American International School of Lusaka

Name

American International School of Lusaka

Legal name

American International School of Lusaka

Website

https://aislusaka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAGAB

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 private schooling
• Early childhood learning
• College preparatory education
• Multicultural student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment from Early Learning Center through Grade 12. Fee structure varies by grade level. 25% deposit required by June 1st to secure placement for August. 5% sibling discount available for second and subsequent children for self-paying families.
2. Bus Transportation Service: School-operated bus service for non-diplomatic students, managed by Faith Dube. Separate AMCA-operated bus service for diplomatic community. Afternoon buses available for students attending after-school activities.
3. Extended Day Program: Optional extended day program at the Early Learning Center (ELC) providing care until 14:30 Monday-Thursday and 12:30 on Friday. Includes hot lunch from Tuck Shop, additional learning workshops, and specialist classes.
4. School Store: School store sells AISL-branded clothing and merchandise. Store hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-15:00, Friday 07:15-13:00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

American International School of Lusaka delivers private international K–12 education for students aged 3–18 through the full International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes) and an American High School Diploma pathway. The school also operates an Early Learning Center, college guidance counselling, support services, and co-curricular/extended-day programmes, all delivered on its 25-acre Lusaka campus to a community of roughly 480 students from 40+ nationalities.

Product overview

The American International School of Lusaka (AISL) is a single-site independent international school offering a unified educational program structured around the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. The core academic portfolio consists of three IB programmes — the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ELC–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6–10), and the Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11–12) — alongside the AISL High School Diploma. Supporting modules include a Merit-Based Scholarship Programme for Zambian students, a 1:1 Technology Programme (iPads and MacBooks), a Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Programme, a comprehensive Student Support Services division (counselling, special education, EAL), and a Library & Discovery Center with digital resources. AISL is operated on a Finalsite-powered website and uses several integrated platforms (OpenApply for admissions, Toddle for curriculum management, SeeSaw for primary portfolios, SchoolsBuddy for CCA registration, and Oliver ASP for the library catalog).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 of 10 Merit Scholarship graduates received full scholarships to American universities including NYU Abu Dhabi
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• US Embassy to ZambiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986The US Embassy established AISL in 1986 and continues to govern the school. The US Ambassador appoints two Board members, including the Board Chairperson. The Embassy manages the American Mission Community Association (AMCA) which operates bus services for diplomatic families.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISL is authorized as an IB World School to offer all three IB programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). One of a handful of schools in Africa with full IB authorization.
• International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa (ISSEA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISSEA coordinates competitive athletic championships and academic/arts festivals for member schools including volleyball, track & field, basketball, swimming, rugby, soccer, tennis, golf, and STEAM/Drama/Band/Choir events. AISL competes against schools in Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Maputo, Harare, Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam.
• Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISAZ Sport coordinates inter-school sports competitions with 40 member schools across Midlands (22) and Northern Region (18). Provides local competitive opportunities for AISL student-athletes.
• Lusaka International Schools League (LISL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLISL supplements local league opportunities with inter-school competition. AISL competes alongside International School of Lusaka, Lusaka International Community School, and Baobab College.
• Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISA provides quality professional development opportunities and promotes connections among schools in Zambia and sub-Saharan Africa. AISL is a leading member, hosting events like the AISA Global Issues Service Summit 2026.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthersCIS provides international school accreditation services. AISL achieved CIS accreditation in August 2015 and undergoes ongoing reaccreditation processes.
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)coreOthersMSA provides accreditation for educational institutions. AISL holds dual accreditation through CIS and MSA, meeting standards of both UK and US accreditation bodies.
• US Universities and Scholarship ProgramsmajorOthersAISL scholarship graduates have received full scholarships to American universities including NYU Abu Dhabi. The school coordinates university application fees, scholarship guidance, and university representative visits to campus.
• Local Zambian Schools and Social Service OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISL maintains partnerships with local Zambian schools and social service organizations for community service and engagement programs. Students participate in service learning including local school visits, orphanage programs, and community fundraising.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• American International School of Addis Ababa: American-founded international school in Addis Ababa competing with AISL in ISSEA athletics and academic festivals; serves a similar US Embassy-connected and expatriate student body in Africa.
• International School of Tanganyika: Tanzania-based international school in the ISSEA network; competes with AISL in inter-school athletics and serves comparable expatriate and diplomatic families in East Africa.
• American International School of Johannesburg: Larger American-style international school in the same ISSEA competitive network; serves a similar expatriate and diplomatic community in southern Africa and shares the American international school brand and IB curriculum orientation.
• International School of Kenya: Established international school in Nairobi serving similar expatriate and diplomatic communities; IB World School competitor in the broader East/Southern Africa ISSEA network alongside AISL.

Direct peers

• International School of Lusaka: Direct competitor located in Lusaka offering international education to the same expatriate and Zambian families; competes with AISL in LISL inter-school sports and shares the same catchment of diplomatic and multinational families.
• Lusaka International Community School: Direct Lusaka competitor offering international curriculum to the same expat and Zambian families; participates in the same LISL league and competes for admissions in the same geographic catchment.
• Baobab College: Lusaka-based international school competing head-to-head with AISL for expatriate and Zambian students; participates in LISL league play and ISAZ Sport competitions alongside AISL.

Regional players

• Kampala International School: Uganda-based international school in the ISSEA competitive network; shares the East African expatriate market structure but operates in a different national market from AISL.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aislusaka
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aislusaka935
• Facebookfacebook.com/aislusaka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/aislusaka
• Instagraminstagram.com/aislleopards

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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