Previous webinars

All of us experience emotions. Though for some, and particularly adolescents, feeling these emotions can seem overwhelming. Emotion regulation is the ability to effectively manage and respond to emotions. Emotion regulation forms the basis of our distress tolerance, the ability to manage emotional distress.

This webinar delivered by a Project-Based Learning authority GEC Academy and an education expert from the University of Oxford focuses on the benefits that participating in PBL projects and research programmes can have on student learning and higher education outcomes.
 

Learn how to build an effective admissions funnel using digital tools and strategies to increase enrolment. This webinar covers essential tactics for generating leads, nurturing prospective families, and converting interest into enrolments!

Hosted by COBIS Supporting Associate FlashAcademy, this webinar will look at real-life EAL experiences and present tangible ways to improve the mental health of EAL students and their experiences with social integration, assessment and attainment.

With so many different courses and educator qualifications now available for international teachers, it can be hard to know which is the right one to choose.

In this webinar, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, discuss different pathways for professional development and qualified teacher status and what the benefits of each are.

Awarded COBIS Beacon Status for its outstanding approach to values, internationalism, and service learning, The British International School of New York (BIS-NY) has developed replicable frameworks that foster global awareness, cultural understanding, and civic responsibility among students.

This webinar demonstrates why teaching soft skills and wellbeing is as important as teaching academic subjects in the age of AI and in light of the current mental health crisis.

Climate change education often focuses on subjects like science and geography, but it’s essential for learners to have opportunities to engage with climate change across all subjects. To make a positive impact, students need to understand what’s happening and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to make informed and caring choices for the future.

This webinar introduces the University of Sunderland’s PGCE with International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) – a cutting-edge, DfE-accredited teacher training programme designed specifically for aspiring international educators. iQTS offers a unique opportunity for trainees to gain a UK-recognised teaching qualification without relocating, making it an ideal choice for COBIS schools seeking to enhance the quality and consistency of professional development among their staff.

In this webinar we explore what makes high quality professional learning and the journey we have been on at St Christopher’s School to develop our professional learning pathways. The focus is on the importance of collaborative learning and autonomy for colleagues, and we share how we are beginning to measure the impact of our programme. 

Feeling stretched too thin - or not challenged enough? Burnout and its lesser known cousin, boreout, each bring serious consequences for wellbeing, motivation and performance in schools. This interactive webinar unpacks the science behind both states, explores their impact on cognitive function and leadership effectiveness and provides practical strategies for prevention.
 

Many educators will be aware of the increasing growth of coaching in international education. But what does it really mean to train as a coach and is it worth the time and investment? This webinar is your starting point! Explore how pursuing accredited coaching can empower you to foster growth, resilience, and success in students, educators, and institutions navigating the complexities of international education.
 

Are you considering a teaching or leadership role in the UAE or the wider Middle East but unsure where to begin? In this insightful COBIS webinar, we guide you through the essential steps to securing your ideal position in an international school.

As university admissions evolve, understanding the key differences between the Digital SAT, ACT, and PSAT is essential for providing the best guidance to your students. This webinar is tailored for HE & careers advisors, heads of sixth form, and whoever is involved with university guidance.

Schools are experts at collecting data, but do they really harness this AMAZING resource? How often does school data find its way into active planning or classroom practice? In this webinar we will look at the power of school data and how important it is in unlocking a child’s potential.

The presentation showcases the resilience and innovation of the British International School, Ukraine (BISU) in maintaining educational continuity amidst the ongoing military conflict

This webinar is designed for those schools wanting to learn more about the COBIS Accreditation and Compliance process as a pathway to school improvement, what evidence to gather and how to prepare for a successful visit.

Discover 3 proven strategies to make your school’s marketing and admissions efforts cheaper, faster, and better—without sacrificing quality. Learn how to harness simple, effective AI hacks to streamline processes, optimise your admissions funnel, boost productivity, and elevate your school’s brand, all while attracting the right families.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Charlie, a former teacher and current education consultant with Just2easy, alongside two innovative teachers who excel in using technology to foster creativity in children. 

The rise of Generative AI has sparked excitement and uncertainty in schools worldwide. With promises of automation, personalized learning, and efficiency, many institutions are eager to integrate AI into their classrooms and operations. But how do schools separate hype from reality and ensure AI adoption leads to meaningful outcomes?

The session provides guidance and strategies to support schools and teachers in engaging in meaningful action research projects which can be sustained and grow over time. The session covers Hartland's partnership with the University of Birmingham and the Al Futtaim Education Foundation. It provides guidance on structured small scale class-based action research projects and how the outcomes can be best captured.

Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, goes beyond the data and provides valuable insights on current trends affecting international schools, intelligence on key markets and explores some of the results of ISC Research’s Teacher Movement Survey.

In this webinar, we explore why we have a movement and learning problem, and what school can do about this in a purposeful and appropriate way given the other pressures and priorities they face on a daily basis.

This webinar aims to empower international school leaders, educators, and child protection professionals with tools and actionable strategies to conduct thorough and effective safeguarding reviews. This session is designed to help you create a culture of safety accountability within your school community.

This webinar tackles some of the pressing digital challenges faced by schools and families today. We debate who holds the responsibility for protecting children’s wellbeing in the online world and discuss a best practice framework to tackle this challenge. We also dive into practical steps to build a committed school community that fosters a culture of digital safety and wellbeing.

