COBIS. Council of British International Schools

Yumika Brewster

Aloha College, Marbella, Spain

Yumika is an outstanding, conscientious and hard working student.  Her contribution to school life, through her involvement in extra- curricular activities, is exceptional.  Yumika is a keen team player, particularly in sports, who motivates other players to do well through her competitive spirit.  Yumika has good debating skills and is an active member of the tutor group involved in MUN conferences and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.  Yumika works exhaustively to maintain her high standards and will excel at the academic challenges which lay ahead.

Thao Huong  Tranova

British International School Bratislava,  Slovakia

Thao Huong has been at the school only since September and in a short time has made a huge impact. Outstanding academically, she has achieved the top two IB grades in every subject area. She has made outstanding contributions to many school-based events. She joined the secondary eco-committee working in a team to complete the environmental audit for the school, the environmental action plan for this school year and prepare an assembly to inform students. She participated with great enthusiasm in Bratislava Model United Nations. As a student leader of the relevant committee, she proposed and planned the Earth Day at school, organising teams of students in preparation of the event and promoting the event amongst the students and in the community. Thao Huong is a member of Bratislava Children's Parliament and is involved in a homeless shelter project with other students from her year. She has also represented Slovakia at the Children's Climate Forum as part of the COP15 Copenhagen Conference.  Consistently motivated and involved, Thao Huong is an outstanding role model for younger students and a gifted leader.

British International School, Nanxiang Shanghai, China

Hae Jin Lee has made a consistently outstanding contribution to school life.  She is on the Student Council, is a House Captain, has undertaken the International Award and has been an exemplary leader.  She displays enthusiasm for every aspect of school life and is admired by the staff, her peers and younger pupils, for whom she is a superb role model.  She has shown great dedication in all academic areas, but especially in art and languages – her work adorns the school and has been published in the local press, while her learning of both English and Mandarin has been outstanding.

British School in the Netherlands

Gabriel is currently aiming for four A grades at A Level and is then hoping to study Medicine. Gabriel has an exemplary work ethic and supports the school in many ways. He has for instance given time to speak to students regarding option choices for post 16 education. He did so with maturity and wisdom beyond his years. Gabriel is a charming student who has earned the respect of peers, staff and younger students. He is heavily involved with the Model United Nations (MUN) – as a delegate in the past and most recently as a Chair at The Hague International MUN. He is also a highly valued member of the school Rugby XV.

British School of Alicante, Spain

For outstanding academic achievement, gaining 100% in his ICT A Level coursework. Sam has also taken on the role of Head Boy, and has offered a great deal to the school in terms of leadership and being a role model and mentor for younger pupils.

British School of Alicante, Spain

For outstanding academic achievement, notably achieving the highest mark for History AS Level in Spain. Krisha has also played a very important role as Head Girl, contributing to the wider life of the school and greatly encouraging pupil participation in extra-curricular events.

British School of Bucharest, Romania

Alexander is a very high achieving individual who excels across the curriculum.  His predicted IGCSE examination subjects are very high.  His particular area of talent is music.  He is a self taught guitar musician and also plays the piano.  He has contributed to numerous Secondary School productions, music recitals and represented the British School of Bucharest for football.

British School of Bucharest, Romania

Thomas receives this award for his outstanding academic achievements at BSB as well as for his contributions to the school.  He is a very active member of the school community where he is very mature and a well regarded House Captain. He also finds the time to enter and win a variety of competitions such as the School Poetry Competition and a National Public Speaking competition.

Lucy Collins, Lucy Dreznin and Victoria Uwemedimo

British School of Paris, France

The COBIS Award is presented jointly to Lucy Collins, Lucy Dreznin and Victoria Uwemedimo for a significant contribution to wider School life. The three girls, who are in Year 12, adapted a well know text to produce a script for a school play in which KS3 & 4 students performed. The complexity of the achievement is conspicuous, auditions had to be organised and held, a cast identified, the text discussed, rehearsals put on, motivation kept up and high levels of enjoyment provided.  The final piece was performed as the BSP Senior School play, in April 2010, and featured aspects of a musical. Needless to say it was a great success and a token of the three girls’ perseverance and drive. All actors involved discernibly enjoyed the experience as well as the final performances. The girls proved fine directorship and leadership skills.

