The American International School Chennai (AISC) was established in 1995 as a nonprofit, independent, co-ed day school located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. In the 2022–2023 school year, AISC has ~622 students in Early Years to Grade 12, representing 27 nationalities. AISC has a two-semester calendar year (Aug. 1–Dec. 16; Jan. 9–June 2). AISC is accredited by the Middle States Association.
HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2022 - 23 CEEB Code: 671540
IB Code: 003159
ACADEMICS AT AISC AISC offers an American HS Diploma
OUR 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.
28 AP/IB courses offered IBDP: 52% are pursuing the full IB Diploma AP: 34% take 2 or more AP courses Partnership with Global Online Academy and others
CLASS OF 2023 47 students representing 9 nationalities
ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL There are 184 students who represent 17 nationalities. The high school has 33 faculty, of which 31 hold advanced degrees.
Graduation Date: May 27, 2023
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS Application limit of 10 leads to thoughtful choices and high yield Teacher and counselor recommendations are confidential
ACTIVITIES/DISCOVERY PROGRAM
JOELLE BASNIGHT
25+ student-run clubs/organizations
Head of School headofschool@aischennai.org
10 interscholastic athletic teams 30% of students play on at least one team
MICHAEL MALONE
Principal mmichael@aischennai.org
CHRIS GALATY Associate Principal and IB & AP coordinator gchristopher@aischennai.org
KAREN KILLMER Counselor kkaren@aischennai.org
SANDI ENGLER Counselor esandi@aischennai.org PRIYA SARATH Registrar spriya@aischennai.org
100 Feet Rd, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113 +91 44 2254 9000 www.aischennai.org @AISCHigh
85% of students participate in at least one club
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All HS students follow a robust Discovery Program that focuses on experiential
learning (week-long Discover India trip), inquiry, and reflection.