This webinar provides essential information about UK tax for non-residents.

This webinar, designed for admissions, marketing, and senior leadership teams, explores how to leverage advanced tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and website optimisation tools, to gain deep insights into visitor behaviour.

This webinar explores the importance of teaching maths through play in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). While maths may seem rule-bound and play freeform, both involve exploring new ideas and discovering interesting insights. The session delves into hands-on play techniques that help young children engage longer and gain a deeper understanding of maths concepts, transforming abstract ideas into tangible experiences.

Hosted by King’s InterHigh, this webinar introduces participants to the benefits of online learning and how this can benefit your schools.

In this webinar we explore the ways schools can collaborate with online learning, including support with subject provision, meeting recruitment needs, student retention and school expansion utilising hybrid provision.

The webinar highlights a range of educational leadership styles and approaches for schools and college leaders around the world. It focuses on how leaders feel about, and reflect upon, their leadership in practice. It especially explores a notion of "Penguin Leadership".

The British International Schools Safeguarding Coalition (BISSC), launched in November 2023, is a ground-breaking coalition of international and regional associations dedicated to upholding the highest standards in safeguarding through collaboration. This webinar provides an overview of BISSC’s aims and objectives, and an update on recent strategy meetings.

The webinar introduces you to ideas and strategies to build capacity to evaluate your whole school curriculum.

The webinar highlights the principles of backward design and shows how these could help deepen students’ understanding, enrich learning experience and apply concepts to real-life contexts.

Teacher expertise is the key driver of student learning. There is abundant evidence that, of all the things schools can influence, “what teachers know, do, and care about” has the biggest impact on student outcomes, by some margin, and that high-quality teaching narrows the attainment gap.

Last year, COBIS schools from more than 20 countries put forward 90+ teams to participate in the first edition of the COBIS x DAIGON Esports competition. From building 21st century skills and global citizenship, to helping with student engagement and inclusion, esports unlocked new horizons for participating schools, and yours could be next.

This webinar takes a practical approach to how monitoring progress and outcomes in multilingual learners might be more reliably achieved and how baseline data can be used to develop more child-focused learning approaches.

Research is shining an ever-brighter spotlight on the crucial value of early childhood education across the world. During this session we explore the growing body of international evidence relating to high-quality practice, strengthening adult interactions, and inspirational leadership in the Early Years.

This webinar, led by Stephanie Holt, Director of Learning and Teaching at DSB International School in Mumbai,  explores the crucial role of self-regulation in educational leadership and its impact on school success. Participants delve into strategies for fostering self-regulation among senior leaders and students alike.

The importance of promoting and understanding wellbeing for international students cannot be underestimated. Young people live in unprecedented times and face a unique set of challenges to their social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

This webinar shares insights on promoting wellbeing and mental health care for students and staff. Discover positive changes, family involvement, whole-school wellbeing language, and self-regulation initiatives that foster a flourishing school community.

This session highlights how mentoring can make a lasting difference in the learning and professional growth of trainee teachers, particularly in the unique environment of international schools.

This session is designed for admissions, marketing professionals, and school leaders emphasising the critical role that landing pages play in converting website visitors into prospective families and faculty. While the homepage is essential for creating first impressions, it is the specialised landing pages that truly drive engagement and subsequent conversations.

In this webinar, participants are presented the learning principles and framework of the Project-Based Learning Programme developed for the primary school division at Avenor College.

The international school market is growing and now comprises of over 14,000 schools globally. With more schools planned to open over the coming years, understanding the trends and the data behind them is a vital consideration for all international schools.

This webinar presents how studying the Built Environment can equip learners of all ages with the knowledge and skills to tackle global sustainability challenges.

This webinar discusses the development journey of Cambridge’s digital assessment portfolio, from research and conception, through to delivery and implementation. We discuss the significance of incorporating accessibility and universal design principles when developing digital assessments, and highlighting the importance of digital readiness and digital literacy.

In this session, Jon Trew, safeguarding consultant at CPOMS, delves into the multifaceted nature of wellbeing, shedding light on its various dimensions. Jon also provides his insights on why promoting wellbeing in education is vital.

In this webinar, we delve into the significance of the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning and how they intersect with the concept of student agency in the context of early years education. We explore practical strategies to nurture student agency and embed these dispositions within the classroom environment.

This webinar delves into the dynamics of school culture and how its influence on educational outcomes surpasses the significance of strategic planning alone. We navigate through uncomfortable truths inherent in leadership, recognising these as opportunities for cultural enhancement rather than obstacles.

Measuring and reducing your organisation's carbon emissions is only part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy. To truly tackle Scope 3 (that is, your supply chain and stakeholder emissions), we must engage our community - not only does this energise staff and inspire broader change, it ensures a smoother path to net zero.

This webinar explores how schools can build an ethos and culture of kindness, openness and tolerance across the community. It provides guidance on early intervention and prevention, and handling of wellbeing and mental health situations. It also covers organising a programme of outreach to parents and the wider school community.

This session discovers the potential of AI in admissions, gaining insights into its intelligence capabilities and how they can be weaved into the entire admissions funnel. We explore strategies, share real-world examples and provide a checklist takeaway for participants to implement at their school.

