• be located within NSW
• be registered to operate as a school by the NSW Board of Studies
• be a not-for-profit incorporated body
• abide by the relevant industrial legislation in relation to staffing matters.
  

In addition, the AIS takes an interest in the governance structures of schools with a view to encouraging good practice in educational and financial management.

Schools that satisfy the above criteria are eligible to apply for membership of the AIS.  Individual persons are not able to become members of the AIS.

Enquiries about AIS membership and requests for application documentation should be directed to Malcolm Hunt at the AIS on 9299 2845.