At AIS, one way we keep wellness at the core of our work with students is through the Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The core SEL curriculum occurs within our Second Step (EC/ES) and advis

STEAM Week kicked off with grade level assemblies on March 18th. Students learned that celebrating STEAM week is about bringing together their scientific and mathematical thinking skills as well as el

AIS was thrilled to virtually welcome New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Grace Lin! Ms. Lin is an inspirational, Caldecott and Newbery award-winning writer of dozens of books including

On 8-12 March 2021, the AIS Middle School celebrated Literacy Week in their Humanities classes! Thank you to the Middle School Humanities Team for organizing all the wonderful activities, and the AIS

The Hong Kong Young Writers Award (HKYWA) is Hong Kong’s most prestigious annual writing competition for young writers. It’s organized by the Youth Literature Foundation and is sponsored by numero

We recently got in touch with former alumnus, Justin Xiao who graduated in 2000. Justin is the former President of the Student Consultative Council during his senior year, and was also a member of the

In Take the Wheel; Drive Your Passion, Arav combines context, interview, and reflection about a diverse group of 14 professionals from medical doctors to actors and nuclear physicists to judges all wi

It was great to see our students, faculty and family members get involved in our AIS XC Challenge where we've seen participants between the ages of 6 to 59 years old take part. Congratulations to all

24 AIS Educators committed to Kyle Wagner’s The Project-Based Learning Course that taught them how to do just that. History teachers have designed experiences that allow students to develop and c

Welcome to the Visual & Performing Arts Winter Showcase 2020! It is my pleasure to invite you to explore the creative flair and artistic talent of our wonderful student body, represented here for your

TEDxAmericanInternationalSchoolHK returned although due to COVID-19, the event was held virtually! This year speakers included students in both middle and high school. The theme, 2020 Vision, had talk

From November 9th to November 13 2020, AIS Early Childhood and Elementary students had the unique opportunity to travel.  Whether they were exploring the halls of Hogwarts or visiting Piggie and Elep

Concluding a process that began in the fall of 2018, AIS recently welcomed a team of visiting educators for a virtual accreditation review. Though they couldn’t join us in person, the Visiting Commi

AIS hosts an annual university fair, that includes a broad range of universities. This event kicks off the year by getting students excited about their future. With travel restrictions and increased h

Happy Halloween! Special thanks to the AIS PTA for making our campus so festive and joyful. The children (and grownups!) are grateful. We are also proud that dressing up this week has helped us raise

One month until TEDxAmericanInternationalSchoolHK returns on Thursday, 19 November 2020 @ 17:00-18:00! This year’s theme is 2020 Vision with talks that offer clarity on ideas worth spreading and a v

Ms. Janine Waines joins us this year at the American International School as our High School Music Teacher. Ms. Waines grew up in a small town in southern Manitoba, Canada where she was actively invol

Ms. Rachael Stone joins us this year at the American International School as a High School English Teacher. She is currently beginning her seventh year of teaching. She has previously taught in Shangh

On Thursday, 11 June, we held our end of year special award ceremonies in the 119 Hall. While these ceremonies certainly looked a bit different this year, there was still a wonderful sense of celebrat

It is our hope that within this Eagle-i posting you celebrate with us the amazing learning within the AIS Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) programs. While we are unable to gather in person for special

In Part 2 of our Online School Series, I had the opportunity to speak with our Head of School, Ms. Anita Simpson about her journey leading the school’s response to the pandemic. We will get a glimps

It is no surprise that Covid-19 has changed our lives in many ways. This virus has changed the way we live, connect, and learn. In this 3 part series on online learning, I look to my AIS family to dis

All schools in Hong Kong are currently suspended until April 20, 2020, but that does not stop our students from learning. Teachers use apps like Zoom not only for direct instruction but to run Socrati

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers c

High School students recently completed their OELP trips for 2019-20. This school year there were nine different choices. Some stayed in Hong Kong and some went as far away as New Zealand and Fiji, wh

The AIS PTA wishes to congratulate the following winners.  Please visit the front office to claim your prize! Prize Raffle Ticket Number Status iPhone 11 […]

Meet Mr. Anthony Goga. He is our Middle School Humanities teacher and it is his 2nd year at AIS. Originally from Arizona in the United States, we had a chance to pop in and ask him a few questions. Ta

On behalf of the entire AIS Community, the AIS PTA wishes to thank the following generous donors. Prize Donor 10 Apple Watches Mr. and Mrs. […]

