Meeting Evolving Needs
AISA Events
of International Schools
AISA’s learning events are designed to meet the evolving needs of international schools in Africa. Each event offers relevant, research-informed, and context-responsive learning that supports school leaders, educators and co-professionals across all professional learning programs. Our programming includes professional learning options for groups in schools including school nurses, librarians, HR managers, business and finance managers, executive assistants, operations and site staff and others.
Whether diving into leadership strategy, community wellbeing, curriculum design, or operational strategies, our events are designed to strengthen schools and build community, from large-scale conferences to focused virtual workshops, every event creates space for shared learning, meaningful connection, and lasting professional growth.
Learning Event Platforms
AISA offers 4 different learning platforms.
Our flagship learning event, the AISA Annual Conference brings together international educators and leaders from across the continent and beyond.
Annual Conference
Format: Multi-day, in-person
Focus: Multi-strand, featuring international speakers, school visits, and collaborative sessions
Timing: Held each fall, hosted in rotating African cities. This is our largest gathering and a cornerstone of professional learning and community connection.
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Flexible, virtual learning designed for busy educators and leaders.
Workshops provide timely, accessible opportunities for reflection, strategy, and discussion—no travel required. Many of which are free to AISA members.
Virtual Workshops
Format: Online, 55–90 minutes
Focus: Single-topic, high-impact learning across all strands
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Check out our Event List for all upcoming Virtual Workshops
AISA Summits offer focused learning in smaller regional or thematic gatherings.
These events provide a chance to engage deeply with peers who share similar roles and contexts.
AISA Summits
Format: 1–2 days, in-person or virtual
Focus: Role-based or region-based sessions
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Join us for the inaugural AISA British Curriculum Summit, a focused, one-day virtual professional learning event designed for educators working with the Cambridge Curriculum, National Curriculum of England, IGCSE, and A Levels.
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he AISA Transformative Technology Summit brings together innovative technology directors, educators and leaders from international schools across Africa and beyond for a powerful exchange of ideas, experiences, and solutions at the cutting edge of educational technology and artificial intelligence.
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The AISA Global Issues Service Summit (GISS) a three-day, student led-event.
The theme for AISA GISS 2026, “Your Story, Your Voice” celebrates that your experiences and perspectives are both unique and valuable.
Your story shapes your identity, your passions, your past, and how you see the world. This element reflects our diverse cultural backgrounds, encouraging each of us to share distinct ideas and points of view.
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Join us for AISA West Africa, a vibrant two-day professional learning institute designed for educators, counsellors, and school leaders from international schools across West Africa and beyond. This in-person event brings together passionate professionals and expert facilitators for a transformative learning experience focused on improving student success through practical, high-impact strategies.
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Professional Learning Institutes/PLIs
PLIs are targeted, in-depth learning events focused on a specific role, topic, or school need.
PLIs offer deep dives into practice with practical tools, expert facilitation, and peer collaboration.
Format: 2 or more das, in-person
Focus: Single-topic immersion for groups like librarians, counselors, or instructional coaches
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This Professional Learning Institute will provide a practical set of ideas and tools for developing collaborative groups in becoming effective and better equipped to resolve complex issues around student learning.
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The AISA Physical Education Institute offers dynamic opportunities for physical education teachers to lead, collaborate, and share their expertise. Featuring keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions, delegates will engage deeply with colleagues, contributing their insights while learning from one another.
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The seminar emphasizes practical skills and strategies directly applicable to cultivating a thriving school environment. By mastering these techniques, you’ll contribute to a culture of collaboration, deep reflection, and a robust professional learning community.
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Adaptive Schools is the “how” of professional learning communities: how to behave in groups, how to lead them, and how to facilitate them for improved leading, teaching, and learning.