Tom's Travels

Where in the World Is IBSC Executive Director Tom Batty?

Each year Tom travels the globe visiting IBSC member schools on nearly every continent. We learn so much from each other. Please see the list of locations Tom has visited so far this year and check back frequently for updates from our frequent flier.

Find past trips in the years listed in the left navigation.

Please contact us at IBSC@theibsc.org if you have a good idea for Tom's next trip. Thank you for championing boys' education!

July 2025 - June 2026

November 18 - 19, 2025

Presbyterian Day School

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

An engaging evening with the excellent PDS board followed by a day of discussion and considered Q&A with SLT members, a tour and conversations relating to exciting capital campaign plans, and an involved after school Q&A session with faculty. Inspiring leadership across the board, with Head of School Brad Sewel, Director of Research and Innovation Emily Lequerica, and a commitment to advancement from all, and for all, to the fore.

November 17, 2025

St. Dominic School

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Generously welcomed into home and school by St. Dominic School Dean Jefferson Brant and St. Agnes Academy - St. Dominic School President Tom Hood, a day that started in the best way with opportunity to address boys of St. Dominic on friendship, continued with a tour, conversations with faculty, and evening address to parents and community. Caring thoughtful, inspiring leadership and community working for the best for those in their care.

September 29 – October 1, 2025

Viaró Global School

Barcelona, Spain

Amidst the stunning setting of this wonderful city, warmed by Catalonian sunshine, a busy time at the direction of Director of International Relations and Head of Secondary School Miguel Dionis Raurell, a former IBSC trustee. A morning presentation to invited school and university representatives and journalists, followed by a tour of the beautiful Viaró grounds and time chatting with Headmaster Josep Narbón, before leading an end of school day staff workshop and an evening presentation to parents. Media interviews and submissions the following morning ahead of the flight home. Will return.

September 3, 2025

Dr. Challoner’s Grammar School

Amersham, United Kingdom

Early morning drive through the glorious Chiltern foothills of South Buckinghamshire to take up the invitation of Headteacher David Atkinson to present to staff as part of the start of school year preparations. Great conversations on belonging and care with a dedicated inspiring staff purposefully led by head and senior leadership team

August 6, 2025

Toowoomba Grammar School

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

At the kind invitation of Headmaster John Kinniburgh and Head of Teacher Development Luke Rawle (our insightful IBSC action research stalwart), opportunity to beam across the oceans, over the Darling Downs and into the beautiful setting of TGS to join staff in discussion of boys’ education in these times. The desire to reflect, share ideas, and advance practice that underpins our profession was palpable across the airwaves, as was building Ashes excitement. A lovely way to spend the early morning—and friendlier than that awaiting Day 1 at the Gabba.