This webinar explores how reframing from ‘deficit’ to ‘difference’ and embedding positive attitudes can help you better support autistic pupils. There is a focus on understanding the importance of centring pupil voice and lived experience, and how improving understanding and acceptance of autistic pupils amongst peers and staff can improve wellbeing for all.

This webinar is a chance to hear from Global Social Leaders (GSL) and educators in GSL schools about how they are developing empathy skills in students through social action focused project-based learning. Learn about some best practices and ideas for how you can develop the empathy of your students.

This webinar provides information about the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC), its purpose and how it can be used to inform those responsible for the safeguarding of children in international schools and organisations.

Two of the most overused buzzwords of 2023 were ‘Digital Transformation’ and ‘AI’ - across all industry sectors. But what do they really mean, what do they mean for schools, how should they be harnessed and when?

This session focuses on providing senior leaders in international schools with an overview of how intelligent use of data can help drive school improvement across KS4 and KS5.

This webinar focuses on how The British School of Gran Canaria is using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction to create a shared language to raise standards of teaching and learning in both their primary and secondary schools.

The Times Higher Education Counsellor Accreditation Programme (THE CAP). is a professional development course tailored specifically for professionals working in secondary schools advising students on career and university selection.

In this session, Henna Nathwani, Head of International Qualifications at Pearson School Qualifications, takes a look at the history of modular and linear assessment, the virtues of each approach, and how we determine what is best for our students to ensure everyone has the best chance of success.

From understanding the basics of keyword research to building authority and expertise online, this webinar delivered by Finalsite covers the aspects of SEO to optimize your school's website for search engines and create content that resonates with your target audience and meets the criteria for a high search engine ranking.

This webinar looks to translate the jargon and dispel the myths around fee status, giving you tips and guidance that will be useful when advising your students about UK university options.

This webinar provides a perspective of the unique challenges and benefits of owning/leading an international small school. It presents actionable strategies to navigate legal, regulatory and cultural challenges effectively.

There are many troubles that schools face in the day-to-day life such as maintaining a happy and enthusiastic team, making sure that staff are given the opportunities to progress in their career and the creation, management, and completion of school development plans.

A CV is required for international school applications, but many job seekers struggle with what to put on their CV. How do you best represent yourself in one or two pages?

In this webinar, Diane Jacoutot from Edvectus will discuss what international schools look for on a CV, what should not go on a CV and why. 

Language teachers know that “learners need a great deal of exposure to comprehensible input to develop proficiency” and that “no two people achieve communicative competence at the same rate or exactly in the same way” (Gaab, 2020). To realistically meet the needs of the individual student, language teachers turn to technology.

Do you want to start putting exciting and comprehensive exhibitions in your school and don’t know where to start?

Or maybe you are looking for insightful tips to make your current exhibitions more appealing and professional?

Join Arts University Bournemouth to discover the fascinating art of curating and how to make your exhibitions the best they can be.
 

This webinar by GL Education offers an introduction to the Reading Support Pathway, explaining the links it has to research, evidence-based practice and feedback from our Partner Schools.

Swim England recommends, where possible, that children are involved in swimming lessons until they have completed Learn to Swim Stages 1 to 7, as a minimum. By this point children will have achieved all four of the minimum standards for water competency and will have the skills needed to go on and explore the different disciplines in Aquatics.

This webinar, hosted by DSB International School India, will establish the credentials of metacognition in research and host a discussion about why metacognition is crucial in the post-AI landscape and modern curriculum at all ages.

This webinar, hosted by Global Citizen Year, will explore the interrelation between identity and social-emotional literacy (self discovery) and student experiences in different global contexts (global orientation).

In an era dominated by digital connectivity, it is essential to equip educators, parents, and guardians with the knowledge and tools to foster a positive and healthy online environment for students. This presentation by Komodo Wellbeing, delves into the intricacies of navigating the digital age while prioritizing the wellbeing of students.

It’s a highly turbulent time for independent and international schools across the globe. As well as increased costs on all fronts, many of their families will be on the tipping point of being able to afford school fees over the next few years thanks to the increased cost of living, and the sector is likely to experience significant challenges around recruiting and retaining families.

90% of teens—your students included—are already immersed in video games. Esports competitions aren't just games; they're boosting essential skills like communication and teamwork by over 75%.

AI is starting to make waves in education, with new tools that use it to help design curriculum and lesson plans. In this webinar, the Cambridge School of Bucharest will take you through a thoughtful look at these emerging technologies.

Taking learning outdoors can have a major impact on the learning and development of your pupils, but how can we maximise this? In this webinar, Field Studies Council, looks at the role and value of fieldwork in the geography curriculum, with a particular focus on IGCSE, but also the wider benefits of learning outside the classroom.

Educators have a wide range of data at their disposal, but the time and effort required to aggregate and interpret this data can often be overwhelming and at times prohibitive. Drawing on her own experience as Head of Department at a multi-campus K-12 school, Jade Cleave (Education Specialist at Intellischool) walks participants through practical strategies to empower staff to become more proactive and efficient in leveraging student data to improve outcomes.

In this Webinar, EducatorsAbroad shares their experiences working with international schools worldwide to provide personalised CPD, alternative routes to supporting experienced teachers to become fully qualified and how to enhance skills in locally hired teachers and teaching assistants to increase retention rates.

