Please take a few minutes to watch the two videos above. One highlights our top-notch facilities and the other paints a picture of the AISL experience, as told by the students themselves. I think you will be impressed. Better still, please contact our Admissions Manager, Ms. Natasha Chalikulima (nchalikulima@aislusaka.org), and arrange a campus tour. We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around.
Russ Menard Director rmenard@aislusaka.org |
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Annual Report
This report tells the story of student achievement and experience in relation to our collective commitment to our vision, mission and strategic plan.
Strategic PlanWhere are we going and what do we hope to achieve?
AISL Facilities Master Site Plan 2025
In April of 2016, AISL adopted a 10-year Facilities Master Site Plan that is responsive to 21st century teaching and learning.
Helping every student thrive
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Who we areFounded in 1986, the American International School of Lusaka (AISL) is an independent co-educational day school that welcomes children from 3 to 18 years of age. With a student body of approximately 540 students, the school is fully accredited internationally by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (US) and the Council of International Schools (UK). The school attracts students from a wide range of nationalities, including approximately 35% European, 24% North and South American, 33% African, and 8% Australasian. The international nature at AISL is reflected in the school's curriculum and programs. AISL is one of a handful of schools in Africa authorized to deliver all three of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
AISL’s purpose-built campus is located 15 kilometers outside the city center on the edge of the bush. Located on a 27 acre beautifully landscaped campus, AISL features a library, media center, a 400 seat performing arts center, two computer labs, specialized classrooms for art, music and science, as well as sports facilities including playing fields, an athletic track, two tennis courts, two swimming pools, a covered playing court and changing/shower rooms. The school also operates a canteen that offers students and parents a range of foods, including a daily hot lunch. A newly constructed secondary school science center opened in August 2013.
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Our VisionAISL Mission
AISL is a compassionate community of innovative and courageous learners preparing for the challenges of the future. AISL Statement of Values We value:
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Commitment to Learning
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How does AISL demonstrate a commitment to high quality international education to parents, students and staff members? How do we ensure that AISL is continually improving and keeping up with the best international education standards?
CIS/MSA School Evaluation and Accreditation is an evaluation process that drives a school’s continuous improvement, through:
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The American International of Lusaka is currently accredited through the Council of International Schools (CIS) www.cois.org and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) www.middlestates.org. AISL is very proud to have achieved CIS/MSA Accreditation in August 2015 as it highlights the quality and international nature of education on offer.
The CIS/MSA re-accreditation process requires AISL to conduct a comprehensive self-study in relation to detailed educational and operational standards and indicators. These standards and indicators are organized in the following manner:
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Board of Directors
To access more information about the BA seven-member Board of Directors governs AISL. The US Ambassador to Zambia appoints two of the Board members, and one of the appointed Board members will also serve as the Chairperson of the Board. The five remaining members are elected by the AISL Parent Association, which is composed of parents and legal guardians of students who are enrolled at AISL. Of these members, two must be affiliated with the US Government, and the other three are elected from the general parent community. Board members serve for two years and are eligible for re-election.
The overall role of the AISL Board of Directors is to oversee the strategic direction of the school. More specifically, the Board hires the Director to implement the strategic plan and to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. The Board also provides fiduciary oversight by approving an annual budget and setting school fees. The Board also establishes broad school policy in accordance with the school vision, mission, and core values. Most of the work of the Board is accomplished by Board committees, which also include parent/guardians who do not serve on the Board.
The AISL Board of Directors holds Open Meetings five times during the course of the year. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in September while an Election General Meeting (EGM) is held in early June. Meeting dates and agenda are communicated through the weekly school newsletter (Leopard’s Tale).
The AISL Board membership is as follows:
The overall role of the AISL Board of Directors is to oversee the strategic direction of the school. More specifically, the Board hires the Director to implement the strategic plan and to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school. The Board also provides fiduciary oversight by approving an annual budget and setting school fees. The Board also establishes broad school policy in accordance with the school vision, mission, and core values. Most of the work of the Board is accomplished by Board committees, which also include parent/guardians who do not serve on the Board.
The AISL Board of Directors holds Open Meetings five times during the course of the year. An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in September while an Election General Meeting (EGM) is held in early June. Meeting dates and agenda are communicated through the weekly school newsletter (Leopard’s Tale).
The AISL Board membership is as follows:
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US Government Appointed
Mr. Frank Monticello - Chair Ms. Siobhan Pollock |
US Government Affiliation
Mr. John Boos Mr. Joseph Gibson |
General Parent Community
Mr. Sipho Phiri - Vice Chair Dr. Boniface Fundafunda Ms. Kelley Toole |
For more information about the Board, along with meeting minutes and reports can be found here - just use the Parent Portal password to access...
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45 / Friday: 07:15 - 14:30
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