COBIS - Council of British International Schools

British Football School are new COBIS Supporting Associates!

For over 10 years, British Football School has run English-language football trainings and holiday camps across Europe. These are delivered by British and Irish UEFA qualified professional coaches.

Their aim is to develop children's English fluency, football skills, as well as other life values such as teamwork and sportsmanship, delivered in a fun and engaging way.

In 2026, your School could host a BFS Holiday Sports Camp on your campus. To find out more information, visit their website: www.britishfootballschool.com

Next Wednesday’s webinar aims to equip international schools with practical tools and strategies to embed a whole-school approach to health & wellbeing. Register for the session led by Coram Life Education here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tw2onFqoT3OTzrv94wyZqA

With the 44th COBIS Annual Conference fast approaching, we are looking forward to welcoming Lexiographer, Etymologist and Presenter Susie Dent MBE as one of our fantastic keynote speakers.

Susie will be joining a programme that includes over sixty speakers who will come together in London on 9-11 May to lead empowering conversations with international school leaders from around the world.

Explore the programme and book your place today:
https://www.cobis.org.uk/professional-learning/annual-conference

“Safeguarding responsibilities do not pause during times of turbulence. In many situations, the need for strong safeguarding systems becomes even more important.”

Read the latest blog from The Safeguarding Alliance, which looks at the importance of reporting and case management during periods of instability for schools.
https://www.cobis.org.uk/our-network/blog/blog-demo-page/~board/blogs/post/safeguarding-children-during-times-of-turbulence-the-importance-of-reporting-and-case-management

In this training session on 15 April, Jan Dubiel will explore the importance that Learning Behaviours play in children’s learning, knowledge acquisition and intellectual development, and how they effect a vital role in providing both a context and purpose for the ‘what’ children learn.

Drawing on current research findings he will provide practical advice and guidance on how Learning Behaviours can be identified and supported in Early Years Provision. Critically, this is not about adding extra workload to the dimensions of Early Years practice but rather foregrounding the importance of Learning Behaviours and ‘switching the lens’ by which we observe children’s activity.

Book here: https://www.cobis.org.uk/professional-learning/event/?eventtemplate=144-learning-behaviours-in-early-years-education

Join our webinar next Tuesday introducing MemberConnect, a new enhanced membership option that brings together some of the most-used COBIS services into one simple, cost-effective package. Register for the session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nd_oKcb_TyeoWV80qb3D9A #/registration

Delivered by The Safeguarding Alliance, this interactive, online course will develop your awareness and understanding of affluent neglect in an setting, ensuring you are able to identify and respond appropriately where a child or young person may be at risk. Book here: https://www.cobis.org.uk/professional-learning/event/?eventtemplate=85-affluent-neglect-in-international-schools

Less than 2 months to go for the 44th COBIS Annual Conference!

This year’s theme of ‘Listen. Learn. Lead’ will explore how our sector continues to make a positive impact - evolving through connectivity, innovation, and purpose.

Join us in London on 9-11 May and book your place here: https://www.cobis.org.uk/professional-learning/annual-conference


Cambridge International Education

“Cultivating a culture where wrong answers are not the end, but a signpost along the way in learning.” Read this blog from Educake which evaluates the role of low-stakes and multiple-choice assessment in increasing engagement and building resilience: https://www.cobis.org.uk/our-network/blog/blog-demo-page/~board/blogs/post/where-low-stakes-assessment-and-well-being-intersect

Next week’s school-led webinar explores how student-facing agents can be designed and used to promote deeper inquiry, challenge assumptions, and support reflective learning.

Register here for this session led by International Community School (Amman, Jordan):
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1IbReqeWR8OKkRaSiMXjHw #/registration

“In international schools, teamwork is not a soft skill or an optional extra. It is the foundation on which school culture, consistency, innovation, and student success are built.”

Ahead of his session at the 44th COBIS Annual Conference, Francesco Banchini, CEO & Director, European Azerbaijan School looks at how international schools can look to build effective teams.

Read the blog here: https://www.cobis.org.uk/our-network/blog/blog-demo-page/~board/blogs/post/building-effective-teams-creating-impact-in-education

Wishing the very best to all students taking the stage at TEDx Start Rite Schools Abuja tomorrow!
Your voices, ideas, and creativity have the power to inspire far beyond the room.

A huge thank you to Start-Rite Schools Abuja for hosting this exciting event, and to the dedicated staff supporting and accompanying students throughout their TEDx journey.