Ghana, Accra
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The Social-Emotional Department supports student well-being, builds confidence, and inspires growth.
The Special Education Department provides specialized instruction and advisory services to eligible students. An Individual Support Plan (ISP) offers a comprehensive, student-centered framework with personalized goals, strategies, and progress tracking. Academic Support provides additional help in the classroom as needed.
The English Language Learners (ELL) Program supports students in core curriculum and English language development. ELL classes are typically held three to four times per week, sometimes in small groups with peers at similar language levels. The program fosters a supportive, inclusive learning environment with language buddies, cultural exchange activities, and technology integration to boost engagement and proficiency.
AIS provides comprehensive university counseling beginning in ninth grade through graduation. Counselors offer academic guidance and emotional support, and provide a safe space for students to discuss concerns. They also organize group sessions and workshops on stress management, study skills, and career planning, and work with teachers and parents to support student success.
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.