Kowloon Tong Hong Kong
American International School, Hong KongDescription
Centrally located in Kowloon Tong, the American International School (AIS) has been providing a rigorous academic program to local and international students since 1986. AIS graduates are accepted to prestigious universities worldwide, and our Future Framework prepares students to face the future with Confidence and optimism. All students benefit from teaching and learning experiences that are intentionally designed to be social, personal and applied.
AIS graduates are Global Citizens, Empowered Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Well-rounded Individuals who embrace our timeless Core Values of Justice, Knowledge, and Love. Our new Apple Learning Plan boosts our students’ Creative Confidence and ensures that all students are capable of creating content, sharing new ideas, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
AIS delivers an affordable and comprehensive program that helps students develop academically, socially, and personally, and we are confident you will notice the difference that an education at AIS makes.
- Day school tuition No Information
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Grades for day school
Pre-K/Reception -
12th Grade/Year 13 - Scholarships Available No
- Year founded 1986
- Boarding school tuition No Information
- Curricula Advanced Placement, US National, AP Capstone
- Type Co-ed
Accreditations
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
Tuition
Annual Tuition Fees (in Hong Kong Dollar)
Early Childhood 1 AM- $99,000
Early Childhood 1 Whole Day to Grade 1 Junior - $149,800
Grade 1 to 4 - $157,600
Grade 5 to 8 - $169,600
Grade 9 to 12 - $186,000
Admissions Information
Admissions Process
STEP ONE: Online Application & Documents - Create a new online application and upload all the necessary documentation required, even if you do not have all the below documents, you may complete and submit the application first.
STEP TWO: ENTRANCE ASSESSMENTS & INTERVIEW
Early Childhood - No assessment is required and family has the option to choose between an on-campus or online interview. Please note that the interview will be conducted individually.
ASSESSMENT - Applicant(s) who are currently in Hong Kong MUST complete on-campus assessment
OVERSEAS ASSESSMENT - Applicant(s) have the option to complete an online assessment. Please note that our online assessments are quite popular, and therefore, the waiting time might be longer than usual.
INTERVIEWS (Grade 1 to Grade 12)
If your child has passed the assessment, a family interview will be scheduled on a separate day. You will have the option to choose between an on-campus or online interview format. Please note that the interview will be conducted individually.
Online Interview 一 (AIS reserve the right to host an in-person interview, as determined by the assessment)
- First application deadline No deadline
- Students can join after the academic year begins Yes
Academics
- Assigns homework Yes
- Use of technology in the classroom Yes
- Language of instruction English
- ELL support No
- Gifted and talented student support No
- Learning support No
- Native English teachers Yes
- Languages taught English
- Examinations available
Homework
There is no homework in the Early Childhood division, about 20 minutes of homework in Elementary, 60 minutes of homework in Middle School, around 60 to 90 minutes of homework in High School
Learning Support
English as a Second Language (ESL): AIS does not have any support programs for English as an Additional Language. Therefore, all applicants must disclose any and all additional documentation or reports relating to the applicant’s ability to successfully learn in a regular English academic school environment.
Examinations Available
MAP assessment
School Life
- Bus service Yes
- Sports teams available Yes
- Pastoral Care No
- Do students practice religion at the school No
- School provides lunch Yes
- Supervised care before or after school No
- Uniform required Yes
- Access to an educational psychologist No
University Relations
- University counseling Yes