Join us for this webinar to enrich your professional knowledge of early years practice and focus on how to shape the future development of your EYFS. Drawing on the latest research, we will consider what leadership and learning means in the EYFS and consider the challenges and opportunities for leadership in the Early Years and schools as a whole.

This webinar will present a quick overview of the current mental health and well-being challenges that schools are encountering as well as effective solutions to develop a whole school wellbeing initiative.

Join Registered Psychologist and Komodo Psychology Lead Ilia Lindsay for a 60 minute session on how to navigate difficult conversations with students around mental health. In this webinar we will look to enhance your ability to address the critical topic of student mental health with confidence and compassion

In this webinar, Finalsite's website experts will host a webinar showcasing best practices used by schools worldwide.

In this webinar, BlueSky will explore some of the different approaches to professional development that are being used in BlueSky and COBIS schools and how these might be applied in your setting.

Establishing or inheriting a Primary EAL department in an international context can be daunting.

While there may be many ways to approach taking on the establishment of EAL provision in a school, in this webinar, Deborah Thomas, Head of EAL at The British School of Tashkent, aims to break down how she has gone about doing this in her current setting; a school in Central Asia with a high EAL intake and which had no EAL provision on her arrival.

With an increasing focus on skills over content, proficiency over performance, and career and university readiness over meeting graduation requirements; school heads and teacher leaders need to understand a wide universe of trends.

Schools - you may have other marketing activities in place or underway (e.g. a new website or a digital marketing campaign). While these are important strings to your marketing bow, they simply won't make an impact if the story you are telling about your school isn't resonating with prospective families. This is your silver (marketing) bullet! Telling a great story will mean you connect with your school community and differentiate yourselves in a way that's difficult to beat.

This webinar, led by Making Stuff Better (MSB) Director, Matt Hall, will be challenging the current thinking around wellbeing in schools for staff and explore ways in which we might address this issue from a more fundamental starting point.

Drawing on MSB's work with over 300 international schools around the world, Matt will invite participants to consider what it really means to be well at work, help you identify some of the common stumbling blocks and (gently) challenge you into thinking differently about it (if you want to of course).

This webinar, led by Millie Group co-founder and CEO, Jenna Ahn, covers what has changed, and what has stayed the same with the SAT test. It also explains who should sit the test, and reasons why.

In summary, you will learn the latest facts and top tips during this webinar with Millie, which supports international school counsellors with bespoke careers and university guidance support.

This webinar from Heritage International School, Moldova, will get educators familiar with the AI generative tools that are mostly used today by students worldwide. It will also look at steps to take in using these tools in schools, with reference to academic honesty policies, suggestions of AI content detectors and prompt suggestions for educators.

Through the practice of recording and noting past and present experiences, students learn to develop a heightened sense of their surroundings, and increase their self-confidence in expressing their ideas and reactions. This freedom to react and to record enhances the classroom and makes for richer learning experiences for both staff and pupils.

With over 30 years of experience as an educator and illustrator, Professor Xavier Pick will discuss and demonstrate in this webinar, the creative practice of responding to personal and international events through the practice of keeping a diary.

Having run a session about using your mobile to film on, this webinar from Eye Film's Charlie Gauvin, follows up with more details, best practice and introduces editing into the mix.

Are you already making your own social media films and want some advice on how to make them better? What are the things you might be doing wrong?

This session is aimed at marketeers who not only want to create content on a regular basis but realise that using a phone is part of that process.

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to develop your teaching practice so you can progress in your career?

Research shows that CPD is possibly the most important factor in improving teaching and learning, and accelerating pupil progress. Yet, in a world where teaching budgets are being squeezed, it's often one of the first things to be scaled back.

This makes peer observation as a means of developing your teaching skills more important than ever.

International relocations for a family can be challenging - especially if these happen a number of times during an individual’s childhood. In this presentation, Giulia Schembri, School Counsellor at St George's British International School, Rome, will present a supported and systemic intervention programme for parents, teachers and children that has been implemented at St George’s British International School in Rome, to support third culture kids and their families.

In this webinar, Charles Wood, Head of International at CENTURY, will present the different types of generative AI that have hit headlines since being released late last year.

Join this webinar as Charles will explore what he considers to be the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of such tools, drawing on examples from his experience of working with schools across the globe.

In the competitive international school market, it can be challenging for institutions to stand out and attract the right students. With limited budgets and resources, it's crucial to develop effective and efficient strategies that can both improve enrolment and strengthen marketing efforts.

Join this webinar with Finalsite to learn how to develop an integrated approach that leverages both admissions and marketing to improve enrolment.During this webinar, you'll hear from Finaliste's experts in admissions and marketing, Scott Delleville and Meredith Kaplan, who will share their insights and best practices for developing an integrated strategy.

Emotions are a normal part of our everyday lives. We all experience a range of them. However for some students, emotions can seem overwhelming, like an out-of-control roller coaster. Adolescence in general is a turbulent time given the brain development and psycho-social changes. Then add the increased academic expectations, “exam time”, exploration of identity and the strive for independence. We have a perfect storm for emotional vulnerability.

In this webinar from Komodo - led by their psychology team member, Abby, who supports schools across the globe with school-wide wellbeing measurement, solutions and strategy - you will learn what the “stress response” looks like in students from a physical and biological perspective which will help in identifying students who are emotionally vulnerable.

