In early 1981, a group of bilingual (English/Spanish) educational institutions of Dade County , Florida, created the Council of Bilingual Schools (COBIS) in order to help maintain standards that would serve to guide, supervise, and improve the education of children, particularly those of Hispanic origin.   The Council of Bilingual Schools sets high standards for quality elementary and secondary nonpublic education. Respectful of each school's uniqueness, the accreditation process is designed so that member schools maintain high standards in numerous areas.