Chairperson: David Griffiths (Nexus International School, Malaysia)

Vice Chairperson: Sam Gipson (Kinabalu International School)

Secretary:

Asst. Secretary: 

Treasurer:  Marc Meisch (Uplands International School)

Asst. Treasurer: Martin Davis (King Henry 8th)

Committee: Karlie Walsh (Straits International School, Penang)

Committee: Glenn Moodie Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar

Committee: Richard Davidson (Charterhouse College KL)

Committee: Simon Burbury (Marlborough College Johor)

Committee: Trevor Spence (Sri KDU International School, Damansara)

AIMS was formed in 1997 with a group of 10 schools and was registered with the Registrar of Societies on 4th November 1998, under Section 7 of the Societies Act 1966. The AIMS registration number is PPM-031-14-24102017.

By 2019, the membership had increased to over 40 international schools across Malaysia. 

AIMS is a non-profit membership organisation, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high-quality international education in Malaysia through the ethical collaboration and cooperation of its members.

We do this through:

1. Fostering Understanding: Promoting global citizenship and intercultural understanding within our Malaysian context.

2. Facilitating Collaboration: Providing a forum for international schools in Malaysia to meet, collaborate, and discuss matters of mutual interest.

3. Advocating for International Education: Provide a voice for international schools with state and federal governments, advocating for policies and practices which benefit international education and student outcomes.

4. Improving Educational Standards: Acting as a consultative body that contributes to the continuous improvement of educational standards in Malaysia through sharing expertise and best practices.

5. Enhancing Professional Development: Providing opportunities for professional development for and for the sharing of best practice amongst educators and administrators in international schools. 

6. Promoting Student Enrichment: Providing student enrichment activities and inter-school competitions and events, fostering a well-rounded educational experience that includes academic, artistic, athletic, and social development.

Membership of AIMS is open to all schools:

• which are registered with the Ministry of Education in Malaysia;
• which have students who do not follow the Malaysian Curriculum;
• which are recognised by, or are members of, an international, regional or governmental educational examination authority;
• which provide kindergarten, primary and/or secondary education.

AIMS schools are varied in composition, enrolment and curriculum. Some offer United Kingdom curriculum models; some are Australian in curriculum, some are North American in curriculum and ethos, whilst others combine a national system of education with an international philosophy, within a Malaysia context.

Some AIMS schools offer boarding facilities.

AIMS schools are independent in ownership and management, and therefore it is important to realise that AIMS has no financial control over its members.