Associate Membership

A Valuable Starting Point

Associate Membership gives schools access to essential AISA offerings including high-quality events, expert-led programs, and practical resources. As your school continues to grow, upgrading to Full Membership opens even more possibilities: recognition programs, student enrichment, and the chance to shape AISA’s direction through leadership and design roles.

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  • AISA welcomes applications from any elementary and/or secondary school in Africa that offers an international curriculum using English as the primary language of instruction.

    Associate Membership is awarded to schools that are committed to international-mindedness and intercultural competence which we expect to be reflected in the school’s mission and vision.

    Associate School Membership is only awarded to schools who:

    • Are currently in the process of gaining accreditation or authorization by an AISA recognized agency outside the host country or gaining authorization for the IB PYP and/or MYP program.

    • Have an explicit reference to the promotion of international-mindedness and intercultural competence in its mission.

    • Offer an international curriculum using English as the primary language of instruction.

  • Membership fees enable AISA to offer a learning program and services that meet the needs of member schools. The fees allow AISA to keep learning event fees to a minimum, enabling staff from all member schools, no matter their size, to access world-class professional learning opportunities.

    AISA calculates the membership fees annually (July 1 to June 3. Below are the current school membership fees established by the AISA Board of Directors.

    The 2025/26 annual school membership fees are determined according to the school enrollment and approved by the AISA Board of Directors.

    Associate Member Schools & Group of Schools

    • Category AA (less than 50 students): US$420

    • Category A (51-100 students): US$845

    • Category B (101-200 students): US$1,670

    • Category C (201-400 students): US$2,700

    • Category D (401-600 students): US$3,545

    • Category E (over 600 students): US$4,505

    • Category F (Group of schools: up to 5 schools): US$6,475