Student Leadership Weekend 2026-27
Step into Leadership - Shape Your Future.
Are you ready to grow as a leader, build your confidence, and make a real impact in your school community?
The COBIS Student Leadership Weekend returns to the British School of Bucharest from 20–22 November 2026, offering an unforgettable opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students to develop the skills, mindset and credentials needed to lead with purpose. Students in COBIS Member Schools are invited to attend.
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Why Attend?
This flagship experience brings together ambitious students from across the global COBIS network for three days of inspiring, hands-on learning. You will:
- Develop essential leadership skills to lead initiatives and inspire others
- Build confidence in public speaking and communication
- Collaborate with like-minded peers from international schools worldwide
- Gain a prestigious qualification recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Experience personal growth that will support university applications and future careers
What to Expect? A dynamic, high-impact programme designed to stretch and empower you:
More Than a Programme
This weekend is more than just a course, it is a transformational experience.
You will form lasting friendships, exchange ideas across cultures, and become part of a global community of student leaders who are making a difference in their schools and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Students in Years 12–13
- Aspiring or current student leaders
- Those looking to strengthen their university and career pathway
- Anyone ready to challenge themselves and grow
Please note, participants will be supervised by colleagues from the British School of Bucharest during the workshops, however they will be unsupervised in the evening.
Opportunities for Accompanying Staff
It is expected that students will be chaperoned to and from Bucharest. A Level 3 Mental Health First Aid training will be available for accompanying staff. The course will run on 20-21 November at no extra cost. Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. A maximum of two members of staff per school can register. Please indicate in the registration form if you would like to register.
Cost
This event fee is £440 +VAT per student.
This includes:
- All conference/course fees
- Lunch on each day
- Lunch each day for accompanying staff
- L3 Mental Health First Aid course for accompanying staff (limited availability)
Registration
Registration will close on Thursday 24 September 2026. Spaces are limited and we anticipate demand to be high for this popular event.
Register your interest now:
Travel and Accommodation
Schools must not make any arrangements to travel to or stay in Bucharest until their place has been formally confirmed by COBIS and the host school. Once the event has been confirmed, a recommended hotel will be shared that is within walking distance from the school.
COBIS and the Host School reserve the right to cancel this event if insufficient bookings are received, or if travel to the host country becomes inadvisable.
Terms and Conditions and Student Code of Conduct
More information
Should you have any questions about this event, please email students@cobis.org.uk.
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