Chartwell International School, Serbia

Sophie, in Year 6, is an exemplary scholar. She embodies the hardworking, thoughtful and considerate qualities of the ideal student. With her sunny smile and cheerful demeanour she is a positive influence in all aspects of school life. Her regard for others was recently epitomised through her initiative to organise a Skate-A-Thon for the children of the Chile earthquake and through it raise over €1000. Sophie has the virtues of a child and the maturity of an adult and holds the respect equally of her peers and teachers alike. She is an exceptional role model.

Doha College, Qatar

I am recommending Vartan for this award because he is one of the most outstanding individuals that I have taught. What is most impressive about Vartan is not his superb academic performance but his sense of community and great desire to make a positive difference in the wider world. Vartan gives his time extensively, to all people, and always fully commits to helping in any way he can. His contributions to Doha College are extensive but some notable achievements include being an active voice on the School Council and helping run the thriving Model United Nations Society.

Doha College, Qatar

I am recommending Rachel because of her leadership qualities and charitable works within Doha College. As a member of the Charities Committee she has spearheaded new ways to raise money for charities chosen by the student body. Her ability to organise and drive events has helped the committee to raise over QR45, 000 for Save the Children. Rachel gives of her time freely and her leadership qualities demonstrate her ability to motivate people and unite large groups of people towards a common goal. As a team member she is outstanding but can stand up and be counted when necessary.

English College in Prague, Czech Republic

For academic achievement with an outstanding set of IGCSE results.  Anh Vu Thi Van has achieved this as a Vietnamese national born in Habac, in a Czech school, studying all her subjects, except for Czech, in English and has achieved a string of A*s.

English College in Prague, Czech Republic

For services to the community both in the School, where she is a strong supporter of all school activities and events, and for the wider community too. This year she has organised supporting events for Haiti, arranged a visit to feed Prague wildlife during the cold weather and spoke movingly of the recent tragic events in Poland. She does this instinctively, with compassion and little fanfare.

English International College, Marbella, Spain

Frank is nominated for his overall contribution to the wider life of the Primary section of our school.  Frank is an extremely polite boy towards both adults and peers alike. He is a team captain of our green team taking the role very seriously, always ensuring that his team mates are striving to work together.  He represents the school in a number of sports and is a saxophonist in the school orchestra. He also balances his time well in school, learning to play the drums whilst making accelerated progress in his daily classwork.  Frank is a positive role model for his peers to respect and our younger children to aspire to become.

English International College, Marbella, Spain

Zoe has maintained a consistently excellent work ethos and attitude to all school events and activities throughout her many years at EIC.  In the Sixth Form, she has contributed much to extra-curricular activities, especially Music.  She is studying four subjects for A level, for which she has already achieved A grades at AS.  Her modest and unassuming demeanour has commanded respect from staff, as well as her peer group.

Independent Bonn International School, Germany

Tyrrell Blum is a 10 year old bi-lingual pupil who has always achieved excellent grades in every class since 2004. His levels of English and German have earned him a top place in the class and he has received a place in a class for more able pupils in a local grammar school.  His behaviour has always been excellent and he is a model pupil in all ways.

Independent Bonn International School, Germany

Alisha McSporran is an 11 year old pupil who has been a model pupil in every way since joining IBIS in August 2006. She is most conscientious in her approach to all tasks and has achieved high grades in all areas of the curriculum. She has done well in learning German and is now learning French. Alisha is a prefect and monitor for “Positive Play” in school. She is always willing to help others and has done much work for charity.

International British School of Bucharest, Romania

Ana Sabina Cioboata 

International British School of Bucharest, Romania

Jerudong International School, Brunei

Ursula has been an outstanding member of the Upper School Council. It was entirely her own idea to introduce the Playground Buddy Scheme in which older students act as playground mentors in the Junior School. It is difficult to exaggerate Ursula’s contribution to the charitable causes; she has raised money to pay for an indigenous girl from the Penan ethnic group in Sarawak to attend College, raised money for Earth Day and Peace Day, and also collected articles for the Penan Children gift boxes. She continually writes for school publications, contributes to assemblies and inspires all around her. Her contributions to school drama, sport and music have also been exceptional.

