Mission and Vision

CIS leads a collaborative global membership community of schools and higher education institutions, exploring and developing effective practices to foster healthy, interculturally competent global citizens. We connect ideas and cultures across the world developing socially responsible leadership through international education.
 

OUR ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
 

We provide LEADERSHIP

We draw on our collective knowledge and experience to guide others. Together we achieve more. We inspire each other to expand our minds and perspectives, always striving to explore new ideas and innovations that enable us to act progressively and meaningfully.

We are PRINCIPLED

Our guiding principles are based on our definition of global citizenship. These principles form a solid foundation that inspires and challenges our members to actively promote international education and intercultural perspectives.

We CHALLENGE ourselves and others

We keep an open mind to new perspectives and look ahead to gain new insights. Our natural curiosity challenges routine thinking and keeps us focused on growth and development.

We value DIVERSITY

We embrace ideas, cultures, and connections from every corner of the world making different views and opinions a source of inspiration that enrich every member of our community.