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Atlanta International School

United States, Atlanta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin, French, German, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1325
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Part of
Atlanta International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Mandarin, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Persian, Turkish, Bosnian, Hebrew, Italian, Nepali, Thai
Typical class size 14
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

This campus is part of Atlanta International School

2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, United States

The Essentials

Atlanta International School has 1,325 pupils, typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English, Mandarin, French, German, Spanish.

Location
AIS operates on two campuses in the Atlanta area: Buckhead Campus at 2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA; Sandy Springs Campus at 1701 Brandon Hall Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350, USA.

Stages
Early Learning Center (3K–4K); Primary Learning Center (5K–Grade 5); Middle School (Grades 6–8); Upper School (Grades 9–12). AIS serves 3K through Grade 12.

Type
Private, non-profit, international IB World School with full and dual-immersion language programs.

Pupil Nationality Mix
90 nationalities are represented within the AIS student community.

Additional learning support
Student Support Services provide counseling and support to meet the academic, social, emotional and personal needs of students, with school counseling at Primary and Secondary levels.

Country affiliation
International; no country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.

School day structure
Early Learning Center 8:20 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Primary School 8:20 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Secondary School 8:20 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Half-day releases: ELC 11:30 a.m.; Primary 11:50 a.m.; Secondary 12:20 p.m.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has boarding. Boarding students are integrated into the AIS community with many shared activities and community events. AIS boarding provides access to the full International Baccalaureate program, immersive language learning, innovation, and intercultural opportunities.

Uniform Requirement
During PE, a uniform is not required; AIS sportswear is available through our supplier.

Governance and Ownership
The school is private, non-profit, international IB World School.
Fees
Application & Enrollment fees

- Application fee: USD 100 per student. This fee is non-refundable.
- Matriculation (one-time) fee charged to each new student at enrollment: First student USD 3,750; Second student USD 2,750; Third and subsequent students USD 1,750.

Annual tuition by year group (total per academic year)

- 3K–4K: USD 32,364 per year.
- 5K–Grade 4: USD 32,364 per year.
- Grade 5–8: USD 35,442 per year.
- Grade 9–12: USD 36,947 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms (payment plan details and due dates)

- General notes:
- Books and some technology are supplied; charges for extended field trips and similar activities are billed as due.
- A 2% tuition discount is applied when tuition is paid by cash, check, or bank transfer (applies only to the tuition balance). Convenience fees are assessed by the payment gateway for credit-card payments and vary by card type.

- Option A — One-Payment Plan:
- Includes the USD 2,000 advance tuition deposit (all grades) and the USD 250 technology fee for students in Grades 5K–8 (where applicable).
- Amounts due with the enrollment contract (total deposits & fees) and the remaining balance due July 1, 2026:
- 3K–4K: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,000; balance due July 1, 2026 USD 30,364.
- 5K–Grade 4: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,250; balance due July 1, 2026 USD 30,364.
- Grade 5–8: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,250; balance due July 1, 2026 USD 33,442.
- Grade 9–12: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,000; balance due July 1, 2026 USD 34,947.

- Option B — Eight-Payment Plan:
- Includes an USD 800 administrative fee (all grades), the USD 2,000 advance tuition deposit (all grades), and the USD 250 technology fee for Grades 5K–8 (where applicable).
- Deposits & fees due with the enrollment contract and the monthly installment amount (payments scheduled July 1, 2026 to February 1, 2027):
- 3K–4K: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,800; monthly amount USD 3,795.50.
- 5K–Grade 4: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 3,050; monthly amount USD 3,795.50.
- Grade 5–8: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 3,050; monthly amount USD 4,180.25.
- Grade 9–12: Deposits & fees due with contract USD 2,800; monthly amount USD 4,368.38.

- Option C — Ten-Payment Plan (available only to financial aid recipients):
- Includes an USD 800 administrative fee (all grades), the USD 250 technology fee for Grades 5K–8 (where applicable), and a USD 200 advance tuition deposit (all grades).
- Deposits & fees due with the enrollment contract by grade: 3K–4K USD 1,000; 5K–Grade 4 USD 1,250; Grade 5–8 USD 1,250; Grade 9–12 USD 1,000. Monthly installments are scheduled July 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027 and vary based on the financial aid award.

