The New School vs. Atlanta International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Atlanta International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
The Atlanta School, Inc is a private, intown school educating pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students.
Our curriculum integrates all disciplines through unit topics. The Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts are all taught in a meaningful context that is driven by the interests and needs of the children.
All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level.
Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study.
Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning.
Atlanta International School offers a program of academic IB excellence to local and international students, beginning with three-year-old kindergarten and culminating in grade 12 with the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma.
AIS has two campuses - one in Buckhead and one in Sandy Springs.
At Buckhead, students from 3K to grade 12 enjoy an amazing community of friends and learners.
The peaceful Sandy Springs Campus hosts an additional cohort of high school students in grades 9-12, with both boarding and day options available.
AIS offers language learning for all, including immersion programs in Primary School, in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Join our welcoming intentionally inclusive, international community!
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1986
1984
Students Body
Total Students
106 students
1324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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118
Kindergarten Students
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84
Grade 1 Students
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99
Grade 2 Students
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90
Grade 3 Students
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86
Grade 4 Students
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81
Grade 5 Students
7
81
Grade 6 Students
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98
Grade 7 Students
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103
Grade 8 Students
8
103
Grade 9 Students
32
101
Grade 10 Students
22
94
Grade 11 Students
19
90
Grade 12 Students
18
96
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
211 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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56%
Average Class Size
12
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Average SAT score
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1277
Average ACT score
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30
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Dress code reflecting self-respect and respect for the school community outlined by grade level)
(Dress code reflecting self-respect and respect for the school community outlined by grade level)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,800
$28,569
Tuition Notes
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3K - Grade 4 $28,569
Grade 5 - 8 $31,287
Grade 9 - 12 $32,615
***The school will offer a 2% discount for Tuition payments made by cash, check or bank transfer.
% on Financial Aid
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13%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2
$21,152
Admissions Director
Joy Ward
Anita Vucic
Admissions Associate
Jennifer Garey
Christina Diggs
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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11
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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AIS Against Human Trafficking, AIS Linguistics, AISyria, Aprendiendo Inglés Sólido, Book Club, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Children Helping Children, Chorus, Economics CAS Group, Film Club, FLL Robotics, Friendship Bracelet Making, From Houses to Homes, Middle School House System, Orchestra, symphonic band, Theatre, Visual Arts