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has examined the successes and challenges the Fund experienced during the previous Financial Year, 2022/23. Key to note is that the Fund’s revenue witnessed a notable growth of 15%, surging from Shs1.9 trillion to Shs2.2 trillion by the close of the Financial Year ended June 30, 2023. Dividend income exhibited substantial growth, expanding from Shs84 billion to Shs139 trillion. Furthermore, the income generated from the Fund’s real estate projects experienced a modest uptick, moving from Shs13.4 billion to Shs14 billion, accompanied by She16 billion in other income.
Speaking to the media today, Ayota Patrick, the Fund’s Managing Director said that the investment environment in Uganda and the region had been generally challenging in the Financial Year 2022/23. He mentioned that, despite inflation being under control, the decrease in the value of the stock markets in Kenya and Uganda, the strengthening of the Uganda Shilling against the regional currencies, and the decrease in long-term bond interest rates had all contributed to a depressed market.
The Fund’s investment portfolio mix is predominantly skewed towards fixed income, which is in line with the overall modest risk profile. As of June 30, 2023, the following was the investment mix. Equities at 12.5%, Real Estate at 9.01% and Fixed Income at 78.48%.
Ayota said, “The stock markets witnessed a decline in prices, with the following notable decreases: Uganda Securities Exchange Local Index: A decline of 11.47%. Nairobi Stock Exchange All Share Index: A significant drop of 14.04%. Tanzania Stock Exchange Share Index: A decrease of 4.02%. Rwanda Stock Exchange Share Index: A modest decline of 2.27%.”
Exchange rate volatility was observed as the Ugandan Shilling displayed strength against various portfolio currencies:
The Uganda Shilling appreciated significantly, notably against the Kenyan Shilling (KES), appreciating by 22.2%. Conversely, it depreciated by 16.4% against the Rwandan Franc (RWF). It also exhibited a 5.2% depreciation against the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). Against the US Dollar (USD), the Uganda Shilling experienced a more modest depreciation of 2.6%.
Based on the performance indicators outlined, the Fund experienced a slight decline in Interest Rates: As the Fund primarily allocates its investments to long-term bonds, this decrease in interest rates had a direct effect on our investment portfolio.
The Fund also experienced diminished Stock Market Values: The devaluation of East African stock markets had a notable impact on the valuation of the Fund’s equity investments.
The Fund also noted Ugandan Shilling Appreciation against Portfolio Currencies, Especially the Kenyan Shilling: This currency appreciation influenced the value of the Fund’s investments denominated in Kenyan Shillings.
In 2015, the Fund developed the 2015-2025 Strategic Plan as course to achieve our Strategic Objectives by 2025, and even earlier in some instances:
Growth of the Fund – Assets under Management: The Fund’s Assets under Management (AUM) increased from Shs17.26 trillion in Financial Year 2021/22 to Shs18.56 trillion in Financial Year 2023/24. This growth was driven by:
Member contributions increased from Shs1.49 trillion in Financial Year 2021/22 to Shs1.72 trillion in Financial Year 2022/23
Total Realized Income earned increased by 15% from Shs1.9 trillion in the Financial Year 2022/22 to Shs2.2 trillion in the Financial Year 2022/23
The cost-to-income ratio improved from 11.7% in the Financial Year 2021/22 to 9.4% in the Financial Year 2022/23
Cost Management – the Fund’s cost of administration reduced from 1.18% of total assets to 1.02%. We created more value for members using less money compared to last Financial Year
Rate of Compliance slightly improves from 55% in Financial Year 2021/22 to 57% in Financial Year 2022/23
“With the current asset base, we project that the strategic goal of growing the Assets under Management of shs20 Trillion by 2025 will be achieved by June 30, 2024, one year ahead of schedule,” Ayota said.
ii. Innovation for Process Efficiency, in 2015, the Fund set a strategic goal to pay more people in less time – on average in 24 hours.
“In Financial Year 2022/23, the turnaround time declined slightly from 12 days to 13 days. Benefits paid to qualifying members increased from Shs1.19 trillion in the Financial Year 2021/22 to Shs1.202 trillion in the Financial Year 2022/23. The number of qualifying members was over 46,000,” Ayota said.
He added, “Although we are behind this target, we are confident that once we achieve 100% stabilization of the new Pension Administration System (PAS), and members’ uptake of self-service channels improves, we will move closer to achieving this objective.”
iii. Customer Satisfaction, in 2015, the Fund set a strategic goal to increase customer satisfaction to 95% by 2025.
In the Financial Year 2022/23, customer satisfaction remained flat at 86% compared to the previous Financial Year.
iv. For Staff Satisfaction, in 2015, the Fund set a strategic goal to increase our staff satisfaction to 95% by 2025. In the Financial Year 2022/23, staff satisfaction declined to 86% compared to 93% in the previous Financial Year.
Thus, the performance on customer and staff satisfaction reflects the challenges the Fund went through in the 2nd half of the year. However, they are confident that given the continuity and stability going forward, these strategic objectives are within reach.