- Payment authorization and methods by plan:
- Option A payments may be made by cash, wire transfer, personal check drawn on a U.S. bank, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or American Express.
- Options B and C require authorization of direct electronic payment from a U.S. checking account or by credit card; Option C is limited to financial aid recipients.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. International students who require an I-20 must live with a relative or guardian; in the event a consulate does not grant a student visa, only enrollment fees will be refunded.

Other costs and optional fees

- Technology fee: USD 250 annually for students in Grades 5K–Grade 8.
- Administrative fee: USD 800 applies under payment plans B and C where noted.
- Tuition Refund Insurance (TRI): Available through a third-party provider and optional for all payment plans; premium is charged with the enrollment deposit or administrative fee where applicable. The TRI premium rate is 3.1% of total tuition; sample premium amounts: 3K–4K USD 1,003.28; 5K–Grade 4 USD 1,003.28; Grade 5–8 USD 1,098.70; Grade 9–12 USD 1,145.36.
- Meal plans (optional, Buckhead Campus): Primary School annual meal plan USD 2,306; Secondary School annual meal plan USD 2,835. Meal-plan fees are billed in July.
- Extended field trips and certain experiential learning charges are billed separately as they occur.
- Uniforms: A daily school uniform is not required; AIS sportswear and other apparel are available for purchase through the school supplier.
- Summer camps and similar programs have separate registration fees and cancellation terms (for example, summer camp registrations include a non-refundable registration fee of USD 100 per camp and specific cancellation/refund deadlines).

Refund information

- Application fee (USD 100) is non-refundable.
- In the event a consulate does not grant a student visa after admission, only enrollment fees will be refunded.
- Tuition Refund Insurance is offered as an optional mechanism to protect tuition payments; the TRI premium is payable with the enrollment deposit and administrative fee where applicable. Refunds under TRI are subject to the third-party provider's policy.

Fee payment options and transactional details

- Accepted payment methods (depending on plan) include: cash, wire transfer, U.S. personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Options B and C require direct electronic payment authorization. A convenience fee is charged by the payment gateway for credit-card transactions and varies by card type. A 2% discount is applied to the tuition balance when paid by cash, check, or bank transfer.

Short summary for billing setup

- Expect an advance tuition deposit and any applicable matriculation and technology or administrative fees due at contract signing. Remaining balances are either due in one payment (balance due July 1, 2026) or scheduled monthly across the selected payment plan (monthly dates and amounts vary by plan and grade). Convenience fees for credit cards and available discounts for non-card payment methods apply. Tuition Refund Insurance is optional and its premium is added at enrollment if elected.
Academics

Atlanta International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).

Curriculum
The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School curriculum for 3K through Grade 12, including the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP) or Career-related Program (CP). It is an IB Continuum school offering full and dual-immersion language programs to support language proficiency. AISx–Flexible Schedule provides Grades 6–12 with flexible, in-person or remote instruction while maintaining IB coursework. Language learning includes Chinese, French, German, and Spanish, with English as an Additional Language support and heritage language offerings to cover multiple languages.

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Higher Education Progression
AIS students attend universities and colleges all over the world, across the United States and in Georgia.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides Social & Emotional Counseling through its school counselors. School counselors act as advocates for students. They work with parents, teachers, administrators and outside resources to provide every student with tools for successful growth, enjoyment and development. School counselors develop relationships with each student to enable communication between students, teachers and parents. This supports students' social and emotional development as part of AIS's student support framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has Learning Support specialists. They work with parents, students, and teachers to identify each child's learning needs. Their goal is for every child with a learning difference to finish strong. They provide targeted support to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL program aims to ensure English proficiency allows students to reach their highest academic potential. AIS works with students, parents and teachers to identify each child's needs. Teaching is tailored to support English language skills. The EAL program is part of Student Support at AIS.

Mental Wellbeing
AIS provides Social & Emotional Counseling to support mental wellbeing. School counselors act as advocates for students and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to provide tools for growth, enjoyment and development. They build relationships with each student to enable communication among students, teachers and parents. This framework supports students' emotional health, resilience, and social development as part of AIS's Student Support.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is listed as a core value for AIS employees. The Careers page identifies Safeguarding as one of the qualities AIS seeks in staff. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates with a non-discrimination policy in admissions, education and employment. AIS adheres to the Council for International Schools (CIS) Code of Ethics to guide employment practices. The combination indicates a commitment to safeguarding within AIS's community and employment practices.
Parent Experience

History
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.

Community
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.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
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.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on two campuses, Buckhead and Sandy Springs. The Buckhead Campus houses AIS programs from 3K through upper grades with classrooms and arts spaces. The Sandy Springs Campus is a 25-acre wooded site on the banks of the Chattahoochee River that opened in August 2024 and hosts the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy Atlanta, residential facilities, summer camps, and outdoor-learning programs. It features River House for events, the Great Hall, a quad, and an overlook for study and social spaces. The Sandy Springs Campus provides 70 residential accommodation spaces.

Sports Facilities
The Sandy Springs Campus has four brand-new tennis courts for training and competition. The Mouratoglou Academy Atlanta partnership delivers high-level tennis coaching integrated with AIS's academics. AIS also offers athletics and physical education across the IB curriculum, including Primary through Upper School programs. The campus provides extensive recreational and sporting spaces to support both indoor and outdoor activities.

Academic Facilities
The school provides dedicated Makerspaces for Primary and Secondary Schools, with 3D printing, laser cutting, and hands-on projects. In addition, science laboratories, design studios, and an art loft support practical work across subjects. The AIS library offers print and digital resources in English, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish, plus materials in more than twenty other languages to support heritage language programs. The Buckhead and Sandy Springs campuses host the International Baccalaureate curriculum across Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma programs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program includes after-school activities such as music, athletics, language clubs, and enrichment programs across both campuses. AIS Junior Eagles Athletics and regular Physical Education classes complement the IB curriculum for younger students. Mouratoglou Academy Atlanta at the Sandy Springs Campus provides extended tennis training alongside academics. AIS also runs summer camps and heritage language programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Internships are offered as part of the STEM or STEAM Diploma Endorsement. AIS also provides Global and Experiential Learning and participation in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), beyond the regular curriculum. These opportunities extend learning beyond the classroom and align with the International Baccalaureate framework.

Arts & Creative
After School Music is a highly regarded independent music lessons program offered outside the regular school day, with lessons in cello, piano, harp, guitar, flute, clarinet, vocal training and more. Instruction is provided by qualified and experienced music instructors for all interested students, and private lessons are encouraged for members of instrumental ensembles and bands. Members of Secondary School ensembles and Primary School bands and strings are encouraged to take private instruction to maximize learning.

Cultural & Language
Heritage Languages are offered after school for AIS and non-AIS students from 5K to Grade 5, fostering home languages not in the AIS curriculum. The 2022-23 offerings include Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, Turkish and Farsi. After-school Language Clubs support learning in Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish, with activities such as cooking, crafting, painting and science experiments taught in those languages. Academic language support clubs are offered weekly.

Social & Hobbies
After school enrichment activities in primary school include Playball, Ballet, Yoga, LEGO, Chess, Capoeira, Coding, Arts & Engineering, Magic, Creative Design, Sewing and more. During the school year, AIS also runs Math Club, AIS Junior Eagles Athletics, and Language Activity Clubs to broaden skills and friendships beyond the classroom. Registration for after school enrichment occurs at the start of the fall, winter and spring sessions.

Community & Service
AIS provides Global and Experiential Learning that expands learning beyond the classroom. Students travel to key sites in the US, such as Washington DC, to support academic and cultural development, and overseas trips support specific subjects or activities such as Peru for service and Costa Rica for Spanish.

Leadership & Professional
AISx Flexible Schedule allows students in grades 6-12 to pursue their passions in sports, arts, or other fields without compromising academic rigor. The AISx team partners with families to design a schedule and curriculum that meets students goals—both in and outside of the classroom. Student Ambassadors in the Upper School support admissions events and develop leadership skills, embodying AIS's motto to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics offers a wide variety of sports for boys and girls during each season, with coaches promoting sportsmanship and character development. In addition to athletics programs, students in Grades 7-10 take regular Physical Health Education classes as part of the IB curriculum. Upper School teams participate in GHSA with the goal of competing for state championships.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English as the primary language of instruction and offers additional language study in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Language options span beginner to advanced levels in the MYP and DP, with pathways to bilingual or multilingual IB Diplomas. After-school language clubs provide heritage language development in Arabic, Dutch, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Farsi, and Turkish.

Bilingual Teaching
AIS offers bilingual and multilingual pathways across the IB continuum. In the Early Learning Center (3K–4K), families choose from four full language immersion programs: Chinese, French, German, or Spanish. In the Primary Learning Center (5K–Grade 5), instruction is in English plus one other language (Chinese, French, German, or Spanish), with a 70% English / 30% Chinese balance in the Chinese program and a 50% English / 50% balance in French, German, and Spanish. The Middle Years Program provides opportunities to learn at least one additional language and may include two, and the Diploma Program offers options to pursue bilingual or multilingual IB Diplomas.

