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CEESA Membership Categories
CEESA Member School
Open to American style International Schools supported by the Office of Overseas Schools, which:
- operate within the Central and Eastern European region,
- provide a full elementary and/or secondary education in English,
- offer an international curriculum appropriate for an international community,
- have a student body of diverse nationalities,
- have an independent board of directors elected by the parent body, appointed by the supporting Embassy(ies), or self-perpetuating who act on behalf of the parent body,
- are accredited by CIS, NEASC, Middle States, WASC or SACS,
- are a recipient of an A/OS grant of assistance,
- support CEESA’s mission and vision,
- share CEESA’s core values, and
- wish to participate in CEESA’s conferences and institutes and enjoy the privileges of the member status.
CEESA Associate School
Open to any school operating outside the US that:
- offers an international curriculum appropriate for an international community,
- has a student body of diverse nationalities,
- provide a full elementary and/or secondary education in English,
- is accredited by a CEESA-recognized accrediting agency or in the process of accreditation (CIS, NEASC, Middle States, WASC or SACS),
- supports CEESA’s mission and vision,
- shares CEESA’s core values, and
- wishes to participate in CEESA’s conferences and institutes and enjoy the privileges of associate status.
Please note that, while Associate Schools are invited to participate in many Professional Learning opportunities, unfortunately Sports & Activities are only open to Associate members on an invitational basis when space permits.
Membership runs from July 1 until June 30. The annual fee is USD 1,450.
Application Process
Schools applying for Associate Membership in CEESA must complete a four-step process to ensure eligibility and alignment with the association’s values:
Step 1: Initial Inquiry & Compliance Check
Submit the online application form and a formal Letter of Intent outlining your interest, alignment with CEESA values, and the benefit candidate school brings. Include documentation of accreditation (or candidacy), proof of operation for at least 3 years, legal status, school charter and by-laws, and policies related to child protection and global citizenship.
Step 2: Review of Values & Alignment
CEESA will review submitted documents, followed by an interview with the Executive Director and/or Executive Committee members. The Executive Committee will then assess the application.
Step 3: Final Approval
A site visit may be conducted if needed. The Executive Committee will then vote on the application, and the Executive Director will inform the school of the final decision.
Step 4: Post-Acceptance
Upon approval, the CEESA Business Office will provide payment details. The Executive Director will formally welcome the school, and CEESA will share relevant information with applicable groups such as Job-a-Likes, Activities Coordinators, and Athletic Directors.
CEESA Associate Organization
Open to publishers and providers of educational materials, and other businesses and organizations wishing to participate in CEESA’s conferences and events and enjoy the privileges of the associate status.
Annual membership runs from July 1 until June 30.
Choose between two levels:
- CEESA Professional
CEESA’s Associate Membership (Professional) is a great opportunity for organizations in the international education community to elevate their influence, expand their network, and gain exposure to a wide audience. As a member, you will be:
- featured in CEESA’s Member Directory,
- entitled to a promotional email to CEESA’s mailing list which includes school leaders and teachers,
- invited to contribute blog posts and articles to ceesa.org,
- offered to promote your special events via CEESA’s social media channels,
- able to access exclusive discounted registration fees for the annual CEESA Conference,
- …and more! (link opens in a new tab)
- Annual membership fee is 1,450 USD.
- CEESA VIP Sponsor
Sign up for the VIP Sponsor membership level and become the sponsor of a Conference speaker at a discounted price. You will receive additional benefits compared to Professionals:
- promotion of your logo, member profile and special deals on CEESA’s website,
- recognition of your sponsorship in CEESA’s Conference marketing emails, blog and social media posts,
- first priority in selecting the best table location within the Conference Exhibit Hall,
- exclusive access to school directors and board leaders at the Conference VIP dinner,
- ..and more! (link opens in a new tab)
- Annual fee is 4,250 USD and includes the discounted fee of 2,800 USD for sponsoring a CEESA Conference speaker.
- Application Process
Organizations applying for CEESA Associate Organization Membership must complete a four-step process to be considered for membership and ensure compliance with CEESA’s values and requirements.
Step 1: Initial Inquiry and Compliance Check
Applicants must complete and submit the online application form and provide a formal Letter of Intent to join CEESA, including the rationale for applying and the membership tier requested. Organizations must also verify compliance with EU and GDPR regulations and submit their mission statement, legal standing, and organizational charter.
Step 2: Vetting of Values and Alignment
This stage includes an interview with the CEESA Executive Director or their delegate, along with a review of the organization’s website and background by CEESA.
Step 3: Final Approval Process
The CEESA team conducts a final review, and the Executive Director makes the membership decision. This decision is shared with the CEESA Executive Committee and then communicated to the applicant organization.
Step 4: Follow-up upon Acceptance
Following acceptance, the CEESA Business Office sends payment instructions. The Executive Director formally communicates the decision, and CEESA shares the new member’s information with relevant CEESA networks and groups.
For a full list of benefits and comparisons see the Associate Organization Membership Benefits page (link opens in a new tab).
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Click to joinLast updated: 12 November 2025.