ABOUT
​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 42 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.
Events and Sessions
Annual Conference Host School: AIS Egypt Main Campus
Cairo, Egypt - October 16-19th, 2024
MAIS Honor Choir – Middle School Honors Choir - CAISL
Lisbon, Portugal - March 26-30th, 2025
MAIS RoboMed – Middle School Robotics Tournament - American School of Tangier
MAIS Directors’ Virtual Leadership Conference
May 9th, 2025
Tangier, Morrocco - TBA 2025
Membership
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.
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in fostering a learning environment for all individuals to explore and share ideas and experiences;
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in supporting individuals and organizations to thrive through continuous, supported, and meaningful PD growth;
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diversity strengthens us, enriches us, and prepares us for an increasingly complex world;
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respect, integrity, and equity are essential to create and sustain learning communities.
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in supporting the call for justice and racial equality as human rights to be universally protected.
