Kevin Baker
Director
Are you ready for your child to be inspired? Are you ready for dynamic, compassionate and connected learning? Well, look no further. It all starts here!
Welcome to AISG and to our vibrant RamNation! I am thrilled you have chosen to spend a few moments exploring and discovering about our school and our leading edge programs! This is the start of an inspiring and transformational experience for you and your children!
Here are three reasons you are going to love AISG:
1. We are a warm, welcoming, nurturing, family focused learning community
2. We are preparing students for the future they choose by passionately teaching the knowledge, skills, and dispositions our students will need to thrive in our ever-changing world.
3. Our student-centered inquiry-based approach leverages technology and provides creative and differentiated learning opportunities to ensure all learners achieve personal excellence by balancing of challenge and rigor with encouragement and support.
AISG has a rich history of over 40 years of educational excellence in Guangzhou. We proudly serve over fifty different nationalities from the international community in our vibrant city. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to serve you as well.
Please accept my personal invitation to learn more about our school and experience the AISG difference!
Sincerely,
Kevin Baker
Director
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Number of students
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1000
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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40
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Most common nationality
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USA
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Ratio of local students to international students
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0% (AISG is an international school for foreign passport holders. In addition to different nationalities, students holding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passports are eligible. People's Republic of China passports are not eligible, per Chinese law.)
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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AISG has an English as an Additional Language program for qualified students in Grades 1 to 10 who need additional support in developing proficiency in English.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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French, Mandarin, Spanish
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Max. number of students per class
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22
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Average number of students per class
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20
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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With investments in a variety of technology with dedicated Makerspaces, 1:1 iPads in Elementary School and 1:1 Macbooks in Secondary School, we provide our students access to digital tools and applications, across all subject areas, and the opportunity for teachers and students to fully leverage technology for learning.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma, MAP, WrAP
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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AISG has a limited Learning Support program for students with mild learning differences.
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Learning support offered
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Learning Support Program combines in-class support, small group instruction and individual targeted support for students identified as needing additional interventions. The overall goal of the Learning Support Program is to develop the academic skills of students with learning needs so they can develop into successful and independent learners.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Assessment
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Once AISG has received a complete application, the Admissions Office, principal and counselors of the relevant grade level will review the application and determine the best placement for your child.
This may include English as an Additional Language (EAL) testing if your child(ren) are not native English speakers. This applies to all local and international applicants.
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Waiting list
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Depends on the grade level.
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School start time
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7:55
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School finish time
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3:10
Wednesday's classes end at 2:00
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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No
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Facilities at the school
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Ersha: library with over 20,000 volumes of curriculum-related resources and literature for students’ leisure and enrichment reading, multi-purpose room that is used for the cafeteria, assemblies, concerts and performances, 3D printers, programmable robots and a 1:1 laptop program.
Science Park: State-of-the-art 499-seat theater, a brand new building of 8,475m2 and a renovated main academic wing of 13,979m2 . Academic spaces include pathfinder hallways, adjustable walls, and innovative furniture to provide varying learning environments, 5 cutting-edge innovation labs, a cafeteria and cafe area, a nurse's office, a black box and creative multimedia and performing arts spaces, a library with more than 15,000 volumes of curriculum-related resources and literature for our students' leisure and enrichment reading as well as around 3,000 ebooks and audio books, 40 magazines, and 25 databases.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Ersha: 3 playgrounds, outdoor basketball court, air-conditioned gymnasium that houses a full-size basketball court and preschool exploratory center
Science Park: The largest soccer pitch of any other international school in Guangzhou and coming fall 2023, a renovated athletics facility that includes an indoor swimming pool, two gymnasiums, fitness rooms, external climbing wall, two rooftop spaces for outdoor learning as well as full educational suite for instruction.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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American International School of Guangzhou is a private, non-profit, IB World School that provides an exemplary pre-K through grade 12 education for expatriate children.
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Teaching approach of the school
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AISG is a compassionate community providing inclusive pathways to empower all learners to make a positive impact. AISG prepares its students by equipping them with 21st Century innovation skills, with an explicit focus on creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and resilience. It’s important for students to be equipped with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
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Learning
At AISG, success means more than just high grades. We strive to nurture the academic and emotional intelligence of our students, ensuring high levels of learning for all while encouraging each student to embrace their own personal potentials. We’ve worked to develop and refine programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our students and crafted to balance American curriculum with an international perspective. Our programs and systems are dynamic and driven by best-practice research. They are designed and taught by experienced educators who embrace change and embed technology in innovative ways.
Arts, Athletics and Activities
AISG offers the most comprehensive arts, athletics and activities program of any international school in South China. We offer the widest variety of interscholastic sports, fine arts, performing arts, community service and after school clubs designed to cater to our students’ different and diverse needs. In providing a platform from which students can select a variety of after school activities, whether from an arts, sport, community or academic thread, they are able to carry on learning and experiencing success in a safe, nurturing and accommodating environment.
Innovation and Technology
At AISG, we place an emphasis on using technology for creation over consumption. By giving students agency in their learning and promoting a maker’s mindset, teachers ensure every student is an empowered creator. Student creation is at the center of what we believe technology and innovation are about at AISG. We strive not only to prepare students with 21st-century skills, but to give them the tools and understanding to synthesize and share what they are learning outside of the classroom. We use cutting-edge technologies and resources that are supported by the most current research in innovative education. We take a student-centered approach to using technology to foster future-ready individuals.
College Counseling
AISG’s “Best Fit Philosophy” seeks to support students through tailor-made, individualized college plans aimed at connecting students to pathways and college programs they are passionate about pursuing. Our graduates’ choices for post-secondary education are as varied and unique as they are. At AISG, we know students are not just looking for a college but a home where they can thrive and excel as they enter the next stage of their learning journey. Part of the notion of preparing our students to be future-ready lies in the belief that one size does not fit all, and that every student needs a process of college selection and application that will serve their individual interests, talents, and passions.
Ersha Island Campus
The Ersha Island Campus is located in the heart of bustling Guangzhou City and is home to our Preschool and Elementary students. Our 3 to 5 year-old students attend class in the Ersha Campus blue building, separated from the main building which houses Grades 1 through 5. Our 3 and 4 year-olds have a private playground with equipment that is age and size appropriate, giving them the opportunity to play and develop their social skills in a safe and developmentally-appropriate space. Facilities also include 2 additional playground structures, an outdoor basketball court, a sandbox, an air-conditioned multi-purpose room, a nurse office, and an air-conditioned gymnasium that houses a full size basketball court. The library houses over 20,000 volumes of curriculum-related resources and literature for students’ leisure and enrichment reading.
Science Park Campus
This campus is for students in Grades 6-12 and includes a state of the art 499-seat theater, a brand new building with 4 floors of classrooms and administrative offices, including pathfinder hallways, adjustable walls, and innovative furniture to provide varying learning environments, a cutting-edge innovation lab, a cafeteria and cafe area, a nurse's office, an art room kiln, and creative multimedia and performing arts spaces. Our athletics facilities boast a fully air-conditioned double gymnasium, 2 full size basketball courts, 8 badminton courts, 4 volleyball courts, a rock climbing wall, and the largest soccer pitch of any other international school in Guangzhou. The campus library houses more than 15,000 volumes of curriculum-related resources as well as around 3,000 ebooks and audio books, 40 magazines, and 25 databases.
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