 The EAIE is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and has approximately 2500 members from 80 countries around the world, the majority of which are located in Europe.In the late 1980s, international educators in Europe began to realise the need for a European member association dedicated to those working in the field of international education.In 1989 the EAIE was founded, with the Founding Conference taking place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.