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American International School - Accra

Ghana, Accra

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 275
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

American International School - Accra has 275 pupils, typical class sizes of 22.

Stages
AIS Ghana offers a full K-12 program: Elementary School from Pre-K3 to Grade 5, Middle School, and High School. The high school follows the Carnegie Unit (credit) system culminating in an American High School diploma. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Type
Independent international school with a boarding facility for students aged 13 and above.

Additional learning support
Educational Support Services and Academic Support Services are provided, along with Counseling and Health Services.

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has a boarding house for boys and girls aged 13 and above. The boarding house is a short distance from the main school building and provides a clean, homely environment that supports independent living skills. It offers a holistic living-and-learning experience, helping students develop social and academic skills while living with peers. Spaces for the boarding house are competitive.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by an Executive Council that oversees vision, structure, advocacy, policy adoption, goal-setting, budgeting, and accountability. The corporate owner is Dr. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong.
Fees
Academic year covered
- Fees and notes below reflect the most recent publicly available information and third‑party reporting for the 2025/26 academic year where official 2026/27 figures are not posted.

Application & registration fees
- A one‑time application and registration fee is required for new students. The school lists a single one‑time application/registration charge as part of its fee structure, but the published site does not give a public per‑student amount; parents receive a specific charge when requesting a fee quote.

Tuition fees by year group (summary)
- The school charges annual tuition that is invoiced according to the school's billing schedule; tuition levels vary by grade. The school quotes all tuition and fees in Ghana Cedi (GHS) and offers the option to pay in USD at an exchange rate provided by the school. Exact per‑grade, per‑term numeric amounts are not published publicly on the school's fee page; independent reporting places AIS among the highest‑priced schools in Accra and reports commonly cited figures in the tens of thousands of Ghana cedi per term (for example ~GHS 40,000 per term in some reports, equivalent to roughly GHS 120,000 per academic year assuming three terms). These third‑party figures are approximate and reported values differ between sources.

Per‑term / per‑year presentation
- Tuition is normally presented on an annual basis and administered across the school's term structure (the school describes tuition/fees in three parts consistent with its academic term structure). Parents are invoiced according to that billing cadence (termly/annual options are managed through the school's billing process). Exact numeric per‑term amounts by grade are provided to the family when a fee quote is requested.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and fees are structured in three parts: one‑time application/registration, annual tuition, and an annual capital levy. All amounts are quoted in GHS; USD payment is accepted at the school's exchange rate. The school operates on a term structure for the academic year; families receive fee invoices tied to that schedule. The school also advertises a discount policy for existing and new families. Specific payment deadlines, installment options, penalties for late payment, and available discount amounts are part of the formal fee schedule issued to families.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding is offered for students aged 13 and above. The school maintains a boarding house and spaces are competitive. The published boarding page confirms the service but does not publish an annual boarding fee or per‑term boarding charge on public pages; boarding fees and boarding‑specific terms are provided directly to families upon request.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Annual capital levy / facility/development charge: charged in addition to tuition as a separate annual capital levy item.
- Uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, transport, meals, after‑school activities/extracurriculars, and exam fees (IB/AP/other external exam fees) are additional costs that families should expect; specific pricing for these items is not published in a public fee table and is typically billed or charged separately. Third‑party reporting also notes there are additional enrollment and capital levy charges beyond base tuition.

Refunds and withdrawal
- A specific, published refund policy tied to withdrawal or mid‑year departures is not posted in the publicly accessible fee summary; typical international school practice is that tuition refunds (if any) and the treatment of registration deposits, capital levies, and term‑pro rata calculations are set out in the school's formal fee policy and enrollment agreement issued with a fee invoice. Families receive the school's refund/withdrawal terms with their formal fee schedule and enrollment paperwork.

Fee payment options
- The school provides an online fee payment portal (Pay Fees / MyGhPay is referenced on the school site) and accepts payments quoted in GHS with the option to pay in USD at the school's exchange rate. The school's admissions/fees pages and payment links indicate parents use the school's online payment channels for fee settlement; specific accepted instruments (credit card, bank transfer, other electronic methods) operate through the school's chosen payment provider and are communicated at billing.

