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COBIS - Council of British International Schools
About COBIS - Council of British International Schools
COBIS is the premier global association for international British schools overseas. The association has developed markedly since its foundation, changing to meet the needs and aspirations of its growing global membership base. COBIS exists to serve, support and represent its member schools – their leaders, governors, staff and students. As a DIT Trade Challenge Partner, it also supports its valued Supporting Members in providing services and goods to British schools overseas. COBIS currently works with over 250 British schools and over 200 Supporting Members. COBIS was founded over 30 years ago and is governed by an elected Board consisting of Headteachers and Governors from member schools worldwide. The association is a constituent member of the Independent Schools Council and operates on a not for profit basis to reflect being a UK registered company 'Limited by Guarantee'. COBIS is led by CEO, Colin Bell and supported by the COBIS team based in London.
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Signals from COBIS - Council of British International Schools
10 published signals
Legal & Regulatory
COBIS - Council of British International Schools achieved COBIS Member (Compliance) status for Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools is hosting a session on 30 September to explore the safeguarding role and responsibility of the Governor or Trustee in an international school setting at The Safeguarding Alliance.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools launched the Debate Mate x COBIS Virtual Debating Competition for students aged 14+.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools hosted the COBIS-SJS Model United Nations at St Julian's School in Lisbon for students aged 14–18.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools announced the launch of the COBIS Poetry Competition with Collins International, themed around the theme If Walls Could Speak.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools is hosting the Leading Professional Learning in Schools Conference on 26 November 2026 online for expert-led sessions, best practice sharing, and networking with educators across the international schools community.
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools launched the 2026–27 Art Competition sponsored by WallArt by Promote Your School.
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People
COBIS - Council of British International Schools is dropping Steph Hawkins from the Supporting Associate position
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Presence & Recognition
COBIS - Council of British International Schools hosted a webinar exploring how online learning expands access to creative education geographically and across a wider range of learners.
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Products & Services
COBIS - Council of British International Schools launched the COBIS Student Engagement Calendar 2026–27 to showcase opportunities for students across the global network.
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