Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (AISEN)

What Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (AISEN) does

AISEN (Association of International School Educators of Nigeria) is a non-profit professional association founded in 2004 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, that represents approximately 100 international schools operating across at least 12 Nigerian states. The association was established by five school principals at the Greensprings-Anthony campus to coordinate with the British Council on the administration of international examinations (IGCSE, O-Level, A-Level, Checkpoint, and IELTS), and it was formally registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission in November 2009. Its core offering is paid school membership, with a one-time N15,000 registration fee and recurring annual dues, combined with a portfolio of services that include Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for teachers, termly inter-school student competitions and co-curricular activities, four policy groups (Students Development, Teaching and Learning, Quality and Professional Standards, and Influence), a public school directory, an annual Speaker Series, and a strategic partnership with the British Council for examination administration and teacher training.

AISEN's underlying 'technology' is essentially organizational rather than technical: the value proposition rests on a curated membership community, a board-led accreditation process, and an event-driven operating model (termly CPD, sporting and academic competitions, an annual speaker series). The association operates with a small staff of 6 people, governed by an Executive Committee and Board of Trustees composed of principals from member schools, including President Dr Anthony Adeola of Global International College and Chair Adeola Arofin of Temple School. Marketing and member engagement are conducted through the aisen.education website (with sections for About, School Directory, Policy Groups, News & Events, and a blog) and active social profiles on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The organization is recognized as Nigeria's premier international schools association and is regularly invited to provide input into federal and state education policy through its Influence Policy Group.

Revenue is generated through school membership fees (subscription/recurring model) plus ancillary event and partnership-related income, though specific annual dues values and total revenue are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: prospective member schools apply via email to [email protected] and undergo a nine-step process involving document review, site inspection by the Quality and Professional Standards Group, and Board of Trustees approval. AISEN maintains strategic partnerships with the British Council (core, since 2004), BETT MENA (core, since 2017), and minor partnerships with Cage Free Voices LLC and Dyslexia Nigeria; it also holds an affiliated relationship with the Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN), where the AISEN President serves as an honorary member of the APEN Board.

Name

Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (AISEN)

Legal name

Association of International School Educators of Nigeria

Website

https://aisen.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AISEN is a Lagos-based non-profit association, founded in 2004, representing approximately 100 international schools across Nigeria. It offers paid membership, teacher CPD training, inter-school student competitions, policy advocacy, and British Council-coordinated international examination administration.

Ownership category

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Product category

Education Association Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• School accreditation services
• Teacher professional development
• International education association
• Student co-curricular competitions
• Education policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Membership Fees: AISEN generates revenue through annual membership fees and registration fees charged to international schools. Schools pay a registration fee of N15,000 upon initial application, plus annual dues for membership renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AISEN is a non-profit professional association of international schools in Nigeria that accredits member schools, coordinates with the British Council for international examinations (IGCSE, Checkpoint, O-Level, A-Level, IELTS), delivers termly teacher Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training, organizes student co-curricular competitions and activities, and advocates for international education through four policy groups and an annual Speaker Series. Its services are sold to international schools via annual membership dues and a one-time registration fee, with approximately 100 member institutions across Nigeria.

Product overview

AISEN (Association of International School Educators of Nigeria) is an association of international schools offering a portfolio of services including school membership and accreditation, teacher professional development (CPD training), student activities and competitions, policy groups for educational standards, a school directory, and international examinations support through British Council partnerships.

