the American International School

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to our school. We are an independent, co-educational K-12 school which offers an academic curriculum based on the American, Australian and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Our education philosophy emphasizes academic excellence and rigor in a supportive school and family environment. It prepares students for a global education and entrance to the best universities in the US, Europe, Australia and other countries.

At the American International School in Sydney , you are not just studying in an ordinary school. You are in a real international school:

• That emphasizes academic excellence with 100% of all graduating students gaining entry into the University of their choice.
• With students who are preparing to join premier US , Australian and international universities.
• With students who come from 16 different countries including Australia .
• With highly qualified international teachers who have experience in teaching US college level advanced placement courses.
• That has a small, intimate and focused environment which encourages all ages to interact together. The close supervision of the faculty due to a very small teacher to student ratio makes AIS one of the safest environments in the southern hemisphere. It also allows teachers to individualize instructions and elicit high academic achievement.
• That provides guidance counseling and ESL support.
• That has a northern hemisphere calendar beginning in August and finishing in June each year ensuring easy transition back into northern hemisphere schools and universities.
• That includes unique Australian experiences with the celebration of culturally significant ceremonies such as ANZAC day and Australia Day, excursions to 'The Great Barrier Reef' and other Australian environmental areas.
• That allows you to make friends with Australians and experience their way of life

I invite you to visit our exciting school and/ or to contact us if you wish to discuss your family's educational hopes and needs. Sydney is without a doubt one of the finest cities in the world and with the availability of the American International School you have access to a program of international excellence. I look forward to meeting you in our fine school.