American International School of Abuja

The American International School of Abuja is located in the Durumi District, Abuja, Nigeria. The street address is Plot 346 Cadastral Zone B 02, Durumi District. The postal code is 900104.

Preschool through Grade 12; Early Childhood, Elementary School (Kindergarten–Grade 5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), High School (Grade 9–12).

International day school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Learning Support Services; counselors and language/special needs specialists support students.

American

The school offers a current U.S. standards-based curriculum for preschool through Grade 12. All instruction is in English, with foreign language classes offered as part of the World Languages program. The standards guiding the curriculum are those recommended by U.S. professional organizations, and the school uses the NWEA MAP Growth assessments for Grades 2–10; high school students take the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. The International Education program supports multilingual students with English language development (EAL) for Grades 1–8 and a global Social Studies focus, while Science and Mathematics emphasize problem solving and the scientific method. The program also provides Visual and Performing Arts, Design Technology, World Languages, and Physical Education.

AP courses began in 2007-2008. Since then, all graduates have taken one or more AP exams, and many students earn AP Scholar awards. About 70 high school students take AP courses each year, and approximately 190 AP exams are administered annually. AP Capstone is offered and includes AP Seminar and AP Research; AP Capstone Diploma requires completion of at least four AP courses plus Seminar and Research.

Graduates attend universities around the world, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Duke University in the United States; the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom; the University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands; and Schiller International University in Germany.

AP Capstone and Pre-AP courses support high-achieving students. AP Capstone includes AP Seminar and AP Research; Pre-AP courses are offered as part of the AP program. The school is one of two AP Capstone schools in Africa.

Counselors support students' academic, social, and emotional needs.

The school has a team of language and special needs specialists to support diverse learners.

The school offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program to students in Grades 1–8; an EAL team supports students new to English.

Counselors support students' emotional wellbeing.

The school has counselors, language specialists, and special needs specialists to ensure students are well cared for in the school environment.

1. Schedule a visit and begin the application. Prospective families schedule a school visit by contacting the Admissions Office. Most students are admitted at the beginning of the school year. AISA has rolling admissions and admits students all year round provided they meet all admission criteria and there is available class space. In Abuja, use the Inquiry Form to arrange a visit.

2. Submit the online application and gather supporting documents. Use the online application form and checklist to submit and upload the required documents. These include a copy of the passport information page, a copy of the birth certificate, a passport-sized photograph, immunizations as required on the Health Form, and the report cards for the last three years (official transcripts for Grades 10–12). Official translations are required for documents not issued in English. For Early Childhood, also complete the Early Childhood Parent Questionnaire and arrange for recommended forms and transfer/withdrawal certificates to be sent from the current school. If you are in Abuja, you can arrange these steps via the inquiry form.

3. Complete admissions assessments and language considerations. All prospective students are assessed during the admissions process. Entrance tests are typically based on the NWEA MAP Admissions Screening Test and include Mathematics and Reading; overseas applicants to Grades 2–12 are encouraged to submit recent MAP scores, with additional assessments such as a Writing Sample, a Mathematics Paper, and a French/Spanish Placement Test for Grades 6–12. Remote testing is available for overseas applicants, and Preschool–Kindergarten require an on-site classroom observation. For non-English speaking applicants, an onsite Language Proficiency Test is used; English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for Grades 1–8, and Grades 9–12 must meet English language requirements. If there are concerns about special needs, documentation such as a psychological evaluation or IEP may be requested to determine fit.

4. Determine grade placement and observe age policies. Grade-level placement depends on the child's current curriculum, academic ability, and developmental readiness. Students transferring from a US curriculum are placed based on the completed grade level, provided they meet the corresponding requirements. Students transferring from other school systems are placed in the equivalent grade based on the completed curriculum and meeting grade-level requirements. The Age Policy is effective from the start of the school year for new students.

5. Wait for review, notification, and next steps. After assessment and documentation are reviewed, the Admissions team communicates next steps by email. There is no deadline for applications; AISA maintains rolling admissions and makes offers when space is available. If a grade is full, a waitlist is used; being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement.

AISA has a waitlist. An applicant is placed on the waitlist when they have applied to a full grade and have met admission requirements, including the successful completion of an admissions assessment. Based on AISA's Priority of Admission, an applicant's priority level may change as new applications are received. When a space becomes available, parents are notified and receive an offer of admission. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement.