Governance

AISM is an independent nonprofit school governed by a nine-member board of directors. Among these members, five are elected by the AISM Association, three are appointed by the Board itself, and one is appointed as the representative of the U.S. Embassy. All parents and guardians of children attending AISM are automatically members of the Association.

The responsibilities of AISM's board include:

• Exercising full control over the operations of the Association and the School.
• Upholding the School's mission.
• Legally representing the School.
• Appointing the school director.
• Approving tuition, budgets, and policies.
• Providing reports to the Association.
• Deliberating, communicating, and ensuring that AISM advances toward its strategic goals in support of the School's Mission.

In terms of finances, AISM is a nonprofit institution, meaning that every dollar received is reinvested in the school. These funds are used to maintain a high-quality education for our students, which includes attracting and retaining highly qualified faculty, staff, and administration, investing in quality instructional resources like equipment and technology, and maintaining, remodeling, or expanding our facilities.

Our tuition fees are comparable to those of international schools in Southern Africa. AISM offers an exceptional educational experience in Maputo, including comprehensive programs and services, recognition as an IB World School (offering PYP, MYP, and DP), facilities, and a highly qualified faculty, making it a leader among schools in Maputo.

Useful Documents

Accessible to current AISM community members only: click on this link for a list of useful board-related documents - remember this page is password protected (see Weekly Bulletin for access details)

​Board of Directors

Our board of directors are voluntary members who receive no financial compensation for their commitment of time and effort—as a non-owned, non-profit entity, there are no owners, investors, or shareholders to which a return is paid.

• Elsara Badri - Chair
• Caitlin Porter - Vice-Chair
• Olga Cruz - Secretary
• Adrian Tolman - Treasurer
• Alexandra Campbell – Board Member
• Jacob Ritzler – Board Member 
• Molly Stephenson – Board Member (U.S. Ambassador Representative)
• Rade Todorovic – Board Member 
• Joep Vonk – Board Member