APTIS is the Association of Principals in Integrated Schools. This Association meets at least once a term and runs a conference once a year also.

It has several aims including

• Being a clear, influential voice in the educational arena ofNorthern Ireland
• Providing a forum where Principals can address current issues of common concern
• Supporting new principals and principals in transforming/transformed schools – mentoring and affirming
• Building leadership capacity
• Learning from each other and celebrating success
• Harnessing the passion for the integrated vision and helping to make it a reality

The Current Chair is Patricia Murtagh; Principal of Hazelwood Integrated Primary School in Newtownabbey.