The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) is the supporting and advisory organisation for governing bodies of independent schools in the UK, and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.
[1] The Governing Bodies of Girls' Schools Association was formed in 1942 to represent independent girls' schools.
AGBIS is a registered charity (No 1108756) and company (No 0521716) limited by guarantee.
The head office is based in Welwyn, England.
The general secretary is Richard Harman.