Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools
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The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools - AGBIS is the supporting and advisory organisation for governing bodies of independent schools, under the sponsorship of the Independent Schools Council.
[edit] History
The Governing Bodies Association and the Governing Bodies of Girls' Schools Association formed in the 1940s representing boys' and girls' independent schools. They merged in June 2002.
[edit] Structure
The association is based in Welwyn, England. The General Secretary is Stuart Alker Westley. Governing bodies are admitted to membership if their Heads are members of one of the following organisations:
- HMC - The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
- GSA - The Girls' Schools Association
- IAPS - The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools
- ISA - The Independent Schools Association (UK)
- SHMIS - The Society of Headmasters & Headmistresses of Independent Schools
Schools may also apply for associate membership if they are in membership of:
- SCIS - Scottish Council of Independent Schools
- WISC - Welsh Independent Schools Council
- COBIS - Council of British International Schools
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