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Products and services

• AISEN School Membership Services Formal membership accreditation and ongoing services for international schools in Nigeria, including a 9-step application process (email enquiry, document review, site inspection by the Quality and Professional Standards Group, and Board of Trustees approval), annual dues renewal subject to compliance with AISEN rules, and entitlement to AISEN branding, website and social media placement, e-newsletter, and discounted conference fees.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training Termly teacher training programmes covering technology in the classroom, core skills development, and emotional intelligence, with breakout sessions for teachers of all age groups from early years through sixth form. Delivered to educators at member international schools across Nigeria.
• Student Activities and Competitions Termly inter-school co-curricular programmes for students of member international schools, including sporting competitions (football, basketball, volleyball), creative activities (art, dance, music), and intellectual activities (debate, spelling bee, coding competitions, maths competitions, choir).
• Speaker Series Annual flagship event featuring industry experts and thought leaders discussing education issues, providing networking opportunities with government officials and school administrators. Operated under AISEN's Influence policy group.
• School Directory Public online directory of approximately 100 AISEN member schools, organized A-Z and by location (Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, and other Nigerian states), helping parents and educators find accredited international schools.
• International Examinations Support (British Council Partnership) Liaison and coordination service for member schools to administer international examinations through the British Council, including Checkpoint, IGCSE, O-Level, A-Level, and IELTS, with supporting teacher training and the Connecting Classrooms programme (over 200 AISEN school teachers trained in January 2018).

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BETT (BETT MENA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017BETT is one of the largest education technology shows in the world. Since 2017, AISEN has partnered with BETT MENA, the region's leading education technology leadership summit, offering opportunities for educators from AISEN schools to participate in conferences in Abu Dhabi. In 2018, AISEN President Mr Derek Smith was invited to speak at the conference on 21st Century Leadership and facilitated at the Round Table on International Schools in Focus.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISEN has been working closely with the British Council since its foundation in 2004. The partnership ensures international examinations (Checkpoint, IGCSE, O-level, A-Level, IELTS) are administered effectively in AISEN schools. The collaboration has significantly improved British Council services for member schools. AISEN also participates in the Connecting Classrooms programme for developing 21st-century skills, with British Council staff training over 200 teachers from AISEN schools in January 2018.
• Cage Free Voices, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCage Free Voices is an international multi-service educational entertainment company that educates youth on self-image through powerful learning experiences. They provide the Cage Free Voices Radio platform for youth ages 10-25 to become advocates and change-makers in their communities. AISEN schools can access this platform for student voice and expression initiatives.
• Dyslexia NigeriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDyslexia Nigeria is a registered non-profit providing support to children and adults with dyslexia. They offer training and workshops, teacher professional development, screening, assessments, specialist tuition, and consultancy services. AISEN members have access to these dyslexia support services for their students and staff.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge International Education: Cambridge International is the global examination body whose IGCSE/A-Level qualifications underpin AISEN's British Council partnership. It is the broader incumbent shaping the curriculum AISEN member schools deliver.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): IB is a global curriculum and accreditation framework for international schools, representing an alternative to the British curriculum ecosystem AISEN is built around. Several Nigerian international schools offer IB programs alongside IGCSE.
• British Council: The British Council is AISEN's core strategic partner, administering international examinations in Nigeria and providing teacher training. While not a peer in the membership-association sense, it is the dominant counterpart in AISEN's exam-coordination value chain.

Emerging players

• Round Square: Round Square is an international network of schools built around shared character-education values, offering student exchanges, conferences, and IDEALS programming. It overlaps with AISEN's student-co-curricular agenda for international schools.

Direct peers

• Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN): APEN is a Nigerian private-education membership body where the AISEN President serves as an honorary board member. It is the closest domestic counterpart, representing private schools more broadly across Nigeria.
• Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS): ECIS is a membership organization serving international schools globally with professional development, conferences, and student programs — closely aligned with AISEN's CPD and competition portfolio.
• Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA): NESA is a membership association for international schools in the Near East and South Asia, offering CPD, leadership training, and accreditation support — comparable in mission and service mix to AISEN.
• Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS is a global membership community for international schools, providing accreditation, leadership development, and higher education counseling. Comparable to AISEN's accreditation and quality-standards functions but at global scale.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS): COBIS is a UK-based membership association for British international schools worldwide, offering accreditation, CPD, and student programs. It is the closest international analogue to AISEN, serving British-curriculum schools in a global context.
• Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA): AISA is a membership association for international schools across Africa, providing professional development, conferences, and advocacy — a direct regional peer to AISEN with overlapping member base and programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/aisengroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-international-school-educators-of-nigeriaaisen
• Instagraminstagram.com/aisen_ngr

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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