Ayota further noted, “Ten (10) years ago, we committed to pay NSSF members a real return – at least 2 percentage points above the 10-year rate of inflation. We have consistently delivered on the promise and will continue to do so. I am therefore extremely confident that the Fund will pay a competitive interest rate for the Financial Year 2022/23.”
However, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will declare a new rate at the forthcoming 11th Annual Members Meeting that will take place on September 26, 2023.
“While our performance remains strong and the Fund is a profitable institution, and in some years, we will experience some volatility, our strategic focus is on the long-term sustainability of the Fund,” Ayota promised.
“Our new “Vision 2035” is the bedrock of our long-term strategic focus– where we want to grow the Fund to Shs50 trillion, cover at least 50% of the working population, and achieve 95% and both customer satisfaction and staff engagement,” Ayota asserted.
10% interest rate
EagleOnline has established that due to bad economic hardships experienced in the last financial year, the fund is struggling to raise above last year’s 9.6% interest rate. However, internal sources within say the fund was torn between paying much lesser than last year’s or increase it to 10% so as not to demoralize the savers.
The Territorial Police in Busoga North and Greater Bushenyi have dismissed two of their own officers and charged them to court on charges related to attempted murder and threatening violence.
In the first incident recorded in Kaliro District, eastern Uganda, the policeman identified as D/C Bwire Moses Mangeni, 27, was charged with discreditable conduct and attempted murder after he allegedly attempted to kill Police Constable Kutosi Tyson in an incident which occurred last Tuesday, September 12, 2023, around 11 pm.
According to SCP Enanga, it is alleged that “the suspected on the fateful day had requested for keys to the police motorcycle from the victim officer so as to travel to his home village in Busia district but was denied the motorcycle which was the only transport at Namugongo Police Post in Kaliro.”
Enanga said that this angered the suspect and picked a hoe and hacked PC Kutosi inflicting injuries on him.
“Immediately after, he picked a gun with 30 rounds and fired all the bullets. Several bullet holes were found in the room of the OC post,” Enanga revealed.
Following efforts by fellow officers, the suspect was arrested as he handed over the gun with an empty magazine at Kaliro NTC.
“He appeared in court on the 15.09.2025, on charges of attempted murder. The victim PC Kutosi was rushed to Musana HC for treatment,” said Enanga.
In the second incident registered in Sheema District (Greater Bushenyi), police also charged CPL Ambrose Katumwehe, a 57-year-old, police officer attached to Kanekye Police Post, Kashozi division, with threatening violence, against Nakyanzi caroline, a barmaid in Kanekye trading centre on the same day, Tuesday, 12, September, 2023 at around 11 pm.
“The suspect, while in a drunken state, and armed with a gun, threatened to fire bullets at the victim’s door if she failed to open it. Shortly after, he fired 3 bullets at her door, which prompted an alarm. The suspect returned to his post and was arrested by the DPC and team. The fun was recovered, cartridges and exhibited. He was charged with Attempted Murder and threatening violence,” said Enanga.
Police condemned the acts of violence and attempted murder, reiterating that force as an institution continues to hold officers who commit acts of violence, accountable.
“We stand for rule of law and will not tolerate such acts of impunity, within our rank and file,” Enanga noted.
TotalEnergies EP Uganda and Light for the World (LftW), have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing equal, inclusive, and diverse employment for all qualified persons and affirmative action for Persons with Disabilities.
Under the MoU, LftW, a global disability inclusion and development organization, will support TotalEnergies EP Uganda internal disability inclusion frameworks and access of Persons with disabilities to various employment opportunities as well as deliver bespoke disability awareness training to the Company employees.
The MoU is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDG) theme ‘Leave no one behind,’ as well as SDG 8 ‘Reduced inequality’ and 10 ‘Decent work and economic growth’. Through the implementation of the MoU activities, TotalEnergies EP Uganda seeks to amplify one of its key diversity actions ‘the recognition of abilities’.
Speaking at the signing of the MoU, Mr. Phillipe Groueix, General Manager, TotalEnergies EP Uganda, said, “Including and supporting employees with disabilities is an integral part of our diversity policy. As we grow our activities in Uganda, we are ensuring that our commitment to diversity is implemented as it draws on our intrinsic values of Respect for Each Other and Standing Together.”
“With this partnership, we hope to demonstrate our concrete actions towards ensuring that our Company is all-inclusive, respects the rights of persons with disabilities, develops and implements non-discriminatory policies and practices, makes the Company premises and tools accessible, undertakes appropriate measures to enable job retention, and respects confidentiality of personal information regarding disability.” He added
The Country Director, LftW Silvester Kasozi noted, “Promoting disability inclusion within the extractives’ sector isn’t just a matter of diversity; it’s an imperative for progress and doing what is right. By embracing the unique talent and perspectives of individuals with disabilities, we unlock innovation, drive efficiency, and build a more resilient industry.
I believe that our expertise as an organisation in disability inclusion and development, coupled with TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s goal to create a more accessible, diverse, and vibrant work environment, clearly demonstrate that leaving no one behind is not just jargon, but a commitment that drives sustainable business practices and societal development.”
