Who we are

GAIS envisions a world where Islamic schools positively impact their communities by educating students to embody Ihsaan – moral, spiritual and intellectual excellence.

We bring Islamic schools together to build global solidarity and actively promote a culture of excellence.

Our Purpose

GAIS aspires to co-create the future of Islamic education by uniting and empowering the K to 12 Islamic School community

01  Strengthen

We exist to strengthen Islamic schools globally, allowing them to positively impact their local communities.

02  Networking

We provide thought leadership, networking opportunities and research-based standards for a holistic and relevant education.

03  Facilitate

We facilitate, develop & deliver
strategic programmes that support 
professional growth, good
governance and strategic thinking.

04  Collaborate

We exist to strengthen Islamic schools globally, allowing them to positively impact their local communities.

05  Connect

We provide thought leadership, networking opportunities and research-based standards for a holistic and relevant education.

06  Support

We provide thought leadership, networking opportunities and research-based standards for a holistic and relevant education.

07  Research

We bring opportunities for world- class professional learning opportunities and advisory services to our members based on continuous research into the specific needs of Islamic Schools.

08  Assurance

We exist to ensure our members are always learning & growing, creating a fertile environment to inspire our schools so that our children flourish and take up their rightful place as tomorrow’s leaders.

09  Solidarity

We bring Islamic schools together to
build global solidarity and actively
promote a culture of excellence,
harnessing the collective intellectual
capital of member schools for the
benefit of all.

As part of the effort to bring about Islamic school renewal, GAIS welcomes partnerships with businesses, organizations, scholars and universities around the world who share the same mission to serve the needs of K-12 Islamic Education.

Our History