COBIS & NEASC: Pathways to Global School Accreditation

As part of the partnership between COBIS and NEASC, this session provides practical guidance on how schools can benefit from belonging to both networks, and how accreditation or membership with one organisation may support eligibility with the other.

This webinar features expert insights from COBIS, NEASC, and British International School Houston, a school that successfully joined COBIS through its NEASC accreditation. Whether you are exploring accreditation options or wanting to broaden your school’s international connections, this webinar offers clarity, guidance, and real-life experience.

Session Highlights:
- Introduction to the COBIS–NEASC partnership and what it means for schools
- Detailed pathways showing how NEASC-accredited schools can apply for COBIS membership, and how COBIS schools can pursue NEASC accreditation
- A practical, step-by-step overview of eligibility, application processes, and support available
- Real-world insights from BIS Houston, sharing their experience of joining COBIS using their NEASC accreditation
- Opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, global networking, and next steps for schools interested in either pathway
- Live Q&A with COBIS and NEASC representatives

This webinar is hosted by Nicole Cosnett, Global Membership Development Executive at COBIS, Sharon Gallagher, Accreditation Operations Manager at COBIS, Trillium Hibbeln, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement at NEASC, and Rosemary Kiernan, Deputy Head at British International School Houston.