Accreditation
COBIS Accreditation: Set your school up for success
The COBIS Accreditation and Compliance scheme is the primary route to COBIS membership. It has been externally validated by the UK Quality Assurance Agency, so you can be sure it's robust, rigorous and supportive.
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How does it work in practice?
You can choose the scheme you want to apply for - Compliance or Accreditation - and we're here to help you make this decision.
Watch the short video below to see how Accreditation works.
It helped us to operate really effectively as a high-quality British school. For parents, it has given them the confidence in the school. They know that we now have recognition from an internationally respected organisation.British International School of Ukraine, COBIS Accredited Member
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COBIS Accreditation and Compliance Process
- Initial Contact
- Initial Application
- Payment of Fee
- Submit Documentation
- Check In
- SCR Health Check
- Evidence Review Meetings
- Visit Takes Place
- Report Drafted
- Membership Ratified
- Report Issued
- Welcome to COBIS!
Initial Contact
Initial Application
Payment of Fee
Submit Documentation
Check In
SCR Health Check
Evidence Review Meetings
Visit Takes Place
Report Drafted
Membership Ratified
Report Issued
Welcome to COBIS!
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Hear from COBIS Accredited schools
We spoke to COBIS Accredited Members about how they found the process, and the impact it had on their school.
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COBIS Beacon Schools
The COBIS network contains a vast amount of best practice, innovation and excellence. This quality is highlighted through the COBIS Compliance and Accreditation process, where schools can be awarded Beacon School status. Beacon Status schools have demonstrated excellence in specific aspects of, or the whole of a particular standard, and are committed to sharing their best practice with other schools around the world. We have compiled a list of our standards and the schools that have been awarded Beacon Status within each, as well as the date of their school visit. We encourage Members to reach out to these schools for advice and guidance.
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FAQs
- What is the difference between COBIS Accreditation and Compliance?
- Why choose a Two-Part Accreditation process?
- What is the COBIS approach to Accreditation and Compliance?
- Key Programme Facts & Cost
- What if a school does not meet all the Standards?
- Is this mandatory for COBIS schools?