Membership

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:

• Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

• Preparatory

• High Schools

• Vocational Institutions

• Continuing Education

• Special Learning Centres

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

• Submit proof of registration from the Ministry of Education

• Complete Registration Form/Data Sheet

• Payment of an annual membership fee, based on your school's population