Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)

What Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) does

ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the primary regional association for 92 international schools across mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Mongolia, and Province of Taiwan. Founded around 2000 and headquartered in Sai Kung, Hong Kong SAR, the organization delivers a unified portfolio of student activities and educator professional development programs. Student-facing offerings include athletic leagues and tournaments (football, swimming, badminton, volleyball, touch rugby, table tennis), academic and cultural enrichment events covering robotics (FLL, VEX), math olympiads, chess, art, music, debate, and photography, plus service learning grants and the Jim Koerschen student award. The organization is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors under Executive Director Larry Hobdell and Board President Bill Elman, with a lean operational team of approximately 6 employees.

The professional development stack comprises six annual educator conferences (Technology, Early Childhood Education, Spring Leadership, English Language Learners, Conference for the Arts, and Chinese Conference) and over 50 additional workshops annually delivered through partnerships with PD Academia and PeerSphere, supplemented by specialized programming such as the multi-host Student Leadership Conference and the Tom Ulmet Leadership Award. ACAMIS's technology infrastructure is intentionally light: Glueup for event registration, a website for communications, and a thrice-annual newsletter cadence. There is no proprietary platform, no AI/ML capability, and no mobile app — the value proposition is human-curated programming and community orchestration, not software.

ACAMIS generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership dues paid by the 92 member schools, one-time conference and workshop registration fees (ranging from $160 to $625 per attendee depending on event, membership status, and early-bird timing), and sponsorship revenues from organizations seeking exposure to the international school community. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led rather than sales-led: member acquisition and retention are driven by demonstrated programming value, professional development offerings, and networking opportunities at regional events hosted across the network.

Name

Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)

Legal name

Association of China and Mongolia International Schools

Website

https://acamis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACAMIS is a Hong Kong-based non-profit membership association serving 92 international schools across mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Mongolia, and Taiwan via six annual educator conferences, 50+ PD workshops, athletic and academic tournaments, and student service-grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Fair Competitions (Science Fairs, Research Symposiums) (EDAMAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Conference & Trade Show Registration Platforms (THAHAFAB)

Keywords

• International school membership
• Professional development workshops
• Student athletic tournaments
• Academic cultural enrichment
• Education association services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Territories, Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Schools pay membership fees to join ACAMIS and gain access to professional development events, student activities, networking opportunities, and member benefits including the school directory and collaborative resources.
2. Conference and Workshop Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for six annual conferences (Technology, ECE, Spring Leadership, ELL, Conference for the Arts, Chinese Conference) and various workshops. Pricing varies by membership status (members vs non-members) with early-bird discounts available.
3. Sponsorship: ACAMIS offers sponsorship opportunities for organizations to support learning in education and foster network outreach. Sponsors can receive recognition at events and exposure to the ACAMIS member school community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACAMIS is a non-profit membership association that provides 92 international schools across China, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan with professional development programs (six annual conferences, 50+ workshops via PD Academia and PeerSphere) and student enrichment activities (athletic tournaments, ACE academic and cultural competitions, robotics events, service learning grants). It generates revenue through membership fees, conference/workshop registration, and sponsorships.

Product overview

ACAMIS is a membership organization of international schools across mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Mongolia, and Province of Taiwan. The organization offers a unified portfolio of student activity programs (athletic events, ACE academic/cultural competitions, and robotics competitions) and professional development services (annual conferences and workshops). Student support is delivered through service learning grants and awards (Tom Ulmet Leadership Award, Jim Koerschen Award). The association connects 92 member schools through organized sports leagues, academic competitions, and professional learning communities, facilitating networking and collaboration across the international education community in East Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Athletic Events Organized sports tournaments and leagues including football, swimming, golf, badminton, volleyball, touch rugby, and table tennis for students across ACAMIS member international schools.
• Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Events
• Robotics Competitions
• Annual Conferences
• Service Learning Grants
• Tom Ulmet Leadership Award
• Jim Koerschen Award
• Student Leadership Conference
• PD Academia Workshops
• PeerSphere Workshops
• ACAMIS Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• 92 member schools served across five regions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PD AcademiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPD Academia partners with ACAMIS to offer weekend workshops on trending topics for leaders and teachers throughout the year. They also collaborate on Student Leadership Conferences, including the March 2026 Social Innovation conference held at three member schools.
• PeerSpherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeerSphere offers over fifty workshops annually in virtual and sometimes on-site sessions for all stakeholders from school leaders to classroom assistants. This partnership extends ACAMIS's professional development reach across its member network.
• 21st Century LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACAMIS partnered with 21st Century Learning to introduce the Well-Being Leadership Retreat: Modeling What Matters, hosted by International School of Nanshan Shenzhen on November 1-2, 2025.
• ELG (Engaging Learning Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELG partnered with ACAMIS for the Leading Inclusive Communities workshop at Shanghai American School Puxi Campus on January 31, 2026, focusing on neurodivergent-affirming practices in schools.
• GlueupcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlueup provides the event registration and management platform used by ACAMIS for conference registrations. The platform powers event pages and registration links for ACAMIS events including Technology Conference, ECE Conference, and other professional development events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA): Membership organization of international schools in Central and Eastern Europe running conferences, athletic events, and student programs. Comparable model to ACAMIS focused on a different regional cluster.
• Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA): Membership association for international schools in Africa offering professional development, student activities, and conferences. Comparable mission and operating model to ACAMIS, with different geographic focus.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS): European international schools association providing conferences, leadership development, and student programs. Comparable operating model to ACAMIS, but Europe-focused rather than East Asia.
• Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA): Regional membership association serving international schools in the Near East and South Asia, delivering conferences, workshops, and student activities. Structurally comparable to ACAMIS but operating in a different geography.
• Federation of American Schools in Latin America (Tri-Association): Membership association for American/international schools in Latin America, providing conferences, professional development, and student activities. Comparable operating model to ACAMIS in a different region.

Direct peers

• Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE): Membership association for international school leaders offering professional development, leadership programs, and convening events. Comparable to ACAMIS in mission and GTM, with a focus on heads of school and senior leadership.
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS): Membership association serving international schools in East Asia, offering professional development conferences, student activities, and leadership programs. Highly comparable to ACAMIS in both mission and operating model, with overlapping geographic coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Council of International Schools (CIS): Global membership organization providing accreditation, professional development, and university counseling support to international schools. Comparable to ACAMIS as a peer association, but operates globally and at greater scale with a broader service portfolio.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Global non-profit offering four academic programmes widely adopted by ACAMIS member schools. While not a membership association, IB is a major ecosystem partner and indirect 'peer' for international school educator services.

Others

• PD Academia: Education consultancy that runs weekend workshops and Student Leadership Conferences for ACAMIS member schools. A core strategic partner and operational extension of ACAMIS's PD offering, and a comparable services provider in adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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