TotalEnergies is a signatory of the International Labour Organization’s Disability Charter and a member of its global network that works to improve disability inclusion policies and practices.
As today marks the seventh day of the suspension of the National Unity Platform country-wide mobilization, Police has again cautioned the party leadership not to dare carryout any mobilization until they comply with the police guidelines and law abiding.
The continued suspension has been revealed by the Police spokesperson, SCP Enanga Fred.
“As you are all aware, today marks the 7th day, into the suspension of NUP mobilisation activities, following several breaches of guidelines that led to public disorder, traffic disruption and delays, loss of business, malicious damage to property, and dangerous driving causing death and injuries, among others. As indicated, the suspension of mobilisation activities, continues until when the NUP leadership complies with the police guidelines and law abiding,” Enanga said.
He added, “While the NUP insisted that their mobilisation tours were peaceful, we had credible intelligence on how they were determined to confront police and attract ugly scenes. Their unregulated processions caused significant risk to the public, motorists, pedestrians, bystanders and participants.”
In the first phase, the police and sister security agencies, exercised restraint and avoided any confrontation with NUP that could have attracted ugly scenes, for publicity and negative propaganda against the police and the country at large.
In the previous NUP demonstrations, several people lost their lives, others were charged with various crimes ranging from Arson. Malicious damage, attempted murder, incitement of violence, damages to roads, assault and obstruction of officers on duty and various traffic offences among others. Through these acts, the demonstrators showed no respect or minimal regard towards the communities.
“Although NUP has vowed to defiantly continue with its second phase of the mobilisation tour, they must be aware that under the Police Act, Sec 32(1) the police have a duty to police public meetings in a proportionate manner. Our priority has always been to ensure that millions of Ugandans and visitors in the country enjoy a safe and secure environment,” Enanga cautioned.
He added, “We call upon all Ugandans and visitors in the country, to stand in solidarity with rule of law and reject these unlawful demonstrations, violent or destructive behaviour associated with the NUP. As police, we anticipate protest events that are planned for days to come and an alleged mass demonstration dubbed “Go-Kungu” on 15.01.2024.”
However, Police have a multi-layered strategy that includes, counter –response, reaction and arrests.
“We will not rest until those who plan to use violence and intimidation for impunity and lawlessness are brought to full justice,” Enanga asserted.
The Police have warned the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party against defying its decision to suspend the national mobilization.
Last week, police suspended mobilisation activities of the NUP party, citing blatant bleaching of the given guidelines.
“We will not look on as the country burns due to NUP’s violent rallies that have at times led to loss of lives while at the same time promoting sectarianism, Deputy IGP Maj Gen Tumusiime Kasigazi said in a statement.
Following a police statement, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine said as soon as they announced our mobilisation activities, police immediately started issuing terror threats, which they believe were intended to block them from doing activities in the Kampala Metropolitan area.
“We have a duty and obligation not to abide by any illegal, unjust orders. To obey them would be to betray and commit an offence against our people,” he said.
Speaking earlier today, Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson said while NUP insisted that their mobilization tours were peaceful, they had credible intelligence that they were determined to confront police and attract ugly scenes, which would lead to disruptions of unregulated crowds.
“They (NUP) have definitely indicated that they are going to proceed with the second phase, but they must be aware that, as the police, we have a duty to police public meetings in a proportionate manner,” he said.
Academic Families, a leading UK-based education consultancy, has announced the upcoming “Overseas Boarding Schools Expo” to be held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel on September 25.
The one-day educational fair aims to provide valuable insights and support for parents, students, and guardians seeking international school placements in the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada.
The inspiration behind organizing this education fair for the Ugandan community is rooted in Academic Families’ seven years of experience successfully placing students from Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda into UK boarding schools. During this period, Academic Families has received referrals from satisfied clients, leading to its expansion across East Africa. In an effort to provide tailored educational solutions, the consultancy team has conducted two visits to Uganda to gain a deep understanding of the unique requirements of local families seeking international boarding education.
MBE Lorna Clayton, Managing Director and Founder, Academic Families, emphasized, “Our goal is to introduce carefully selected top boarding schools to Ugandan families. We want parents and guardians to understand firsthand that their children are highly valued in UK and Canadian boarding schools. This event offers a unique opportunity for families to engage with representatives from prestigious institutions and have their questions answered.”
The participating schools in the Overseas Boarding Schools Expo include: Roedean School, Rossall School, Royal Hospital School, Bedford School and Felsted School.
Academic Families Education Consultants will also be available at the event to provide guidance on choosing the right school and to support families in finding the best educational fit for their children. They emphasize the importance of focusing on the child’s individual requirements and aspirations rather than geographical location, as Academic Families can provide local support through their guardianship program.
To make the most out of this educational fair, attendees are encouraged to think ahead about their preferences, book consultations with education consultants, and research the participating schools to have prepared questions ready for their representatives. The event promises to be an invaluable resource for those seeking international education opportunities.
