How can we maximize that the impact that our investment in IB programs brings?
Effectively capitalise on our investment in becoming an IB continuum school
you need to work hard to maintain board & community support
the investment is significant
schools focused on the detail
we don't boast enough!
benefits are not just educational
Quality plans and a medium term, holistic approach is required
We can help you make the right choices and effectively implement them.
By deeply understanding your school and organisation we will work with your team to develop a set of actionable goals which, together, will bring your school forwards in concrete and tangible ways.
Starting with your mission, we will work with you to craft an agreed action plan which you and your stakeholders can implement going forwards. No clever words, get out clauses or padding; just a set of strong, actionable proposals.
Clear deliverables designed to make a difference
data gathering & alignment
Data will be gather electronically through your own secure section of our website. We will request documents to be uploaded, conduct online surveys & examine public data as required.
data analytics documention
We will carry out a thorough analysis of the data collected and will share this as an addendum to both the draft and final report. Where appropriate, this data will be shared online.
school visit
The agenda of the school visit will be shared in advance and the visitor’s meeting notes will be shared as appropriate with confidentially with leadership or as part of the report.
draft report
We will present a draft report for your consideration. In order to achieve the highest degree of alignment we will use your comments & feedback to inform the Final Report.
final report
The Final Report is the document that is designed to be shared with all relevant stakeholders. It will be designed to include clear, unambiguous outcomes & suggest action steps.
confidential leadership feedback & sharing
Somethings are better shared face-to-face. Any fedback which is sensitive or personal in nature will be verbally shared with the Head of School or designate.
Translate your commitment to the IB into significant competitive advantage
Continuum schools need the right tools to shineA concrete look at the process we will follow
Designed around the unique needs of your organisation
Six clear steps resulting in action & change...
What is the process that will be followed?
The process is designed to be informed, inclusive and collaborative in nature. The goal is to produce a set of realistic actions that will result in short, medium & long terms savings and help the school deliver its strategic goals more effectively.
The 6 steps are:
step 1. Getting to know you
The initial phase is focussed around data and opinion collection. Data collected includes:
- All documentation submitted to & reports received from accreditation and authorisation reports. For example, IB authorisations, CIS or other accreditation…
- Online surveys of Middle Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team & Board (as appropriate)
- Skype meeting with Head of School / Business Manager
- Finance data for the last 3 years including CAPEX, OPEX accounts, Line by line Profit / Loss (before depreciation), enrolment data over the last 5 years, fee structure for the last 5 years, names of ‘Competitor Schools’ with their fee data. Detailed breakdown of staffing and staff costs.
All data will be treated completely confidentially and will never be shared without written consent.
Step 2. Analysis
We analyse the data collected and refer back to the school if we have any unanswered questions.
step 3. school visit
The school visit takes place over 1 day.
Starting before 8:00 at the latest and finishing around 16:30. A meeting schedule will be shared and agreed in advance.
Visit will include:
- Tour of the facility including backend systems (power/water), roof & basement (where appropriate)
- Meeting with Head of School x 2
- Meeting with Business Manager x2
- Meeting with Board / Owner (if appropriate)
- Meeting with Senior Leadership Team
- Meeting with Middle Leadership Team
- Meeting with person responsible for Marketing
- Meeting with Maintenance Team
- Meeting with IT Administrator
- Meeting with Catering Manager
- Meeting with Transport Manager
step 4. Action report drafted
We will draft an action report that will be 80% complete. This process takes between 4 and 6 weeks to complete.
step 5. Review & revision
We will have an online meeting with your team and carefully review all of the proposals covered in the draft action report. Only proposals that meet a clear set of qualification criteria will make in to the final stage.
step 6. Action report submitted for implementation
We submit the final report to the school in the belief that, if followed, the steps provided will make a difference.
We have a range of other consultancy packages which are designed to assist your journey going forwards.
A collaborative approach which is decisive & actionable
Our clear, six step approach, allows us to deeply get to know your organisation and the people within it. By the end of the visit stage, our goal is to have a complete picture of the challenges and opportunities that you face, the strategies that you have used and your plans for going forwards.
Our draft action report will build on your thinking and provide additional perspectives for further discussion.
The final report will be concrete, clear & actionable, providing you with action steps for your consideration.
How much will this consultancy package cost?
In order to meet the specific needs of your school we have designed three destict delivery packages
Option 1: Digital Consulting
A streamlined digital process designed to be delivered on a short timeline. Exceptional value for money.
By going digital we are able to offer you high quality support at the fraction of the cost of a regular consultancy visit.
Whilst the process is not a comprehensive as the full consultancy, it does provide you with critical support in a hurry. Perfect for any Head of School who wants to be sure that the process is heading in the right direction.
Consultancy Fee
US$9,500
No expense costs
Option 2: Full Package as part of a Tour
The full consultancy package delivered on a predictable timeline. Wonderful value schools that can plan in advance.
A fantastic way to undertake this consultancy at a significantly reduced total cost is to book a place on one of our regional tours. By joining up with others you can get over 40% off the regular cost and only pay a percentage of the travel expenses.
If timing is critical then you can select the custom timing option which affords more flexibility.
Consultancy Fee
From US$14,500
Shared expenses
Total cost / x
Expense calculation
Option 3: Full Package with Custom Timing
The full consultancy package delivered on your timeline. Perfect for schools with busy schedules and who need results in a hurry.
Providing your school with the highest degree of flexibility and support, our full package allows you to take charge of the process and be actively involved in ensuring that you are getting the very best out of the consulting process.
Consultancy Fee
US$19,500
Expenses
At cost
Expense calculation
Manage your costs & achieve your Mission
We have help you carry out a line-by-line review of your cost structure and help you revisualize your cost structures and help you align them around your strategic objectives.