Atlanta International School

What Atlanta International School does

Atlanta International School is a private, non-profit International Baccalaureate World School founded in 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia, serving approximately 1,345–1,350 day students from age 3 (3K) through Grade 12 across two campuses: a 13.5-acre Buckhead campus (headquarters, featuring a Philip Schutze-designed historic landmark building) and a 25-acre Sandy Springs campus opened in August 2024. The school's core product is the complete IB curriculum continuum — Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP) — delivered to every student from 3K through Grade 12. Its distinctive capability is multilingual immersion in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish, supplemented by Heritage Language and English-as-an-Additional-Language programs, with 90 nationalities and 65+ languages represented in the student body. The school holds accreditations from Cognia, the Council for International Schools (CIS), the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), the French Ministry of National Education, and participates in the PASCH initiative.

The business model is tuition-driven, with annual tuition ranging from $32,364 (Early Learning Center, 3K–4K) to $36,947 (Upper School, Grades 9–12) for the 2026–2027 academic year, supplemented by one-time matriculation fees, an annual $250 technology fee, optional meal plans ($2,306–$2,835), and ancillary revenue streams including summer camps, facility rentals, and charitable contributions. The school provides over $4.8 million in financial assistance annually. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through dedicated enrollment managers for primary and secondary levels, year-round rolling admissions, campus tours, student ambassador programs, and an inquiry-driven Veracross Admissions Portal. Strategic product extensions include the AISx flexible learning program — enabling hybrid in-person/remote/asynchronous instruction for student-athletes — and exclusive partnerships with the Mouratoglou Academy (tennis) and the Atlanta United Football Club (ATLUTD) Development Academy. Staffing sits between 251–500 employees (348 directory constituents) supporting a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, with leadership drawn heavily from international IB-school backgrounds.

Name

Atlanta International School

Legal name

Atlanta International School

Website

https://aischool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atlanta International School is a private non-profit IB World School in Atlanta serving ~1,350 students ages 3 through Grade 12, offering the full IB continuum with multilingual immersion in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish across two campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• International baccalaureate
• Language immersion programs
• IB curriculum continuum
• International schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition fees charged by grade level, ranging from $32,364 (3K-4K) to $36,947 (Grade 9-12). Supports IB curriculum delivery, language programs, and campus operations.
2. Fees (Application, Technology, Matriculation): One-time and annual fees including $100 application fee, $250 technology fee (Grades 5K-8), and one-time matriculation fees ($3,750 first student, $2,750 second, $1,750 third+)
3. Meal Plans: Optional annual meal plans: $2,306 for Primary School, $2,835 for Secondary School at Buckhead Campus
4. Financial Aid (Outbound): School provided over $4.8 million in financial assistance to families in 2026-27 school year, reducing net tuition revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlanta International School is a private, non-profit K-12 institution offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Programmes) with mandatory language immersion tracks in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. The school enrolls approximately 1,350 students representing around 90 nationalities across its Buckhead campus and the newer Sandy Springs campus. Annual tuition ranges from $32,364 to $36,947.

Product overview

Atlanta International School is a private, non-profit IB World School for students aged 3 (3K) through Grade 12, offering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum continuum — Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and Career-related Program (CP) — to every student. The school's distinctive offering is its world-class language immersion program, teaching in five languages (Chinese, English, French, German, Spanish) from 3K through Grade 12, with Heritage Language and EAL support. AISx provides flexible academic scheduling for students pursuing sports (Mouratoglou Academy Atlanta Tennis, ATLUTD) or arts. The school operates across two campuses: the 13.5-acre Buckhead Campus and the 25-acre Sandy Springs Campus opened in 2024. Enrichment includes Innovation/STEAM, Athletics (17 offerings), Arts, Global & Experiential Learning, and Summer Camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AISx: Flexible learning program allowing students to pursue passions in sports, arts, or other fields without compromising academic rigor. Offers IB courses, honors-level classes, and flexible scheduling with in-person, remote, or asynchronous instruction.
• Mouratoglou Academy Atlanta Tennis

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) An International Baccalaureate programme for the primary school years, offered as part of the school's full IB continuum; designed for elementary-aged students.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) An International Baccalaureate programme for middle school grades, part of the school's full IB continuum; aimed at adolescent learners transitioning from primary to diploma-level study.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) The two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for upper-secondary students, offered as part of the school's complete IB continuum.
• IB Career-related Programme (CP) An International Baccalaureate pathway that combines academic subjects with career-related studies, part of the school's full IB continuum.
• Language Immersion Programme School-wide language immersion tracks delivered in Chinese, French, German, and Spanish, embedded within the IB continuum for all enrolled students.
• AISx Flexible Learning Programme A flexible learning program branded as AISx, providing non-traditional scheduling or pathways within the school's overall K-12 offering for students who need an alternative to standard course structures.
• Mouratoglou Academy Tennis Programme An elite tennis training program delivered through a partnership with Mouratoglou Academy, integrated into the school's extracurricular offering for student-athletes.

