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Jamaica, Kingston
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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.
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.
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.
Founded in 1994, the American International School of Kingston (AISK) is a premier, co-educational independent day school located in the well-established Kingston 6 district of Jamaica. Serving nearly 300 students from ages 3 to 18, AISK provides a highly rigorous, U.S.-based educational framework. The curriculum is deeply rooted in international standards and culminates in the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for its graduating classes. Students benefit from flexible academic pathways, allowing them to simultaneously earn a U.S. High School Diploma and the IB Diploma. Widely recognized as a pioneer in digital education, AISK delivers instruction in a 1:1 digital device environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities. With an exceptional college counseling program, vibrant arts and athletics, and mandatory community service, AISK consistently prepares its globally-minded students to gain admission to top-tier universities worldwide.
