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| Abbreviation | AISA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1969 |
| Type | Not For Profit |
| Purpose | International School Membership Association |
| Headquarters | International School of Kenya Campus, Off Peponi Road, Kitisuru, Nairobi |
| Location | |
Membership | 79 Schools; 81 Organizations |
| Website | aisa |
The Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) is a professional association of international schools in Africa. It was founded in 1969.
AISA's membership also includes Associate Members which are businesses, organizations and universities
The association currently serves 79 member schools located across Africa and 81 associate members. [1]
AISA is governed by a team of nine board members. The board members are school heads from AISA member schools who serve for a 2-year term. [2]
The AISA team supporting the functions of the association consists of the following roles: [3]
AISA offers learning events such as Deep Dives, Professional Learning Institutes and Webinars. [4]
AISA scholarships and awards are available to educators, school leaders and students. [5]
In addition to supporting professional learning needs, AISA also assists its member schools through the following programmes: [6]
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