Our founder, Dr. Thomas Liang, believed in the power of education to change lives. In 1986, he established American International School (AIS) to give students a uniquely American international school experience that would prepare them for admission to schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and around the world. Thirty-seven (37) years later, our founding Core Values of Justice, Knowledge, and Love remain the hallmarks of an AIS education. 

AIS is proud of its small-school feel and the shared sense of belonging amongst students, teachers, and parents. In addition to our rigorous academic program, we know our strong sense of family is important to current and prospective parents. Our ‘through-train’ school means that children in our Early Childhood and Elementary School are on the same campus as our Middle and High School students which fosters a deep sense of community and connectedness in our students.

Accelerated by new and emergent technologies, we are on an exciting journey to make school truly relevant for our students, fully aware that the educational landscape is changing. Our Future Framework brings into focus a set of values, skills, and competencies that shape how learning is designed at AIS, with its main focus on developing a key mindset — Confidence.

We are proud of our bold vision, of our 1:1 Bring Your Own Apple Device program, of our world-class faculty, and of our outstanding student achievement. Above all, we are proud of our school community and genuinely excited about the future.