Admission Process

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Our admissions process is thoughtfully designed to understand each applicant's strengths, readiness to thrive in our bilingual, college-preparatory program, and potential to contribute positively to our learning community.Every application is carefully reviewed by our Admissions Committee, considering academic records, confidential recommendations, and admission assessments. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office before applying to confirm space availability.

STEP 1: Submit your application

Guatemalan families should select the AIS Guatemalan Program, while international families should select the AIS International Program. The required documents will vary depending on the program you choose.

Get Ready:
Have the following documents at hands:

  • Birth certificate
  • Parents’ DPI/passport
  • Vaccination record
  • Most recent report card and the last two completed grade levels’ report cards*
  • Solvency letter from the current school*

*Does not apply to children who have not been previously attended the school.

Additional Requirements for applicants enrolled in Guatemalan School:

  • Copy of the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) certificates from the last three completed grade levels
  • MINEDUC code


You will also need to send a teacher recommendation request to through the applicaiton system.

START APPLICATION PROCESS

Q400 – $50

Bank account details will be shared once all other application requirements have been reviewed.

Important information:

  • Upload the application fee payment receipt as part of the application checklist.
  • The application fee is valid only for the school year in which the application is submitted.
  • The fee must be received before any evaluation by the school.
  • The application fee is non-refundable.
  • Fees are subject to change.

Once the application and required documents have been submitted, the Admissions Office will contact families to schedule the student’s admission assessment.

Grade Level Placement

Students are placed according to age and academic history.

Early Childhood

Toddlers 2 – 2 years old

Toddlers 3 – 3 years old

Pre-Kinder – 4 years old

Kinder – 5 years old

Primary School

Grade 1 – 6 years old

Grade 2 – 7 years old

Grade 3 – 8 years old

Grade 4 – 9 years old

Grade 5 – 10 years old

Grade 6 – 11 years old

Secondary School

Grade 7 – 12 years old

Grade 8 – 13 years old

Grade 9 – 14 years old

Grade 10 – 15 years old

Grade 11 – 16 years old

Grade 12 – 17 years old

Important Note

Participation in any aspect of the admissions process—including assessments, interviews, or submission of required documents—does not guarantee admission to AIS.

Admission decisions are based on:

  • School criteria
  • Admissions policies
  • Space availability