At St. Michael’s International School, we believe strong partnerships help schools continue to learn and improve. As a member of the Council of British International Schools, we are connected to a global network of British international schools that value quality, collaboration and continuous growth. This partnership gives our school access to professional learning, safeguarding support and opportunities to connect with educators from around the world. These experiences help strengthen teaching and learning at SMIS and support our commitment to providing a high quality British international education in Kobe.

One important opportunity is the annual COBIS Annual Conference. The conference brings together school leaders and educators to share ideas, discuss current challenges and learn from best practice across international education. For our staff and leadership team, attending the conference is a valuable chance to reflect, learn and bring new ideas back to our school community. It also helps us stay connected to the wider international school community and continue developing as a school. As a small school with a big heart, these global connections help us remain forward-looking while staying true to our values and community spirit..