SBA was founded by its CEO, Steve Brent, to offer bespoke solutions to organisations in the language teaching and training sectors. The Associate model gives global reach through access to an extensive network of talented individuals and trusted partner organisations. Services include:
• Conducting quality audits
• Identifying and developing business opportunities
• Delivering externally accredited and bespoke training and development programmes.
Steve has spent most of his working life in education. Starting out as a school teacher in a Bedfordshire secondary school, he held EFL / ESL teaching positions in the UK, France and Malaysia before moving into academic management and then senior management positions. These include Regional Project Director (Centre for British Teachers, Malaysia); Teaching Centre Manager (British Council, Oman); School Principal and Acting Manager UK Schools (Eurocentres) and CEO, IH London. He is an inspector for two inspection schemes : Eaquals and International House.
“MTS started working with Steve 4 years ago when he was CEO of IH London. This partnership resulted in growing the largest IELTS Centre in Europe within 2 years. Our success was built on the hard work of our respective teams, finding creative solutions to potential problems, effective leadership and mutual trust. We are delighted to be able to continue working with Steve through SBA.”
SB Associates has been instrumental in helping IH London secure a number of high value contracts in the UK and overseas. We were impressed by the in – depth knowledge of the China market and the ability to develop strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.
“We wanted to set up a Cambridge approved teacher training centre but we did not know how to go about it. Steve talked us through the options, guided us through the process and arranged the initial training we needed. All the people we dealt with were very knowledgeable, easy to deal with and culturally aware.”
steve@sbassoc.co.uk