Often referred to as AISL, the American International School Lusaka is a leading coeducational day school offering the complete International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years through to Senior School. Located on Leopards Hill Road, it uniquely delivers an uninterrupted academic pathway encompassing the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This seamless, through-school IB framework provides a globally recognized education designed to nurture internationally minded students in Zambia.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Engaging, holistic environment: Parents and teachers praise the warm, diverse community, focus on social-emotional learning, and engaging project-based learning experiences.
- Superior campus resources and specialist teachers: Commended for high-quality campus facilities, strong extracurricular offerings, and standout specialist educators in arts, library, and athletics.
- Favorable staff working conditions: International educators regularly highlight the school as a well-run post in Africa with supportive administration and family-friendly benefits.
Negatives
- Prohibitive tuition costs: Frequently noted by expat and local parents as having the highest and most restrictive tuition fees in Lusaka.
- Inconsistent academic pacing: Some parents report uneven academic rigor across grade levels, noting that math and reading progress can feel slow compared to traditional home curricula.
- Address
- 487A/F/3 Leopards Hill RoadPO Box 320176Lusaka, 20521-2310Zambia
- Website
- http://www.aislusaka.org
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Zambia (+260) (211) 260 509
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 474
- Faculty
- 53
- Students
- Coeducational