Immersion Programs
AIS features full and dual-immersion language programs. Immersion languages include Chinese, French, German, and Spanish; in the Early Learning Center, students participate in full immersion in a single chosen language. In the Primary Learning Center, instruction is English plus one other language, with a 70/30 English/Chinese balance for Chinese and a 50/50 balance for French, German, and Spanish. The immersion pathways continue through the MYP and DP, with options to pursue bilingual or multilingual IB Diplomas.
Reputation

Accreditations
The school is a private, non-profit, international IB World School for 3K–Grade 12, with full and dual-immersion language programs.
Admissions

Admissions
Begin Your AIS Journey. We are currently accepting admissions for the 2026-27 school year and can also consider applications for the remainder of the 2026 school year based on grade-level capacity. We would love to hear from your family, so please submit an inquiry to begin your AIS journey. Inquiries lead to setting up an account on the AIS Admissions Portal to complete your application and upload all documentation.
Step 1: Submit Inquiry and Create a Veracross Account. Submit an Inquiry; within 24 hours from submission you will receive an automated email prompting you to create an account on the AIS Admissions Portal. Create your account on the AIS Admissions Portal and begin your application.
Step 2: Request Required Documents from Child's Current School. All required documents are listed as you move through the Application process. Login to your Admissions Portal and delegate the appropriate teacher evaluation forms to your child's current school. Please print the Transcript Release Form and take it directly to your child's current school. The teacher will then send your child's transcripts from this school year and last directly to AIS.
Step 3: Schedule a Visit. There are many ways to engage with Atlanta International School and our community, including during the admission season. We encourage you to participate in a tour, Information Session or Open House. Applicant Screening Days are a required part of the application process for all grade levels. We hold in-person screenings for local applicants during the regular admission session and virtually for out-of-state/international families. Dates for all events can be found on Tours & Events, and all events can be scheduled in advance via your Admissions Portal.
Step 4: Notification of Admission Decision. All families will be notified of their admission decision, and financial aid award if applicable, on April 4, 2026 through your AIS Admissions Portal.
Step 5: Applicant Response. All families must notify AIS of their enrollment decision by April 14, 2026.

Scholarships
AIS is committed to providing financial assistance to admit and retain qualified students as budgets allow. In the 2025-26 school year we provided over $4 million in financial assistance to our families. The application process for admission is independent of the application process for financial aid. Financial aid is based on documented financial need. We partner with Clarity in our financial aid application process. Clarity provides analysis which generates an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) that is a critical component of AIS' financial aid decision. AIS uses the EFC as a baseline; however, AIS must take into consideration the total financial aid budget and the school's policies and priorities. Therefore, the financial aid awarded to a family may not meet the demonstrated need documented by Clarity. All financial aid applications are subject to verification, and should discrepancies be discovered in the information provided to the Financial Aid Committee, we reserve the right to withdraw financial assistance at any time during the school year. For more information, please reach out to: Debra Kopec, Direct Line: 404-841-3891, Virtual one on one meeting.
Financial Aid Dates & Deadlines 2025-26: October 1, 2025 (Families can begin the financial aid application); February 15, 2026 (Recommended deadline for completing Clarity application and uploading documents); March 1, 2026 (Completed application and supporting documents due in Clarity; allow 48 hours for processing); April 4, 2026 (Decisions on awards emailed to families); New and renewal applications completed after March 1, 2026 go through the appeals process if funds remain available.
Financial Aid Application Requirements 2025-2026: 1) Submit online application via Clarity; 2) Upload copies of 2025 W2s/1099s and supporting documents by March 1; 3) Upload two months of bank statements; 4) Upload copies of investment account statements; 5) Upload documentation for any medical/dental/unusual expenses; 6) For owners with 20%+ shares, submit Forms 1120S/1065 with Schedule K-1s by May 1; 7) Official Tuition Statement for children at other tuition-charging schools; 8) IRS Form 1098-T if higher education expenses apply. AIS participates in the Georgia Tax Credit Program GOAL and eligible students who receive a financial aid award may be asked to submit information to receive a GA GOAL scholarship. International families may use the International Student Financial Aid Profile. Debra Kopec is the contact for questions. (References: AIS Financial Aid overview, dates and deadlines, and application requirements; GA GOAL mention; International Student Profile.)
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