Australian International School: Details and Information

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CityManila

CurriculumAustralian

Leaving qualificationsSAT and

Language of instructionEnglish

Age RangeAges 3 to 18

Yearly fees: Not public

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Leaving qualifications		SAT and PSAT
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	5 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Number of students	198
Number of nationalities represented in the school	14
Most common nationality	Filipino
Ratio of local students to international students	3:2

Native English speaking teachers	Our faculty are mostly Filipinos, except for our Modern Language teachers.
Language support for students not fluent in English	We offer English as Second Language program for students who do not speak English.
Additional language classes offered by the school	We have Mandarin and Spanish from Grades 1 to 12. Students choose 1 modern language to study.

Max. number of students per class	Up to Grade 6 - 18 students Grade 7 to Grade 12 - 24 students
Average number of students per class	5
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Not at the moment
Use of technology in the classroom	It is often used by teachers for presentations or for video references. For Grades 7 and up it is also used by students for research.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	We are a non-sectarian school. We do not have religion class but respect all religions. In place of religion class, we have Affective Education, focusing on values.
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	N/A

External examinations or assessments available	VCE for Grade 12 Optional: SAT/PSAT/NMSQT, HSK/DELE
Results in these examinations	100% of Grade 12 graduates (2018) earned the VCE in 2018. AIS average ATAR for 2018 was above the Australian National Average.
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	1 hour
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes. We have a Learning Support Center.
Learning support offered	Our Learning Support Center monitors students with learning disabilities. If needed, an individual program is made to cater to the student.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Extracurricular and mentoring activities are encouraged.
Student access to education psychologist	If requested, students/parents are provided a list of recommended Psychologists/Developmental Pediatricians/Psychiatrists.

Entry evaluation for students	Yes. We have an assessment test.
Brief description of entry evaluation required	The assessment test is not a pass or fail test. It assesses the skills of the applying student in Math, English, and Reading based on the average skill level of the grade level they are applying for.
Waiting list	Not at the moment.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	We have an open enrollment for Preschool to Grade 10. For Grades 11 and 12, enrollment closes on the 8th week after the first day of school.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes.

School start time	7:50 AM
School finish time	Mondays and Fridays - 2:25 PM (up to 4:00 PM if with club) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 3:10 PM
Supervised care before/after school	Yes.
School bus service available	Yes.
School provided lunches	We have a cafeteria where students can purchase lunch and snacks.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes.
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Theatre, Arts & Crafts, Recreational and Ecological, Band, Fitness, Individual music lessons
Sports activities included	PE is included in the school curriculum. In PE they tackle dances, sports, and physical skills.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes, but not this year.

Sports facilities at the school

None at the moment

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	AIS develops students who are Critical Thinker, Self-Directed Achiever, Independent Learner, Effective Communicator, Involved Citizen. We value wisdom, integrity, and action. AIS is a learning institution which nurtures students to achieve their dreams.
Teaching approach of the school	Outcome Based Education