Jerudong International School, Brunei

Milo is a member of the Sixth Form Student Council as a Boarding Representative. He has been a driving force behind many of the activities that have been carried out this year, particularly when raising funds for the Sixth Form charity, Pusat Ehsan.  He has also helped to organise and support major events such as school socials, the Sixth Form Ball, the enrichment day and music concerts.  Some of his finest work has been supporting the Drama department, operating the technology board for sound and lighting during many rehearsals and performances. Milo has been fully involved in the school’s Make A Difference programme by supporting the school’s Health Centre and helping to organise his tutor group’s Yearbook pages. In the Boarding House, he is Head Prefect of Eagle House. Whether it is helping to get the younger boys off to bed, supervising in the dining room, or acting as Master of Ceremonies for a whole Boarding House talent show, Milo has used his initiative and energy to get things done. He is an excellent role model to the younger students in school.

King's College Madrid, Spain

For outstanding academic achievement; editing our most successful ever student magazine; sporting and artistic prowess; and supporting the school's charity ventures wholeheartedly.

King's College Madrid, Spain

For directing the outstanding school musical; making an immense contribution to the success of the school charity expedition to Jordan in July 2009; and for her constant kindness, maturity and intelligence throughout a distinguished school career.

Maadi British International School, Egypt

Sophie is a keen and conscientious student who is always willing to participate. She excels in all areas of the curriculum and is very modest about her achievements. She sets an excellent example for other pupils in the way she behaves and maintains excellent concentration for extended periods of time. Sophie is always willing to cooperate and help other students, she works hard at keeping a balance between leading and being led. She listens carefully at all times and asks highly perceptive questions.

Mougins School, France

This year, the COBIS award is presented to a student who has achieved academic excellence throughout his studies.  Daniel Spencer passed nine IGCSEs with A*s, took French A level a year early, achieving an A and is predicted Grade A or above for his four A levels this year.

Mutiara International Grammar School, Malaysia

Bryan is a capable and well-rounded pupil with an incredible sense of responsibility.  He is well informed on current events and is a catalyst for class discussions. He has a good sense of humour and often passes witty comments that liven up the class.  Bryan represented the school in the Inter-International Schools Maths Quiz and played a significant part in clinching the Champions’ title.  Bryan is an enthusiastic participant of the school co-curricular programme and captain of the football team. He represents his class and house in all school competitions.  He has excellent leadership qualities and is the Junior School Head Boy.

Mutiara International Grammar School, Malaysia

Ru Dee is genuinely interested in helping others and provides service in a consistently positive and helpful manner. This was evident when Ru Dee spearheaded a fund-raising project for Sekolah Semangat Maju, a school for physically and mentally challenged children in Setiawan Perak. A total sum of Ringgit Malaysia Six Thousand Five Hundred was raised within 2 hours.  Ru Dee was also given the responsibility as Assistant Director of Grease, the school play for this year, a role which involved her monitoring, supervising and encouraging students from the ages of 7 to 17.  Ru Dee also led the expedition to climb Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in South East Asia.

Prague British School, Czech Republic

Sara is an exceptionally hardworking, diligent student with an unblemished academic record during her seven year tenure at the Senior School.  She received an excellent set of IGCSE results where all subjects were awarded A or A*.  Her subsequent IB studies have been equally successful. Sara has been offered a place at Oxford University to read Archaeology and Anthropology.  Sara has made a valued contribution to the life of the school in numerous areas, including charity work, public speaking, debating, school promotion, sports, school trips.  She was House Captain and this year is the Head Girl.

Sir James Henderson School, Italy

Ana has demonstrated exceptional maturity and dedication to her studies and the wider school community. She works tirelessly and selflessly to support others, volunteering her time to help at school events, performing in musical and drama productions and fundraising for charity while achieving consistently outstanding academic and effort grades. She is an exemplary model to other students and personifies the qualities of an excellent IB learner.

