Expat families assigned to Southeast Asia most likely know what IASAS is. It is because they also most likely have school-age children who attend international schools and are members of IASAS. It stands for Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools.
Its member schools are the Singapore American School (SAS), International School Bangkok (ISB), International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), Taipei American School, and International School Manila.
IASAS has been around since 1961 and has given excitement to students and coaches from these schools. The pandemic has temporarily halted international competition. It’s back again now that the borders have opened. Skills training in their respective sports may not have been as intense as before the pandemic but these kids are doing their best despite the halt. My son has shown us his determination to get into the soccer varsity of his school, JIS. And when he made it, we gave him the all-out support he deserves.
As I am writing this, I am currently here in Kuala Lumpur to watch and support my son’s first IASAS participation. He has always been active in playing soccer but his school in Seoul, the Dwight School Seoul, only has local tournaments. We admit this is another level.
IASAS participants are housed with host families in the country where they compete. While we are here in Kuala Lumpur, the students live with host families. That is reciprocated when another country hosts events. Parents have to find their accommodation.
What are the events in IASAS?
- 1st Season: Cross-Country, Soccer, Volleyball
- Model United Nations and Cultural Convention Art/Film
- 2nd Season: Basketball, Rugby/Touch, Swimming, Tennis
- Math Contest & Chess [virtual, non-travel activities]
- Cultural Convention: Drama-Dance-Technology, Forensics-Debate, and Music
- 3rd Season: Badminton, Baseball/Softball, Track & Field, Golf
I only communicate with my son by phone here. He told me, “This is a good experience, Mom.”
I am sure it is!
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Thank for sharing what is IASAS . Nkakatuwa ang dami din events ng IASSAS ❤️ super supportive ms. Wendy 😍 Wish ko dn na ung baby boy ko soccer ang game nya . ❤️ Sure na magaling sa soccer ang son mo ms. Wendy and ito tlga ung hilig nya ❤️
Since I’m not an expat, I only learned now what IASAS mean. Congratulations to your son for making it to the international traveling team. That’s really awesome that he gets to travel while he competes in sports!
First and foremost,of like to congratulate your son , and also you Mam Wendy and the whole family,for being supportive all throughout this wonderful opportunity and experience, and always learning from you.
Thanks for sharing this with us po,again congratulations to your son Ms Wendy for making it to be in international traveling team.Hoping for their successful, nakakatuwa po na you’re super supportive to him♥️
Congratulations on having a kid who is determined and steadfast. I wish him well in his journey. Also, I was TODAY years old when I learned that there are programs like IASAS. You really do learn something new everyday. 🙂
I can feel all your son said to you! Mukha siyang nag eenjoy talaga? Sarap siguro marinig yun in person lalo na malayo kayo sa isa’t isa.
Now I know mommy Wendy. ☺️ It’s nice to read information like this, it’s really a great association po. Be safe and enjoy there in Kuala Lumpur 💕
Now i know what’s the meaning of IASAS 😊thanks for sharing this to us Ms.wendy. Enjoy your stay there in Kuala lumpur ,Goodluck and Congrats in advance sa anak mo po,Isang napaka gandang Experience po nyan 😍
How wonderful it it! Good on him for engaging in sports and making new friends. Who knows, maybe one day he will become a professional soccer player.
that’s definitely another core memory for your family that opened. i saw my bff’s sister’s son played soccer also there in KL so i guess they were in one competition? he is not from ISM though.
Wow!! I didn’t know they had these kinda of events! Its sounds like a lot of fun, especially for he students!
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IASAS, the Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools, actually started during the 1982-83 school year. A history of the organization can be found here: https://iasas.asia/history/
Nice to know about IASAS Ms.wend
And thanks For Sharing
Such a nice event! Thanks for sharing Ms. Wendy ❤️