ACRO support international schools who are looking to understand or further their knowledge of the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).

In this webinar, Ben Weir and his team will explain the ICPC, its purpose and how it can be used to inform those responsible for the safeguarding of children in international schools and organisations.

The webinar will also cover the differences between an ICPC and an enhanced DBS process, understanding the content of the ICPC, awareness of why intelligence can be important when considering the suitability of future employees and volunteers, as well as learning how to apply for an ICPC. 

Frustrated by the lack of relevance and impact of PSHE curricula and the lack of connection between a classical subject based curriculum, Aiglon College looked to create a bespoke, tailored and philosophically driven curriculum to create global citizens for an ever changing world and change the educational paradigm.

The session - hosted by Aiglon College's Tomas Duckling and Jack George - will outline, in a step by step style, how the college built this curriculum based around their values, philosophy and, most importantly, their students. It is a model that could be employed by anyone frustrated by the lack of impact of their approach.

The University Guys support students and schools with global university admissions.

In this webinar, the team offer updates which will allow schools to support students and families in the ever-changing world of global university admissions.

The webinar also updates school leaders and advisers on key trends within university admissions to the most popular destinations: the UK, USA, Canada and Europe. With changes for UCAS statements and references in the pipeline, court cases impacting US admissions, and significant political challenges linking to Dutch university admissions, the situation is changing considerably.

This webinar is delivered by the University Guys' David Hawkins, Founder, Melanie Moorhouse, Senior Consultant, and, Sheena Metha, Director. 

The Times Education Commission Report has called us to rethink education in multiple ways. This new paradigm of learning includes attending to the needs and skill development of the Whole Learner. 

This webinar will help you to begin to build a foundational understanding of how the Pedagogy of Learning is changing based on science.

This session will also leave you with a greater understanding of:

• How wellness and learning are integral to each other
• What it means for upskilling teachers
• What the impacts might be on a more integrated approach to curriculum

This webinar is delivered by Jen Perry, Director, Whole Learning and SEL at Edmentum, a COBIS Partner. 

This webinar will explore safeguarding and wellbeing in an international school context with a particular focus on Careers Information, Advice and Guidance. This webinar will help you to:
• Understand the role of safeguarding in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance for children educated in international schools
• Understand information sharing
• Identify the importance of sharing child protection information for international children transferring to UK based educational establishments
• Examine the wider considerations of safeguarding and wellbeing for international school children

This webinar is delivered by Emily Konstantas, CEO of The Safeguarding Alliance, a COBIS Partner.

Teaching Together in Europe (TTE) is an international initial teacher training consortium established by three European COBIS Training Schools in order to provide ITT placements to UK trainees.

We will explain why our three international schools created TTE, the process we went through and where we’re now at with the programme as we prepare for our second year of teacher trainees. We will provide our “even better ifs” and feedback from our trainees about their experiences with us as well.

Enrichment programmes are a well-established and critical part of a student's education, in and out the classroom. They offer a host of benefits, including student wellbeing and better school performance. However, the larger and more complex these programmes are, the more time your staff and teams must spend organising and managing these.

This webinar looks at the ways that tech can be used to organise enrichment activities and help your school provide a rich and varied programme that benefits your students and their families. Ultimately, reducing the pressures and stress on your teams.

Join this session by Early Excellence to explore how the learning environment you provide can meaningfully and impactfully connect with your whole curriculum.

We will also reflect on how carefully planned routines, organisation and resources can promote a broad range of learning and development opportunities. Throughout, we will look at ways to strengthen interactions and build secure foundations for children as they begin their school learning journey.

Explore the science behind teaching reading and spelling through a systematic synthetic phonics approach. The session will unpick how to use phonics to teach the complex alphabetic code and ways to successfully implement this into your classroom, ensuring every child learns how to read and spell.

This webinar is not directly about leadership, and more about inspiring and empowering others. Anybody who has people who depend on them is a leader. We have leaders by titles and we have nominated leaders, with no title, maybe even no choice. Your title does not define you, your actions do.

Inspire and Empower: Those two words hold their own meaning yet share similarities. They are positive, they can be done for self or others, and each requires action. Each word generates a thought that usually makes you smile or makes you feel good about yourself and or others……

Hannah Wilson and Angie Browne from Diverse Educators are hosting a showcase of DEI case studies from COBIS schools who have participated in the DEI Leadership Programme that they co-designed and co-facilitate.

The webinar aims to introduce the work of community interest company “Common Seas” in the area of plastic waste reduction with a vision to maintain healthy seas and oceans as well as why plastic is a problem and how educators can include it in their teaching and learning activities.

In this webinar, Ciara Morris, International Schools Manager at CENTURY Tech, will be joined by Andrew Ryan, Headteacher of British Embassy School Ankara as well as Stuart Downing, Assistant Head, to demonstrate the important role that formative assessment plays at their school and how CENTURY supports this.

COBIS Charity Partner SeeBeyondBorders has been working with communities, teachers and the Ministry of Education in Cambodia for almost 13 years where we build support for inclusive quality education for all Cambodian children through locally led programme based on evidence. SeeBeyondBorders focuses on improving the quality of education for Grade 1-3 by building teacher skills, confidence and materials to teach better literacy and numeracy so that children are equipped with the foundations to build brighter futures.Watch this webinar to learn more and explore areas of engagement. Together we can continue to grow and learn, raising the quality of education across the world.

