American International School of Cape Town
American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) | |
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Location | |
Co-educational | |
Enrollment | 500+ |
Average class size | 16 |
Campus size | 12 acres |
Campus type | Suburb |
Athletics | 10+ |
Mascot | Grizzly Bear |
Accreditation | Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) |
Website | www |
The American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) is a private, non-profit, co-educational institution founded in 1997. The school educates 500 students from 50 countries, ranging in age between 2 and 18 years and instructed by teachers from around the world. The school has an average class size of 16 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. AISCT is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and endorsed as an independent school by the Western Cape Education Department.[1]
AISCT is located on 12 acres in Constantia Hills.[2] The AISCT campus earned a Silver Status as an Eco School. The school’s water supply is collected from rainwater and groundwater. The school has been retrofitted with LED lights and solar panels contribute to 50% of its electricity needs.
Administration
School Board
AISCT is overseen by a
School Council
AISCT convenes a School Council throughout the course of the year. The Council consists of seven members, three of whom are community members elected by the school constituents, three of whom are appointed by the International School Foundation (ISF)
Curriculum
AISCT follows the USA curriculum to include the
Early Childhood Development Center
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center of AISCT consists of Grizzly Cubs and Kindergarten 1.
Elementary school
Elementary School students take five core classes: English, math, science, social studies (history and geography), and foreign language and three electives classes, one of which is PE. Elective offerings include art, Hi-Tech, Innovation, Design, and Technology (IDT), music, vocals, drama, and production.[4]
Upper School
Students have individualized schedules and take eight classes a year.
Middle School
Middle School students take five core classes: English, math, science, social studies (history and geography), and foreign language and three electives classes, one of which is PE. Elective offerings include art, Hi-Tech, Innovation, Design, and Technology (IDT), music, vocals, drama, and production.[4]
High School
Each year students take courses in the five core areas: English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. In addition, they take three electives which include a balance of variety and focus areas.[5]
Graduation requirements
AISCT runs on a USA credit-based system with an ACS WASC-accredited USA high school diploma as its exit qualification.
Graduation requirements also include a certain number of community service hours, participation in Innovation Term, and the successful completion of our Senior Project (an independent research project).[5]
Scholarship Program
AISCT started a High School Scholarship Program in 2021. It is open to South African students from previously disenfranchised population groups, providing a 100% tuition scholarship.
References
- ^ "American International School of Cape Town – International School In Cape Town". Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Contact Us – American International School of Cape Town". Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Welcome to International School Foundation | International School Development Foundation". www.isdfoundation.org. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Middle School – American International School of Cape Town". Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ a b "High School – American International School of Cape Town". Retrieved 8 March 2019.
External links
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