AISL At a Glance

• For students from 2 – 18 years
  
  
• Independent, coeducational day school
  
  
• International Baccalaureate World School offering:
  Primary Years Program
  Middle Years Program
  Diploma Program and American High School Diploma
  
  
• Accredited to Council of International Schools
  Accredited to Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  Member of Association of International Schools in Africa
  
  
• Special Needs Department for students with mild learning difficulties
  English as a second language Department
  Counseling Department
  Guidance Counselor to assist with College applications
  
  
• Conveniently located close to main residential area of Lusaka.  Set in 23 acres of land in semi-rural area.
  
  
• Purpose built facility with 8 classroom blocks, library, 3 computer laboratories, art and performing art facilities (separate for primary and secondary).
  
  
• Sports facilities include 3 fields, 2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts and a multi-purpose covered court.
  
  
• Sports offered include:  Field Hockey, Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Swimming.
  
  
• After school activities available for students from K – 12.  Activities include:  Team sports, Horse riding, Karate, Ballet, Drama Club, Computer games, Chess, Student Council, SAT Prep, and Model United Nations.
  
  
• School year runs from August to June
  
  
• School hours: 
  Play School / Pre School / Pre K:  0725 – 1200
  K – 5:  0725 – 1400 (1230 on Fridays)
  6 – 12:  0725 – 1430 (1245 on Fridays)
  
  
• School cafeteria available serving hot lunch, snacks and drinks.
  
  
• Approximately 500 students. 
  
  
• 2 classes per class
  Play School / Pre School:  Maximum 16 students per class
  Pre K:  Maximum 17 students per class
  K – 5:  Maximum 18 – 20 students per class
  6 – 12:  Maximum 20 – 22 students per class
  
  
• 28% of students are American
  24% of students are African
  42% of students are European
  6 % of students are from Middle East / Australasia
  
  
• Governed by 7 member Board of Directors, two members of which are appointed by US Ambassador. Two are association-elected members working for the US Mission and three are association-elected members from the community at large.

Page updated 12 January, 2008