International School Business Management Institute
In the evolving world of international education, financial management and leadership are essential for success.
The Cornerstones Program is a dynamic three-day course designed to equip emerging School Business Managers with the tools and knowledge needed for their roles.
This year we introduce the Elevate Program, which offers an advanced opportunity to refine and enhance your learning, helping you further develop the skills necessary for continued growth and success in educational financial management.
Choose the program that suits you best and learn with some of the most experienced international school business managers!
Our Speakers
We are excited to offer this unique learning opportunity for the second consecutive year, now bigger and better with additional sessions in a carefully curated advanced learning strand.
Join us from Wednesday, 2 July to Friday 4 July at the International School of Amsterdam, each day 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Course Fee: US$1200
*Course fee does not include accommodation.
Our preferred hotel (book your rooms at the earliest)
Grand Hotel Amstelveen
Bovenkerkerweg 81, 1187 XC Amstelveen, Netherlands
Registration is not complete until payment has been received by Sage Consultancy.
Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025
Course Content
Cornerstones Program
The Significance and Responsibilities of Leading the School Business Operations
Planning and Managing the Finance Committee
Successful Budgeting and Fee Setting
Elevate Program
The Significance and Responsibilities of Leading the School Business Operations
Building Success Through Effective Facilities Contracts: Optimizing Construction and Term Contracts for Facilities Management
Leading Technology Services in Your School & AI tools, tips and traps
Registration is not complete until payment has been received by Sage Consultancy.
Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025
Learning Objectives
CORNERSTONES PROGRAM
The Cornerstones program provides a comprehensive foundation for school financial professionals to master essential financial management and decision-making skills.
Focused on building the expertise needed to lead with confidence, this program covers key topics such as effectively leading finance committees and making sound financial decisions.
Participants will learn practical budgeting and fee-setting strategies, methods to strengthen financial reserves, and approaches to long-term planning that promote sustainability.
The course also addresses managing risks, optimizing cash management, and developing investment strategies that align with school priorities.
Additionally, finance leaders will learn how to enhance their communication with stakeholders and improve their reporting skills through effective data visualization techniques. The Cornerstones program equips participants with the critical tools and knowledge to ensure the success in their role at the school.
ELEVATE PROGRAM
The Elevate course builds on the foundational knowledge provided in the Cornerstones program, offering advanced strategies for school finance professionals to effectively manage and optimize business operations.
This program deepens participants' expertise in overseeing facilities and technology services, ensuring they align seamlessly with the school's strategic goals. It focuses on optimizing facilities contracts, managing construction projects, and leveraging AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Participants will learn to implement advanced risk management and continuity planning strategies, maintain compliance with policies and regulations, and strengthen school-wide documentation processes.
The course also emphasizes strategic management to support the school’s vision, mission, and accreditation. Additionally, it covers best practices in procurement, human resources, and facilities management, while providing tools to navigate insurance solutions for maximum value.
Upon finishing the course, participants will be awarded a certificate that outlines the key areas of learning covered.
Who should join the Institute
This course supports learners who are not only in the business and finance leadership of a school looking to solidify or reengage in best practice, but also academic leadership who would like to know more about a school's financial aspects. This course is also suitable for finance managers wishing to know more about the workings of finance committee and the role and responsibilities of the business manager.
Using different teaching strategies our goal is that the participants will be able to internalize their learning for application at their school. The content, structure and timing of the course should also encourage peer support as this is intended to be a collaborative learning process, which will help learners expand their network with other international school peers.
Registration is not complete until payment has been received by Sage Consultancy.
Registration Deadline: 30 April 2025