COBIS is a global membership association representing over 450 British international schools and suppliers worldwide. It serves as a representative body for the British education sector overseas, focusing on school improvement, safeguarding, and professional development. COBIS operates a quality assurance scheme known as the Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance system, which validates schools against specific standards. The organisation aims to represent member interests to governments and educational bodies while facilitating teacher recruitment and training. It is governed by an elected Board consisting principally of heads and governors from member schools.
Member Schools (4)
Jeannine Manuel School is a co-educational bilingual international French school, catering to students aged 3 to 18. Situated in the heart of London, with campuses across Bloomsbury, the school opened in 2015 as a sister institution to its Parisian namesake, which is ranked among French lycées. The school claims to focus on promoting international understanding through the bilingual education of a multicultural student community and fostering pedagogical innovation. Students follow an enriched bilingual curriculum, with options for the French International Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
The King's School Canterbury is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school located in Canterbury, Kent. Founded in 597 AD, it is considered one of the oldest continuously operating schools globally. Situated on a campus adjacent to Canterbury Cathedral, the school claims to foster an ethos that balances academic rigor with co-curricular learning. Its educational approach reportedly aims to develop independent thinking, resilience, and confidence while promoting strong values, respect, and compassion among its pupils.
Halcyon London International School is an independent, co-educational day school situated in Marylebone, Central London. It is a not-for-profit institution offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for students aged 11-18. The school claims to focus on drawing out the unique potential of each student through student-centred learning, innovation, and a research-driven wellbeing programme. It integrates cutting-edge technology into its curriculum and makes use of its urban location's facilities and resources.
Buckswood School is a co-educational private boarding and day school situated in Guestling, East Sussex. The school occupies Broomham Hall, a 16th-century manor house set within 43 acres of rural grounds. It claims to follow a "12 Pillars" educational philosophy, aiming to foster academic excellence, character development, leadership, and global citizenship, with its motto being 'We Prepare for Life'. Facilities on its extensive campus include riding stables, a swimming pool, various sports pitches, a woodland activity centre, and a vineyard.