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.
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MAIS is evolving and renewing its commitment to the membership community. As a progressive organization, we are redesigning MAIS to be network-based and agile, capable of responding effectively to regional needs. Our association has adapted to maintain high-quality professional development (PD) while adopting a more streamlined and flexible structure.
Our innovative model is centered on developing professional capacity within our schools, tailored to the specific needs of local networks. We aim to facilitate and foster collaborative learning communities within regions, building capacity around future-focused pedagogy through targeted learning festivals. Schools identify their needs, and MAIS provides workshops led by professionals who specialize in those areas.
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MAIS is dedicated to offering authentic, high-quality professional development for every level of your school, from teachers to the Board, without the high costs. Our collaborative and innovative approach ensures "just-in-time" and future-ready professional growth and development for teachers and administrators, enhancing the educational experience for all.
Events and Sessions
Lisbon, Portugal - March 26-30th, 2025
Lisbon, Portugal - March 28-29th, 2025
Annual Conference - Host School: AIS Egypt Main Campus
Cairo, Egypt - Postponed to Spring, 2025
MAIS Directors’ Virtual Leadership Conference
May 9th, 2025
Membership
The focus of MAIS 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.
The new MAIS offers individualized school community learning via a protocol facilitated by outside expertise. MAIS has partnered with What School Could Be (WSCB) and offers the “PEAK” pathway for free to all MAIS members. PEAK provides deep, relevant, professional development for school communities without the costs of airfare, hotels, and absences. The PEAK pathway, facilitated by WSCB consultants, begins with a local assessment analyzed to determine needs. Whether the need is improved literacy instruction, NGSS implementation, lesson design, or other, the end goal is to enable informed pedagogy that promotes active student learning.