The American International School of Lusaka (AISL) is a co-educational day school that serves the needs of students from the ages of 3 to 17 years old.
AISL admits students of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds. Students are accepted throughout the school year (August to June) and are taught by highly qualified teachers from a range of nationalities. At AISL, students benefit from a rigorous yet well-rounded program that goes beyond academics to develop the whole person.
Families are advised to begin the application process well in advance as we do have limited spaces.
We welcome you to schedule a tour/meeting, if possible as this will provide you with an overview of our programs and amazing facilities, whilst giving you an opportunity to have any of your questions answered.
AISL admits students of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds. Students are accepted throughout the school year (August to June) and are taught by highly qualified teachers from a range of nationalities. At AISL, students benefit from a rigorous yet well-rounded program that goes beyond academics to develop the whole person.
Families are advised to begin the application process well in advance as we do have limited spaces.
We welcome you to schedule a tour/meeting, if possible as this will provide you with an overview of our programs and amazing facilities, whilst giving you an opportunity to have any of your questions answered.
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If you need any further assistance, please contact Natasha Chalikulima.
Cel: +260 973 937629
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What our students say about AISL.. |
How to apply to AISLStep One:
Reserve your place Step Two:
Required documents Step Three:
Assessments Step Four:
Acceptance Step Five:
Payment of fees Step One:
Reserve your place Step Two:
Required documents The school accepts students with mild special needs. However, please contact the school to discuss your child’s needs before making a decision to come to Zambia, as only limited assistance is available. Admissions decisions for students with special needs (SEN) are made on a case by case basis depending on the needs of the applicant and the needs of the other students in the classroom. Copies of psycho education assessments and IEPs must be submitted with the application paperwork. Step Three:
Assessments In all cases from grade 4 upwards the school will request an assessment of the student. We administer standardized assessments, available online, which measure student skills in Math and English. A writing sample is also required. It is recommended that these tests are taken before a student arrives in Zambia. It can also be taken at the school if necessary, but this may delay a students' acceptance at the school. The Admissions Manager will request contact details of a suitable person at the student’s current school, who will be able to administer these tests. Students in other Primary grades may be required to take additional testing, particularly if coming from a different educational system, or system based on a different calendar year (eg. South Africa and Australia). This testing is usually undertaken once in Lusaka. Step Four:
Acceptance Once all application paperwork has been received and relevant assessments have been completed, the application paperwork will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The Committee consists of the Director, Admissions Manager and relevant Principal, along with SEN coordinator, Counselor and IB Diploma Coordinator, if needed. Parents will be informed of the School’s decision by the Admissions Manager. Provisional Admission All acceptances at the school are provisional for the first semester. After working with the student, the school may determine that the initial grade placement needs to be changed. Further, in rare instances, the school may determine that the needs of the student cannot be met at the American International School of Lusaka. In such instances, the School will assist the parents in finding a suitable alternative education. Step Five:
Payment of fees
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Frequently asked questions |
In Focus...
Policy & Criteria
Waiting Pool
Scholarship Program
Bus Service
Leaving Protocol
Class Sizes
Policy & Criteria
AISL supports the philosophy of inclusion and serves the educational needs of a diverse community of learners in Lusaka from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds. Admission is open to students who demonstrate the ability to access and benefit from a challenging, international, English language education in a mainstream environment. AISL is equipped to provide support for a managed number of students, representing a range of learning challenges, and English language learners based on the school’s enrollment and resources. AISL does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnic or national origin, or gender. AISL is committed to implement and improve viable programs to accept, support, include, and celebrate diversity in our community.
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AISL admits students with Special Educational Needs who are able to access and benefit from the educational program in a mainstream environment. To ensure optimum student-teacher ratios and service to a high standard, enrollment in Learning Support shall not normally exceed 15% of the enrolment at any grade level. AISL is equipped to provide moderate support for a managed number of students normally not exceeding 5% of the total school enrollment and not more than four moderate students per grade level.
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If spaces are limited in a particular grade, applicants who have met all admission requirements shall be admitted according to the following priorities:
- *Children of employees, grantees or direct hires of the United States Government receiving an educational allowance who are applying for spaces in ELC through Grade 12. The U.S. Embassy’s Management Officer will resolve questions regarding official status.
- Children of AISL Faculty.
- Children who are siblings of children who are already enrolled in the School.
- Children who are siblings who are enrolling concurrently.
- All other children.
- Students in the Early Learning Centre will only be admitted up until the first day after the Spring holiday.
- Students must be fully toilet trained to be admitted into our program.
- Students in Kindergarten up to Grade 12 cannot be admitted within 30 school days of the completion of the school year. Students wishing to join the school in Grade 11 after 1 October will be accepted on a case by case basis, at the discretion of the IB Diploma coordinator, due to graduation requirements.
