Thank you for considering American International School, Hong Kong.
Kowloon Tong Hong Kong
American International School, Hong KongDescription
Serving families from Hong Kong’s local and international communities since 1986, the American International School is a private, co-educational school that delivers an American, standards-based educational programme for students from Early Childhood through to Grade 12. AIS nurtures confident, caring, and well-rounded students, with graduates consistently admitted to prestigious colleges and universities worldwide. At AIS, our timeless Core Value of Love drives everything we do.
- 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)
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.
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