ISSEA

The name of the organization that governs inter school varsity athletics and activities is the International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa (ISSEA).

ISSEA was created in 1998 through the initiative of original members: American International School of Johannesburg, Harare International School, International Community School of Addis Ababa, International School of Kenya, International School of Tanganyika, and International School of Uganda.  It was established as a sports conference sponsoring basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

• In 2010 the American International School of Lusaka joined. In 2013 the American International School of Mozambique joined.

• In 2014 sports tournaments included golf, rugby, soccer, swimming, track and field/cross country, and tennis were added.

• In addition to sports events, the organization expanded to sponsor Cultural Conventions in Band, Choir, Drama, and Visual Arts.

• From its origins as a math competition, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) festival began in 2016.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe in the development of each student through academic, athletic and artistic/cultural endeavors.

ISSEA shall seek to create, promote and foster cooperation among member schools by providing a forum for communication and discussion, by promoting activities, and by seeking to serve as an extension of each member school’s programs to enhance the development of the students, the schools, and the organization through:

• Academic and Intellectual Pursuits

• Sports Competitions

• Cultural Arts Conventions

ISSEA ARTS MISSION STATEMENT

ISSEA is committed to providing opportunities for students to celebrate the fine and performing arts with the goal of nurturing confident life-long learners and participants in the arts.

Uniquely African, the goal of each annual arts cultural convention is to challenge and enrich the ISSEA cultural community through experiences that foster excellence and cross-cultural understanding. Through collaborative artistic performances, workshops, and exhibitions, students will develop their creativity, imagination, talents, skills, and knowledge.   To this end, each convention will draw on a wide variety of international and/or local expertise to enhance learning experiences for all participants.

ISSEA assumes this mission with the dual goals of meeting the needs of our fine and performing arts students and faculty and promoting the arts programs in the ISSEA schools.

ISSEA STEM MISSION STATEMENT

ISSEA is committed to providing opportunities for students to have a broad exposure to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as building a conducive environment where like minded students can constructively collaborate. This mission is put forth  in an effort to nurture individuals who will contribute to solving real life challenges facing our global society.

GOALS

ISSEA, as an extension of its member schools and through the activities it sponsors, has the following goals:

• Developing a good sense of fair play;

• Promoting the exchange of sports and cultural activities between member schools;

• Facilitating the smooth operation of all programs;

• Encouraging intercultural cooperation;

• Understanding principles of group participation;

• Developing self-control, discipline, and commitment;

• Encouraging participation to the best of one’s abilities;

• Rewarding outstanding achievement in competitive activities;

• Recognizing the value of participation and effort in non-competitive activities.