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Board of Directors

Leadership Committed to Excellence in Education

The American International School of Algiers (AISA) is a non-profit institution governed by a volunteer School Board. The Board ensures that the school’s mission, strategic direction, and financial health are maintained in the best interests of students and the wider community. In carrying out this work, the Board serves as a steward of the school, dedicated to nurturing its growth and safeguarding its future so that students, families, and staff can thrive.

The composition and authority of the School Board are established in AISA’s founding documents and by-laws, as well as in the bilateral agreement between the Governments of the United States and Algeria. In accordance with these documents, the Board is composed of five members: three representatives from the U.S. Embassy and two members from the local community. The U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, or their designee, serves as the Board Chair and appoints the other Board Members. The School Director serves as an ex officio (non-voting) member.

The Board meets regularly and has strategic, policy-making authority with particular responsibility in the areas of finance and long-term planning. Its major responsibilities include:

  • Approving the school’s annual budget and any budget modifications

  • Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Director

  • Overseeing the school’s strategic plan

  • Assisting with the planning of major capital improvements

While the Board provides strategic oversight, the day-to-day management and educational leadership of the school are entrusted to the Director and the administrative team. Through its careful governance and commitment to stewardship, the Board ensures that AISA remains a strong, student-centered community today and for the future.

SCHOOL'S LEGAL STATUS

The American International School of Algiers (AISA) exists today thanks to a historic partnership between the Government of Algeria and the Government of the United States of America. On December 29, 2015, in Washington, D.C., an agreement was signed that formally established the school and created the framework for its mission and operation here in Algiers. This agreement reflects a shared belief in the power of education to bring communities together and to prepare young people for a global future.

From that foundation, AISA has grown into a vibrant, welcoming community. As a non-profit school, every resource is reinvested into our students, programs, and campus. We are proud to be the only school in Algeria authorized to offer a U.S. curriculum in English, enriched with French and Arabic as foreign languages. This unique status is more than a legal designation — it is a promise to our families that their children are receiving an education that is both internationally recognized while integrated into the cultural context of Algeria.

Today, AISA is not just a school — it is a bridge between cultures, a place where families from around the world come together, and where children learn in an environment that celebrates curiosity, belonging, and opportunity.