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| Number of students |
840 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 (Elementary, Middle to High School) 20 (for Early Childhood) |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French and Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
interactive whiteboard, Laptop and desktop computers, iPad and Wifi |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Remote Learning Model: Virtual classes are offered through Zoom, Hapara, Google Classroom, and Seesaw, according to divisional schedules |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Vary according to grade levels.
For Middle School and High School: should not exceed 60-80 minutes/night include an expected 20 minute minimum of daily reading. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Waiting pool |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes:
For oversea students: ISEE entrance test, organized by ERB organization |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English proficiency test, Mathematics test and Interview |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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| Results in these examinations |
http://www.ais.edu.hk/content/ais-scholars |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes: https://www.californiacoach.com.hk/ |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
N/A |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art Club, Student Council, Study Zone (HS tutors are available during this time), Orchestra, Samba (drum club), TED-ed Club (creating inspirational speeches for learning), Model UN, Chinese Club, Coding Club, Math and Chess club, VEX Robotics and a Drama Club |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we have vegan meal |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming lessons, Music, Drama, Art, PE |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multiple outdoor basketball courts, indoor gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes: Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball, Cross Country, Badminton, Soccer, Track and Field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American International School is a private, co-educational school in Hong Kong. Serving families from Hong Kong's local and international communities since 1986, it delivers an American standards-based educational programme for students from Early Childhood through to Grade 12. AIS nurtures, confident, caring, and well-rounded students who consistently secure placements in prestigious universities and colleges around the world. Our core values of justice, knowledge, and love foster the development of global citizens, empowered thinkers, and effective communicators who are prepared for a bright future. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS students benefit from a range of teaching styles and approaches that are progressive,
Beyond the classroom, teachers at AIS willingly devote their time and energy to a variety of roles
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