CEEB Code: 671540
IB Code: 003159
HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 2023 - 24 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.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY
ACADEMICS AT AISC 80+ course options
Established in 1995 in Chennai, Tamilnadu,
India
32 AP & IB courses offered
Non-profit, independent, co-educational
day school
IBDP: 43% of students are pursuing the full IB Diploma AP: 48% of students take 2 or more AP courses
Early Years to Grade 12 Approximately 659 AISC students in
2022-23 Academic Year
CLASS OF 2024 40 students representing 9 nationalities 6 years of average tenure at AISC
25 nationalities First and second semester grades are
recorded on the student’s official transcript. Progress reports are given to students mid-semester. Due to the importance of recent, most consistent evidence in determining the final semester score, AISC does not provide official mid-semester progress reports to universities.
ABOUT THE HIGH SCHOOL There are approximately 200 students who represent 19 nationalities. The high school has 30 faculty, of which 28 hold advanced degrees. AISC does not report GPA or Class Rank.
LEIGH FITZGERALD, Head of School headofschool@aischennai.org
MICHAEL MALONE, Principal mmichael@aischennai.org CHRIS GALATY
Associate Principal and IB & AP Coordinator gchristopher@aischennai.org
KAREN KILLMER, Counselor kkaren@aischennai.org SHELLEY-ANN FRANCIS, Counselor fshelley@aischennai.org PRIYA SARATH, Registrar spriya@aischennai.org
100 Feet Rd, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113 +91 44 2254 9000 www.aischennai.org @AISCHigh
Average class size: 11
@AISChennai
Graduation Date: May 25th, 2024
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY APPLICATION PROCESS Application limit of 10 leads to thoughtful choices and high yield Students from the Class of 2023 have matriculated to 12 different countries Teacher and Counselor recommendations are confidential
ACTIVITIES/DISCOVERY PROGRAM 25+ student-run clubs/organizations 85% of students participate in at least one club 10 interscholastic athletic teams 30% of students play on at least one team All HS students participate in the robust Discovery Program (0.25 credit per
school year) that focuses on experiential learning (week-long Discover India trip), inquiry, and reflection, while practicing and developing self-awareness, self-management, and healthy habits.