ISASA stands for Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. ISASA is defined as Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa somewhat frequently. Printer friendly.
The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa is the largest and oldest association of independent (private) schools in the Southern African region. ISASA traces its origins to the Conference of Headmasters and Headmistresses, originally formed in 1929.
ISASA has more than 870 school members in South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique and Zambia. Over 200,000 learners attend ISASA-affiliated schools.
ISASA is a non-profit, voluntary association and schools elect to apply for ISASA membership. Each member school pays an annual subscription fee and, in return, ISASA provides its members with a range of services. These include financial, advocacy, school best practice, professional development and other services.
ISASA does not own or manage any individual schools and is not a governing body for private schools.
ISASA’s vision is of a Southern Africa in which quality education is available to all learners, the value of independent education in contributing to this goal is recognised, and a value-based, public-spirited community of diverse, high quality independent schools is developed.
Our Vision:
Boldly leading the independent schooling sector in its pursuit to provide quality education.
Our Mission:
- Provide services in a professional manner to the highest standard, while maintaining an efficient, member-centric operation, responsive to a dynamic and complex environment.
- Champion independent education as a leader in governance and policy in the sector, while maintaining strong relationships with government and other relevant authorities.
- Promote the sustainability of the sector as the largest, most representative organisation in southern Africa, and ensure the long-term financial viability of ISASA in carrying out its mandate efficiently and effectively.
- Be a thought leader in the sector, pioneering innovation and embracing technology in education in order to unlock the collective intellectual capital of the region.
- Be the sector leader for transformation in independent education, while representing, promoting and protecting the common interests of the broader membership.