WHO WE ARE
GREG CLINTON
Head of School headofschool@aischennai.org
KELSEY BULL
Principal bkelsey@aischennai.org
CHRIS GALATY
Secondary Associate Principal for Academics gchristopher@aischennai.org
RIEDWAAN KADER
Secondary Associate Principal for Student Life kriedwaan@aischennai.org
GRETCHEN GALATY
Counselor ggretchen@aischennai.org
AZIZUNNISA AND MARGARET S.
Administrative Assistants
OUR MISSION
Together, we nurture learners who chart their unique paths, transforming curiosity into purpose, challenges into growth, and knowledge into action.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM (Grades 6–8)
As a middle school, we provide excellent learning experiences and a nurturing environment for our students to challenge themselves and grow. Our academic and co-curricular experiences provide students with opportunities to develop themselves as internationally-minded lifelong learners and individuals. This foundation positions students to successfully transition to schools in their home country as well as other international schools.
ABOUT AISC
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 2025–2026 school year, AISC has ~750 students in Early Year to Grade 12, representing 27 AISC has a two-semester calendar year (Aug. 6–Dec. 20; Jan. 15–June 5). AISC is accredited by the Middle States Association.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)
Our EAL Program focuses on providing developmentally appropriate resources that assist students in their learning of English for academic and social success. Some core courses are co-planned and co-taught by EAL specialists and content teachers so that students are able to demonstrate mastery of content.
ADVISORY
CORE CLASSES
The Middle School program is a progressive, inquiry-based American curriculum with an international perspective. Aimed at developing intellectual curiosity and a sense of responsibility, our entire curriculum fosters collaboration, preparation, and engagement and initiative.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
Students in Grades 7 and 8 select two elective courses from a wide range of options that aim to develop confidence and creativity. Students in Grade 6 take one semester elective and one year-long elective as well as a required health class. All Middle School students also select a world language course to inspire a love for language learning and to develop a foundation for intercultural awareness that will foster internationalism.
COUNSELING
100 Feet Road, Taramani, Chennai - 600113.
+91 44 2254 9000 www.aischennai.org
The middle school years are a time of transition and change as students grow physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Our counselor works in partnership with students, families, and school personnel to foster the development of each student and advocate for a learning environment that safeguards the rights of all members of the school community.
These small, 30-minute classes create a structure that promotes connectedness and communication. Advisory builds friendly, inclusive communities and offers time for students to get to know teachers, their peers, and themselves better in order to develop each others’ wellbeing.
ARTS, SPORTS, & ACTIVITIES (ASAs)
Students choose from various co-curricular activities that keep them engaged with others inside and outside of our community. We offer opportunities to participate in sports teams, fine arts activities, and service learning activities, and also have an active Model United Nations (MUN) Club. SEVAI SEVAI, which means “service” in Tamil, promotes exploration for community connection and service learning by providing students the opportunity to use their knowledge and skills in service to others in Chennai.
SEVAI
SEVAI, which means “service” in Tamil, promotes exploration for community connection and service learning by providing students the opportunity to use their knowledge and skills in service to others in Chennai.
WEEK WITHOUT WALLS
Week Without Walls (WWW) is a week-long destination trip within Southern India that provides students with cultural, personal, interpersonal, and environmental experiences not available within the regular classroom walls. It is also an opportunity to highlight our incredible host country, India.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
AT-A-GLANCE
Asia: 76%
UK/Europe: 13%
USA: 10%
Africa: 1%
182 students represent 16 countries. The top 5 are: Korea, USA, Japan, India, and France.
SPORTS
ASIAC
Badminton
Band and Choir
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
SAISA
Swimming
Track and Field
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
AMIS Music
Assembly Committee
Cabaret
Dungeons and Dragons
ISTA Theater
Math Counts
Model United Nations (MUN)
Newspaper
Open Art Studio
QUACK
Quiet Club
Student Ambassadors Program
Student Voices Forum
Theater Production
AWAY FOR THE DAY
To support balance and focus, Middle School follows an “Away for the Day” tech policy. Phones, earbuds, and smartwatches are stored during the school day so students can enjoy the gift of concentration, while iPads are used purposefully for learning under teacher guidance.