| American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Privateinternational school |
| Motto | Communitas (Latin for "Community") |
| Established | 1997 |
| Headmaster | Daniel Jubert |
| Exam board | Advanced Placement (AP) SAT |
| Faculty | 50+ |
| Grades | Nursery–12 |
| Gender | 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 |
TheAmerican 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 theWestern 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 inConstantia Hills.[2] The AISCT campus earned a Silver Status as anEco 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.
School Board
AISCT is overseen by aBoard of Governors. The Board members have been appointed according to the bylaws of the school's Deed of Foundation. The Board is responsible for the school's fiscal solvency and overall success.
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)[3] Board, and one faculty representative. The foundation helped to establish theNorth Jakarta International School (1990), theShanghai Community International School (1996), the American International School of Cape Town (1997), the International School of Perth (1999) andHangzhou International School (2002). The Council serves to advise and help guide the direction of the school. The AISCT Head of school has a standing invitation to attend all meetings.
AISCT follows the USA curriculum to include theCommon Core Standards for English and math. Foreign language instruction in French and Spanish begins in Grade 1. AISCT offersCollege Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the high school, including the AP Capstone Program. Graduates receive a U.S. High School Diploma. They follow the northern hemisphere calendar, the school year begins in August and ends in June.
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center of AISCT consists of Grizzly Cubs and Kindergarten 1.
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]
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 USAcredit-based system with anACS WASC-accredited USAhigh school diploma as its exit qualification.
Graduation requirements also include a certain number ofcommunity service hours, participation in Innovation Term, and the successful completion of our Senior Project (an independent research project).[5]
Scholarship Program
AISCT started aHigh School Scholarship Program in 2021. It is open to South African students from previously disenfranchised population groups, providing a 100% tuition scholarship.
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