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American International School Chennai

India, Chennai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹12,900 - 1,200,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 665
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Outdoor Education, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

American International School Chennai is an international school in Tharamani, Chennai that serves students ages 3 to 18. The campus spans 13 acres and houses over 80 teaching spaces, with a LEED Platinum certification and sustainability programs tracked through ARC. The school offers a North American standards-based curriculum for EY3-G12, including Advanced Placement (AP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Grades 11-12; English is the language of instruction. From Elementary, literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science are taught, with Spanish starting in Grade 3, English as an Additional Language, and Learning Support. Grades 3-12 BYOT. The Discovery Studio and the Design Technology Lab include robotics, CAD stations, 3D printers, and laser cutters, supported by flexible classroom furnishings. The campus includes a 25-meter pool, redesigned track and soccer pitch, two libraries with over 60,000 resources, outdoor learning spaces, and multiple dining facilities. Service-learning, athletics, and clubs enrich student life here.

www.aischennai.org

Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113, India

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The Essentials

American International School Chennai has 665 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India. The campus sits on a 13-acre site in the Taramani area of Chennai and includes outdoor spaces for learning. The campus is home to over 80 teaching spaces for students aged 3–18 and is served by an on-site bus program with scheduled routes. In 2021–2022, 27 students used AISC buses.

Stages
The school serves students aged 3–18, organized into Early Years (including KG), Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12).

Type
International school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students represent about 26 nationalities.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs including World Language English (WLE) for Grades 3–5 and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for Grades 6–10; ELL support integrated with homeroom and content teachers.

Country affiliation
American Embassy School in India (affiliation established under bilateral US–India framework)

School day structure
The regular school day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; on Wednesdays, dismissal is at 2:30 p.m.

Bus service
AISC offers a bus service with door-to-door pickup on scheduled routes; cost is USD 1,250 per child for the full year (two trips per day). Service covers many neighbourhoods in south Chennai, though some areas may not be served due to geography. 27 students used the bus service in 2021–2022.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at American International School Chennai ranges from INR 12,900 to INR 1,200,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- AISC charges a one-time application fee of USD 400 for both domestic and international applicants.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Published summary figures indicate day-school tuition falls within a broad range of USD 12,900 to USD 29,140 depending on year group and programme. This range represents the annual tuition band for Early Years through Grade 12 rather than an exact per-grade table.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Specific term-level or per-installment billing dates and the school's standard installment options are not published in the publicly available summary information. Families are provided with formal invoices from the Finance Office that set the exact billing schedule, due dates and any installment plan terms.

Boarding fees

- AISC operates as a day school; boarding is not indicated as an option and no boarding fees are published for the school.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- External examination fees (AP and IB) are charged in addition to tuition and must be paid before a student is permitted to sit the exams. These examination charges are billed separately from tuition.

- Transport (school bus) service is offered; any route-specific or seat-specific bus charges are treated as additional fees and are billed separately. The school also provides lunch services. Specific amounts for bus or lunch services are not published in the public summary.

- Typical ancillary costs common to international schools that may apply (but for which no definitive published amounts were found in public materials) include one-time registration or capital fees, activity or materials levies, and uniform or book costs. Where applicable these are usually invoiced separately from tuition; however, exact amounts and whether particular one-time fees apply at AISC were not available in the publicly accessible summary.

Refund information

- Examination-related charges (AP/IB) must be paid before exams are taken; the High School curriculum guidance notes these fees are required and administered in advance of testing. No comprehensive, publicly posted refund policy or detailed refund schedule for tuition, registration or other fees was available in the public materials reviewed.

Fee payment options

- AISC's public summary refers families to the Finance Office for fee administration and financial assistance enquiries; a Finance Office contact is provided for fee remission enquiries. The school's published summary does not include a definitive public list of accepted payment methods (for example: which card types, online portals or bank details are routinely used). Parents receive payment instructions on official invoices from the Finance Office.

Data availability note (brief)

- A public, detailed fee schedule showing exact annual and per-term amounts by grade (a full per-grade, per-term breakdown) was not available in the publicly accessible materials that accompany the school listing and curriculum guidance. The information above therefore reports confirmed summary items (application fee, published tuition band, existence of bus/lunch services, exam-fee practice and day-school status) and indicates where separate charges (exam, transport, ancillary items) are typically billed. For exact per-grade and per-term figures, invoices, installment dates and the school's formal fee policy, please consult the AISC Finance Office as named in the school's admissions information.
Academics

American International School Chennai teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school has a North American standards-based curriculum for EY3-G12, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for Grades 11-12. English is the language of instruction. Elementary curriculum covers literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science; from Grade 3, Spanish; English as an Additional Language; Learning Support. High School offers IB Diploma and AP programs with graduation requirements and typical college entrance prerequisites. Grades 3-12 BYOT is in place. ES Curriculum Guide 2024-25 and ES Learning Framework and Course Guide 2025-2026.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:6; 82% of faculty hold advanced degrees.

Higher Education Progression
High School graduation leads to college or university study. Class of 2020 matriculated to universities worldwide, including Yale University, University of California Berkeley, University of Edinburgh, and University of British Columbia, among others.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced learning options include AP and IB programs; Capstone; GOA; Pamoja; and Personalized Learning for high-achieving students.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit online application via OpenApply. The application is non-refundable and costs USD 400. Prepare and upload documents including passport copies for both parents and the student, a recent photo of the student and parents, and past three years of school reports (in English). A teacher or counselor recommendation letter is requested for most grades, high school transcripts are required for high school applicants, and additional forms such as Health Form, Physical Examination Form, Vaccination Records, employment letter, and a copy of the student's Indian visa are part of the checklist. 2. The Admissions Director and Head of School determine eligibility by confirming the student can meet academic standards, has shown acceptable behavior, the school can meet any special needs, and the student will embrace the school's mission. 3. The school applies a priority system to seat allocation. Seats are released for Space as it becomes available to eligible students in the order by completed date within the listed priority categories. If a sibling requires EAL services and capacity is at issue, the seat is offered to the next eligible applicant, and the sibling remains in a wait pool until both a grade seat and an EAL seat are available. 4. AISC operates rolling admissions and accepts students continuously until the first week of May; an August start typically begins with enrollment in January–February. English is the language of instruction, and English language proficiency is assessed as part of the admission process (EAL support is available as needed). After admission, families must submit health forms and vaccination records and, where applicable, provide a copy of the student's Indian visa.

Waitlist
Waitlist: AISC uses a priority-based system with a wait pool. Seats are offered to eligible applicants in the order determined by priority category and completed date of application, and siblings may remain in the wait pool until both a grade seat and an appropriate EAL seat are available. If a sibling requires EAL and EAL capacity is at capacity, the seat will be offered to the next eligible applicant, and the sibling remains in the wait pool until the needed seats are available.
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