Grades 9–10 Open
Grade 10 is newly open for the 2026–2027 academic year.
High School Program · Grades 9–12
High School
A four-year American high-school program being introduced progressively, with Grades 9 and 10 open for 2026–2027.
AIS High School is structured as a four-year program covering Grades 9–12. For the 2026–2027 academic year, Grades 9 and 10 are open. Grade 11 is scheduled to open in 2027–2028, followed by Grade 12 in 2028–2029.
The program is designed to combine American academic standards, local requirements, growing student independence, and preparation for future university and career pathways.
High School Program · Grades 9–12
A clear, phased high-school rollout
Grade 11 Scheduled
The program is scheduled to expand with Grade 11.
Grade 12 Scheduled
Grade 12 is scheduled to complete the four-year rollout.
Standards-Based Academics
CCSS and NGSS guide core learning alongside Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Education requirements.
College-Preparatory Direction
The A-G subject framework helps organize broad, structured coursework designed to support future higher-education planning.
University & Career Preparation
Future guidance is designed to support course planning, career exploration, application preparation, and informed post-secondary choices.
Learning, Leadership, and Service
Students are supported in developing communication, responsibility, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and leadership through academic work, service, collaborative projects, and student initiatives.
Technology, Data, and Student Independence
Technology, classroom assessment, projects, presentations, and performance tasks help teachers understand progress and help students take increasing ownership of their learning.
Future Diploma Pathway
Students who complete the full AIS high-school program and meet all graduation requirements will earn an American High School Diploma designed to support entry into higher education locally and internationally.
University admission requirements vary by institution and destination; completion of a college-preparatory program does not guarantee admission.
Plan the next step with AIS
Explore the A-G pathway, review Registration 2026–2027, or speak with Admissions.