Following the successful event hosted by Deira International School in 24/25, the COBIS Conference on University and Careers Advising will be returning for 25/26. Hosted by the British School in The Netherlands, this event will bring together Careers Advisers, School Counsellors, Heads of Careers Departments, Universities, and Education Consultants from international schools worldwide for professional development, networking and collaboration. The conference will also have plenty of opportunity to learn from other schools, and share best practice.

Location: The British School in The Netherlands (Voorschoten , The Hague will host the conference on University and Careers Advising on 13-14 March 2026.

Who should attend: University and Careers Advisers, School Counsellors, Heads of Careers Departments, Education Consultants, Admissions Officers from international schools, and representatives from international universities. Please note, this event is not open to agents or companies representing universities on a commission basis. 

The programme will include:

-          First Impressions Matter: Preparing Students for University Interviews

-          Understanding UK University Fee Status for Schools and Families

-          The Privilege of Guiding Dreams: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in University Admissions Advising

-          The Parent Factor: Key to Effective College Counselling

-          The Power of Studying Animation, VFX, Games and Motion Graphics

-          Super-Curricular Learning

-          Transforming the Application Process into a Journey of Self-Discovery

-          Education Agents - Friend or Foe?

-          Cross-Generational and Cross-Cultural Communication

-          And more

View Draft Programme

Sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting the 2026 COBIS Conference on University & Careers Advising.

 

 

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