The American International School of Cape Town is a private, not-for-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 located on 12 acres in Constantia Hills. SCHOOL BOARD AISCT is overseen by a Board 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 Board, and one faculty representative. The foundation helped to establish the North Jakarta International School, the Shanghai Community International School, the American International School of Cape Town, the International School of Perth and Hangzhou International School. The Council serves to advise and help guide the direction of the school. The AISCT Headmaster has a standing invitation to attend all meetings.
Specialist teachers provide lessons in art, music, physical education, drama, information technology, library, Spanish, and French. Foreign language study begins in Grade 1.
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, and foreign language and three electives classes, one of which is PE. Elective offerings include art, Hi-Tech, Innovation, Design, and Technology, music, vocals, drama, and production. 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. Graduation Requirements AISCT runs on a USA credit-based system with a WASC-accredited USA high school diploma as its exit qualification. Graduation requirements also include a certain number of service hours, participation in Innovation Term, and the successful completion of our Senior Project.
