About Independent Schools Northern Territory
About Us
AISNT is a Company Limited by Guarantee (Independent Schools of the Northern Territory Limited) and is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).
The AISNT was formed in 1989, as a not-for-profit umbrella organization, to represent, promote and advocate the diverse interests of Independent Schools throughout the Northern Territory. There are 26 Independent Schools located across the NT with 36 campuses, offering choice and diversity to the communities they serve. Independent Schooling also contributes positively to the social and economic growth within the NT.
AISNT is a member of Independent Schools of Australia (ISA), which is representative of all State and Territory Independent School Associations.
Our Work
AISNT works with Independent Schools in the Northern Territory to support them in achieving their educational goals.
Collaborate
AISNT engages Independent Schools and stakeholders through well-developed relationships, partnerships and networks.
Inform
AISNT promotes the Independent sector and communicates with the community, government and others within the Independent sector.
Advocate
AISNT advocates for Independent Schooling within the Northern Territory through active representation and promotion.
Our Direction
Support Independent schools in their provision of educational excellence through developing quality leadership and governance.
Promote Independent schooling including its quality, diversity, social and economic contribution to the Northern Territory.
Represent and advocate for Independent schools in the Northern Territory to ensure diversity in educational opportunities for students.
Our Values
Equality
All young people have opportunities & the right to quality education
Diversity
The diversities are celebrated and supported within the schooling community.
Choice
Families are offered choice.
Excellence
The pursuit of excellence in all learnings.
Membership
Our Member Schools are Independent Schools located across the Northern Territory, that vary in size, religious affiliation and educational philosophy. While diverse, what unifies our Member Schools is their commitment to provide excellence in educational opportunities, catering for the diversity of the student population in the Northern Territory, offering choice to families.
Board of Directors
AISNT is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is elected at our Annual General Meeting.
Click here to view the ISNT Constitution.
The current Board of Directors:
Our People
At AISNT, we have a small but dynamic team that is happy to reach out and provide support in a range of diverse areas.
Cheryl Salter
Executive Director
Rachel Boyce
Deputy Director
Coralie Boyd
Executive Administration / Careers & Pathway
