Application Process
Schools wishing to join the ISSN must complete each of the following sections, and are welcome to attach any documents in support of their case as they can.
Details of the Application Form
- Name of School:
- Address of School:
- Phone number of school:
- Email of school:
- Name and Position of person completing this application:
- Has your school attended an ISSF event?
- If so, when and where?
Section One: Mission
In 200 words or fewer, explain how your school would contribute to the ISSN achieving its mission.
Section Two: Values
In 300 words or less, explain how your school currently demonstrates or exemplifies these values in its current practice.
Section Three: Goals
In 200 words or less, explain how your school would contribute to the ISSN achieving its goals.
Section Four: Specialism in Science Education
In 300 words or less, explain how your school has a demonstrable specialism in the teaching of science, mathematics and technologies. You may provide any documentary evidence by way of attachments which will support your case.
Section Five: High Academic Performance
In 300 words or less, you need to demonstrate that your school performs highly in the domains of science, mathematics and technologies. You may do this by choosing three or more of the following:
- your school’s high profile in their state or national jurisdiction in Science and STEM education;
- your school’s success in connecting students to STEM pathways;
- your school’s commitment to building capacity in Science and STEM education;
- your school’s commitment to outreach provision in Science and STEM education;
- your school’s recognition of high performance, or specialist accreditation, awarded by state, national or international authorities
Section Six: Good Citizenship
In 300 words or less, you need to demonstrate that your school will be a ‘good citizen’ of the ISSN. This includes a commitment to the demonstration of excellent behaviour and standard of work of your students at the ISSF event or any events your school will attend, the engagement of your teachers with the programs offered at these events, your school’s timely attention to any payment deadlines and your school’s timely communication with the ISSN administration.
This will also include your commitment to the appointment of an ISSN Co-ordinator in your school, who will become the communication conduit for all ISSN matters.
Please submit your application via email to: