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Austin International School

United States, Austin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Spanish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 367
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (MYP)
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Austin International School is a private, trilingual day school in Austin, Texas, serving students from age 3 to 14. The curriculum blends the French National Curriculum with American standards, guided by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme framework and ACTFL language benchmarks. Students learn in French, Spanish and English, with about 60% of instruction delivered in French. AIS's four-curriculum approach combines the French National Curriculum, Common Core Standards, IB standards and language-acquisition goals to support a smooth transition into either American or French education systems. AIS operates on the Adelphi Lane campus, with expansion planned to Cassady Drive that will add specialty classrooms and a clinic. The Design and Innovation Studio (DIS) anchors hands-on, project-based learning and serves as the MYP design classroom. AIS maintains small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, and nurtures a diverse community drawn from 60+ nationalities and 20+ languages, underpinned by a French ministry affiliation.

www.austininternationalschool.org

4001 Adelphi Ln, Austin, TX 78727, United States

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The Essentials

Austin International School has 367 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in French, English, Spanish.

Location
4001 Adelphi Ln, Austin, Texas 78727. Main Office: 512.331.7806; info@austininternationalschool.org.

Stages
Maternelle – Early Learning; Élémentaire – Elementary School; Collège – Middle School; International Baccalaureate® (IB MYP) in the Middle School.

Type
Private, trilingual day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
60+ nationalities represented; 20+ home languages.

Additional learning support
Academic interventions in French, English, and Spanish.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the French Ministry of Education.

School day structure
Campus open Monday–Friday, 7:50 am–6:00 pm. Drop-off: Maternelle 7:55–8:25 am; CP-CM2 7:55–8:15 am; Middle School 7:55–8:10 am. Class times: PS 8:25 am–3:25 pm (Wed 2:25 pm); CP–CM2 8:15 am–3:30 pm (Wed 2:30 pm); Middle School 8:10 am–3:40 pm (Wed 2:40 pm). Extended care from 3:45 pm (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) or 2:45 pm (Wed) to 6:00 pm.
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Fees
Application and Registration Fees
- New student registration fee: USD 1,500 one-time, non-refundable, due at time of enrollment.
- New-student deposit: USD 1,000 per student, non-refundable, due by May 1, 2026; credited toward annual tuition.
- Re-enrolling student deposit: USD 1,000 per student, non-refundable, due by February 6, 2026; credited toward annual tuition.

Tuition (per-grade / per-term amounts)
- No per-grade or per-term tuition amounts are published publicly; a specific tuition schedule by grade and by term is not available in the school's publicly posted tuition information. Because those detailed numbers are not published, per-term and per-grade tuition amounts cannot be listed here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families who pay tuition in full by July 10, 2026 receive a 5% discount on tuition.
- The school requires deposits to secure enrollment with the dates and amounts noted above; deposits are non-refundable but are credited toward the annual tuition balance.
- Extended-care and incidental charges are billed through the school's FACTS billing system; extended-care fees are automatically charged to the FACTS account. FACTS provides payment-plan options and supports automatic bank withdrawal (ACH) and credit/debit card payments.
- Early-withdrawal / notice requirements: written notice at least two months (60 days) before withdrawal is required. If two months' notice is given, a family is responsible only for payment for the months the student was enrolled. If less than two months' notice is provided, a penalty equal to two monthly payments plus 5% of the remaining balance applies; penalty amounts are deducted from any refundable balance. Refunds following withdrawal are processed within seven days.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school serves early learning through middle school grade levels as a day school (PS/Pre-K through 8th grade).

Other costs and recurring fees
- Field trips and class travel (examples shown for 2026–2027): CM1/4th Grade class trip to West Texas USD 900; CM2/5th Grade trip to France USD 3,000; Middle School retreat USD 475; 4è/8th Grade trip to Spain USD 3,250. These are listed as additional, grade-specific trip costs.
- AIS Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) dues: USD 90 per family (annual).
- Extended care (example annual figure listed): USD 3,000 annually for extended-care charges (PS/Pre-K3 through CM2/5th Grade noted). Extended-care registration is managed through iClassPro and billed through FACTS. Late pick-up charge: USD 5.00 per minute after 6:00 pm.
- Lunch program: catered lunch service is run through an external lunch vendor (Barnison); families register and pay through the vendor's ordering platform. The vendor's ordering/payment process accepts card payments.
- Uniforms and PE attire: required uniform pieces (navy or white polos, navy bottoms, specified PE uniform for middle school). AIS-branded polos and PE shirts are available through Lands' End and spirit wear through the school's SquadLocker store; families may purchase uniform items from several common retailers. No fixed uniform price list is published.
- Afterschool activities, camps, and enrichment classes carry separate fees (examples include weekly camp prices and activity fees) and are billed separately. Fees vary by provider and program.

Refunds and non-refundable items
- The registration fee (USD 1,500) and the enrollment deposits (USD 1,000) are explicitly non-refundable but are credited against tuition where indicated.
- Early-withdrawal refund processing: when a family provides written notice, refunds (when applicable and after deductions per the early-withdrawal policy) are processed within seven days. Penalties apply if notice is provided less than two months in advance (two monthly payments plus 5% of remaining balance).

Fee payment methods and options
- The school uses FACTS for billing incidental charges and for processing payments; FACTS supports payment plans and multiple payment methods including automatic bank withdrawal (ACH) and credit/debit cards (credit-card convenience fees may apply per the payment processor's terms). Extended-care and many incidental charges are billed and collected via FACTS.
- Lunch and some program-specific payments are handled through third-party vendor platforms that accept card payments.

Notes on unavailable items (summary of limitation)
- A public, detailed tuition schedule showing specific annual and per-term tuition amounts broken out by each grade level was not published in the school's publicly posted tuition materials; therefore specific per-grade and per-term tuition figures are not included above. The tuition, deposit, field-trip, extended-care, PTO, and registration figures above reflect the amounts and terms that are publicly listed for the 2026–2027 academic year where available.
Academics

Austin International School teaches French Curriculum, American Curriculum, IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The school teaches in French, Spanish, and English. The program is based on the French National Curriculum and aligned to the Common Core State Standards. A four-curriculum framework supports the program—the French National Curriculum, the Common Core Standards, the International Baccalaureate Standards, and the ACTFL Language Acquisition Standards. The curriculum is delivered through a holistic, multicultural lens and aims to enable a smooth transition into American or French education systems. Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio support individualized learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Exam Results
MAP Growth assessments measure reading, language usage, mathematics, and general science. AIS students perform, on average, about one grade level ahead of global peers.

Higher Education Progression
AIS alumni pursue higher education at universities around the world.
Wellbeing
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and by the French Ministry of Education. The French accreditation means the school follows the French curriculum, beginning with students as young as 3 years old. The trilingual program delivers 60% of instruction in French and provides English and Spanish instruction to ensure proficiency in all three languages; students graduate from 8th grade with genuine proficiency in French, English, and Spanish. The school serves Preschool through middle school, and campus tours can be scheduled to learn about the trilingual immersion curriculum and enrollment options.

Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships: Tuition assistance is awarded based on demonstrated financial need and family contribution, assessed through FACTS Grant & Aid with supporting documentation; decisions are made before enrollment commitments and deadlines apply for returning and new students. French Government Scholarships: French citizens may be eligible for Bourses Scolaires Françaises through the French government; AIS tuition assistance can supplement amounts granted by the French government when an additional need exists; families may apply for both programs, but AIS will review internal tuition assistance applications after families receive the French government scholarship decision.
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