American International School of Johannesburg
- IB Diploma
- IB PYP
- American
Per yearUSD 10.1K–38.3K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), founded in 1982 to provide American-style, internationally focused education for expatriate families. Serves Pre-K 3 to Grade 12 and is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme, with the Primary Years Programme launching in 2025-26. Campus is in Bryanston, Johannesburg, with a separate Pretoria campus for Pre-K to Grade 8.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP · American
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 80
- Founded
- 1982
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 | USD 10,100 |
| Kindergarten to Grade 5 | USD 28,500 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | USD 33,300 |
| Grades 9 to 10 | USD 37,000 |
| Grades 11 to 12 | USD 38,300 |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 | USD 10,100 (about ZAR 166K) |
| Kindergarten to Grade 5 | USD 28,500 (about ZAR 469K) |
| Grades 6 to 8 | USD 33,300 (about ZAR 548K) |
| Grades 9 to 10 | USD 37,000 (about ZAR 609K) |
| Grades 11 to 12 | USD 38,300 (about ZAR 630K) |
Source: school website (aisj-jhb.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 250
- Capital levy
- USD 11,025
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Boarding
Sports
- Tennis
- Varsity sports teams
Arts
- Fine Arts Center
After-school activities
- JoMUN
- Student Council
- Service Learning
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Location
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