Atlanta International School
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2890 N Fulton Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30305 - 404-841-3840
Hours
Chamber Rating
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Ian Macdonald
UPDATED review I wanted to update my review from two years ago, which is listed below. My wife and I put our second child into the Spanish immersion program at AIS two years ago, so we have had two children at the school for 3 and 2 years respectively (from 3K to 1st Grade). Regrettably we have decided to move both children OUT of the school. This is a good school but it is NOT for everyone. Pros: Great parent community - we have made some great friends who we will miss dearly. The Early Learning Center (ELC) (3K and 4K) is excellent. The cultural awareness at AIS is good and obviously a main focus of the school. Cons: Our AIS experience began to go sour in 5K and 1st grades. In 5K there was some bullying (fortunately our child was not directly involved) and the school didn't effectively handle the situation. It left a number of parents frustrated. We found that children whose family's speak the target language at home will do better than children whose family's do not. As a family which does not speak Spanish at home, we found that our child fell behind on basic English language convention standards (such as writing in full sentences, printing in upper and lowercase letters, etc.) and we had to get an outside tutor to get him caught up. My son's challenges were exacerbated because the school teaches these basics in Spanish and English on alternating days. Our concerns were confirmed by an independent psych/educational assessment which indicated my son's English language skills were below expectations for his age. ______________ 1st review 2016 I have one of my son's in the 3K Spanish program. I am extremely happy with the level of teaching and my son is thriving. The program is 100% Spanish immersion (you may also enroll in French or German). Neither my wife or I speak Spanish fluently and were concerned that this would restrict his progression. Far from it - he is talking and comprehending Spanish in his second term. The school has frequent parent observation days where you can see them work on science, language, technology and math projects. All in all we are very happy and believe this is a worthwhile investment. We plan on sending our second son to AIS next year.
Aug 25th, 2018 -
Austin Pierson
Cafeteria food isn't the best. Overall it's a good school, very diverse, very friendly atmosphere. I have enjoyed my nine years here, look forward to maybe spending more. If not I enjoyed my stay at this school and hope to visit in the future. Oh, you thought I was done. I'm not, last year I had one of the worst teachers you could ever ask for, he only gave out assignments without explaining what to do so half the class people just sat there without clarification. Also the food there hasn't improved in the nine years I've been here; the pizza is dry, the pasta is disgusting and the tacos are nauseating. The only things that seem to be good are the grilled cheese and all the drinks. BRING your own food or eat theirs at your own risk
Aug 24th, 2018 -
Catalina
Jul 22nd, 2018 -
Blaze
guys its zach
May 13th, 2018 -
Kamil Bisbis
Very diverse school and BTW if you want tacos, just go to taco bell.
May 6th, 2018
About
Atlanta International School
Atlanta International School offers a program of academic excellence to American and international students, beginning with three-year-old kindergarten and culminating in grade 12 featuring full and dual-immersion language programs, in Atlanta, Georgia. Come visit our campus and see firsthand what makes AIS so special.
Contact Info
- 404-841-3840
- [email protected]
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for Atlanta International School?
A The phone number for Atlanta International School is: 404-841-3840.
Q Where is Atlanta International School located?
A Atlanta International School is located at 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Q What is the internet address for Atlanta International School?
A The website (URL) for Atlanta International School is: http://www.aischool.org/
Q What days are Atlanta International School open?
A Atlanta International School is open:
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Q How is Atlanta International School rated?
A Atlanta International School has a 4.4 Star Rating from 27 reviewers.
Ratings and Reviews
Atlanta International School
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
( 27 Reviews )Ian Macdonald on Google
UPDATED review
I wanted to update my review from two years ago, which is listed below. My wife and I put our second child into the Spanish immersion program at AIS two years ago, so we have had two children at the school for 3 and 2 years respectively (from 3K to 1st Grade). Regrettably we have decided to move both children OUT of the school. This is a good school but it is NOT for everyone.
Pros: Great parent community - we have made some great friends who we will miss dearly. The Early Learning Center (ELC) (3K and 4K) is excellent. The cultural awareness at AIS is good and obviously a main focus of the school.
Cons: Our AIS experience began to go sour in 5K and 1st grades. In 5K there was some bullying (fortunately our child was not directly involved) and the school didn't effectively handle the situation. It left a number of parents frustrated. We found that children whose family's speak the target language at home will do better than children whose family's do not. As a family which does not speak Spanish at home, we found that our child fell behind on basic English language convention standards (such as writing in full sentences, printing in upper and lowercase letters, etc.) and we had to get an outside tutor to get him caught up. My son's challenges were exacerbated because the school teaches these basics in Spanish and English on alternating days. Our concerns were confirmed by an independent psych/educational assessment which indicated my son's English language skills were below expectations for his age.
______________
1st review 2016
I have one of my son's in the 3K Spanish program. I am extremely happy with the level of teaching and my son is thriving. The program is 100% Spanish immersion (you may also enroll in French or German). Neither my wife or I speak Spanish fluently and were concerned that this would restrict his progression. Far from it - he is talking and comprehending Spanish in his second term. The school has frequent parent observation days where you can see them work on science, language, technology and math projects. All in all we are very happy and believe this is a worthwhile investment. We plan on sending our second son to AIS next year.
Austin Pierson on Google
Cafeteria food isn't the best.
Overall it's a good school, very diverse, very friendly atmosphere. I have enjoyed my nine years here, look forward to maybe spending more. If not I enjoyed my stay at this school and hope to visit in the future.
Oh, you thought I was done. I'm not, last year I had one of the worst teachers you could ever ask for, he only gave out assignments without explaining what to do so half the class people just sat there without clarification. Also the food there hasn't improved in the nine years I've been here; the pizza is dry, the pasta is disgusting and the tacos are nauseating. The only things that seem to be good are the grilled cheese and all the drinks. BRING your own food or eat theirs at your own risk
Catalina on Google
Blaze on Google
guys its zach
Kamil Bisbis on Google
Very diverse school and BTW if you want tacos, just go to taco bell.
Overall Rating
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