Gamification of the lesson is a more interactive way of learning how to use ideas, concepts and tools that they already know and apply them to knowledge and research. This way we bring excitement in different stages that normally would feel dull. However, technology in class has value if it enhances and even transforms learning. How do we manage a balance between using technology to raise motivation and, at the same time, make sure it impacts learning?

This session, delivered by Discovery Education, will help attendees to identify their priority areas to target for EdTech spending, in order to map their spending to a clear strategy.

This webinar will look at supporting and developing the role of the Computing Lead in your school to ensure effective and sustainable use of technology in teaching and learning across the computing curriculum by all staff.

Computing Leads will gain an understanding of:
- How to plan effectively for broad curriculum coverage
- How to build staff confidence and engagement with computing teaching
- How to assess computing teaching and learning and celebrate success

The webinar will be presented by Danica Chapman, Regional Professional Development Manager London and East at 2Simple.

When psychological safety is present within the school environment, students feel safe to openly communicate their thoughts and feelings, be creative, share ideas and show their authentic self. It helps build a sense of trust between students, peers and teachers, and fosters a strong sense of belonging which primes students for optimum learning engagement.

Join this webinar to learn about benefits and positive outcomes of psychological safety, as well as downsides caused by its absence. This session will also focus on ways and strategies to promote and measure psychological safety in the school environment. Komodo Psychology Lead, Ilia Lindsay will be running this webinar.

The Webinar will introduce the ICPC, explain what the ICPC is and how it is produced along with how organisations can use the ICPC to enhance their own safer recruitment policies and procedures.

“Middle leaders are the first point of reference for most staff and are highly significant in developing a positive ethos and creating outstanding schools.”
This webinar will explore how the CPML course can support you to develop the middle leaders in your school. With recent experience of becoming COBIS Facilitators, Chris, Matt and Fran will share their journey with the CPML qualification exploring how and why the course has had such a significant impact across the board. They will cover: how to get involved; the planning of the five face to face training days; the delivery of the sessions and the visit from the COBIS Validator; their reflections and evaluations.

Through taking part in the CPML programme, middle leaders enjoy the opportunity not only to develop their own leadership skills but also to experience the impact they can have as leaders in their individual schools.

What does designing for the new normal even mean? One thing is for certain, your school website is more important than ever in driving engagement, recruitment and retention. The designers at Finalsite work with schools around the world developing award-winning websites that not only look great but are goal-driven, mobile friendly, creative and successfully tell a school’s story.
In this session, Kealan Duffy, a multi award-winning designer, will discuss the latest design trends and share examples from schools around the world utilizing these trends. This webinar is hosted by FinalSite.

Increasing diversity is a reality of modern day international schools. How can schools foster inclusion and belonging and ensure equity amongst staff and learners in such a milieu? Drawing from the practise in Start-Rite Schools Nigeria, where we have over 80 tribes and about 10 nationalities in the school community, the presentation highlights suggestions to enhance equality, diversity and inclusion, promote respect for diversity and support indigent youths in the wider environment by community service. This webinar is hosted by Femi Akinlade, Vice Principal of Start Rite School, Nigeria.

This webinar, hosted by Phoebe Andrews of Planet Mark, will provide an insight into shifts in curriculums, UK Government legislation and international standards. Driving new expectations for educational institutions on how they operate and the best ways of educating young people about climate change and how we can tackle it as a society to reach net zero by 2050.

Youth-led social action has the power to change our communities and the world. As educators, we also know that high quality youth-led social action also has the power to change the young people taking that action. When young people are given the opportunity then it can be an incredible vehicle for developing their confidence, leadership, and a whole host of valuable skills such as research, planning and collaboration.

Youth-led social action has the power to change our communities and the world. As educators, we also know that high quality youth-led social action also has the power to change the young people taking that action. When young people are given the opportunity then it can be an incredible vehicle for developing their confidence, leadership, and a whole host of valuable skills such as research, planning and collaboration.

This webinar will explore the different uses of video in the classroom, the benefits of flipping the classroom with videos and how CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) can be enhanced with video learning.

When learning loss has occurred, we need to explore a range of time efficient and impactful models for closing gaps and enable children to accelerate their learning. One option is to explore ways in which digital tools can support us.

With the complexities of Brexit and the pandemic, students are looking beyond the traditional destinations for their university futures...

Students all over the world study English in hopes of using it one day in a career. As a result, PISA will conduct...

International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) is a new international teaching qualification...

We know that our students are living in a world that is ever changing and characterised by uncertainty...

This webinar looks at how two international and bilingual schools in China and Dubai schools have designed...

This webinar lays out what can, and what cannot be achieved through the implementation of digital learning during the summer holidays...

The webinar introduces the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)...

Leaders need to ensure that their schools’ digital tools are being optimised so that their schools make prospective families’ shortlists.

This webinar covers the basics of “social referents theory” and how Marlborough College Malaysia is using the research...

This webinar explores how schools can support, harness and empower young people to solve real world problems...

This webinar aims to show how ebooks have developed in importance for the school library...

This webinar updates attendees on key aspects of the June 2022 exam series...

Heads from two COBIS schools share their recent experiences of the COBIS Accreditation process and, in particular, how well the virtual approach worked for their school communities

This presentation explores the imagery-language foundation as the basis for reading and comprehension...

