Compare International Schools in Kingston, Jamaica

AISK is located at 2 College Green Avenue in Kingston 6, Jamaica.

The school offers Early Years and Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and a Premium High School Program (Grades 9-12).

AISK is a private independent co-educational international day school.

Nationalities represented include 37% Hispanic, 46% Caribbean Nationals, 13% Caucasian and 12% Asian. The largest group is Caribbean Nationals (46%).

SSS provides programs designed to support academic gaps (Learning Support), English Language development (EAL), and supplemental academic enrichment. SSS does not support behavioral needs.

The school follows an American educational model with IB programmes.

The school day starts at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:00 PM for all students.

Transportation to and from school is included in tuition.

Regular School Uniform is worn during the academic day. Shirts are white polo shirts with the AISK logo for EYP–Grade 10, and black or white polo shirts for Grades 11–12; navy blue or khaki pants/skirts/shorts are worn at the waist with a belt; shoes must be black or white and closed-toe; the official AISK hoodie with the logo is preferred outerwear, with plain, school-appropriate hoodies allowed. Uniform details, ordering, and non-uniform days are outlined in the uniform information.

The canteen serves a variety of international and Jamaican foods, with daily menus including meat, fish, and a vegetarian option.

AISK uses a house system with house shirts in red, yellow, blue, or green; the PE uniform includes a Hurricanes PE shirt with a gray base and a house color shirt for activities.

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising up to 10 trustees elected for three-year terms; the Board hires and monitors the Head of School, sets the calendar, and approves the budget, and the Articles of Incorporation describe the school as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a 100% pass rate for three consecutive years. Students can also earn a US High School Diploma. The curriculum integrates STEM and is technology-embedded across all grade levels.

Student/Teacher Ratio is 8:1.

The school has achieved a 100% IB Diploma pass rate for three consecutive years.

The Class of 2022 earned US$1.4 million in university scholarships. Two students were Rhodes Scholar finalists in the top 10 list.

Gifted students have access to targeted programs through the Student Support Services.

The school runs social-emotional wellness programs including Second Step and Strategies of Success.

Student Support Services provides Learning Support, English Language development (EAL), and enrichment; it supports students with mild learning difficulties, English Language Learners, and gifted students. It develops individualized programs; SSS does not support behavioral needs.

The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program provides individualized language education that enables EAL students to access the curriculum and work toward fluency for college. The program uses WIDA from PreK–12 to assess language growth, co-teaches and co-plans, communicates with EAL parents, and reports progress quarterly. It offers testing accommodations, extra time, and small-group instruction, with pull-out and push-in sessions.

Social Emotional Wellness is integrated across the curriculum. The Student Support Team includes Deborah Valentine (Student Support Director), Michelle Luck (MS/HS Student Support), Marie Reynolds (ES Counselor), Sophia Williams (ES Student Support), Lisa Vickers (EAL), Chad Lambert. Marie Reynolds serves as the Elementary and Middle School Counselor, supporting students socially and emotionally.

The school has established child safeguarding policies and security protocols.

1. Begin with an inquiry or application through the admissions portal. Prospective families create an account and the Admissions Office maintains regular contact about programs and events. They can initiate the process by clicking Inquire Now or Apply Now, and the school is reachable by telephone or email for questions.
2. All Applicants must submit: Application Form; Application Fee (US$75); Last 3 report cards; 2 Recent Passport Photos; Copy of Birth Certificate or Photo Page from Passport; Medical Form and immunization record; External Standardized Test Results.
3. Elementary School Applicants require an Elementary Teacher Recommendation in Math and English. Middle & High School Applicants may provide any professional educational or psychoeducational evaluations; Math Teacher Recommendation (if applying for middle or high school placement); English Teacher Recommendation (if applying for middle school or high school placement).
4. The admissions process: Applications are evaluated only when complete. The admissions office acknowledges receipt and communicates any gaps. For entry to Middle/High School, an interview will be scheduled with the Middle/High School Principal, and international students may have a Skype interview.
5. If an admissions decision is made, an Acceptance Letter is issued by the Director of Admissions, and a welcome package and a tuition invoice accompany the Acceptance Letter. To accept, payment of the invoice or a deposit must be made within five business days to reserve the space.
6. If there are no spaces available for the assigned grade, the student can be placed on a wait list; a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is required to reserve the space. When a place becomes available, the family will be contacted and the student may begin attending classes as soon as possible.
7. The school encourages visits; a Spend a Day program is available; contact the Admissions Office to schedule a visit, and you will be matched with a student ambassador for a day to experience a day in the life of a student.
8. Scholarship applicants: The Founders Scholarship is offered annually to students aged 15-18 years old; four categories for the 2025-2026 academic year; a brochure is available with details. For scholarship consideration, applicants must provide: Previous School Official Transcript and Current Year Grade; PSAT Results (if applying in grade 10 or higher); a scholarship essay; and a Student and parent panel interview.

Founders Scholarship is offered annually; for the 2025-2026 academic year four categories; ages 15-18; brochure available. Scholarship applicants require: Previous School Official Transcript and Current Year Grade; PSAT results (grade 10 or higher); scholarship essay; student and parent panel interview.

If there are no spaces available for the assigned grade, a wait list may be used. A nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is required to reserve space. When a place becomes available, the family will be contacted and the student may begin attending classes as soon as possible.