The NAIS Global Initiative's Objective, as part of NAIS's larger sustainability initiative, is to assist independent schools in their efforts to nurture the skills and perspectives that help students become global citizens and global leaders, and to assist schools and their students in making contributions across borders. 

To assist NAIS member schools in their quest for a more global future for their students, NAIS will nurture partnerships and provide resources within an international framework.

- NAIS Global Initiatives
Mission Statement

NAIS GLOBAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES

• Principles of Good Practice for Global Education
  This PGP was published in 2006.
  
  
• Challenge 20/20
  Challenge 20/20 provides an opportunity for schools to develop international partnerships and to work toward real solutions to global problems. 
  
  
• The China Connection
  The China Connection program was developed in cooperation with HANBAN, a Chinese organization funded by the Chinese government. The goals of the program are to advance the teaching of the Mandarin Chinese language in schools in the United States and to provide schools with resources that will assist them in becoming more globally sustainable.

GLOBAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

• NAIS Annual Conference
  Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, February 24-26, 2010
  The NAIS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of independent school leaders, administrators, and teachers. The conference provides for attendees opportunities for invaluable personal and professional networking, and for the attainment of practical skills and tools. In addition, it strives to be an event that spurs forward-thinking dialogue about the future that faces independent schools. 
  To read about past events, click here.
  
  
• Institute for Student Leaders (ISL)
  ISL Santa Ana, Costa Rica (two programs in July 2009)
  The Institute for Students Leaders is a forum for developing global leadership.Student leaders come together to learn the skills they need in order to lead successfully in a global society.
  To read about past events, click here.
  
  
• Global Education Summit (GES)
  Leaders of independent schools around the world have been invited to attend to share in the discussion at the NAIS Global Education Summit.
  To read about past events, click here or visit the Global Education Summit (GES) Homepage.