​​Every school in the world can apply to become a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet). It is a network of pre-primary, primary, secondary and vocational schools, as well as teacher training institutions, which are committed to promote UNESCO’s ideals, values and priorities and willing to contribute proactively to a more just, peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world, in line with the UNESCO ASPnet Guides for National Coordinators and for members, and the objectives of the ASPnet Strategy 2014-2021. 

If your institution is interested in becoming an ASPnet member, you should:

1. Familiarize yourself with UNESCO, the Network and its activities

2. Contact the ASPnet National Coordinator in your country and consult with her/him 

 3. Ensure that the school leadership, teaching body and student representatives of your school/institution are in agreement with the decision to apply. 

Then, you can complete and submit the Expression of Interest Form below.  When you submit the Form, it is sent to the ASPnet National Coordinator of your country for review, and to determine whether your school meets the criteria for joining the Network.  

You will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt and in due time, you will be informed about the results of the review. Once the full application process at country level is completed, UNESCO is responsible for the final decision on admissions to membership and for certification. ​​​ 

 Expression of Interest Form ​

Please note that all fields marked* are mandatory and need to be completed correctly. Any mistake could be unfavorable to your application. ​​​

 
*Country: (Click on the right-hand box to select from the Dropdown Menu of ASPnet member countries)
*Name of the School (EXACTLY as you want it printed on the membership certificate and shown in the online UNESCO Directory. Only add name of city if it is part of the school’s proper name):
*E-mail address of the school: (please note that this email address will be receiving all official ASPnet communications from UNESCO)
*Postal Address:
*Postal code: *City/Town:
State/Province/Department
*Telephone (including the international Country/City code):  +
Website
Facebook page
Twitter account
*Level/s of Education: (Click on the right-hand box to select from the Dropdown Menu)
*School Status (Click on the right-hand box to select from the Dropdown Menu)
*Location (Click on the right-hand box to select from the Dropdown Menu)
 
Principal/Director
*Civility: (Please select from dropdown menu)
*First name: *Last name:
*E-mail address Principal:
UNESCO ASPnet Focal Point
Designated by the school’s principal to act as the main contact person for the ASPnet. He/she has the role of coordinating, together with the school leadership and teaching staff, the planning and implementation of activities at the school level and the annual reporting to the National Coordinator).
 
*Civility: (Please select from dropdown menu)
*First name: *Last name:
*Position in the school: (Please select from dropdown menu)
*E-mail address Focal Point:
 
*Does the Focal Point have dedicated time to plan and implement ASPnet activities within the school? (Please select from dropdown menu)
*Does the Focal Point have dedicated resources to plan and implement ASPnet activities within the school? (Please select from dropdown menu)
*If yes, please give details. If no, please just type N/A: (40 words maximum)
 
*Please explain briefly why you want your school to become a member of the UNESCO ASPnet (100 words maximum)
*How did you hear about the UNESCO ASPnet? (Click on the right-hand box to select from the Dropdown Menu:)
Thank you !