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Atlanta International School was founded in 1984 by local families and leaders who wanted a different private school in Atlanta. The first students started in 1985, and the first class of 10 seniors graduated in 1992. The school is a private, non-profit, international IB World School for 3K through Grade 12, offering full and dual-immersion language programs. There are now 1350 students enrolled at AIS.
The AIS community is intercultural and intentionally inclusive, with families, students, faculty and staff representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Languages for all and the International Baccalaureate curriculum form the foundation of AIS's learning environment. AIS maintains local connections through partnerships with institutions such as the High Museum, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Horizons Atlanta, and Garden Hills Elementary. The AIS Parent Organization is a vibrant, welcoming group; every AIS family is automatically a member and can participate in a wide range of clubs, committees and flagship events, including Worldfest.
The AIS Parent Organization (PO) is a key part of our vibrant, international school community. The PO offers an extensive range of committees, clubs and events that promote belonging and involvement for all AIS families. Every AIS parent and guardian is automatically a member of the PO. Flagship events include Worldfest, and the PO supports programs, meetups and cultural activities throughout the year. Culture clubs include Amigos Hispanic Culture Club, Asian Culture Club, Ensemble French Culture Club, Deutsch Connection German Culture Club, Harambee, and multiple PO committees such as Ambassador, Arts Boosters, Learning Differentiation, Parent Programs, PS STEAM Team, Sports Boosters, SS STEAM Team, Teacher Appreciation Committee, Wellness Club, and Worldfest.
Atlanta International School is a private, nonprofit IB World School serving 3K through Grade 12 with campuses in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. The school offers the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the Career-related Programme, alongside full and dual-immersion language initiatives to develop multilingual proficiency. AISx Flexible Schedule supports Grades 6–12 with in-person or remote options while maintaining IB coursework. Language study includes Chinese, French, German and Spanish, with English as an Additional Language support and heritage language offerings. The Sandy Springs campus, opened in 2024, features Mouratoglou Tennis Academy Atlanta, a riverfront site, residential facilities, and a Great Hall, River House, and a quad. It houses four tennis courts and extensive outdoor recreation. The school emphasizes hands-on learning through Makerspaces, science labs, design studios and an art loft, with a library. The program includes Global and Experiential Learning and Creativity, Activity, Service as part of the IB framework.
