2026 College Outcomes and IB Pathways A rigorous IB education with academic depth, languages, and unique opportunities.
Knowledge. Perspective. Opening Doors.
2026 College Profile Grades 11 and 12 Learning | College Outcomes
Our Mission To develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.
AIS at a Glance
90
65+
Student Nationalities
Languages Spoken
27% PYP MYP DP CP AIS is one of only a handful of schools in the U.S. offering all four IB Programs.
1,350 Students from 3K–Grade 12 attend AIS.
13 Class of ‘26 students enrolled in universities overseas, including the University of Cambridge.
Over 80% of AIS DP candidates received the full IB Diploma, widely considered the most rigorous academic curriculum globally.
IB Diploma Program (DP) Students in Grades 11 and 12 completing the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) take six rigorous, college-level subjects, including three at Higher Level for greater depth and advanced study. Beyond their coursework, students explore how knowledge is formed, participate in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and complete an independent research essay of up to 4,000 words. The program culminates in final examinations, through which students may earn college credit and the IB Diploma.
of the Class of 2026 earned a STEM or STEAM Diploma Endorsement.
31% of 2026 IB Diplomas awarded were bilingual.
2026 College Profile Grades 11 and 12 Learning | College Outcomes
IB Career-related Program (CP) Students in Grades 11 and 12 completing the two-year International Baccalaureate Career-related Program (CP) combine IB Diploma Program courses with the CP Core and a career-related pathway aligned with their interests. Students may choose a college-study route, completing four or more college courses alongside their IB coursework (for which they can receive college credits), or they may build a pathway through work-based learning and internships, which also offers a valuable pathway to college admission. AIS CP students have pursued dual-enrollment opportunities with Georgia Tech, EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, and SCAD, exploring their interests through college-level study while still in high school. CP students also complete a year-long independent research project, investigating a topic of special interest and producing a 3,000-word, university-level essay. Through the process, they develop advanced research, analysis, synthesis, and self-management skills.
The IB provides a head start on college credit. McGill University: up to 30 credits of advanced standing for qualifying IB Diploma results. University of Georgia: 12 credit hours for a score of 6 or 7 in Higher Level Computer Science.
Grading Scale All courses for Grades 9 and 10, although not labeled honors, should be considered as such as part of the IB Middle Years Program. Students are graded on the 1–7 IB scale each semester. Grades 11 and 12 students receive an additional 1.0 weight in their weighted GPA per Higher Level course and an additional 0.5 weight in their weighted GPA per Standard Level course. As a traditional equivalent to a 4.0 scale, you can find our conversions below: 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
4.25
4.0
3.25
3.0
2.0
1.0
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Weighted GPA Grades 11–12 IB Standard Level
4.75
4.5
3.75
3.5
2.5
1.5
0.0
Weighted GPA Grades 11–12 IB Higher Level
5.25
5.0
4.25
4.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
Unweighted GPA
Grades 9–12
2026 College Profile Grades 11 and 12 Learning | College Outcomes
Signature AIS IB Programs Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
A Multilingual Education: The IB Bilingual Diploma
STEAM/STEM Endorsement
Students contribute to their school and to local and global communities through Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Students can deepen their language learning in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, or English, with IB courses taught in these languages. Schoolsupported self-taught languages are also available.
Students may earn an AIS STEM or STEAM Endorsement on their diploma by pursuing additional learning in science, technology, engineering, and math, with STEAM also incorporating the arts.
AIS students develop the skill to communicate in at least two languages. Some pursue a bilingual or trilingual Diploma through advanced study.
Students must also complete an internship, participate in related extracurricular activities, and meet additional benchmarks to qualify.
By the end of Grade 12, students are required to have completed a meaningful CAS project that allows them to demonstrate the breadth of their learning through investigation, planning, action, and reflection.
College Enrollment 2026 From Atlanta to Amsterdam, this year's 116 graduates are attending more than 60 colleges and universities across seven countries. BELGIUM
UNITED STATES
Howest University of Applied Sciences
Agnes Scott College American University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston Colorado School of Mines Columbia University Coppin State University Cornell University Emory University Emory University-Oxford College Florida Southern College Florida State University Furman University George Washington University Georgia College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Howard University Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Norwich University Oglethorpe University Purdue University
CANADA Queen’s University Toronto Metropolitan University
CROATIA Rochester Institute of Technology Croatia
NETHERLANDS University of Amsterdam
SPAIN IE University
UNITED KINGDOM Nottingham Trent University Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama The University of Edinburgh University of Cambridge University of Exeter University of Nottingham University of St Andrews
Anita Vucic Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid anita.vucic@aischool.org
Savannah College of Art and Design Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama University at Buffalo University of California San Diego University of Chicago University of Florida University of Georgia University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign University of Kentucky University of Michigan University of Michigan-Dearborn University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Georgia University of Notre Dame Vanderbilt University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University William & Mary
Elisabeth Guibert Secondary School and AISx Enrollment Manager elisabeth.guibert@aischool.org
The AIS Class of 2026 received 541 college acceptances from 198 different colleges.
Kim Castro Enrollment Coordinator kimberly.castro@aischool.org
2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 Phone: 404.841.2070 | www.aischool.org