St Catherine’s British School, Greece

For outstanding academic achievement and wider positive contribution to school life. He secured nine grade A*  and two grade A at IGCSE and the maximum A in Modern Greek AS-level in 2009 and followed this up with 44 points in the school’s mid-year IB1 assessment.  Michael is a wholehearted and leading participant in a wide range of activities such as International Award expeditions, choir performances, drama competitions, school football and he is a highly successful debater in national tournaments.

St Catherine’s British School, Greece

For outstanding academic achievement and wider positive contribution to school life. She secured 7 A*, three A and one B grade at IGCSE and scored 43 points in the school's mid-year IB1 assessment. Johanna plays a full and active role in the life of the school. She is a highly accomplished flautist as well as a keen sportswoman and has participated in a wide variety of dramatic and dance performances. Her leadership skills have come to the fore in guiding and supporting her group in International Award for Young People expeditions.

St George's International School, Luxembourg

Bradley has made an outstanding sustained contribution to the life of the School. He has a good natured attitude and has persevered in spite of considerable odds. He suffers from cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. Despite this, Bradley has played an active role in school events such as organizing and DJing at school discos and in helping organize fundraising activities such as preparing banners for DownRightKenya. Staff are always impressed by how thoughtful Bradley is and how considerate of others. He is keen to follow a career as a DJ and has put a considerable amount of effort into researching courses and accommodation. Much of this he has done independently. Bradley is full of integrity, polite and consistently encouraging to others.

St George's International School, Luxembourg

Karan is an exemplary student who is always prepared, engaged and enthusiastic. He takes positive criticism very well and employs it in his future work. Karan has consistently performed to a high standard in all his IGCSE subjects throughout the year and often mentors other pupils in class with their work, thereby reinforcing his own learning. He has a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic which I have no doubt will pay off very well in his exam results. Karan systematically reviews completed work in order to improve his results.  Karan participates fully in class and has shown that he can work well both independently and as part of a team, being a natural leader when working as part of a group.  Karan has presented his work to the whole school, is highly-respected by his peers and is a model of the high standards of courtesy and consideration of others that form a key part of the School’s ethos.

St Julian’s School, Portugal

The COBIS awards at St Julian's School for 2009-2010 goes to João Vaz Guedes for work as a monitor. Throughout the year, João was unfailingly punctual, helpful and creative in helping teaching staff to guarantee good behaviour and well being among younger students.

St Julian’s School, Portugal

The COBIS awards at St Julian's School for 2009-2010 goes to Shannon Bradfield for work as a monitor. Throughout the year, Shannon was unfailingly punctual, helpful and creative in helping teaching staff to guarantee good behaviour and well being among younger students.

St Michael’s College, UK

For outstanding academic achievement.

St Michael’s College, UK

For academic achievement and outstanding contribution to the wider life of the school.

The British International School Cairo, Egypt

For outstanding academic achievement at GCSE and very high attainment in the Sixth Form of The British International School Cairo.

The British International School Cairo, Egypt

For outstanding academic attainment in the Junior School.

The British School of Brussels, Belgium

Lowri has been nominated for her outstanding contribution to the Charities work of the school.  A fantastic supporter of fund raising events through the year, she has given up hours of her free time to help. However, Lowri has shown great initiative when reflecting on the year group’s theme of poverty; she independently contacted the charity Poverello (a new link for BSB) arranging for students to visit a homeless shelter and offer friendship and encouragement to local homeless people in Brussels.  Her initiative, dedication and determination when helping those in need is inspirational to others.

The British School of Brussels, Belgium

Kaat has been an inspiration due to both her academic dedication (she is studying 8 subjects at IB in her third language!) and also her extra-curricular commitment which sets the standard for others to follow. Leading the orchestra and string group, she also initiated a weekly Dutch language club for primary students and she is committed to many aspects of our charity work. Despite a phenomenally busy schedule, she makes herself available to help or serve others, individually or as a school, at any time, showing a real devotion to others as well as to her studies.