Membership Registration

Every private school offering education below the tertiary level and is registered by the Ministry of Education can become a member of JISA.

Categories of member schools include:

Benefits

JISA has established a Secretariat which serves as a centre for:

dissemination of information
provision of guidelines
data collection
co-ordination of activities planned by the Association (i.e.. sporting competitions, annual general meetings, conferences, workshops)

JISA will:

provide effective stable leadership through the Executive body
secure funding for major projects
serve as a point of reference for its members
make representation to the Ministry of Education and negotiate on behalf of member schools

and from time to time:

Obtain discounts and best prices for educational and other services (i.e. health insurance)
provide networking opportunities both nationally and internationally
liaison between member schools and government agencies as well as the private sector
Advocate for benefits afforded public educational institutions (i.e. GCT exemption, training for teachers, duty free concessions on school buses)
represent members on private and public sector bodies (i.e. Overseas Examination Commission, Ministry of Education Independent Schools' Committee)
Provide leadership training for private school administrators
Provide professional development programmes for teachers in private schools
assist members with keeping abreast of best practices, current knowledge and cutting edge technology

Requirements to become a Member