What is IB Schools Australia?
IB Schools Australasia (formerly AAIBS) was established specifically to assist schools in Australasia, providing a network of professional support, information and service.
The Association also organises annual professional learning events, advertises employment opportunities within our member schools and produces a newsletter and a variety of support materials.
Our purpose
The income and property of IB Schools Australasia (formerly AAIBS) shall be applied solely in furtherance of its purposes and no portion shall be distributed directly or indirectly except as compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the Association.
Who can IB Schools Australasia support?
Throughout our history we have been proud to support schools in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.
We were recently approached by the IB to support some candidate schools in the South West Pacific.
With our constitution stating: “Australasian” shall mean Australia and adjacent islands of the South West Pacific.
We are pleased to confirm that should the need arise we look forward to supporting all adjacent islands of the South West Pacific including: American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna Islands.
How IB Schools Australasia advocates for member schools
IB Schools Australasia Standing Committee
Standing Committee
David Boardman
Chair, IB Schools Australasia
Antony Mayrhofer
Secretary, IB Schools Australasia
Nicole Jaggers
Treasurer, IB Schools Australasia
Karen Abraham
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
Casper Buisman
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
Ainslie Howard
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
Esme Hatchell
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
John Cho
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
William Wallace
Standing Committee Member, IB Schools Australasia
Office Support
Phoebe Tocco
Office Support
Join our network
As an officially recognized Association of International Baccalaureate® World Schools, IB Schools Australasia collaborates closely with the IB to advocate for our member schools. We serve as a valuable resource for both new and established IB schools. All Authorized, Candidate, and Partner schools in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji are eligible for membership.
Advertising and sponsorship of the association
Are you interested in Advertising your poducts or services through IB Schools Australasia or sponsoring one of our upcoming events?