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Committed to supporting, empowering and connecting school communities around the world.

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Our mission is to support and empower all British international schools in their provision of high-quality education.

COBIS is here to support schools around the world to develop students who will have a positive impact on society.

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COBIS is an inclusive, collaborative and ambitious organisation.

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Our Mission

To support and empower all British international schools in their provision of high-quality education.

Our Vision

 To reach and connect all British International School communities in order to support them in developing students who will have a positive impact on society.

Our Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We have an unfaltering commitment to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe. COBIS is committed to reducing risk connected to all safeguarding and child protection matters.

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Our Community

Our global network of schools is diverse, collaborative, and connected

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Teachers

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Why Choose COBIS

There are a number of routes to membership available, each based on robust quality assurance for both schools and supporting organisations.

COBIS Membership Benefits

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Ways to Join COBIS

There are a number of routes to COBIS membership available, each based on robust quality assurance.

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