The New School vs. Atlanta International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The New School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Acceptance Rate
Atlanta International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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ACT Score
Student Body
Extracurriculars
Overview
At The New School, we do work that really matters-to our students and to the world.
TNS students follow a dual curriculum; much of their time is spent in rigorous college preparatory academic classes and about one third of the school day is dedicated to community-engaged learning.
Our core values are: build community; focus on growth; collaborate; take responsibility; and be brave.
Atlanta International School offers a program of academic IB excellence to local and international students, beginning with three-year-old kindergarten and culminating in grade 12 with the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma.
AIS has two campuses - one in Buckhead and one in Sandy Springs.
At Buckhead, students from 3K to grade 12 enjoy an amazing community of friends and learners.
The peaceful Sandy Springs Campus hosts an additional cohort of high school students in grades 9-12, with both boarding and day options available.
AIS offers language learning for all, including immersion programs in Primary School, in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Join our welcoming intentionally inclusive, international community!
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
2014
1984
Students Body
Total Students
82 students
1324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
118
Kindergarten Students
-
84
Grade 1 Students
-
99
Grade 2 Students
-
90
Grade 3 Students
-
86
Grade 4 Students
-
81
Grade 5 Students
-
81
Grade 6 Students
-
98
Grade 7 Students
-
103
Grade 8 Students
-
103
Grade 9 Students
22
101
Grade 10 Students
17
94
Grade 11 Students
21
90
Grade 12 Students
22
96
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
211 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
71%
56%
Average Class Size
12
17
Number of AP Classes
9
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1277
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Dress code reflecting self-respect and respect for the school community outlined by grade level)
(Dress code reflecting self-respect and respect for the school community outlined by grade level)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 2
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,750
$28,569
Tuition Notes
n/a
3K - Grade 4 $28,569
Grade 5 - 8 $31,287
Grade 9 - 12 $32,615
***The school will offer a 2% discount for Tuition payments made by cash, check or bank transfer.
% on Financial Aid
30%
13%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$21,152
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Claire Strowd
Anita Vucic
Admissions Associate
n/a
Christina Diggs
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AIS Against Human TraffickingAIS Linguistics
AISyriaAprendiendo Inglés Sólido
Book ClubBusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
Children Helping ChildrenEconomics CAS Group
Film ClubFLL Robotics
Friendship Bracelet MakingFrom Houses to Homes
Middle School House System
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusOrchestra
symphonic bandTheatre
Visual Arts