3 The AAIBS was established specifically to assist schools in Australasia, providing a network of professional support, information and service. Schools new to the IB programme will find such assistance particularly useful. The Association also organises an annual conference in conjunction with workshops run by IBAP, and produces a newsletter and a variety of support materials.<p>The purposes of AAIBS are: </p> <ul> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To support the goals and objectives of the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the IB World Schools schools in Australasia.</div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;"> To provide support for the International Baccalaureate programmes in Australasian IB World Schools. </div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To facilitate communication among International Baccalaureate schools in Australasia. </div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To liaise on behalf of AAIBS member schools with the Ministries of Education and with professional educational organisations in Australasia </div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To act upon request or when deemed necessary so as to promote the recognition of the International Baccalaureate Diploma as a qualification for entry to universities in Australasia. </div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To support the professional development programmes of the International Baccalaureate in particular those sponsored by the International Baccalaureate originating in member schools. </div> </li> <li> <div style="padding-left: 5px;">To promote research into the benefits of the International Baccalaureate programme and examinations. </div> </li> </ul> <br>The income and property of 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.<br><br><strong>BENEFITS FOR JOINING THE ASSOCIATION<br><br></strong><ul> <li>Discounted registration rate to attend the annual AAIBS Conference </li> <li>Certificates for students</li> <li>Web presence on the AAIBS website</li> <li>The Association represents a body of Australasian IB World Schools, vital for lobbying educational authorities, admissions centres, universities etc.</li> <li>Access to networking and professional development opportunities<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"></span></li> <li>Eligibility to apply for community and environmental project grants and student sponsorship grants</li> <li>Sponsorship of major member school events (for example the Victorian/Tasmanian Diploma Programme Art exhibition, State graduation ceremonies) </li> </ul></li> 2008-02-24T04:55:56+11:00 1 about 2008-10-20T12:59:08+11:00