Helping children become agents in their learning is a wonderful gift. Agency will help our children become successful problem solvers, communicators, and innovators. They will have the passion and dri

In today's world, learning does not have to take place in the classroom. There are many opportunities to take learning outside of the classroom. The potential to teach lessons outside of the classroom

As you’re packing up your locker and heading off to summer break, you may notice your bag a little lighter this year because you’re not carrying books home for summer reading assignments! High sch

Music plays an amazing part in our lives. It can be a reflection of our mood, it is used to celebrate happiness as well as sadness, it bring people together, and it can spark special memories in our l

In anticipation of our whole-school art exhibition, “Journey,” we are very proud to announce that grade 12 student Scarlett (Yuxuan) Huang has achieved a rare honor for her artistic talent.

Speaking in front of a crowd of people is NOT easy. It is challenging and nerve-wracking at the same time but a necessary skill to learn. At AIS, we want our students to have the confidence to use the

The Outdoor Education and Leadership Program (OELP) that takes place in the Fall is known as 'Adventure Week'. High School students recently completed their OELP trips for 2018-19.

As our global community continues to debate solutions to climate change and limited resources, we know with certainty that we are preparing our children for an unknown future. Preparing children for

When I was young, reading was not my favorite subject in school. It was not something I would do regularly. I read because my teachers told me to or if I had to do a book report. All through my academ

It was a special and energetic morning as students walked around the 119 hall showcasing their Halloween costumes. It was wonderful seeing the creativity of the children and their families. I have bee

Since 2005, AIS developed an ‘Adventure Week’ program. For a week all students take part in an off-campus program that is designed to develop students holistically in a way not possible in the cla

Meet Mr. Gregory Saathoff. He is our High School Computer Science teacher and it is his 1st year at AIS. We are excited to have him as part of our community. Read to find out more about him.

Meet Mr. Josefino Rivera. He is our High School English Language Arts teacher and it is his 1st year at AIS and we are excited to have him as part of our community. Read to find our more about him.

What happens when teachers encourage students to step out of their comfort zone? The answer is that our students will grow into people who reflect on their failures and learn how to succeed on future

On a rainy Tuesday morning, students entered the gate on 125 Waterloo Road with excitement and smiles on their faces. They eagerly gathered in the 119 hall hugging and sharing summer stories and exper

WE LOVE READING!! The excitement of finding a book on the shelf. The smell of a book when you flip the pages. The adventure that awaits ahead. WE LOVE READING!

The AIS community was treated to an inspiring assembly prior to spring break. Grade 2 students and teachers worked together to produce a Poetry Slam. The ambience was similar to a coffee house. The st

Every year students, parents, and teachers look forward to Sports Day and every year, it is a huge success. With their passion for physical activity and sportsmanship, Mr. Kotze and Mr. Millar created

Meet Ms. Candice Anders. She is one of our Grade 3 Elementary school teachers and it is her second year at AIS. She is an experienced teacher originally from Louisiana, USA.

Emotional well-being is vital to student success and is a key aspect of the guidance program at AIS. The AIS Guidance Team utilise advisory time to increase self awareness and cultivate healthy habits

Food is a valuable resource that nourishes us and keeps us alive. It gives us the energy that we need to do our daily activities. Sadly, it is also a resource that people take for granted all over the

The show began with a delightful rendition of The Farmer In The Dell in which the audience soon finds out that the cheese doesn't want to be alone.

Meet Ms. Hannah Shackleton. She is our ES Art teacher and it is her first year at AIS. She is an experienced teacher originally from Colne in Northwest England. She previously taught in Nagoya, Japan

Connecting across different cultures, overcoming challenges, trying things you've never done before, learning about self, and completing a service project to make a positive difference to the lives of

Writing is one of the most powerful methods of communicating. We do it every day with emails, texts, memos, and sticky notes. Writing gives us the opportunity to entertain, teach, and change minds. It

Ever wonder how amazing structures such as the IFC building are able to withstand a T10 typhoon? Are you a problem solver at heart? Well, then you might have been bitten by the engineering bug. Engine

The story begins in the cozy town of Christmas Landing. The citizens are looking for a new king to take the candy cane throne! Their candidates - Rudolph and his reindeer crew, the big man in red, San

Our senior class has received outstanding university offers from many of the most prestigious universities worldwide. Acceptances are still coming in and these will be updated accordingly.