- Students will only be admitted to the school if they intend to attend for a minimum of one semester.
Waiting Pool
When a grade level is full, a student applying to the school is placed in the waiting pool and will be offered a space once one comes available, according to the admissions criteria outlined above. When there are more candidates in one category than spaces, admissions will be based on a first come first served basis.
Once a space comes available, tuition fees must be paid from the date the space comes available, even if the student will not be starting at the school until later in the school year. For students applying for the beginning of a new school year, a 25% of tuition fees must be paid by 1 June to reserve the place for August.
Whilst the school will endeavor to maintain contact with families in the waiting pool, it is important for applicants to maintain regular contact with the Admissions Manager, to inform us that you are still interested in a space for your child. Failure to do so may result in the child’s name being removed from the waiting pool.
If a place is offered to a student and the family decides not to take the place at that time but wish to remain in the waiting pool, the student will be placed at the bottom of the list of students in their admission category.
Once a space comes available, tuition fees must be paid from the date the space comes available, even if the student will not be starting at the school until later in the school year. For students applying for the beginning of a new school year, a 25% of tuition fees must be paid by 1 June to reserve the place for August.
Whilst the school will endeavor to maintain contact with families in the waiting pool, it is important for applicants to maintain regular contact with the Admissions Manager, to inform us that you are still interested in a space for your child. Failure to do so may result in the child’s name being removed from the waiting pool.
If a place is offered to a student and the family decides not to take the place at that time but wish to remain in the waiting pool, the student will be placed at the bottom of the list of students in their admission category.
Scholarship Program
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The American International School of Lusaka (AISL) Ambassador’s Merit-Based Scholarship Programme is designed to provide highly capable and motivated Zambian students with an opportunity to attend the High School at AISL and earn an American High School Diploma, as well as pursue the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
AISL scholarship students will be expected to perform at a very high level academically and to participate in a comprehensive extra-curricular programme. AISL will provide scholarship students with full AISL tuition fees, school supplies including an iPad/Laptop and home Internet bundle, all examination and university application fees, university and scholarship guidance, a transport and school lunch provision, and opportunities to participate in fully-funded school-sponsored trips in Zambia and overseas. The scholarship does not include boarding, housing, or financial assistance after leaving the school or beyond that stipulated in the scholarship contract. 
Take this opportunity to extend this prodigious experience to more young Zambian leaders by donating today. Read more about our Scholarship Program here.
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Accepting Scholarship Applications Now!
Are you eligible to apply?To qualify for the scholarship, a child must be: ✓ a Zambian citizen; ✓ an outstanding student who is expecting to achieve excellent results on the Gr. 9 Junior Secondary School Leaving Examinations (JSSLE) or equivalent; ✓ able to show evidence of leadership and a commitment to the arts, sports, and/or community service; ✓ a resident of Lusaka or have a home in which to reside in Lusaka; ✓ currently 13-14 years of age. | ||||
What our Merit Scholars say about AISL...
Charles (2016) and Mbiko (2019) both graduated AISL and were offered full ride scholarships to New York University in Abu Dhabi. Watch the videos below for an insight into their journey and experiences...
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Bus Service
The American Mission Community Association (AMCA), an association of the American Embassy, operates and manages a bus service for the Diplomatic community. For more information please contact the AMCA General Manager through the US Embassy.The school also runs its own bus service for non-diplomatic students.
For more information about this service, please contact Faith Dube at the school, fdube@aislusaka.org.
In both cases, students are picked up and returned to their own houses. There are buses at various times in the afternoon to cater for those attending after school activities.
The prime-motivating factor for the bus service is to provide the safest bus transportation for our children. There are rules which must be followed in order to fulfill this goal and are available to those applying for the service. It is important that parents discuss these bus policies with their children. Our children must realize the importance of safety for themselves, their fellow classmates, and the bus drivers. They must also be fully aware of the consequences should they fail to follow these guidelines.
Bus fees for 2016/17 are US$2400 return, and US$1700 one way. If interested please complete this form, and return it to fdube@aislusaka.org.Please be aware that the school bus service does get full and early application is essential.
For more information about this service, please contact Faith Dube at the school, fdube@aislusaka.org.
In both cases, students are picked up and returned to their own houses. There are buses at various times in the afternoon to cater for those attending after school activities.
The prime-motivating factor for the bus service is to provide the safest bus transportation for our children. There are rules which must be followed in order to fulfill this goal and are available to those applying for the service. It is important that parents discuss these bus policies with their children. Our children must realize the importance of safety for themselves, their fellow classmates, and the bus drivers. They must also be fully aware of the consequences should they fail to follow these guidelines.
