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American International School of Abuja

Nigeria, Abuja

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 472
Type Co-educational
Opened 1993
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, English
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

American International School of Abuja (AISA) offers an American standards-based curriculum from preschool through Grade 12. Instruction is in English, with World Languages and EAL support for Grades 1–8. The program follows U.S. standards and uses NWEA MAP Growth assessments for Grades 2–10; high school students take the PSAT, SAT and AP exams, including AP Capstone. The curriculum emphasizes science and mathematics problem-solving and a global Social Studies focus, with Visual and Performing Arts, Design Technology, World Languages, and Physical Education integrated. The school serves more than 40 nationalities and was founded in 1993; it moved to a new campus in 2006 featuring two science labs, a renovated library, a fine-arts building, a pool, track, and athletic facilities. WAISAL competitions, drama, band, and Model United Nations are active; AISA is one of two AP Capstone schools in Africa.

www.aisabuja.org

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The Essentials

American International School of Abuja has 472 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
The American International School of Abuja is located in the Durumi District, Abuja, Nigeria. The street address is Plot 346 Cadastral Zone B 02, Durumi District. The postal code is 900104.

Stages
Preschool through Grade 12; Early Childhood, Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), High School (Grade 9–12).

Type
International day school.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Learning Support Services; counselors and language/special needs specialists support students.

Country affiliation
American
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- The school charges a non‑waivable application/registration component as part of its enrolment process, but no fixed public amount for an application fee for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year is published.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)

- There is no publicly posted, itemised tuition schedule by grade for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 that lists term or annual amounts per year group.

- Directory listings that aggregate school fee information indicate an annual tuition range for the school in broad terms; reported annual ranges that appear in third‑party school directories place yearly fees broadly in the equivalent of approximately USD 7,800 to USD 21,400 (these are aggregated directory figures and not a grade‑by‑grade official schedule). Use these reported ranges only as a general indicator rather than definitive grade‑level charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly published detailed billing calendar or formal payment‑plan terms (for example: number of installments, exact installment due dates, late‑payment penalties) are available. Families should expect standard international school billing practices (advance deposit on acceptance, termly or annual invoicing, and penalties for late payment) unless otherwise specified by the school's finance office.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school operates as a day school; boarding services are not listed as an offered option. There are no published boarding fees.

Other costs or fees

- In addition to tuition and application/registration charges, the school's fee structure historically includes other named components that are commonly charged by the school: an annual development/capital levy, fees for English Language Learner (ELL) support, learning support or special education services, and other levies such as building/capital fees or activity fees. These specific ancillary fee types have been referenced in public reports about the school's billing components. Exact amounts for these additional charges are not publicly posted by grade or year.

- Typical additional costs for families at international schools that may apply here include uniforms, school supplies, extracurricular activity fees, school trips, examination fees (where applicable), and optional transport — however, no definitive published price list for these items for 2026/27 or 2025/26 is publicly available.

Refund information

- The school has handled advance‑fee refunds in the past and has processed refunds related to advance payments in public accounts; this demonstrates that refunds are possible under some circumstances, but official refund terms and conditions (for example refundable vs non‑refundable items, deadlines for withdrawal refunds, or pro‑rata refunds for mid‑term withdrawal) are not published in a public fee schedule. Families should expect that certain items (application fees, confirmation deposits, or non‑tuition levies) are often treated as non‑refundable in many international school policies unless a specific written exception is provided.

Fee payment options

- No public, itemised list of accepted payment methods for school fees (for example: bank transfer, credit card, local bank deposit, online payment portal) is published. The school's finance office should be contacted directly for the current accepted payment channels and instructions. Contact details: Finance — finance@aisabuja.com; general enquiries — enquiries@aisabuja.com; phone +234 703 215 3798.

Summary guidance for parents (facts only)

- The school is a day school and charges tuition plus additional levies (development/capital levy, learning support/ELL fees and similar ancillary charges). Exact per‑grade tuition amounts, the per‑term breakdown, billing calendar, payment methods, and the full refund policy are not publicly posted for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Directory sources report a broad annual tuition range of approximately USD 7,800 to USD 21,400, but no official grade‑level schedule is available in the public domain.

