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| Founded in 1986, '''American International School (AIS)''' is a private, independent, ] in |
Founded in 1986, '''American International School (AIS)''' is a private, independent, ] in Hong Kong serving families from local and international communities. It delivers US standards-based ] for students from early childhood through ]. AIS is accredited by the ] (WASC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| American International School was founded as the California International School in 1986. It initially enrolled 50 students. It changed its status to a ] school and was renamed American International School in 1996. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with over 40 nationalities represented.<ref> |
American International School was founded as the California International School in 1986. It initially enrolled 50 students. It changed its status to a ] school and was renamed American International School in 1996. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with over 40 nationalities represented.<ref>http://www.ais.edu.hk/RelId/607288/ISvars/default/AIS-At-A-Glance.htm</ref> As of September 2011<ref>http://www.ais.edu.hk/RelId/606435/ISvars/default/About.htm</ref>, AIS enrolls approximately 820 students and employs 70 faculty and staff. | ||
| The campus is located on |
The campus is located on 117–131 Waterloo Road in Kowloon Tong, distinctive by its red-bricked buildings. At the High School level, students pursue the Advanced Placement Examinations and the AIS High School Diploma. | ||
| In recent years AIS has undertaken significant campus redevelopment projects. In the spring of 2005, Phase 1 of the new high school campus was finished, followed two years later with the completion of Phase 2, and a second new high school building. The new elementary school building including a full-size volleyball court and rooftop basketball court was completed and open in February, 2011. Since March 2011, all classrooms are installed with interactive white boards. | In recent years AIS has undertaken significant campus redevelopment projects. In the spring of 2005, Phase 1 of the new high school campus was finished, followed two years later with the completion of Phase 2, and a second new high school building. The new elementary school building including a full-size volleyball court and rooftop basketball court was completed and open in February, 2011. Since March 2011, all classrooms are installed with interactive white boards. | ||
| The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in |
The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010–11 with a Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner in the Hong Kong Jockey Club and a Time Capsule Burial Ceremony in front of the elementary school building. | ||
| ==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
| The school is divided into three sections, all ]al: elementary school (early childhood 1 and 2, grade 1 Junior, grade |
The school is divided into three sections, all ]al: elementary school (early childhood 1 and 2, grade 1 Junior, grade 1–5), middle school (grade 6–8), and high school (grade 9–12) Each section of the school has its own principal and administration, while the entire school is overseen by the Head of School. | ||
| The High School Student Council (SC) represents the AIS student body. It is an elected group, each grade 9-11 homeroom selects one member, while grade 12 homerooms select two members. The SC meets regularly with a faculty advisor to address student concerns and issues. | The High School Student Council (SC) represents the AIS student body. It is an elected group, each grade 9-11 homeroom selects one member, while grade 12 homerooms select two members. The SC meets regularly with a faculty advisor to address student concerns and issues. | ||
| AIS has created house activities, causing rivalries in the school in competing in sports-based and academic-based activities. Before the |
AIS has created house activities, causing rivalries in the school in competing in sports-based and academic-based activities. Before the 2003–2004 year, AIS had four houses determined by color. After 2004, the school began to make changes to the ] based on homerooms in grades. The house system was changed into three competitive houses with animals and colors coming from the school emblem, as well as the ]. The three animals are the Blue Dragons, the White Tigers, and the Red Phoenix. | ||
| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
| High school students attend four academic years and must earn a minimum of 24 Carnegie Credit Units to graduate with an AIS High School Diploma. Annual standardized tests for all students from Grade 3 through Grade 11 take place in early spring. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations take place in May. Academic progress is reported formally each quarter when report cards and progress report cards are issued. AIS is an approved SAT Test Center allowing AIS high school students to take both ] and ] tests on campus. | High school students attend four academic years and must earn a minimum of 24 Carnegie Credit Units to graduate with an AIS High School Diploma. Annual standardized tests for all students from Grade 3 through Grade 11 take place in early spring. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations take place in May. Academic progress is reported formally each quarter when report cards and progress report cards are issued. AIS is an approved SAT Test Center allowing AIS high school students to take both ] and ] tests on campus. | ||
| ==Tuition fees |
==Tuition fees 2011–2012== | ||
| Annual fees: | Annual fees: | ||
| *Early Childhood 1 (Half- |
*Early Childhood 1 (Half-day): HK$5,850 | ||
| *Early Childhood 2 (Full- |
*Early Childhood 2 (Full-day) – Grade 2: HK$8,750 | ||
| *Grade 3 |
*Grade 3 – Grade 5: HK$92,200 | ||
| *Grade 6 |
*Grade 6 – Grade 8: HK$98,700 | ||
| *Grade 9 |
*Grade 9 – Grade 12: HK$440,000 | ||
| The fee of a compulsory AIS High School Outdoor Education and Leadership Program (OELP), which varies from approximately HK$4,000 to HK$20,000, is not included in the school fee. | The fee of a compulsory AIS High School Outdoor Education and Leadership Program (OELP), which varies from approximately HK$4,000 to HK$20,000, is not included in the school fee. | ||