Bus fees for 2016/17 are US$2400 return, and US$1700 one way. If interested please complete this form, and return it to fdube@aislusaka.org.Please be aware that the school bus service does get full and early application is essential.
Leaving Protocol
Notice Period: A re-enrolment survey will be sent out at the end of February. Parents can notify the school that they are either
Request for Student Records / Recommendations: Please send all requests for student documentation (ie: recommendations, transcripts, reports) to the Admissions Department (admissions@aislusaka.org). The Admissions Manager will coordinate requests and ensure that all requested documentation is completed and sent on time. Please do not send requests directly to teachers, counselors or principals; this can delay the process. Note that three weeks notice is required for documentation requests to be completed.
Admission Testing & Application Information for other schools: The Admissions Department will administer admissions tests required by other schools. Please contact: admissions@aislusaka.org regarding any school-based tests that are required as part of a student’s application to other schools.
The Admissions Manager will collate and send all supporting materials to other schools where the student has applied, and/or will coordinate and monitor submissions in cases where faculty are required to submit on-line.
Sign Out FormDuring their last week of school, students will receive a sign out form to sign out with all their teachers, confirming that they have returned all their books and equipment and that all fees have been paid in full. If in primary, your child’s class teacher / teaching assistant may assist with this process. Secondary students are expected to sign out with their teachers independently.
Leaving Paperwork: Once the Admissions Department receives the completed sign out form in that last week, your child will receive a sealed envelope on the last day of school to be given to their future school. This envelope will contain copies of reports, a transcript if in secondary, a school profile, MAP testing (if applicable) and a school leaving certificate.
Refund of Equipment Deposit: The refundable equipment deposit will be returned once the student has returned the completed sign out form. Please inform the Accounts Department if you require a cheque or bank transfer along with the respective payee name and bank transfer information.
- Leaving at the end of the school year; or
- Unsure of their plans at the time; or
- Planning to re-enroll. The completed survey will serve as official notification that a student is leaving the school.
Request for Student Records / Recommendations: Please send all requests for student documentation (ie: recommendations, transcripts, reports) to the Admissions Department (admissions@aislusaka.org). The Admissions Manager will coordinate requests and ensure that all requested documentation is completed and sent on time. Please do not send requests directly to teachers, counselors or principals; this can delay the process. Note that three weeks notice is required for documentation requests to be completed.
Admission Testing & Application Information for other schools: The Admissions Department will administer admissions tests required by other schools. Please contact: admissions@aislusaka.org regarding any school-based tests that are required as part of a student’s application to other schools.
The Admissions Manager will collate and send all supporting materials to other schools where the student has applied, and/or will coordinate and monitor submissions in cases where faculty are required to submit on-line.
Sign Out FormDuring their last week of school, students will receive a sign out form to sign out with all their teachers, confirming that they have returned all their books and equipment and that all fees have been paid in full. If in primary, your child’s class teacher / teaching assistant may assist with this process. Secondary students are expected to sign out with their teachers independently.
Leaving Paperwork: Once the Admissions Department receives the completed sign out form in that last week, your child will receive a sealed envelope on the last day of school to be given to their future school. This envelope will contain copies of reports, a transcript if in secondary, a school profile, MAP testing (if applicable) and a school leaving certificate.
Refund of Equipment Deposit: The refundable equipment deposit will be returned once the student has returned the completed sign out form. Please inform the Accounts Department if you require a cheque or bank transfer along with the respective payee name and bank transfer information.
Class Sizes
ELC: Early Learning Classes are staffed with a teacher and an assistant. There are three classes in this grade, with a maximum of 17 students per class.
Primary School: The class size for Primary School (K to Grade 5) is 18 students per class, but may be increased to 20 at the discretion of the Director. There are two classes per grade with a teacher and assistant in each class.
Secondary School: The maximum class size for the Secondary School (Grades 6 – 10) is 20 students per class, but may increase to 22 at the discretion of the Director.
Grades 11 and 12: The maximum number of students in a Grade 11 and 12 class is 18 and the minimum number is 3. However, once a class has been offered, it will continue until the graduation of the students, regardless of the minimum number.
Primary School: The class size for Primary School (K to Grade 5) is 18 students per class, but may be increased to 20 at the discretion of the Director. There are two classes per grade with a teacher and assistant in each class.
Secondary School: The maximum class size for the Secondary School (Grades 6 – 10) is 20 students per class, but may increase to 22 at the discretion of the Director.
Grades 11 and 12: The maximum number of students in a Grade 11 and 12 class is 18 and the minimum number is 3. However, once a class has been offered, it will continue until the graduation of the students, regardless of the minimum number.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45 / Friday: 07:15 - 14:30
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