- For a formal, itemised invoice or official fee schedule (application fee amount, tuition by grade, term amounts, payment deadlines, ancillary fee amounts, and the detailed refund policy), contact the school's finance office at finance@aisabuja.com or by telephone at +234 703 215 3798.
Academics

American International School of Abuja teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The school offers a current U.S. standards-based curriculum for preschool through Grade 12. All instruction is in English, with foreign language classes offered as part of the World Languages program. The standards guiding the curriculum are those recommended by U.S. professional organizations, and the school uses the NWEA MAP Growth assessments for Grades 2–10; high school students take the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. The International Education program supports multilingual students with English language development (EAL) for Grades 1–8 and a global Social Studies focus, while Science and Mathematics emphasize problem solving and the scientific method. The program also provides Visual and Performing Arts, Design Technology, World Languages, and Physical Education.

Exam Results
AP courses began in 2007-2008. Since then, all graduates have taken one or more AP exams, and many students earn AP Scholar awards. About 70 high school students take AP courses each year, and approximately 190 AP exams are administered annually. AP Capstone is offered and includes AP Seminar and AP Research; AP Capstone Diploma requires completion of at least four AP courses plus Seminar and Research.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend universities around the world, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Duke University in the United States; the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom; the University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands; and Schiller International University in Germany.

Gifted and Talented
AP Capstone and Pre-AP courses support high-achieving students. AP Capstone includes AP Seminar and AP Research; Pre-AP courses are offered as part of the AP program. The school is one of two AP Capstone schools in Africa.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a visit and begin the application. Prospective families schedule a school visit by contacting the Admissions Office. Most students are admitted at the beginning of the school year. AISA has rolling admissions and admits students all year round provided they meet all admission criteria and there is available class space. In Abuja, use the Inquiry Form to arrange a visit.

2. Submit the online application and gather supporting documents. Use the online application form and checklist to submit and upload the required documents. These include a copy of the passport information page, a copy of the birth certificate, a passport-sized photograph, immunizations as required on the Health Form, and the report cards for the last three years (official transcripts for Grades 10–12). Official translations are required for documents not issued in English. For Early Childhood, also complete the Early Childhood Parent Questionnaire and arrange for recommended forms and transfer/withdrawal certificates to be sent from the current school. If you are in Abuja, you can arrange these steps via the inquiry form.

3. Complete admissions assessments and language considerations. All prospective students are assessed during the admissions process. Entrance tests are typically based on the NWEA MAP Admissions Screening Test and include Mathematics and Reading; overseas applicants to Grades 2–12 are encouraged to submit recent MAP scores, with additional assessments such as a Writing Sample, a Mathematics Paper, and a French/Spanish Placement Test for Grades 6–12. Remote testing is available for overseas applicants, and Preschool–Kindergarten require an on-site classroom observation. For non-English speaking applicants, an onsite Language Proficiency Test is used; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for Grades 1–8, and Grades 9–12 must meet English language requirements. If there are concerns about special needs, documentation such as a psychological evaluation or IEP may be requested to determine fit.

4. Determine grade placement and observe age policies. Grade-level placement depends on the child's current curriculum, academic ability, and developmental readiness. Students transferring from a US curriculum are placed based on the completed grade level, provided they meet the corresponding requirements. Students transferring from other school systems are placed in the equivalent grade based on the completed curriculum and meeting grade-level requirements. The Age Policy is effective from the start of the school year for new students.

5. Wait for review, notification, and next steps. After assessment and documentation are reviewed, the Admissions team communicates next steps by email. There is no deadline for applications; AISA maintains rolling admissions and makes offers when space is available. If a grade is full, a waitlist is used; being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement.

Waitlist
AISA has a waitlist. An applicant is placed on the waitlist when they have applied to a full grade and have met admission requirements, including the successful completion of an admissions assessment. Based on AISA's Priority of Admission, an applicant's priority level may change as new applications are received. When a space becomes available, parents are notified and receive an offer of admission. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement.
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