Email: inquiries@aisgz.org
Web: www.aisgz.org
2009-2010
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.
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. In addition to the IB Diploma program, AISG offers a few Advanced Placement courses with some classes offered on an alternate year basis. While AISG offers ESL support at each campus, it does not enroll into the Middle or High school children with limited English language proficiency. The school also offers a limited learning support at each campus. 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 2009-2010 school year, there are 95 full-time and 1 part-time faculty members. A total of 56 faculty have at least a Masters Degree.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year, enrollment was 964 (PS-grade 12).
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 2009-2010 school year, over 90% of the School’s income is derived from regular day school tuition and ESL fees. Annual tuition rates are: PS: $8,000 ($10,200 for an extended day); K.-grade 5: $12,600; grades 6-8: $14,000; and grades 9-12: $17,200. There is an annual building fee of $4,500 ($3,500 after the first year) for students in K-12 and $1,000 for preschool. ESL fees are $1,000 per year. Learning support fee is $1,000 per year. Transportation is the responsibility of the parents. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
