What is the ISBA Business Directory?
ISBA's online business directory provides the contact details of suppliers and professional advisers to independent schools
across the country and is frequently visited by bursars and senior management professionals in ISBA member schools.
The directory is also open to the general public.
What an ISBA Business Directory listing offers
- Your company details included in the directory, promoted regularly to our members, to the end of 2025.
- A central platform to engage with procurement decision makers in over 1,200 ISBA member schools putting your business in front of 5000+ school staff.
- A chance to demonstrate your commitment to quality service to independent schools through the sector's largest association.
- An opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services with enhanced brand visibility options.
- The ability to highlight special offers and discounts specifically for ISBA members.
- Use of the ISBA Directory Partner kitemark (at Platinum entry level only).
The cost
Purchase an entry at Essential, Premium or Platinum level for 2025 and get the remainder of 2024 for free. 2025 rates start at £595 + VAT. Pricing is dependent on the package chosen.
A 5% discount on the Directory cost will be offered to companies who have also purchased advertising space in the Bursar's Review magazine.
How to secure your entry in the ISBA Business Directory
- Complete the online application form which can be found here.
- Fill in the names and contact details for two business references (preferably schools you have worked with).
- Submit the application form and reference details.
- Internal vetting by ISBA takes place.
- When your application is approved an invoice for your chosen level of entry will be issued.
- Once paid, ISBA will activate your entry in the Business Directory.
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What each package includes
Click here to view a comparison table of each package.
Platinum Entry
To the end of 2025 - £1030 + VAT
- Entry in the ISBA Business Directory until 31st December 2025
- Placement in up to three business categories of your choice
- Use of the ISBA Directory Partner kitemark
- Priority listing in your chosen business categories – Platinum companies will appear at the top of the category listing (in alpha order)
- Company contact details with click through to your company website
- Company logo
- 150-word company profile
- Annual subscription to the Bursar's Review magazine (worth £29.99)
- Ability to upload supporting documents such as case studies, company testimonials, brochures etc.
- Ability to embed YouTube videos to the body of your listing
- Access to the Directory portal to amend your details
- Opportunity to attend ISBA events as a day visitor (additional charge applies)
- New entries to the Business Directory are shared with our membership through our monthly bulletin
Premium Entry
To the end of 2025 - £825 + VAT
- Entry in the ISBA Business Directory until 31st December 2025
- Placement in up to two business categories of your choice
- Priority listing in your business category – Premium companies will appear directly below Platinum companies in the category listing (in alpha order)
- Company contact details with click through to your company website
- Company logo
- 100-word company profile
- Annual subscription to the Bursar's Review magazine (worth £29.99)
- Ability to upload supporting documents such as case studies, company testimonials, brochures etc.
- Access to the Directory portal to amend your details
- New entries to the Business Directory are shared with our membership through our monthly bulletin
Essential Entry
To the end of 2025 - £595 + VAT
- Entry in the ISBA Business Directory until 31st December 2025
- Company contact details with click through to your company website in your chosen business category
- Company logo
- 75-word company profile
- Annual subscription to the Bursar's Review magazine (worth £29.99)
- New entries to the Business Directory are shared with our membership through our monthly bulletin
ISBA Impact Report
To read ISBA's latest impact report please click here.