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Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are administered on campus for senior high school students in May. AIS is an on-campus SAT Test Center, enabling PSAT and SAT testing for high school students. Academic progress is reported formally each trimester through internal assessments to monitor progress toward the school's academic expectations.
The Visual & Performing Arts program engages students across all divisions and prepares them for Advanced Placement Art and Music courses in High School. The program covers Visual Arts, Drama, and Music, with teachers creating spaces for exploration and skill development. AIS offers extended learning opportunities in the arts through extracurricular activities (ECAs), and students visit art venues and guest speakers as part of their arts education.
Special interest clubs include Model United Nations, Global Issues, and student government.
AIS uses a House System in which students are assigned to Red Phoenix, White Tigers, or Blue Dragons and compete in events to build school spirit.
The Outdoor Education & Leadership Program includes a Service In Action Week with week-long activities overseas and in Hong Kong, conducted with NGOs to develop intercultural understanding and service. The program emphasizes service and global citizenship and recognizes service hours as part of college applications.
Student government is listed as a leadership opportunity at AIS. The Outdoor Education & Leadership Program develops leadership and communication skills through real-world experiences.
AIS has a competitive athletic program with a House System; students join Red Phoenix, White Tigers, or Blue Dragons and compete in ISSFHK leagues in four seasonal cycles. Sports include football, volleyball, basketball, cross country, badminton, and track and field. Outdoor Education & Leadership Program provides outdoor learning experiences, including Adventure Week, overnight camping, residential camps and overseas travel.
American International School (AIS) serves students ages 3–18 on a single Kowloon Tong campus. The American curriculum includes a broad Advanced Placement (AP) offering in High School, alongside credit-based graduation requirements in English, math, science, humanities, world languages and more. Instruction is primarily in English, with Mandarin in earlier years and Mandarin, French, or Spanish options in High School. Beyond academics, AIS highlights Visual & Performing Arts and competitive AIS Eagles athletics. A distinctive hallmark is the Outdoor Education & Leadership Program, including Service in Action Week, where High School students undertake a week-long overseas trip focused on service and experiential learning. Families benefit from an extensive school bus service covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.
