About AAIBS
The AAIBS was established specifically to assist schools in Australasia,
providing a network of professional support, information and service. Schools
new to the IB programme will find such assistance particularly useful. The
Association also organises an annual conference in conjunction with workshops
run by IBAP, and produces a newsletter and a variety of support materials.
The income and property of AAIBS shall be applied solely in furtherance of its purposes and no portion shall be distributed directly or indirectly except as compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the Association.
BENEFITS FOR JOINING THE ASSOCIATION
The purposes of AAIBS are:
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To support the goals and objectives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the IB World Schools schools in Australasia.
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To provide support for the International Baccalaureate programmes in Australasian IB World Schools.
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To facilitate communication among International Baccalaureate schools in Australasia.
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To liaise on behalf of AAIBS member schools with the Ministries of Education and with professional educational organisations in Australasia
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To act upon request or when deemed necessary so as to promote the recognition of the International Baccalaureate Diploma as a qualification for entry to universities in Australasia.
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To support the professional development programmes of the International Baccalaureate in particular those sponsored by the International Baccalaureate originating in member schools.
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To promote research into the benefits of the International Baccalaureate programme and examinations.
The income and property of AAIBS shall be applied solely in furtherance of its purposes and no portion shall be distributed directly or indirectly except as compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the Association.
BENEFITS FOR JOINING THE ASSOCIATION
- Discounted registration rate to attend the annual AAIBS Conference
- Certificates for students
- Web presence on the AAIBS website
- The Association represents a body of Australasian IB World Schools, vital for lobbying educational authorities, admissions centres, universities etc.
- Access to networking and professional development opportunities
- Eligibility to apply for community and environmental project grants and student sponsorship grants
Want to join AAIBS?
AAIBS runs an annual conference, provides certificates and web presence for member schools at www.aaibs.org and will extend this to local associations of member schools as part of the annual membership fee. Member schools can claim up to three $100 discounts for staff that are registered for the Annual Conference.
Annual membership fees are:
- Full membership for Authorised schools is $550.00 (GST inclusive)
- Associate Membership for recognised Implementing or candidate schools is $220.00 (GST inclusive)
- Partner Membership (for schools in an IB recognised partnership) $150.00 (GST inclusive)
