Atlanta International School

2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30305-0303 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The primary school programme (four years old through to grade 5) is a dual language program. All students spend one half of their time in an English language classroom and the other half in a second language. There are three language tracks: English-French, English-German, English-Spanish. The Primary School English-French programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The Secondary School programme is academic in nature, with the International Baccalaureate being the goal. Students also take US college entrance tests. The faculty come from 33 different countries. Each teacher is fully qualified and experienced and shares the school philosophy of providing the best possible education for each student, one with intellectual rigor, human understanding and respect, high international standards and a global perspective. Approximately 50% of the students are American, with the other 50% representing 55 different countries. About half of the non-American students are permanent US residents, with the balance being on fixed term assignments to Atlanta. AIS is housed in an historic former public school in the north Atlanta suburb of Buckhead. The four buildings on the 14-acre campus have been fully renovated and offer a complete range of modern educational facilities. All students are required to demonstrate the ability to deal with the academic programme before being accepted. There is a financial aid programme, based upon family need. ...

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Atlanta International School
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1984
County Fulton County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 935 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 62 students
Kind - 88 students
Grade 1 - 65 students
Grade 2 - 63 students
Grade 3 - 63 students
Grade 4 - 58 students
Grade 5 - 41 students
Grade 6 - 67 students
Grade 7 - 80 students
Grade 8 - 70 students
Grade 9 - 72 students
Grade 10 - 81 students
Grade 11 - 70 students
Grade 12 - 55 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 135 teachers
Average Class Size 15
Average SAT score 1245
Classroom dress code Casual
(no tank tops; no minis; no logos larger than hockey puck; no mid-driffs)
This School
(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Grades PreK-4th: $15,510 Grades 5th-8th: $16,975 Grades 9th-12th: $17,830
Head of School Dr. Robert Brindley
Admissions Director Reid Mizell
Admissions Associate Basie Wilson
Sport
Total Sports Offered 4
 
Sports
BasketballSoccer
Track and FieldVolley Ball

School Notes:

  • The primary school programme (four years old through to grade 5) is a dual language program. All students spend one half of their time in an English language classroom and the other half in a second language. There are three language tracks: English-French, English-German, English-Spanish. The Primary School English-French programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Education. The Secondary School programme is academic in nature, with the International Baccalaureate being the goal. Students also take US college entrance tests. The faculty come from 33 different countries. Each teacher is fully qualified and experienced and shares the school philosophy of providing the best possible education for each student, one with intellectual rigor, human understanding and respect, high international standards and a global perspective. Approximately 50% of the students are American, with the other 50% representing 55 different countries. About half of the non-American students are permanent US residents, with the balance being on fixed term assignments to Atlanta. AIS is housed in an historic former public school in the north Atlanta suburb of Buckhead. The four buildings on the 14-acre campus have been fully renovated and offer a complete range of modern educational facilities. All students are required to demonstrate the ability to deal with the academic programme before being accepted. There is a financial aid programme, based upon family need.
  • Profile last updated: 03/26/2009

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About This Zipcode (30305)
School Zip (30305)
(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,380 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 72% 21%
Population Average Age 38 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 1.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $65,642 $50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.8 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 30 years old
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