Austin International School

What Austin International School does

Austin International School is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) K–8 school located at 4001 Adelphi Lane in Austin, Texas, founded in 2001 and currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. It delivers a seamless trilingual curriculum in French, English, and Spanish across three divisions — Maternelle (Early Learning), Élémentaire (Elementary), and Collège (Middle School) — and is the only accredited French school in the Austin market. The school is accredited by the French Government (Éducation nationale), the International School Association of the Southwest (ISASW), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and is authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). It also offers DELF/DALF French proficiency certifications, French-as-a-Foreign-Language (FLE) support, and an in-house AIS Design and Innovation Studio (DIS).

The school's business model is a non-profit tuition-and-donation hybrid. Core revenue comes from recurring annual tuition for the three program divisions, billed on an annual subscription cadence, supplemented by DELF/DALF examination fees. Philanthropic revenue is a meaningful second stream, channeled through the Annual Fund, the Student FUNd Run, an employer matching program (facilitated by Double the Donation), online giving via Network for Good, and periodic grants such as the TIBS awards. Distribution is exclusively direct: families apply and enroll through the school's own admissions portal (FACTS/FACTS Enrollment) and visit the single Austin campus via tours and Open Houses. Marketing runs through the school's website, an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and a parent/student AIS Ambassador referral program. Governance is handled by a board, with day-to-day operations led by Chief Operating Officer April O'Quinn. The student body draws from 60+ nationalities speaking 20+ home languages, and the school reports a 90% MAP Test Ranking outcome for its students.

Name

Austin International School

Legal name

Austin International School

Website

https://austininternationalschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Austin International School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) private K–8 school in Austin, Texas, delivering a trilingual French-English-Spanish curriculum and the only IB MYP program in the city accredited by the French Government. It serves Austin-area families seeking globally minded, multilingual education from early learning through middle school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Trilingual K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Trilingual private education
• Language immersion school
• International baccalaureate program
• French accredited schooling
• Private k-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Revenue from tuition payments for private school education covering Maternelle (Early Learning), Elementary, and Middle School programs.
2. Annual Fund: Tax-deductible donations to support educational programming, faculty, and school experiences. Part of the 25th Anniversary celebration 'Rooted Strong, Branching Forward' campaign.
3. Student FUNd Run: Annual fundraising event where students participate in a fun run and community sponsors pledges to support the school.
4. Employer Matching: Corporate donation matching program where employers match employee charitable donations to the school.
5. DELF/DALF Certifications: French language proficiency certifications that generate revenue through examination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Austin International School is the only accredited French school in Austin, Texas, providing trilingual (French-English-Spanish) private education from early learning (Maternelle) through middle school (Collège), including the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. It supplements tuition revenue with Annual Fund donations, employer matching gifts, and DELF/DALF French language certification examinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maternelle - Early Learning Program Early learning program for young children establishing foundations for lifelong exploration and self-discovery through trilingual (French, English, Spanish) instruction.
• Élémentaire - Elementary School Program Elementary school program building strong academic foundations and global perspective for happy and healthy growth, taught in the trilingual French-English-Spanish curriculum.
• Collège - Middle School Program Middle school program that empowers and motivates adolescents, shaping them into global citizens with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme preparation.
• French Language Support Programs (FLE) French as a Foreign Language (FLE) support programs designed to help non-native French speakers acquire French proficiency and prepare for DELF/DALF certifications.
• DELF/DALF French Language Certifications French government-recognized DELF/DALF proficiency examinations administered to certify student French language competency, generating revenue through examination fees.
• Extracurricular, Afterschool, and Camp Programs Extracurricular activities, afterschool programs, and camps that allow students to explore interests and develop skills beyond the core trilingual academic curriculum.
• Athletics and Clubs Athletic programs and student clubs supporting physical, social, and interest-based development for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve 90% MAP Test Ranking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French Government (Éducation nationale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial accreditation from the French Government through Éducation nationale, validating the school's French curriculum standards and educational quality. This accreditation ensures graduates can pursue French secondary education and certifications.
• ISASW (International School Association of the Southwest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accreditation through ISASW providing membership in a network of international schools in the Southwest United States. Validates academic standards for college preparatory education.
• IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized provider of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), allowing students to earn IB certification and access global university opportunities.
• PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParent-run organization supporting school initiatives through volunteer programs including Pizza Friday, Bake Sales, uniform closet exchange, and school events.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform used for the Annual Fund and 25th Anniversary campaign 'Rooted Strong, Branching Forward'.
• Double the DonationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides matching gift and volunteer grant information to help donors maximize their contributions to the school.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lycée Français de New York: One of the largest and most established French-accredited schools in the U.S., offering a complete K-12 French curriculum with IB. A scale benchmark for the French-accredited international school model AIS aspires to grow into.
• Awty International School: Houston-based international school offering IB curriculum and multiple language tracks, including French. It is the largest established international school in Texas and a benchmark for Texas international education.

Direct peers

• International School of Austin: A nearby Austin-based private school offering language immersion and international education; competes directly for the same expat and internationally-minded families in the Austin metro.
• Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans: Louisiana-based French-accredited school offering a French curriculum and IB programs, comparable in mission and accreditation to AIS and competing in the broader Gulf Coast international education market.
• San Francisco French American International School: Independent French-American school offering a trilingual curriculum with IB programmes. Comparable mission, accreditation profile (French Government, IBO), and target demographic of internationally-minded families.
• French American International School of Houston: A French-accredited, trilingual private school in Houston serving a similar expatriate and internationally-minded demographic with a comparable curriculum and accreditation stack.
• French American International School (Portland): A private, French-accredited, IB World School in Portland, Oregon serving a similar trilingual mission. Comparable in curriculum design, accreditation stack, and tuition-based private school model.
• French-American School of New York (FASNY): An independent, French-accredited bilingual school in the New York metro offering trilingual programs and IB. Closely comparable in academic model, accreditation profile, and tuition-based private school economics.

Regional players

• The Winston School San Antonio: Private K-12 school in San Antonio, another major Texas metro, serving families seeking private education. While not French-accredited, it is a regional benchmark for the Texas private K-12 market.

Emerging players

• German International School of Silicon Valley: A K-12 immersion school in California offering a non-English (German) curriculum with international accreditation. Comparable as a sister international-language immersion model targeting expat and bilingual families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@austininternationalschool1608
• Facebookfacebook.com/AustinInternationalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austin-international-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/atx_international_school
• Xx.com/AustinIntSchool

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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