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All independent schools (physical, online or hybrid), their trade bodies and associations, and groups representing home-schooling, are invited to collaborate with the Association for Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS) C.I.C. Our partner schools play a vital role in building this national community of supporters of independent schooling, championing independent education, strengthening support for families and enhancing the resilience of the sector as a whole.
Collaborate with AFIS and our member families to advocate for parental choice, fair access and stronger representation within independent education.
After two years of partnership, AFIS Partner Schools become eligible to apply for grant funding to support projects that advance the AFIS mission.
Provide complimentary AFIS memberships and benefits to parents/carers, staff, alumni and other supporters, strengthening engagement and adding value to your school community.
As members, your parents and carers, their relatives, and your alumni will:
Be part of the only dedicated community for individuals who support British independent education, united by a shared purpose and common values.
Have a voice in the national conversation about independent schooling by taking part in AFIS research studies into their views and experiences.
Enjoy exclusive member benefits, including special events, valuable information and resources, plus access to all the perks and money-saving offers in the AFIS Online Shopping Centre.
Contribute to and have access to the AFIS Schooling Costs Fund and the AFIS Bursary Fund.
Francesca Ellsmoor
Executive Headteacher
Auckland College Independent School
By offering AFIS membership, you provide your community with:
The opportunity to share experiences and insights, contributiing to vital research that helps build a more balanced and informed public conversation about families who choose independent education
Belonging to the first community for parents, relatives and alumni who value and support British independent education
Members generate funding for our family and bursary funds just through their everyday shopping in the AFIS Shopping Centre.
Access to special offers, events, valuable information, and resources.
The more schools and families who join AFIS, the stronger and more influential our community becomes — and the greater the impact we can make together.
Schools and other eligible organisations join AFIS for FREE. Schools offer FREE AFIS membership to their parents and alumni.
Growing community of families & alumni
More families benefit from AFIS membership. Our research is more robust and representative. There's more funding for schooling costs.
A larger membership pool ensures our research is valid and representative. It also generates greater funding for our Schooling Costs and Bursary Grant Funds. The earlier your school joins, the sooner your community can benefit and our fundraising can grow.
Our partner schools are joining forces with AFIS to empower families in independent education — championing choice, fostering fairer representation and greater understanding, and helping to widen access to independent schooling.
We will then send you your unique school code, along with information and resources to share with your parents.
Inform your parents about AFIS, referring them to our website, so they can decide if they'd like to join.
To help grow the member base of supporters and encourage engagement with AFIS research and contributions to the community.
For more information, please contact us today.
We are currently recruiting sector experts to join our advisory panel. The panel will meet once per term to help shape and grow the Association, and we greatly value the insights of our partner schools.
If you would like to nominate someone from your school to take part, please email schools@afis.org.uk
Championing choice, fairer representation and accessibility for Independent Schooling Families
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The Association for Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS) C.I.C. is a community interest company, incorporated in England and Wales, company number 16817786.