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AIS Lusaka offers a broad range of Co-Curricular & Community and Service Activities that include STEM and academic support. The list of co-curricular activities is dynamic and continually refined to tap into the talents of teachers and students. Participation in these activities contributes to academic success during school and after graduation, and the program emphasizes building resilience, leadership, and the willingness to work toward goals.
AIS Lusaka provides arts through co-curricular activities including Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Theater, Photography, Music lessons, and Yearbook. These activities give students opportunities to develop creative talents alongside core academics. The arts offerings are integrated into the co-curricular program to support students' creative growth.
Mandarin is listed among the co-curricular activities, providing language development opportunities. Model United Nations is included as a co-curricular activity, offering intercultural and global engagement experiences. The program supports intercultural understanding through language study and international affairs activities.
Co-curricular activities include Drone Club, Mountain Biking, Photography, Skateboarding, Dance, Theater, and Yearbook, among others. These clubs provide outlets for hobbies, social connection, and personal interest development. The dynamic CCA program enables students to cultivate teamwork, creativity, and dedicated practice outside the classroom.
Co-Curricular & Community and Service Activities include Climate Club and other initiatives focused on service to others and the wider community. The school emphasizes developing community awareness and the ability to contribute to society, with action opportunities for students in and beyond the classroom.
Leadership development is embedded in the co-curricular program through Duke of Edinburgh and Student Council. These opportunities foster teamwork, responsibility, and service, supporting positive character development such as resilience and leading by example.
Promoting lifelong healthy habits through sport, fitness activities, and structured play is a top priority. AIS Lusaka's sports program includes competitive team sports, individual sports, fitness programs, and playground games to support emotional, mental, and physical growth.
AIS Lusaka is an independent, co-educational day school serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate framework (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside an American Curriculum, with authorized delivery of all three IB programs. Founded in 1986, AISL is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Middle States Association, and maintains affiliation with the American Embassy. The school serves a diverse international community, with approximately 21% European, 28% North and South American, and 22% African nationalities. The Leopards Hill Road campus spans 25 acres and features purpose-built classrooms, science labs, a library/media center, and administration spaces. Facilities include a 400-seat theater, indoor and outdoor gymnasia, three swimming pools, two athletic fields, six outdoor multi-sport courts, a multipurpose hall, and maintenance buildings. Renovation phases have improved spaces, security, traffic flow, and green space. AIS Lusaka emphasizes intercultural understanding, language development, and critical thinking throughout its IB and American programs.
