THE AEISA CHARTER
PREAMBLE
WE, the teachers and administrators of the members of the ASEAN
English for Integrated Studies Association (AEISA), as represented by the Presidents
of the National Secretariats of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of
Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic
Republic, Malaysia, the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of Philippines, the
Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam, the Kingdom of Phutan, the Chairman and the Vice Chairman.
NOTING
with satisfaction the significant achievements of the EIS (English for Integrated Studies) since
its initiation in 2004 at Sunthonphupittaya Secondary School in Thailand by the
Principal, Mr Surapong Ngamsom through the expansion of the innovation
and expertise to ten countries in Southeast Asia resulting in the Annual Asean Youth Camp by
participating countries since 2013.
INSPIRED that cooperation of member states
shall improve education standard in this
region.
DESIROUS
of taking actions individually or
through international cooperation with view to attaining better education management which shall result
in prosperity in ASEAN
RECOGNIZING that forces and challenges can change the
future
COMMITTED
to utilizing our capabilities, expertise and resources to jointly promote
students ability, education technology and teacher pedagogy .
HEREBY DECIDE TO
establish, through this Charter, the legal obligation for AEISA,
TO THIS END
We agree to this Charter
CHAPTER ONE
PURPOSES and PRINCIPLES
PURPOSES
The purposes
of AEISA are :
1. To improve educational management of member
states to international standard.
2. To improve and expand collaborations and networking among member states with view to enhance the
capabilities of teachers and administrators to equipped students with the 21st
century skills.
3. To create
forum and opportunity for sharing
of information and activities in order to enhance the educational management of
the member states.
4. To be the focal point for both member states
and non-member states and their staff and organizations.
5. To develop English language communication
skills for students, teachers and administrators of the member states by using
English language as median for communication in order to comply with
international standard and to prepare human resources for the ongoing
collaboration of ASEAN Community.
6. AEISA will not involve in political
activities
PRINCIPLES
To set out the general principles of mutual cooperation in
the field of education, on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit and
respect for the different cultures, languages and religions, while emphasizing common
values in the spirit of unity in diversity;
CHAPTER II
LEGAL PERSONALITY
AEISA, as a
non-governmental organization, is hereby conferred legal personality.
CHAPTER III
MEMBERSHIP
1. MEMBER STATES
The Member
States of AEISA are the Kingdom of Cambodia, the
Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the
Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore,
the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Kingdom of
Bhutan.
2. ADMISSION OF NEW STATE
MEMBERS
1. The procedure for application and
admission to AEISA shall be
prescribed by the AEISA Main Board
2. Admission shall be based on the following
criteria:
(a) The new state member is located in the
recognized geographical region of Southeast Asia;
(b) The new state member is recognized by all
AEISA Member States;
(c) The new state member is agreeable to be
bound and to abide by the Charter;and
(d) The new state member has the ability and the
willingness to carry out the obligations of membership.
3. The new state member shall be admitted to AEISA upon signing an Instrument
of Accession to the Charter.
CHAPTER IV
STRUCTURE OF AEISA
AEISA shall consist of two main bodies:
1.
AEISA Main
Board
2.
AEISA National Secretariats
1.
AEISA Main Board
The AEISA
Main Board shall consist of Chairman , Vice Chairman, Secretariat staff, and Presidents of the National Secretariats. - The number of
Main Board members shall not exceed 20.
The presidents of the National Secretariats are members of the Main Board
by virtue of position. The remaining
Main Board members are selected by the Chairman. Advisors will be invited to provide their
expertise as required.
In recognizing Thailand
and its initiation, the first
Chairman shall be the representative
from Thailand. The Chairman shall be in
position for two years. The subsequent Chairman
shall be elected by the Main Board.
The Chairman of AEISA serves as a facilitator for all international
activities organized by AEISA and as requested by member states.
2.
AEISA National Secretariats
AEISA National Secretariats choose their own committee to
work as field co-operators in each country. The National Secretariat consists of President, Vice President, Secretary , Vice
Secretary , Treasurer , Vice Treasurer , Registrar and Vice Registrar.
The National
Secretariat shall undertake the following tasks:
(a) serve as the national focal point;
(b) be the
repository of information on all AEISA matters at the national level;
(c) coordinate the implementation of AEISA
decisions at the national level;
(d) coordinate and support the national
preparations of AEISA
meetings;
(e) promote AEISA identity and awareness at the national
level; and
(f) contribute to AEISA community building.
CHAPTER V
DECISION-MAKING
CONSULTATION AND CONSENSUS
1. As a
basic principle, decision-making in AEISA shall be based
on
consultation and consensus.
