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American International School of Cape Town

We are a diverse learning community providing students the opportunities and confidence to positively impact the world.

The American International School of Cape Town (AISCT) is a private, not-for-profit co-educational institution founded in 1997. The school educates 500 students from 50 countries, ranging in age between 2 and 18 years and instructed by teachers from around the world. The school has an average class size of 16 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

AISCT is located on 24 acres in the heart of Constantia Hills with Table Mountain National Park towering in the back­ground. Cape Town is a dynamic, modern city of 4 million people and is continually ranked as one of the best places to live in the world. AISCT students are able to take advantage of the numerous opportunities the city has to offer.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)

Grizzly Cubs – Kindergarten 2

ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL

Grades 1-5

MIDDLE
SCHOOL

Grades 6–8

HIGH
SCHOOL

Grades 9–12

Our campus is divided into four sections: Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD): Grizzly Cubs to Kindergarten 1, Elementary School: Kindergarten 2-Grade 5, Middle School: Grades 6-8, and High School: Grades 9-12.

The school follows the American curriculum and offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the High School. Foreign language instruction in French and Spanish begins in Grade 1.

Following the northern hemisphere calendar, the school year begins in August and ends in June. The school day begins at 08h00 every day and ends at 14h50 on Monday to Thursday and at 13h45 on Friday when our teachers take part in professional development. After-school activities take place between 15h00 and 17h00 every afternoon (14h00 on Friday), with most finishing at 16h00.

AISCT is endorsed as an independent school by the Western Cape Education Department and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) based in California, USA. AISCT is also a proud member of the Association of International Schools in Africa and the International School Foundation. Graduates from AISCT receive a USA High School Diploma and gain access to universities around the world, with USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and South Africa the most popular destinations.

AISCT Blog

A collection of updates, stories and resources from the AISCT community.

A strong, cohesive community is central to our success at the American International School of Cape Town (AISCT). Each year, we recognize those who have made substantial contributions to our community through two key awards: the Outstanding Contribution Award and ...

By: Dr Daniel Jubert, AISCT Head of School Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at AISCT! I am thrilled to be back for my 8th year as Head of School of this incredible community. As we embark on our 26th ...

In earlier blogs, we spent some time thinking about and defining what learning means at the American International School of Cape Town (AISCT).  This is how we define learning: Learning is the lifelong, dynamic process of acquiring and reflecting on knowledge and skills ...