Summary of available numeric figures and limitations
- Public numeric fee figures by grade for 2026/27 are not posted in a public, downloadable fee table on the school's admissions pages. Independent local reporting and school‑directory summaries frequently cite approximate headline tuition levels for AIS in Accra (for example, reporting in 2024–2025–2025/26 timeframes places headline tuition commonly reported around GHS 40,000 per term in some articles, which translates to an approximate GHS 120,000 per year when multiplied across three terms; other sources report somewhat different annual totals). These are third‑party reported estimates and should be treated as indicative only.

Key actionable points for planning (factual)
- Expect three components on your invoice: one‑time application/registration, annual tuition (graded), and an annual capital levy. All fees will be stated in GHS; USD payment may be accepted at the school's exchange rate. Boarding is available for students 13+. Exact per‑grade and per‑term numeric tuition amounts, boarding tariffs, uniform and extras, refund rules, and payment schedules are issued directly to families in the formal fee quote and enrollment paperwork.

Note on sources and gaps found
- The school's public admissions/fees page confirms the fee structure and that detailed fee quotes are provided on request, but it does not publish a public, grade‑by‑grade numeric fee table for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) on the site pages accessible without requesting a quote. The numeric figures in public media are third‑party estimates and vary between reports; those estimates have been cited above. For a complete, grade‑by‑grade numeric breakdown (per term and per year), the school issues a personalized fee schedule to families upon request and as part of the admissions/enrollment process.
Academics

American International School - Accra teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. AIS is an IB World School authorized to offer the Diploma Programme. The high school follows the Carnegie Unit (credit) system and awards an American High School diploma, with many courses offered at the honors or AP level. SAT/PSAT preparation is provided, and AIS is a registered SAT exam center and AP Center. A dual-credit option is available through the SevenStar Online Program, allowing students to earn college credits while in high school.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. Represented institutions include Emory University, University of Michigan, Penn State, New York University, Syracuse University, UC San Diego, York University, Lancaster University, Loughborough University, Virginia Tech, Carleton University, Ashesi University, Embry-Riddle, West Point, University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Maryland, Liberty University, University of Illinois, and more. These destinations reflect AIS's emphasis on preparing students for postsecondary study across diverse programs.

Gifted and Talented
The Gifted and Talented Program identifies and nurtures the unique talents of exceptional students. This program is designed to meet diverse needs and interests within AIS's school community.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Social-Emotional Department supports student well-being, builds confidence, and inspires growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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.

Mental Wellbeing
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.
Parent Experience

History
The Executive Council governs the school and is responsible and accountable for the vision, structure, advocacy, and accountability in the management of American International School. The Council adopts policy, plans short- and long-term goals, and approves a budget aligned with the school's mission. The corporate owner is Dr. Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong. Board Chairman is Dr. Peter Annor and the Deputy Chairperson is Dr. Mrs. Felicia Sackey. Other Executive Council members include Rev. Dr. F.Y. Nyarko (Chaplain / Member), Nicola Horne (Secondary Principal / Member), Richard Kwaku Awalime Esq. (General Counsel / Executive Council Secretary), and Ashley Djokoto (Elementary Principal / Member).

Community
AIS Ghana fosters community through a vibrant Student Life program that includes spiritual life, athletics, arts, after-school activities, and student council. Ghana Day is coming up soon, a day celebrated to show national pride. The AIS Student Council plans events around the school to promote unity, including movie nights, bake sales, water days, and sports tournaments. The Social-Emotional Department supports student well-being as part of the school's community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) brings together parents and teachers to enrich AIS and strengthen home and school connections. Its objectives include enhancing and enriching the educational experience, promoting collaboration between administration and the parent community, and providing input and assistance. PTO meetings are held quarterly and more often as needed, and are open to all parents and teachers. The PTO organizes events throughout the school year to support community building and school development, and to discuss concerns raised by parents or stakeholders. The PTO leadership includes President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Elementary Representative, Middle School Representative, and High School Representative. The AIS Parent-Student Handbook is available via the PTO page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AIS Ghana campus comprises a main school building and a boarding house for students 13 and older, located a short distance from the main campus. The boarding house provides a safe, home-like living environment and offers tutoring, study groups, and resources to support academics while fostering independence. The school uses technology-enabled learning with a 1:1 student-to-device ratio at both elementary and secondary levels, and provides digital resources through Follett Destiny Library and JSTOR Digital Library accessible via ManageBac. The campus supports extensive after-school programs and athletics, including Taekwondo, Ballet, and various arts and sciences activities, with four annual tournaments in soccer, basketball, and volleyball. The library resources and digital platforms are integrated into everyday learning, strengthening access to information and collaboration.

