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Colin Bell
Colin Bell

Colin Bell has been CEO of the since 2010.

A former teacher and lecturer, Colin is also an adviser for the Department for Business and Trade’s Education Sector Action Group and a member of Ucas’ international advisory group.

All articles by Colin Bell
From Bermuda to India, schools are beating the drum for British education
The CEO of COBIS reflects on how demand for a British international school education continues to grow across the world – and why networks are key to the sector’s success
Specialist Sector
18 March 2025
Bermuda gombey drumming
Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour – a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
Specialist Sector
15 January 2025
Sewing a Made in Great Britain clothing tag
International schools’ needs must not be overlooked
The Council of British International Schools’ chief executive says he hopes the next government takes heed of policy changes proposed by heads within the sector
Specialist Sector
18 June 2024
International school needs must not be overlooked
DfE must back more international school accreditation systems
As the COBIS conference brings together international heads from around the world, CEO Colin Bell explains why it’s time the government backed its accreditation system to help the sector continue to expand
Specialist Sector
8 May 2023
Colin Bell COBIS CEO
Why the government must do more for international schools
The CEO of COBIS reflects on the positives and pitfalls of the latest international schools data – and on why the government must do more to make the most of its overseas educational assets
Specialist Sector
11 January 2023
Why the government must do more to ‘fly the flag’ for international schools
Hiring more overseas teachers is welcome - but iQTS needs changes
Moves to allow schools in England to recruit more staff from overseas can help to tackle teacher shortages – but there are more tools at the DfE’s disposal that it can use, argues Colin Bell, the CEO of COBIS
Specialist Sector
4 July 2022
International, visa