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 Russ Menard, Director
Greetings and welcome to the website of the American International School of Lusaka (AISL). I sincerely hope that you will linger here for a while and learn more about our school. Situated on a beautiful and secure 25-acre purpose-built campus located on the outskirts of Lusaka, we offer the most robust academic and extracurricular programs of any school in the country.
We were founded in 1986 to provide an international education in Zambia. Therefore, we look beyond Zambia and benchmark our programs, faculty, facilities, and results against the finest international schools in the region. Please come visit us and I think you'll quickly see what I mean. AISL is a close-knit school community committed to our vision of helping every student thrive. Our highly-qualified multinational faculty strives to realize this vision daily by challenging students intellectually while supporting their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Working in partnership with parents, AISL also encourages students to develop an appreciation for and understanding of Zambia and to celebrate the diversity of the more than 40 nationalities on campus. Tomorrow's diplomatic, business, educational, and scientific leaders are enrolled in our school today. Please take a few minutes to watch the videos below. I think you will be impressed. Better still, please contact our Admissions Manager, Ms. Natasha Chalikulima (admissions@aislusaka.org), and arrange a campus tour. We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around. |
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In Focus...
Who we are
Our Vision
Commitment to Learning
Board of Directors
Strategic Plan
Facilities Master Site Plan
Who we are
Founded 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 500 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 26% European, 31% North and South American, 28% African. 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 25 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.
Find out more about AISL from our students
Our Vision
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Every Student Thrives
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AISL is a compassionate community of innovative and courageous learners preparing for the challenges of the future.
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We value:
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Commitment to Learning
- 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?
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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:
A. School Guiding Statements
B. Teaching & Learning
C. Governance & Leadership
D. Faculty & Support Staff E. Access to Teaching & Learning
F. School Culture & Partnerships for Learning
G. Operational Systems
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:
A. School Guiding Statements
B. Teaching & Learning
C. Governance & Leadership
D. Faculty & Support Staff E. Access to Teaching & Learning
F. School Culture & Partnerships for Learning
G. Operational Systems
Board of Directors
A 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 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).
For more information about the Board, along with meeting minutes and reports can be found here - just use the Parent Portal password to access...
Strategic Plan
Where are we going and what do we hope to achieve?
A 21st century education of the highest standard should allow students to acquire the academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. At AISL, we have made a commitment not only to keep up with change, but to anticipate it through an inquiry-based approach to learning.
The AISL 2011-2020 Strategic Map is aligned with a broader AISL 10 Year Strategic Plan and a more defined 3- year plan. The map serves as a blueprint that guides our response to a rapidly changing world through thoughtful and innovative actions to ensure that every student achieves his/her personal and academic potential. The map reflects our commitment to realizing our vision and our core values by articulating seven functional areas and 11 strategic goals defining what the school hopes to achieve. Below is the map:
A 21st century education of the highest standard should allow students to acquire the academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. At AISL, we have made a commitment not only to keep up with change, but to anticipate it through an inquiry-based approach to learning.
The AISL 2011-2020 Strategic Map is aligned with a broader AISL 10 Year Strategic Plan and a more defined 3- year plan. The map serves as a blueprint that guides our response to a rapidly changing world through thoughtful and innovative actions to ensure that every student achieves his/her personal and academic potential. The map reflects our commitment to realizing our vision and our core values by articulating seven functional areas and 11 strategic goals defining what the school hopes to achieve. Below is the map:
Facilities Master Site Plan
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In April of 2016, the AISL Board of Directors adopted a 10-year Facilities Master Site Plan with a feasible project sequence that is responsive to 21st century teaching and learning. The plan provides a framework to guide feasible short term (1-3 years), medium term (4-6 years), and long term 7-10 years) facility development projects. The Facilities Master Plan provides a “road map” to guide the growth and improvement of the AISL physical plan in an effort to support program development in academics, athletics, the arts, and global citizenship
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25Acre Secure Purpose-Built Campus
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41Nationalities Represented
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1:7Teacher to Student Ratio
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60+Extra -curricular Opportunities
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400+AISL Students
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40+Parent workshops Annually
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1:1Laptop/ iPad Program
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100+Hours of Staff Training Annually
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