1. Education

International Associations

Find a school in an international association or affinity group.

Association of American Schools of Central America, Colombia

"Established to provide services and information to three regional educational associations."

The Association of American Schools in South America

"AASSA member schools vary greatly in size, facilities and composition of student bodies, but they are all private, non-profit, college preparatory institutions offering a predominantly American curriculum taught in English. Each of the schools provides a variety of programs. By combining U.S. and host country courses of study, many of the schools grant both host country and U.S. diplomas."

Association of Christian Schools International

A very complete listing of Christian schools located in North America and abroad.

Association of German International Schools

"There are currently 20 full member schools who belong to AGIS which provides them with a professional support network in all matters relating to the successful management of international schools in Germany, in particular relations with the Federal Republic."

Association of Independent Schools of Victoria Inc.

"AISV represents and promotes the interests of independent schools in Victoria, Australia."

Association Montessori Internationale

"The Association Montessori Internationale was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain the integrity of her life's work, and to ensure that it would be perpetuated after her death."

Association of South American Schools

"AASSA member schools...are all private, non-profit, college preparatory institutions offering a predominantly American curriculum taught in English."

Overseas Schools and Their Alumni Associations

A part of The American Overseas Schools Historical Society's site. Find your old classmates!

Choir Schools' Association

"The Choir Schools’ Association is a group of 44 schools attached to cathedrals, churches and college chapels around the country. Pupils have unlimited access to a first-class schooling and musical training, giving them an excellent start in life."

Council of British Independent Schools in the EC

"Membership of the organisation is by invitation only and is dependent on the quality of the individual school. All COBISEC schools follow a British curriculum, taught in English by appropriately qualified teachers."

European Council of Independent Schools

ECIS "serves the interests of nearly 290,000 young people ... the largest component of whom are US or UK citizens, but also includes students of many other nationalities, with widely varied cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds."

Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools

Over 500 member schools in the UK and Eire.

International Boys' Schools Coalition

Purpose: "Provide a common forum for educators who are preparing boys to be positive collaborators in building a humane and livable world."

Near East/South Asia Council of Overseas Schools

"The mission of NESA is to stimulate professional development and provide support services consistent with the values and best practices of American education by initiating, facilitating, and offering to regular member schools a variety of programs and services in a climate of cooperation and collegiality."

Sacred Heart Schools

Listings of all affiliated schools.

Quality Schools International

"The schools of QUALITY SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL (QSI) have been founded in order to provide a quality education in the English language for expatriates living in the international community. Local citizens who want their children to be educated in English are also accepted."

TABS: The Association of Boarding Schools

288 schools round the globe.

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