International school in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Ahmedabad International School (AIS) is a private school located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.[1][2]
It is an independent co-educational institution offering international educational programs from Primary to Senior Secondary levels. It is one of the first International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools in India and also offers programs from the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GHSEB).
History
Established in 2000, AIS offers progressive education programs that blend global curricula with a student-centered approach. The school provides education from Grades 1 to 12, fostering academic excellence, critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship.
Academics and curriculum
Ahmedabad International School has been authorized to offer the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB).[1][2] Up to Grade 10, all students follow a common curriculum. Grades 1 to 5 follow the IB's Primary Years Program (PYP).[1] Grades 6 and 7 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Program.[2] and Grades 8 to 10 follow CAIE’s IGCSE curriculum. For Grades 11 and 12, the school offer three pathways: the CAIE’s AS & A Levels, IB's IBDP, and GHSEB.[3]
Facilities
The school provides state-of-the-art facilities to support an engaging learning environment. The campus includes two expansive libaries, a cutting-edge makerspace, an applied math lab, well-equipped science labs, comprehensive sports facilities, and dedicated studios for visual and performing arts.
AIS believes in the holistic development of its students and offers a variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities ranging from sports, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, debate, robotics, and more. These activities are designed to complement the academic curriculum and support the personal growth of students. The schools hosts annual events like Literature Festival, Performing Arts Festival, MakerFest, Arts Festival, Entrepreneurship Day, and Sports Day for students to celebrate their learning and showcase their talents to the wider community.
College Counseling
The school provides a comprehensive college counseling program to prepare students for college applications and placements. The program includes guidance on entrance exams, college selection, application procedures, essay writing, and profile building. AIS has a strong track record of its graduates gaining admission to top universities globally. The school is also center for SAT and ACT exams.
Placements
Because of the individualized attention provided to each student in their academic journey and the college application process, an average AIS student gets accepted into 5+ colleges/universities. AIS alumni are placed in some of the top universities in the world, including Stanford, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Oxford, Cambridge, and the IITs. They pursue diverse interests in fields such as engineering, technology, finance, creative arts, and humanities. In 2024, 112 AIS graduates received over 525 acceptances from prestigious universities across eight countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Dubai, and India. Notably, 50 students earned scholarships totaling over 1 million USD.
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