Ghana, Accra
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1. Start an application to AIS. Applications are accepted year-round for Pre-K through Grade 12. Begin by starting an application at aisghana.openapply.com. The AIS Admissions team is available to answer inquiries and guide families through the process. A virtual tour is available to help families learn about AIS. 2. Placement is based on the student's chronological age as per accreditation standards. For detailed information about grade placement, view the grade placement guide. If exceptions to standard placement are requested, the admissions committee must approve and support with academic and developmental testing data. AIS also offers a virtual tour to learn more about the school. 3. Families may use the AIS Virtual Tour to explore facilities, and the admissions team can be contacted for questions. The admissions page notes that admissions are open all year round for Pre-K to Grade 12. Start an application via aisghana.openapply.com to begin the process anytime.
American International School – Accra (AIS) is an independent international school offering an American curriculum with AP and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Serving students from age 2 to 18, AIS also provides a boarding facility for students aged 13 and older. The high school awards an American High School diploma by the Carnegie Unit system, with many courses offered at honors or AP levels. AIS is a registered SAT exam center and AP Center, and offers SAT/PSAT preparation along with a dual-credit option through the SevenStar Online Program. The campus includes a main building and a boarding house, with a 1:1 student‑to‑device ratio and access to Follett Destiny Library and JSTOR via ManageBac. After‑school programs and sports—soccer, basketball, volleyball—are complemented by Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, and Science/Robotics activities. AIS is governed by an Executive Council led by Dr. Adelaide Agyepong, with policies guiding language, assessment, inclusion, and academic integrity.