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China, Guangzhou: American International School of Guangzhou

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Released by the Office of Overseas Schools

Washington, DC

 

 

American International School of Guangzhou         

Web: www.aisgz.org



2008-2009

  

The American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) is an independent, coeducational day school offering an educational program from preschool through grade 12. The School was founded in 1981. The 180-day academic year comprises two semesters, from August to December and from January to June.

 

 

Organization: AISG is governed by a 7-member Board of Governors. Four are elected from members of the AISG Parents’ Association. Membership is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. Three members are appointed: one by the U.S. Consul General, one by the other Consul Generals in Guangzhou and one by the Corporate Council.

 

Curriculum: An international curriculum is offered in self-contained classrooms through grade 5, and in a departmentalized middle and high school setting for grades 6-12. The medium of instruction is English.  AISG is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Office to present the Primary Years Program in the elementary grades and the Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12. Advanced Placement courses and exams are offered to students in the high school. Children with limited English language proficiency are admitted based on level of English, age, previous education, and capability of instructional staff to maintain quality instruction for all enrolled students.  AISG is a member of the Council of International Schools, the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, and the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools.  AISG is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

 

Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 95 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members, including 54 U.S. citizens.  A total of 58 faculty have at least a masters degree.

 

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 960 (PS-grade 12), including 199 U.S. citizens.  Of the U.S. enrollment, 17 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, and 182 were dependents of U.S. businesses or other private U.S. citizens.  Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Britain are well represented in the student body.

 

Facilities:  The elementary school is located on Er Sha Island in the Pearl River near Guangzhou’s new diplomatic and commercial district.  Facilities include a large library, 2 art rooms, 2 music rooms, a playing field, and 55 classrooms.  All classrooms have access to the internet and are air conditioned.  The middle school and high schools are located in a new facility in Science Park, with 50 classrooms, science and computer labs, 3 art rooms, library, separate music building, and sports hall and playing field.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, over 90% of the School’s income is derived from regular day school tuition and ESL fees. Annual tuition rates are: PS: $6,800 ($9,100 for an extended day); Kdg.-grade 5: $11,300; grades 6-8: $12,500; and grades 9-12: $15,400. There is an annual building fee of $4,500 ($3,500 after the first year) for students in K-12 and $800 for preschool.  ESL fees are $3,000 for up to three years of service. Learning support fee is $1,000 per year.  Transportation is the responsibility of the parents. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)