Empowering Families Enriching Schools Together
AFIS™ is the only organisation bringing together the voices of supporters of independent education (parents, relatives, school staff and alumni) throughout the UK and making sure they are heard in the national education conversation.
With the collective input of our member families we can bring positivity, truth and balance to the discussion.
We exist to champion and celebrate independent education in the UK
We are funding and commissioning robust research, including surveys about members' demographic profiles and contributions to society and the economy; this will allow us to fuel a better informed, truly representative debate. No organisation has ever compiled such powerful information by involving parents, relatives, staff, alumni and schools.
But that's not all. We celebrate all the good things about private schooling, rewarding the families who choose it and the schools that deliver it.
Engagement and Benefits
AFIS™ Families & Individual Members
Have Your Voice Heard:
By contributing to our much-needed research through this unique national community, our members enrich public and policy debates with a more representative, evidence-based perspective.
We reward AFIS™ member families with special offers and perks from our commercial partners -- because paying school fees can be a struggle, and we want to make it just a little easier by saving you money on other things.
AFIS™ Schools Partnerships
Receive Donations & Support Your School Community:
By partnering with AFIS™ to grow our member base of individuals and families, independent schools can help to ensure that all supporters of private education (parents, school staff and alumni) have the opportunity to contribute their views to AFIS™ research projects and benefit from AFIS™ member rewards.
Family members can nominate the school/s they wish to support through their membership. These schools can receive a percentage of AFIS™ revenue in donations and sponsorship.
Here are some of the rewards already available for AFIS™ CLUB Members
from our Brand Partners
Serenity Holidays
Enjoy a 10% discount on holidays to Sardinia, Corsica, Goa, The Gambia and Cape Verde. Book before August 2025!
Hector's Clothing
10% off premium clothing inspired by the British countryside. Including Franks, Loake, Joules, and more.
Clear Partners Events
Access exclusive events and trips across entertainment, music, sport, lifestyle and culture.
How Much Can You Save?
Your AFIS™ Club membership could pay for itself with just one holiday booking or a few clothing purchases. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to premium events and experiences!
WIN TICKETS!
Join AFIS™ as a CLUB member before 1st August and you'll receive:
- Early Bird membership discount -- Over 30% in savings
- Entry into our prize draw for 2 x Category A tickets
England v Argentina
Allianz Twickenham Stadium
Sunday, 23rd November 2025
*Supplied by our founding sponsor, CLEAR PARTNERS, in support of the AFIS™ launch
Our Impact
National Community Platform
We are the only national, collaborative community platform for parents, relatives, alumni and school staff.
Enhancing Education
Together, we are helping to enhance and safeguard the future of independent education as part of the vibrant mix of UK schools
Data-Driven Insights
Positive and rational, we will commission, fund and publish robust, independent research accurate data showing how private education contributes to UK society and the economy.
Have your voice heard and reap the benefits!
JOIN THE AFIS™ COMMUNITY TODAYThe Independent Education Landscape is Changing
Understanding the challenges and working together for positive solutions
Fewer families are able to choose an independent education for their children
Schools are having to reduce the amount of fee-assistance they are able to offer to families
More private schools are closing as a result of increasing financial pressures and the impact of VAT on school fees
The debate around private schools has become divisive and destructive
We decided to do something productive to help families, children and schools.
Please join us and support independent education, receive valuable information and perks, share your views, connect with other families and supporters and take part in important research. Our community is safe, honest and respectful.
Strength in our numbers
- Over 9 Million adults in the U.K. received a private education: 1 in 5 adults
- There are over 550,000 pupils currently at private schools.
- There are more than 2,500 independent schools in the U.K.
There is strength in our numbers, so let's collaborate and present a unified voice.