About Independent Schools Northern Territory

About Us

AISNT is a Company Limited by Guarantee (Independent Schools of the Northern Territory Limited) and is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).


The AISNT was formed in 1989, as a not-for-profit umbrella organization, to represent, promote and advocate the diverse interests of Independent Schools throughout the Northern Territory. There are 26 Independent Schools located across the NT with 36 campuses, offering choice and diversity to the communities they serve. Independent Schooling also contributes positively to the social and economic growth within the NT.


AISNT is a member of Independent Schools of Australia (ISA), which is representative of all State and Territory Independent School Associations.


Our Work

AISNT works with Independent Schools in the Northern Territory to support them in achieving their educational goals.

Collaborate

AISNT engages Independent Schools and stakeholders through well-developed relationships, partnerships and networks.

Inform

AISNT promotes the Independent sector and communicates with the community, government and others within the Independent sector.

Advocate

AISNT advocates for Independent Schooling within the Northern Territory through active representation and promotion.

Our Direction

Support Independent schools in their provision of educational excellence through developing quality leadership and governance.


Promote Independent schooling including its quality, diversity, social and economic contribution to the Northern Territory.


Represent and advocate for Independent schools in the Northern Territory to ensure diversity in educational opportunities for students.

Our Values

  • Equality

    All young people have opportunities & the right to quality education

  • Diversity

    The diversities are celebrated and supported within the schooling community. 

  • Choice

    Families are offered choice.

  • Excellence

    The pursuit of excellence in all learnings. 

Membership

Our Member Schools are Independent Schools located  across the Northern Territory, that vary in size, religious affiliation and educational philosophy.  While diverse, what unifies our Member Schools is their commitment to provide excellence in educational opportunities, catering for the diversity of the student population in the Northern Territory, offering choice to families. 

Board of Directors

AISNT is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is elected at our Annual General Meeting.

Click here to view the ISNT Constitution.


The current Board of Directors:

Our People

At AISNT, we have a small but dynamic team that is happy to reach out and provide support in a range of diverse areas.

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