Quantifiable outcome

• IB diplomas are internationally recognized as rigorous indicator of academic ability and critical thinking, leading to higher acceptance rates at top universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mouratoglou Academy Atlanta (MAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Exclusive partnership bringing Mouratoglou Academy's world-class tennis coaching to AIS Sandy Springs campus. First Mouratoglou Academy in Georgia, featuring Patrick Mouratoglou as renowned tennis coach. Four brand new courts available for student athletes. Students can balance elite tennis training with IB academics through AISx flexible scheduling.
• Atlanta United Football Club (ATLUTD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AISx partnership with ATLUTD Development Academy launched 2023. Young athletes enrolled in AISx, receiving instruction from AIS teachers on-site at ATLUTD training ground, Buckhead Campus, or through online platforms. Flexible academic scheduling accommodates games, practices, and team commitments while maintaining academic development.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreOthersIB World School authorized to offer full IB continuum from 3K-Grade 12. IB is renowned for academic rigor and emphasis on intellectual, personal, emotional and social development. IB graduates typically enjoy higher university acceptance rates and starting salaries.
• Council for International Schools (CIS)coreOthersAccredited by CIS, a membership community shaping international education through professional services to schools and higher education institutions worldwide.
• CogniacoreOthersAccredited by Cognia, a non-profit organization conducting rigorous quality reviews of Pre-K through 12 schools in US and 71 other nations. Serves over 34,000 schools globally.
• Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE)coreOthersAccredited by AEFE, a government institution supervised by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs managing French schools abroad network.
• Spelman CollegeminorOthersPartnered with Spelman College, historically Black college and global leader in education of women of African descent, to support educational initiatives and community engagement.
• PASCH Schools: Partners for the Future InitiativecoreOthersPartner with PASCH initiative launched by Germany's Federal Foreign Office in 2008, strengthening worldwide network of German language partnerships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Westminster Schools: Elite Atlanta private K-12 school competing for the same affluent, college-bound families. While Westminster uses a different curriculum framework, it is the most prestigious comparable peer within AIS's core Atlanta market and sets pricing benchmarks.
• The Lovett School: Premier Atlanta private K-12 school in Buckhead, sharing the same neighborhood market as AIS's Buckhead campus. Comparable pricing tier, similar college-preparatory positioning, and overlapping affluent family target.
• Pace Academy: Highly selective Atlanta private K-12 school in Buckhead, directly competing for the same upper-income family segment. Same pricing tier and similar mission around rigorous college preparation.
• Woodward Academy: Large independent private K-12 school in the Atlanta metro (College Park) competing for similar college-prep families, though with broader demographics and lower tuition than AIS. Comparable scale and college counseling focus.
• The Galloway School: Atlanta private K-12 school with progressive, individualized curriculum. Competes for similar intellectually-engaged families and sits in the same metro as AIS.
• British International School of Atlanta: Atlanta-based international school following British curriculum. Most direct international-curriculum competitor in AIS's home market, targeting the same expatriate and internationally-minded families.
• Lycée Français de Atlanta: French international school in Atlanta accredited by AEFE — the same French Ministry network that accredits AIS. Competes for French-speaking and bilingual families in the same metro.
• German International School of Atlanta: Atlanta-based German immersion international school, also part of the PASCH network that AIS partners with. Directly competes for German-language immersion families in the Atlanta market.

Emerging players

• Dwight Global Online School: Online IB World School offering the full IB continuum remotely. Not a same-metro competitor, but targets internationally-mobile and elite-athlete families — overlapping with AIS's international and AISx segments.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations International School (UNIS): Established international IB World School in New York serving a globally-diverse, multilingual student body. Comparable IB continuum, language immersion depth, and international family focus — useful benchmark for AIS's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atlantainternationalschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlanta-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/aischool
• Xx.com/ais_eagles

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