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,
• must maintain a strong relationship with the American Office of Overseas Schools,
• 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, MSA, WASC or COGNIA),
• 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 1,595.

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.