COBIS Accredited Member (CIS)

To be considered for Accredited Member (CIS) status, your school must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a recognised CIS Accredited school
2. Have a demonstrated commitment to British educational ethos and values

Regretfully, we are unable to accept applications from schools who have not yet completed the CIS accreditation process or whose CIS Accreditation report date exceeds 5 years.

Schools seeking to join COBIS through this route will need to complete an online application process:

1. Initial Application: your school will apply via COBIS and pay the non-refundable registration fee.

2. Submit Documentation: in order to determine the school’s eligibility, you will be required to submit the following documents:

• CIS Outcome Letter recognising accredited status
• CIS Accreditation Report with ratings for all standards
• Statement of Commitment to British Educational Ethos and Values
• Action Plan in COBIS template addressing:
  • School development plan
  • Any questions arising from the CIS Outcome Letter and Accreditation Report

3. Review and Ratification of Membership: Once the required documents have been submitted, they will be reviewed by the Membership Committee. Subject to a successful review, your school will be recommended for ratification of membership by the COBIS Board.

4. Payment of Membership Fees: An invoice for your COBIS membership fees* will be raised once membership has been ratified by the COBIS Board. You’ll find the current fees here.

5. Welcome to COBIS: Once the membership fees are paid you will be sent your virtual Membership Welcome Pack containing details on how to access your benefits and more.

As always, the COBIS application process aims to be transparent and consultative. Should any questions arise at any stage, we will contact you for further details and clarification. Likewise, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Williams, Membership and Engagement Manager.

There is a £342 registration fee*

* The price above does not include our annual membership fees. The registration fee is only applicable to new school registrations. Terms & Conditions apply.

COBIS Accredited Members can enjoy all of our membership benefits, including safeguarding support, access to CPD and student competitions, representation on the international stage, and access to a global network of schools.

Find out more about COBIS membership benefits