Applying to AIS
Applicants
AIS seeks students from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, linguistic and national backgrounds who will benefit from the challenging academic program and who will contribute to the life of the school. Qualified students are admitted at all grade levels, class size permitting. Students of all linguistic backgrounds are considered for admission, although students should be proficient in English to begin the IB program in eleventh grade. English for non-native speakers (ESL) classes are offered to students in Grades 1 - 10. Support in Spanish, German and French is available as needed to students in Grades 1 - 5.
Applying to AIS:
Age Requirements
The age of the applicant is an important factor in determining grade placement. The age requirements listed below should be considered when applying to Atlanta International School.
| If your child is applying to: | Applicant must be: |
| Four-year-old Kindergarten | 4 years old before September 1 |
| Five-year-old Kindergarten | 5 years old before September 1 |
| Grade 1 | 6 years old before September 1 |
| Grade 2 and above | Considered individually if age differs from the usual age span of the students in the class. |
Admission Decisions
Members of the Admission Committee include Heads of Schools, language section teachers and the Director of Admission.
Admission Committee decisions are communicated to local families in April, on a date agreed upon by the Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS).
Financial Aid
Financial aid awards are based on documented financial need. The need is assessed by an independent agency, School & Student Service, in Princeton, New Jersey. for admission to Atlanta International School and admission decisions are independent of applications for financial assistance. Forms and paperwork for financial aid must be submitted by the deadline. No exceptions.
Find out more about financial aid at Atlanta International School.
Student Visas
Atlanta International School does not offer boarding facilities. All students under a student visa must live with relatives/guardians. I-20 forms are only granted to applicants who have been accepted and have already completed the admission and enrollment process. The future student then presents the I-20 form to their consulate to obtain student status. In the event that their consulate does not grant a student visa, only enrollment fees will be refunded.
For more information about AIS, please see the School Profile and Academics sections, and download our admission brochure.
Admission Brochure (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Inquire about Admission
To receive more information about Atlanta International School or inquire about Admission, please complete our online admissions inquiry form.
For more information regarding the application process, please contact the Admission Office:
For Grades 4K - 5: Basie Wilson 404-841-3880 bwilson@aischool.org
For Grades 6 - 8: Leigh Saunders 404-841-3885 lsaunders@aischool.org
For Grades 9 - 12: Patty Webb 404-841-3891 pwebb@aischool.org
