PROTECTING YOUR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF WHEREVER THEY ARE
International SOS provides global solutions to ensure the health and security of your students and employees, as well as your organisation's reputation. Travel has become more complex, with a need for institutions to demonstrate their risk mitigation both for institutional compliance and to provide personal support and reassurance for travellers.
With more than 35 years’ experience and a global footprint spanning 90 countries, our services will help you protect your travelling staff or students, help them prevent incidents, and support them in the event of a crisis. Leaving them feeling safe and cared for.
- 20
years partnering with leading education institutions
- 50%
of the Global Top 200 research institutions rely on International SOS to support their students, faculty and staff abroad
- 400
institutions globally trust International SOS
Managing Today’s Challenges while Preparing for Tomorrow
The COVID-19 pandemic has made managing international programmes even more complex and challenging for schools, colleges and universities. Yet international education remains critical to institutions and students alike.
Here are some ways International SOS has supported institutions:
- Evacuated eight students from Casablanca, Morocco who were facing flight restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Secured acute and ongoing emotional support for a student dealing with mental health challenges while studying abroad in London.
- Arranged and oversaw medical and security support for a faculty member in a serious car accident while on sabbatical in rural Chile.
- Conducted regular itinerary reviews by our medical and security teams to help a university evaluate, revise, and approve study abroad programmes during the pandemic.
Through a connected network of 27 Assistance Centres that span all major continents, our co-located health, security, and logistics professionals have local knowledge, expertise, access to exclusive pre-arranged resources and geographic proximity. They can provide immediate and comprehensive assistance directly to our clients’ students, faculty members and staff, wherever they are, whatever the circumstances.
WHY PARTNER WITH INTERNATIONAL SOS?
One Global Partner
We are where you are, providing local support for all health and security needs, on a global scale. We help support diverse populations, tailoring services to meet your needs and the needs of your people.Achieve your Goals
Enable faster and more confident decision-making during incidents and major crises, and deliver cost efficiencies: we partner with you to both achieve and demonstrate a return on investmentA Trusted Resource
For best-in-class global health and security intelligence and expertise available 24/7 for academic leadership, management, employees and students, and for protection and support that is mindful of both local and overseas regulations and legal requirements.
CASE STUDY: BOCCONI UNIVERSITY
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR CLIENTS
Medical Assistance for American Student in India
An American student who was on a study abroad programme in a large city in India had fainted and suffered a mild head injury. It is difficult for their school to determine the severity of their injuries. International SOS was contacted to provide the best recommendation of a local hospital from our global network.
Duty of CareBoat Evacuation for Student Diagnosed with Covid-19 on a Remote Island
International SOS Malaysia assisted with the emergency evacuation and medical support of a Singaporean student who tested positive for COVID-19 during a school trip to Tioman Island, Malaysia.
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Personalised Return to Campus Readiness Assessment
This five-minute online self-assessment provides a broad indication of your organisations' current maturity with regard to risk mitigation systems and processes.Click Here to BeginField Trip Management
Overseas travel experiences and outdoor activities have a significant and proven impact on the growth of the students, as well as on the reputation of the schools that organise them. But it comes also with multiple health and security risks. Read this guideline to mitigate them.Download Guidelines