Council of International Schools

Non-profit OrganizationsSouth Holland, Netherlands501-1000 Employees

CIS is a nonprofit organization based in Leiden, South Holland, that operates as a global membership community focused on international education. It delivers professional services to schools, higher education institutions, and individuals to strengthen international education. Members share a commitment to high-quality international education and to equipping students with knowledge, skills, and intercultural perspectives to function as global citizens. Primary and secondary school members are required to participate in ongoing external quality assurance to enhance student learning. The CIS community comprises more than 1,360 members across 122 countries.

Positioned within the nonprofit sector as a sizable organization, the group fosters collaboration and professional development across international education. In 2026, CIS participated in a collaboration with the Association of International Partners to release an expanded handbook, developed with the involvement of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children.

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