| ==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
| *], actress and singer<ref>August |
*], actress and singer<ref>15 August 2009, Singtao Weekly </ref> | ||
| *], ] 2008<ref>{{citation|url=http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/template/apple/art_main.php?iss_id=20080509&sec_id=462&art_id=11085606|periodical=Apple Daily|date=2008 |
*], ] 2008<ref>{{citation|url=http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/template/apple/art_main.php?iss_id=20080509&sec_id=462&art_id=11085606|periodical=Apple Daily|date=9 May 2008|accessdate=2010-01-22|title=大熱港姐為愛轉校 張舒雅棄英投美黐情郎}}</ref> | ||
| *], fashion designer<ref>Education section, |
*], fashion designer<ref>Education section, 14 June 2003, South China Morning Post</ref> | ||
| *], actress<ref>August |
*], actress<ref>15 August 2009, Singtao Weekly</ref> | ||
| *], Hong Kong based LED artist prominent for tech-scene works. | *], Hong Kong based LED artist prominent for tech-scene works. | ||
| *], 2005 and 2006 Hong Kong national champion figure skater{{fact|date=March 2010}} | *], 2005 and 2006 Hong Kong national champion figure skater{{fact|date=March 2010}} | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{reflist}} | {{reflist|colwidth=30em}} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 02:23, 11 September 2012
Private and independent school in Hong Kong
| American International School | |
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| Location | |
| 125 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon  Hong Kong | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private and independent |
| Motto | Justice, Knowledge and Love |
| Established | 1986 |
| Head of school | Cameron Fox |
| Grades | Early Childhood to Grade 12 |
| Website | http://www.ais.edu.hk/ |
Founded in 1986, American International School (AIS) is a private, independent, international school in Hong Kong serving families from local and international communities. It delivers US standards-based educational program for students from early childhood through grade 12. AIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States.
History
American International School was founded as the California International School in 1986. It initially enrolled 50 students. It changed its status to a not-for-profit school and was renamed American International School in 1996. Students come from diverse backgrounds, with over 40 nationalities represented. As of September 2011, AIS enrolls approximately 820 students and employs 70 faculty and staff.
The campus is located on 117–131 Waterloo Road in Kowloon Tong, distinctive by its red-bricked buildings. At the High School level, students pursue the Advanced Placement Examinations and the AIS High School Diploma.
In recent years AIS has undertaken significant campus redevelopment projects. In the spring of 2005, Phase 1 of the new high school campus was finished, followed two years later with the completion of Phase 2, and a second new high school building. The new elementary school building including a full-size volleyball court and rooftop basketball court was completed and open in February, 2011. Since March 2011, all classrooms are installed with interactive white boards.
The school celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010–11 with a Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner in the Hong Kong Jockey Club and a Time Capsule Burial Ceremony in front of the elementary school building.
Structure
The school is divided into three sections, all coeducational: elementary school (early childhood 1 and 2, grade 1 Junior, grade 1–5), middle school (grade 6–8), and high school (grade 9–12) Each section of the school has its own principal and administration, while the entire school is overseen by the Head of School.
The High School Student Council (SC) represents the AIS student body. It is an elected group, each grade 9-11 homeroom selects one member, while grade 12 homerooms select two members. The SC meets regularly with a faculty advisor to address student concerns and issues.
AIS has created house activities, causing rivalries in the school in competing in sports-based and academic-based activities. Before the 2003–2004 year, AIS had four houses determined by color. After 2004, the school began to make changes to the house system based on homerooms in grades. The house system was changed into three competitive houses with animals and colors coming from the school emblem, as well as the American flag. The three animals are the Blue Dragons, the White Tigers, and the Red Phoenix.
Academics
High school students attend four academic years and must earn a minimum of 24 Carnegie Credit Units to graduate with an AIS High School Diploma. Annual standardized tests for all students from Grade 3 through Grade 11 take place in early spring. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations take place in May. Academic progress is reported formally each quarter when report cards and progress report cards are issued. AIS is an approved SAT Test Center allowing AIS high school students to take both SAT I and SAT II tests on campus.
Tuition fees 2011–2012
Annual fees:
- Early Childhood 1 (Half-day): HK$5,850
- Early Childhood 2 (Full-day) – Grade 2: HK$8,750
- Grade 3 – Grade 5: HK$92,200
- Grade 6 – Grade 8: HK$98,700
- Grade 9 – Grade 12: HK$440,000
The fee of a compulsory AIS High School Outdoor Education and Leadership Program (OELP), which varies from approximately HK$4,000 to HK$20,000, is not included in the school fee.
Notable alumni
- Stephanie Che, actress and singer
- Edelweiss Cheung, Miss Hong Kong 2008
- Dorian Ho, fashion designer
- Gigi Lai, actress
- Teddy Lo, Hong Kong based LED artist prominent for tech-scene works.
- Tamami Ono, 2005 and 2006 Hong Kong national champion figure skater
- Daniel Chan, Hong Kong pop-singer and actor
References
- http://www.ais.edu.hk/RelId/607288/ISvars/default/AIS-At-A-Glance.htm
- http://www.ais.edu.hk/RelId/606435/ISvars/default/About.htm
- 15 August 2009, Singtao Weekly
- "大熱港姐為愛轉校 張舒雅棄英投美黐情郎", Apple Daily, 9 May 2008, retrieved 22 January 2010
- Education section, 14 June 2003, South China Morning Post
- 15 August 2009, Singtao Weekly