Sports Facilities
Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball are offered as core athletics, and AIS participates in four tournaments annually locally and internationally.

Academic Facilities
AIS provides a 1:1 student-to-device ratio at both elementary and secondary levels and offers technology-enabled learning. Digital resources include Follett Destiny Library and JSTOR Digital Library accessible via the Follett and JSTOR links, with ManageBac used for assignments and reporting.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities include Taekwondo, Ballet, Musical instruments, Science and Robotics; Lego Club, Chess, Logic Games, Arts and Crafts, and more. Transportation is provided for AIS After School Activities for students living in designated areas.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Elementary School from Pre-K3 through 5th Grade, Middle School, and High School. The High School uses the Carnegie Unit (credit) system and culminates in an American High School diploma. AIS Ghana is an authorized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) World School and also offers Advanced Placement courses. The school maintains formal policies including a Language Policy, an Assessment Policy, a Learning Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and an Academic Integrity Policy to guide its academic programs and assessment.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts at AIS Ghana includes Digital Arts, Performing Arts, and Culinary Arts. Students learn to create and edit films and animations, explore storytelling, and study music, instruments, and voice. The program covers Fine Arts from Elementary through High School, with AP Studio Art and AP Art History offered. Contests such as the Toyota Dream Car Contest are part of the arts experience.

Cultural & Language
AIS Ghana maintains a Language Policy aligned with the International Baccalaureate Organization, emphasizing language development as central to learning. The policy is designed around the needs of the school community and remains evolving, with teachers responsible for supporting language development and facilitating communication across courses.

Social & Hobbies
After School Activities include Taekwondo, Ballet, Musical instruments, and Science and Robotics. AIS students participate in a wide range of after-school offerings that extend the regular curriculum and promote holistic growth through sports, arts, leadership clubs, and community service initiatives.

Community & Service
Student Council emphasizes community engagement and values such as inclusivity, diversity, and kindness, with opportunities for student-led initiatives and school decisions. The school also engages in community service activities through student-led events and partnerships.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council provides a structure for student-led leadership and opportunities to influence school life. The IBDP Coordinator is Maxwell Mensah-Opoku, who leads the IB Diploma Programme and related planning. Leadership development is also fostered through student council activities and university counseling partnerships.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Spiritual Life is a program that develops leadership, fosters a relationship with Christ, and encourages service-minded character. The Social-Emotional Department supports student well-being and confidence-building, while school health services provide preventive and curative care. Athletics promote physical wellness, teamwork, resilience, and a healthy lifestyle through multiple sports and tournaments.
Languages

Language Provision
Language development is central to learning. AIS has a Language Policy guiding language education, recognizing language as central to learning, and the policy is continuously evolving. Language development is integrated into AIS's curriculum. A French Club supports language skills development.
Reputation

Accreditations
Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start an application to AIS. Applications are accepted year-round for Pre-K through Grade 12. Begin by starting an application at aisghana.openapply.com. The AIS Admissions team is available to answer inquiries and guide families through the process. A virtual tour is available to help families learn about AIS. 2. Placement is based on the student's chronological age as per accreditation standards. For detailed information about grade placement, view the grade placement guide. If exceptions to standard placement are requested, the admissions committee must approve and support with academic and developmental testing data. AIS also offers a virtual tour to learn more about the school. 3. Families may use the AIS Virtual Tour to explore facilities, and the admissions team can be contacted for questions. The admissions page notes that admissions are open all year round for Pre-K to Grade 12. Start an application via aisghana.openapply.com to begin the process anytime.
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