ABRSM and ASIA International School Limited (Aisl) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Music Education

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), a worldleading authority in music assessment and education, and Asia International School Limited (AISL), a leading education services provider and operator of Harrow-branded schools across Asia, have today announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality music education across Asia, with a particular focus on the Greater Bay Area and mainland China.

This partnership is built on a shared commitment to empoweringyoung musicians, strengthening teaching standards, and elevatingABRSM’s presence as the preferred music education provider amongleading institutions in the region.

Under the partnership, ABRSM and AISL intend to explore a range ofcollaborative activities, including expanding access to ABRSM’steaching resources across AISL Harrow Schools and beyond, providingcontinuing professional development opportunities for teachers, andexploring joint advocacy and research initiatives to support musiceducation. AISL will be recognised as an ABRSM Partner.

Warren Lee, Principal Music Director of AISL and also a former ABRSMscholar, said: “Through the AISL Centre of Excellence for MusicEducation, we are committed to inspiring students, empowering ourteachers and creating pathways that connect the classroom to theworld stage. Our partnership with ABRSM strengthens that mission,bringing this golden benchmark of assessments, professionaldevelopment and innovative programming directly into our schoolsand neighbouring communities.”

Chris Cobb, ABRSM’s Chief Executive, said: “At ABRSM, we’re delightedto be working with AISL to support and broaden the provision of high-quality music education in Asia. This important partnership refl ects ourvision of bringing the joy of music to lives everywhere and continuesABRSM’s long tradition of inspiring and encouraging music making,teaching and learning globally. We have particularly strong links withAsia and are looking forward to exploring the many new opportunitiesthat this exciting collaboration will bring.”

From left to right: Mr Warren Lee, Principal Music Director of AISL; DrAhmed Hussain, Chief Education Offi cer of AISL; Ms Jo Raskin, Business DevelopmentDirector of ABRSM; Dr Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP, Chairman of AISL;Director of AISL Foundation; Mr Michael O’Donnell, RegionalDevelopment Consultant to ABRSM Hong Kong and Macau

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ABRSM Media Relations

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AISL Centre of Excellence for Music Education

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