In this webinar, Charles Wood, Head of International at CENTURY, is joined by David Cole, Principal of British International School of Ukraine...

Inviting young learners to enjoy reading can be very challenging, especially in an online learning environment...

As we move beyond ‘emergency schooling’ and into a ‘new normal’, this webinar look at the role of online learning in schools today...

The English College in Prague has honed its transition process from pre-IB to IB (KS4 to KS5) education...

A crisis happens suddenly, without warning...but how can we plan for this?

Have you ever wanted to make your own school films? Are you already making your own social media films and want some advice on...

We now have incredible insight into what the developing brain needs for successful learning, relationships and behaviour...

This session looks at the science of sleep and how it links to the wellbeing of both staff and students in our schools...

This webinar explores the International Teaching Assistant’s role and the knowledge and skills required...

This webinar explores the issues concerning school transport, no matter the location as schools all over the world...

This webinar reviews the importance of strong literacy skills to achieve success across the curriculum...

Social media algorithms have made a major shift in the last year, and the best practices that we have come to know and...

Understanding an international pupil’s level of English language proficiency and whether they will...

In this session, Eden Project, a COBIS Charity Partner, introduces its approach to conversations about climate change with...

This webinar focuses on safeguarding children in British overseas schools through the use of International Child Protection Certificates (ICPCs)...

As much as it is important to tailor an international school’s policies and procedures to accommodate and incorporate the...

In this session, United World Schools (UWS), a COBIS Charity Partner, introduces its partner school model...

This webinar demonstrates the use of SIMS (School Information Management Systems), which uses targets to track progress...

This webinar explores the ways students of all ages can be inspired by objects in their creative work...

Managing student wellbeing across the entire student population and at an individual level comes with plenty of challenges and issues that may vary from school to school...

In this session we explore the concept of Sustained Shared Thinking and the evidence supporting its use...

This session reviews how resources can aid and develop the acquisition of narrative vocabulary across KS2 classrooms...

A wider awareness of sustainability is vital for climate action. There is an opportunity for educational institutions to spearhead a new green learning agenda...

This webinar looks at curriculum structure and approaches to teaching, learning and assessment for creative subjects...

It's more important than ever that pupils develop a deep understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts...

No one software system can solve all your problems, which is why schools have multiple systems in place that best-fit each need – from your LMS, admissions, marketing, payments to...

In this webinar, Charles Wood, a senior representative from CENTURY Tech with experience of working with international schools talks about the power of technology...

This webinar, aimed at Early Years leaders and aspiring leaders will look at...

During this session, Emily Richards, Founder of The Stickman Consultancy shares top school marketing and admissions secrets...

The vast majority of schools have taken an unstructured approach to building their educational technology over the last few years, yet slowly but surely it has become mission critical...

This webinar session is designed to share a wellness model with schools who are looking to support staff amid challenging times...

During this webinar, participants are guided to use their experiences and challenges during the pandemic to grasp the shift in the teacher’s role...

Climate crisis is not an abstract notion. It's an emergency issue and it must be tackled and taught in schools to students of all ages...

This webinar explores the Whole Learner Framework and how basic brain science can elevate the importance of creating a culture shift...

Your school's digital footprint goes well beyond just your website. In this webinar, Red Abbott...

This webinar presents a series of ideas and practical tips for enabling children to engage in rich problem-solving activities where they make clear connections...

This webinar looks at the Tes Institute Assessment Only route to QTS as well as providing updates relating to the new Early Career Teacher Induction...

This webinar explores the key elements required for successful and effective appraisal and performance management in international schools...

Last summer, 68 student teachers in the International Teacher Education of Secondary Schools (ITESS)...

Students of today are a generation born during times of huge global change. 65% are likely to work in jobs that currently don't exist. They will more likely be a portfolio CV generation...

In this webinar, OxfordAQA takes you through the process by which exam boards will ensure grades assigned to students are fair, valid and comparable...

How can the Arts not just survive but thrive in times of COVID? How can leaders provide a vibrant, purposeful and future-proof Arts curriculum whilst keeping learning safe?

With the rise in online learning and use of digital tools in 2020, we have been given great insights on how our students are learning. It’s a valuable way to track progress and measure assessment...

The webinar sets out Cambridge International’s approach to exams going ahead this June, the approach for schools where it is not possible to take exams (school-assessed grades)...

Genuine parental engagement – adults at home actively helping with learning – has a bigger impact on children’s outcomes than any other factor...

COVID-19 has caused widespread school closures in 188 countries and impacted hundreds of millions of students. Never in our lifetimes has education been so disrupted for so many...

The latest research in cognitive science has afforded more insights into how our brain processes information, stores it in short and long term memory...

This webinar discusses some of the opportunities and challenges that a school faces when using data in an international context, and how schools can devise effective strategies for data use....

There is a strong link between reading ability and general academic performance, especially in STEM subjects where specific vocabulary is required...

Everyone is bombarded with information - so how do you best engage prospective families and your current community? You need more than just a pretty website to stand out...

Student engagement is a core part of the COBIS school membership offer with many schools citing it as a reason for their ongoing membership. In this webinar, we look at how Discovery Education...

Discovery Education’s Director of Professional Development Andrew Tidswell presents a lively and engaging session on teaching computational thinking both in class and remote learning settings.

