COBIS, Global. Simon O’Connor from Deira International School has been appointed Director of international British schools association COBIS. Simon will join the COBIS board and contribute with significant knowledge and experience of international school leadership. Simon has over 25 years of experience in education management and as a school leader and joined Deira International School in 2020. “Simon’s vast experience across outstanding international schools will benefit and support new collaborative initiatives across the network, and at the same time deliver an exciting future for Deira International School and our Foundation,” said Acting Managing Director of Al Futtaim Education Foundation Farah Sarraj. COBIS represents and quality assures schools in over 80 countries worldwide. COBIS member schools share high expectations of both students and staff and they strive to achieve the highest academic standards and quality of learning.