Join Us
ISLES connects the school-wide leaders of Student Support in international schools — people in positions built for strategic-level program development, not just casework.
Membership gives you professional learning and a network of peers doing the same work, in the same kind of role, around the world.
Membership is free!
SECTION 2 — WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU?
Member vs Community
ISLES MEMBER
For people currently in, or about to start, a school-wide Student Support leadership role (not a classroom or case-management position) at an international school.
See Section 3 for the full list of what membership includes.
ISLES COMMUNITY
For anyone who cares about this work but isn't in a school-wide leadership role. See Section 4 for what Community includes.
Not sure which fits? Community is the right starting point if you're not yet in a leadership role — you can move to full Membership when your role changes.
SECTION 3 — MEMBER BENEFITS
Joining as an ISLES Member
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A member directory — a password-protected list of Student Support leaders worldwide, and you're on it too.
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ISLES Connect — four quarterly virtual sessions for leadership, where you'll share problems of practice and expertise on issues
international schools face, like recruiting, child safeguarding, and scheduling. -
The member forum — ask questions, answer others', and share resources with peers doing your job.
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The State of Student Support report and dashboard — contribute your school's data and get access to the compiled report
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Membership Trios — an optional program for directors who want a closer, small-group connection with a couple of peers.
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Project Teams — join one of four teams working on ISLES priorities: Membership Experience, Leadership Advocacy, Professional Learning, or Communications & Marketing.
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Professional learning events — four a year, featuring guest speakers and experts sharing best practices in inclusion.
In return, we ask members to contribute:
share resources through the directory or forum, and submit your school's data for the State of Student Support report.
SECTION 4 — COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Joining as ISLES Community Gives You
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Professional learning events — four a year, featuring guest speakers and experts sharing best practices in inclusion.
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Connections with the field — meet and stay in touch with others who care about student support in international schools.
SECTION 5 — WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Is Membership right for you?
Join as a Member if:
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You currently hold a school-wide Student Support leadership role in an international school, or
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You're starting one at the beginning of the upcoming school year.
Join the Community if:
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You're interested in this work but not yet in a school-wide leadership role — you'll still get access to ISLES professional learning events and connections with the field.
SECTION 6 — HOW TO JOIN
How to Join
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Complete the Membership form and let us know whether you're in a school-wide leadership role — this determines whether you join as a Member or as Community.
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You'll receive a welcome letter from the ISLES Membership Experience team within a week.
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Set up your directory profile in the Members Area using the link in your welcome letter.