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42 Years
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IB Education for Global Leaders in Atlanta
Atlanta International School has been dedicated to shaping global leaders through academic excellence and cultural understanding since 1984. Our institution offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from 3K through Grade 12, fostering intellectual growth alongside personal, emotional, and social development. With a student body representing over 90 nationalities and a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, we provide personalized learning experiences that emphasize intercultural competence. Our programs include language acquisition in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and additional heritage languages, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world. The IB Diploma Program and Career-related Program equip graduates with college-level academic rigor, critical thinking skills, and global awareness.Our alumni network spans universities worldwide, reflecting our commitment to developing courageous leaders who positively impact their communities. Through transdisciplinary learning in the Primary Years Program and holistic education in the Middle Years Program, we cultivate creative thinkers and socially responsible citizens. The school's diverse community, with 61% students of color and 50% American-identified families, creates an inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Our Service as Action initiatives and Personal Project requirements instill civic responsibility and practical problem-solving skills. With faculty expertise spanning 65 languages and cross-cultural educational experiences, we prepare students to navigate and lead in a complex global society.
Services
IB Primary Years Program
IB Middle Years Program
IB Diploma Program
IB Career-related Program
Multilingual Education
Cultural Exchange Programs
College Counseling
Community Service Initiatives
Language Acquisition
Global Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer the full International Baccalaureate continuum from 3K-12
- Our 7:1 student-teacher ratio ensures personalized learning experiences
- Language programs in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and 7+ additional languages
- Diverse community representing 90 nationalities and 65+ languages
- IB diploma recognized by top universities worldwide for academic rigor
Associations and certifications
- IB World School
What people say
Inclusive community
Diverse environment
Thoughtful students
Vibrant parent organization
Engaging science class
Services
IB Primary Years Program
Our Primary Years Program (PYP) serves students aged 3K-Grade 5 through transdisciplinary learning. The concept-driven curriculum develops academic, social, emotional, and physical skills while fostering global awareness. Students engage in cross-subject explorations that build foundational knowledge and intercultural competence.
IB Middle Years Program
The Middle Years Program (MYP) for Grades 6-10 cultivates creative thinkers through communication-focused, holistic education. Students complete the Grade 10 Personal Project and participate in Service as Action programs while preparing for advanced IB diploma studies through rigorous academic tracks.
IB Diploma Program
Our Diploma Program (DP) offers college-level courses across six subject groups while requiring Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) hours, Extended Essays, and Theory of Knowledge studies. This prestigious curriculum prepares students for top global universities through comprehensive academic and personal development.
Multilingual Education
We provide language instruction in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and seven additional heritage languages. Our program supports native language maintenance while developing proficiency in multiple languages, fostering genuine intercultural competence through immersive learning experiences.
Cultural Exchange Programs
Through our diverse community of 90 nationalities, students engage in authentic cultural exchanges. The program builds global awareness through international perspectives in classrooms, community events, and collaborative projects that celebrate multicultural understanding.
People
Nina
Student
International student highlighting inclusive community and friendships across diverse backgrounds.
Arman
Student
Appreciates school's diversity and welcoming environment for cultural expression.
Yipeng
Teacher
Educator in science department with experience teaching multicultural classrooms.
Indie
Student
Enjoys diverse sports offerings and inclusive school culture.
Jakelia
Parent
Active parent organization leader describing vibrant and welcoming school community.
Questions
What IB programs do you offer?
We offer the full IB continuum: Primary Years Program (3K-5), Middle Years Program (6-10), and Diploma/Career-related Programs (11-12).
What language options are available?
We teach Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and seven heritage languages with English support available.
How diverse is the student body?
Our community includes 90 nationalities with 61% students of color and 65+ languages represented.
What makes your school unique?
We combine IB academic rigor with multilingual education in a diverse community fostering global citizenship.
What college preparation do you provide?
IB diplomas prepare students for top universities worldwide through college-level courses and critical thinking development.