2. Where
consensus cannot be achieved, the AEISA Main Board may decide how a specific decision
can be made.
3. Nothing
in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall affect the modes of decision-making as
contained in the relevant AEISA legal instruments.
4. In the
case of a serious breach of the Charter or noncompliance, the matter shall be
referred to the AEISA Main Board for decision.
CHAPTER VI
BUDGET AND FINANCE
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. AEISA
shall establish financial rules and procedures in accordance with international standards.
2. AEISA
shall observe sound financial management policies and practices and budgetary
discipline.
3. Financial
accounts shall be subject to internal and external audits.
CHAPTER VII
ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE
1.1 AEISA Main Board works in with all
National secretariats. The roles of the Main Board are;
1.1 To make policies, decisions and
provide guidance to the National Secretariats;
1.2 To approve annual mutual workplans
and projects;
1.3 To strengthen collaborations with and
seek financial support from private sectors
1.4 To allocate available fund to
support the National Secretariats as appropriate;
1.2 The
National Secretariats shall carry out the following tasks:
1.1 Prepare and
implement annual country workplans and projects
1.2 Strengthen
collaboration with and seek financial support from private sectors in the
country.
1.3 Coordinate
and implement relevant activities approved by the Main Board
2. AEISA has
established Annual regional activities as follow;
2.1 Annual ASEAN Youth
Camp
Hosting of an Annual ASEAN Youth Camp will be rotated on a
voluntary basis. The hosting member
state shall encourage participation of all countries. The admission fee shall be determined by the
hosting member state.
2.2 Annual International Conference for
administrators and teachers
Hosting of an Annual International Conference for
administrators and teachers will be rotated on a voluntary basis. The hosting member state shall encourage
participation of all countries. The
admission fee shall be determined by the hosting member state.
3. Annual activities at the country
level
3.1 . Teachers Trainings based on the needs of each member
state;
3.2 Other country
specific activities related to
educational issues. Participation of other member states is encouraged for knowledge
sharing.
CHAPTER VIII
IDENTITY AND SYMBOLS
AEISA stands for
A
= ASEAN
EIS = English for integrated
studies
A = Association
AEISA MOTTO
The AEISA motto shall be: " SHAPING FUTURE”
AEISA SYMBOLS
The Colours
Orange
We're creative and friendly in delivering our missions among youth and others.
Blue
The world may trust on our professionalism in managing and delivering our promise.
Green
Our spirit in achieving goals grows perpetually.
White
The prospective future leaders are clean and healthy in all aspects.
Silver
Equivalence and balance among 5 core elements.
The Objects
Non-fixed dotted shape
Representing the AEISA target students and teachers who have different education, families, beliefs, economy and ethnic backgrounds worldwide.
Abstract Image
The growing plant shows that we are inspiring the youth to go beyond any age limits besides the Bird sculptured is our hope that all of us may freely fly high once the goals were achieved.
Blocked Letter
The thickness of our hearts and souls to counter any problems and issues in order to deliver the AEISA Vision.
Double ‘A' show upward Arrow
We are aiming for A’s in everything we do and keep on striving for a better level.
‘EIS' in the middle
“English for Integrated Study” is our first priority.
‘+' replaced the T for FUTURE
Representing several member countries which have the same philosophy and support AEISA vision.
3D Globe
The concepts of EIS will be applied worldwide to merge the members together.
CHAPTER IX
ENTRY INTO FORCE
This charter
comes into force upon signatures by
AEISA National Secretariats :
for the Kingdom of Bhutan
...............................
( Mrs. Yanki Dem )
for the Kingdom of Cambodia
for the Kingdom of Cambodia
...............................
( Dr. Sean Phalla )
for the Republic of Indonesia
( Mr. Cheng Mamad )
...................................
for the Lao People's Democratic Republic
...................................
( Bunchun )
for Malaysia
..............................................................
(Dr. Khairul Husna Binti Abdul
Kadir)
for the Union of Myanmar
...................................
( )
for the Republic of Singapore
...................................
(Elizabeth R. Camara)
for the Republic of Singapore
.......................
(Thomas Low)
for the Kingdom Thailand
( Mr. Wuttichai Wantamart )
.............................................
for the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
...............................................
The Chairman of AEISA
........................................
( Dr. Kittiporn Instasida )
( Dr. Kittiporn Instasida )
The Vice Chairman of AEISA
..................................
( Mr. Pesol bin Saad )
( Mr. Pesol bin Saad )
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