About MAIS

The Mediterranean Association of International Schools is a professional organization that strives to improve the quality of education in its Member schools. It promotes the professional development of Faculty, Administrators, and

Board Members, promoting communication and interchange and creating

international understanding.

MAIS serves as a liaison between its 38 Member Schools,

30 Associate Member organizations as well as other regional,

professional, and in-service organizations.

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Presently, MAIS is composed of schools from 16 different

countries, including Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy,

Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain,

Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

In addition, several Associate Members, such as schools outside

the Mediterranean region, colleges, businesses, and interested

individuals, support MAIS.

Upcoming

Events & Sessions

• ​MAIS Learning Series (multiple strands)

  • Ongoing: October 2022 - May 2023
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• Middle School Honor Choir

  • March 22 - 26, 2023

  • Hosted at the American School of Barcelona

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• Robotics Tournament - RoboMed

  • March 24 - 25, 2023

  • Hosted at the Carlucci American International School of Lisbon
     

• Directors Leadership Conference in Rome

  • April 5 -7, 2023
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• EAL, Learning Support and Technology in Cairo

  • April 13 - 14 2023

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• MAIS Annual Teachers and Administrators Conference in Tunis, Tunisia​

  • November 15 - 18, 2023​

  • Hosted by the American Cooperative School of Tunis

Past
Session Recordings are available to members on the MAIS PLC Forum

• Leading An International School in a Post-Pandemic World - ​Homa Tavangar and Will Richardson​

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• K-12: "Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems": An action plan for leading lasting grading reform in changing classrooms - Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D.​​​

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• Partnering with Parents To Improve Student Achievement in Mathematics - Erma Anderson

  • Bonus session resources available

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• Building Educators’ Professional Growth Plans (PGP) to Impact Student Success (for Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders) - ​​Steve Barkley, Education Consultant

Membership

Full Members · Associate Members · AOS Schools

MAIS's focus is to help its members evaluate and meet the varying educational needs which result from providing an American education in an international setting. MAIS Members and Associates are provided with opportunities to liaise with Member Schools through their participation at the Annual MAIS Conference and other MAIS activities throughout the year.

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Associate Memberships are available for schools, colleges, businesses, and interested individuals and organizations worldwide.

• in fostering a learning environment for all individuals to explore and share ideas and experiences; 

• in supporting individuals and organizations to thrive through continuous, supported, and meaningful PD growth;

• diversity strengthens us, enriches us, and prepares us for an increasingly complex world;

• respect, integrity, and equity are essential to create and sustain learning communities.

• in supporting the call for justice and racial equality as human rights to be universally protected. 

We believe:

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