China, Guangzhou
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• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — WASC is a U.S.-based regional accrediting body; AISG's WASC accreditation is a routine external quality-assurance process that validates the school's educational programme and continuous-improvement plans (AISG reports a mid-cycle review and a reaffirmation through the current accreditation cycle).
• International Baccalaureate (IB) authorizations — AISG is authorized by the IB to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP) (authorizations in place since 2004) and has recently received authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP), making AISG an IB Continuum School; IB authorizations indicate the school meets IB standards to deliver those specific programmes.
• China School Award — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (British Chamber of Commerce in China) — AISG reports that it won this DEI award, which recognizes school-level initiatives that promote inclusivity across an international K–12 community.
• GBA School Awards — Judges' Choice Award (21st Century Learning, GBA School Awards 2025) — AISG reports winning the Judges' Choice Award at the Greater Bay Area School Awards; the award is a school-level recognition presented at that regional ceremony.
• Forbes China / Hurun Education rankings (2025) — AISG reports external rankings by Forbes China (International School Annual Selection) and Hurun Education that place the school highly nationally and as
American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) serves foreign students from Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12 and delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). The school operates two campuses: an Ersha Island campus for Early Years and lower elementary grades in central Guangzhou, and a Science Park campus in Huangpu District (Science City) for upper elementary and secondary students. The Science Park campus includes a 499‑seat performing arts theatre, an athletic centre with an indoor 25‑metre pool and large natural‑grass soccer field, and innovation labs; Secondary students have a 1:1 laptop programme. Upper Secondary students take part in a Social Practice Program that links classroom learning with real‑world work and service opportunities. Annual tuition varies by division; the school states its fees per grade band on the tuition page. All statements above are taken from AISG's official site.