In this webinar, Sharon Hague, Senior Vice President, Pearson Qualifications and colleagues from Pearson's International Qualifications team share the latest information...

International schools by their very nature have a high number of EAL learners among their pupil cohorts...

This webinar provides an introduction to International Child Protection Certificates (ICPCs); the only safe option...

In recent years, the ability to think critically has risen in importance in all our lives. Aimed at teachers and curriculum leaders...

This webinar explores the key principles of an effective learning environment and considers how to plan provision...

Experienced teachers possess the soft skills and experience necessary to manage the design of the curriculum, lead a class, and support the individual mental health of their students...

This webinar explores how cultural modelling can be used to support children joining a school from another country...

Schools are facing a number of challenges this year, including how to identify and fill significant gaps in learning, adapting the curriculum...

Encouraging teacher autonomy in professional development (PD) is not just generally good practice but also especially pertinent in today's "new normal"...

Max Eisl and Jak Blackwood from Finalsite share digital strategies to help schools attract, engage and retain students and faculty - whether or not the campus is open fully, partially or not at all.  

The session, led by Discovery Education, explores how learning through a combination of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths develops problem solving and analytical skills.

This webinar provides a summary of the feedback that Pacific Prime’s International School Division has collected over the last 12 months...

This webinar explores the features of high performing teams and examines the life cycle of a team...

This webinar, aimed at Supporting Associates, will provide ideas and best practice from Supporting Associate colleagues and COBIS staff...

This session offers an update on UK higher education admissions and focuses on supporting students applying to UK undergraduate courses for 2021.

What is inbound marketing and why do you need it? Understand the big picture of how inbound marketing serves your school...

The Accreditation team discusses our revised Accreditation and Compliance Standards, along with some extended aspects to our practice and a new School Handbook.

This session explores how Texthelp's ‘EquatIO’ enables effective strategies for formative assessment of maths and creates a workflow for teachers that enables fast creation of amazing resources and easy assignment of tasks.

This webinar delivered by Rebecca Torrance Jenkins from Itza Media explores how educational neuroscience and cognitive psychology can provide insights...

With the global pandemic continuing to disrupt the education sector, schools will need to be prepared to provide a mix of class-based and online lessons in the autumn term.

As exam results day looms, we hear from Key Education Consultants on how staff can manage all aspects of the day and help pupils and parents to receive the support needed.

This webinar explores the implications of fee changes for EU students on university entry... 

Professional development activities for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners... 

This session explores the importance of educating and involving students in sustainability programmes such as The Planet Mark certification...

This webinar, presented by Eye Film, looks at how schools can make the most of video now and in the future, particularly during this unusual time. Charlie Gauvin, Managing Director of Eye Film, provides...

Safer recruitment continues to remain a priority in keeping children and young people safe in the current climate. This webinar, led by The Safeguarding Alliance, identifies and assesses risk mitigation for remote safer recruitment during COVID-19. 

Why is it important to include people of all gender, background and heritage on our staff and governing body at all levels?

Diane Glass shares the latest data for the 2019-2020 year including updates from the ISC Research field-based team on...

An exploration into the potential benefits of ‘growing your own’ teachers through involvement in initial teacher training. This webinar hosted by...

Inspired by previous COBIS Headteacher Conferences and a belief that we can do much more for our pupils...

Potential solutions to the current challenge of supporting learners with literacy difficulties are explored in this webinar with...

In this session, Angus MacKay from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research reflects on how the classroom is becoming...

An update on UK university admissions is provided in this session, with advice available for the 2020 and 2021 applications. This webinar also discusses what's happening...

This webinar, led by the COBIS Membership and Communication teams, provides advice on how Supporting Members...

A session for schools who have booked a Patron’s Accreditation or Compliance...

This session provides an overview of the leadership journey of a newly promoted headteacher at British School Muscat, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities faced during her first year in headship.

A round-up of COBIS Student Engagement activities from 2019/20 including the announcement of the Eco Film Awards and Coding Challenge winners. 

COBIS CEO, Colin Bell and Chairman, Trevor Rowell provide an update...

In this webinar, Cambridge International discusses how grades will be awarded to students following the decision...

This webinar provides Supporting Members with an overview of the COBIS response to the COVID-19 crisis and the situation as it stands right now in our member schools.

In putting others before themselves, senior leaders in schools are failing to seek help when they need it most - something exacerbated by increasing demands and expectations within...

In this webinar, Emily Konstantas from The Safeguarding Alliance discusses a range of issues in safeguarding...

Many schools are facing uncertainty on how to continue recruiting during a shutdown.

Closures are impacting schools in many ways. Judith Fenn, Executive Director of IStip, shares the latest updates on NQT induction...

In this session, multi-award-winning EdTech pioneer Steve Bambury shares his expert insights to help COBIS members...

This webinar aims to address the need for well-being especially in our present state of isolation, exploring well-being practices that...

Experienced international university advisor David Hawkins provides an update for students holding university offers...

This webinar explains the phrase ‘artificial intelligence’, and how it can be used in education to benefit learners.

The in-school routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Induction are discussed in this webinar led by Tes Institute and two COBIS Training School guests.

Chris Green delves into how to use the online Maths learning platform Mangahigh, looking at how students can make the most...

Brian Cooklin, Principal of Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong discusses how his school...