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On Friday, March 7th, 2025, the members of AIS Eagles Robotics Team 5253A—David Yi, Kevin Chan, Nicholas Chan, and Runbo Zhao, all in Grade 8—sat down with Learning Activator and…
Last night I attended the 21C Greater Bay Area Awards at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. It was a wonderful evening, where schools across the Greater Bay Area were recognized…
On December 5 2024, AIS Grade 2 student Bambi Fong and her mother, Carole Fong, sat down with Learning Activator Jeremy Green to share some exciting news with the AIS…
Season 2 has been fantastic! Our students have shown amazing progress, determination, and sportsmanship in all the sports they’ve played. From thrilling basketball games to runners beating their own records,…
For our Outdoor Education & Leadership Program (OELP) 2024 offerings, High School students had EIGHT wonderful trips to choose from this year. While many of the overseas programs make the…
We are an incredible learning community. On Friday, 6 December, parents, students, faculty, and staff all came together to celebrate the winter season during our wonderful Winter Fair. Sponsored by…
In Season 1, we kicked off with volleyball and football, setting a strong tone for the year. With many new players joining our teams, our athletes demonstrated remarkable dedication and…
What a week we’ve had!
There is no question that our OELP programs have provided invaluable learning for our students these past two weeks. I would like to thank our faculty…
With the use of technology playing an ever greater role in education, American International School (AIS) in Kowloon Tong is leading the way by looking to embrace change and redefine…
Mr. Elliot Shi is an incoming Grade Two teacher here at American International School, and has been teaching for three years. Prior to teaching, Mr. Shi worked in education technology,…
Ms. Sarah Markmann joins us at American International School this 2024-2025 academic year as our Grade Three teacher. She resonates with our core values of Justice, Knowledge, and Love –…
Ms. Janice Chan is our new Elementary School Art specialist at American International School in Hong Kong. We’re excited to have her join the Elementary School as she strives to…
Ms. Schnatterbeck is our new High School Head of Counseling and has been a counselor for the last 10 years in Chicago Public schools. Prior to moving to AIS, she worked…
In Season 4, we had a short season with challenging weather, particularly due to the rain. Despite these circumstances, our students and coaches demonstrated remarkable dedication and perseverance. They embraced…
I am delighted to share the success of our Elementary School Playground Dedication Ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, 22 May. The event was a heartwarming celebration of community spirit…
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