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Previous Next American Internati... 100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 113, India 100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 113, India 7.Icons/1.Line/89.Phone +91 44 22549000 +91 44 22549000 7.Icons/Default Line/7.Mail admissions@aischennai.org admissions@aischennai.org Previous Next Seema Thomas Seema Thomas Admissions Assistant Admissions Assistant 7.Icons/1.Line/89.Phone +91 44 22549000 +91 44 22549000 7.Icons/Default Line/7.Mail tseema@aischennai.org tseema@aischennai.org Jodie Sovak Jodie Sovak Director of Enrollment and Community Relations Director of Enrollment and Community ... 7.Icons/1.Line/89.Phone +91 44 22549000 +91 44 22549000 7.Icons/Default Line/7.Mail sjodie@aischennai.org sjodie@aischennai.org Inquire Inquire About AISC Today! Further Information Message from the Head of School 7.Icons/Solid/12.Dropdown Up Thank you for visiting us! Whether you are considering AISC as your next school or have already decided to come aboard, we hope you are inspired by our sense of purpose, our commitment to excellence, and our devotion to the development of each student. Why is AISC the right choice for you and your family? Since the school’s beginning in 1995, we have been a close-knit community of learners committed to internationalism, academic excellence, a passion for learning, and serving others. At AISC, we want to assure that students nurture the joy that comes with learning. We want students to learn to apply what they know to real world problems. We seek to help them understand a vast array of problem-solving strategies and skills, and to work collaboratively, fairly, and effectively with others. Today, we are situated on a lovely suburban campus of thirteen acres with state-of-the-art facilities. We have more than thirty nationalities represented among our student body. We are a school that sees our diversity and sense of community as the foundations of our focus on each child as an individual learner, of our challenging and relevant curriculum at all grades, and of our rich and engaging activities and athletics programs. Welcome to AISC, India and Chennai! Our doors are open to you. And with you, we will seek to inspire, guide, and learn with your children. Please, join us. Leigh Fitzgerald, Head of School AISC’s Mission & Core Values 7.Icons/Solid/12.Dropdown Up Mission: Together we inspire a love of learning, empowering all students with the courage, confidence, creativity and compassion to make their unique contribution in a diverse and dynamic world. Our Core Values: We believe that… Each person has equal intrinsic value, worthy of dignity and respect. We are responsible for our choices and their effect on ourselves, others and the environment. Being open to new ideas and challenging experiences enriches our lives. Mutual respect, trust and caring foster healthy interpersonal relationships. Embracing our diversity makes us a stronger community. In an interconnected world, our positive contributions to the community and the environment are essential. Individuals thrive in a nurturing environment that provides for their physical and emotional safety. Strategic Objectives Learning We will align expected outcomes, assessment, teaching, learning and reflection on practice in order to support our mission and student learning objectives. Talent The school will hire, develop and retain staff members who embody the school mission and core values. Community We will actively communicate, support, and contribute to our core values, mission and student learning objectives so that our community lives the shared vision. Resources We will strategically use all possible resources* to create a learning community aligned with our core values and mission. Admission FAQs 7.Icons/Solid/12.Dropdown Up Q. When should I submit an application for admission? AISC accepts applications for admission throughout the year on a rolling basis. While there are no set application deadlines, it is always best to get in touch with the Office of Admission as early as possible, especially for those planning a relocation to Chennai. The AISC school year runs from early August through early June. Q. When do new students begin at AISC? Is it possible to enroll my child right away? AISC has a rolling admissions policy. Students apply and are accepted continuously throughout the year and their start dates are scheduled accordingly. While our largest cohorts of new students begin in August and January, many new students begin at different times throughout the school year. Q. When does AISC begin processing and admitting new students desiring to start at the beginning of the school year in August? Once the re-enrollment process for our current students is complete, we start admitting new students. This generally begins in March/April for an August start. Ideally, families wanting to be considered for an August start will have their applications complete no later than the first week of May. But the earlier the better! Q. What is the class size at AISC? This can vary across classrooms and grade levels, but generally there are no more than 20 students in a classroom, with the typical number of students ranging from 12 to 20. Q. Is my child allowed to leave the school campus during the day? AISC operates as a closed campus. Students may not come and go from campus during the school day. If a student needs to leave the campus for any reason during the school day, the sectional office (ES, MS, or HS) needs to be made aware. Q. Are meals available for purchase at school? The school cafeteria is open throughout the school day. The cafeteria offers full meals and a la carte lunch options along with drinks and snacks. There are both veg and non-veg and Indian and Continental options. Student ID cards serve as debit cards for food purchases. Parents can top up their student’s card online. Q. Do you have boarding facilities? AISC is a school for day students only. There are no boarding facilities or provisions for students whose parents/guardians live and work outside of Chennai. Q. What are the school hours? The regular school day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, students are dismissed at 2:30 to allow for faculty and staff professional development. Most students participate in co-currricular activities including sports and clubs that meet after school and sometimes before school. Q. Are there school uniforms? There are no school uniforms. Students are expected to present themselves neatly and appropriately while at school and at school sponsored events. Curriculum Guides and Handbooks 7.Icons/Solid/12.Dropdown Up Elementary School Curriculum Guide Elementary School Handbook Middle School Curriculum Guide Middle School Handbook High School Curriculum Guide High School Handbook Indian National Applicants 7.Icons/Solid/12.Dropdown Up Indian Nationals The (AISC) is authorized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as an American Embassy School in India. With reference to Indian nationals, the School’s admissions policy is required to enforce regulations issued by the MEA of the Government of India. An Indian national applicant/passport holder seeking admission to AISC must meet all three of the following criteria, as set forth by the MEA, to be eligible to apply for admission. The student should have come from an American/international system of education and has to return to the American/international system of education. The parents of the student are likely to stay in India for a period of only two or three years. The student is in a critical stage of education and studying at AISC is important for the student’s education. AISC’s intent...