The American Embassy School provides a balanced education defined by a joyful pursuit of excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and service. AES enables each student to be an inspired lifelong learner and a responsible, compassionate global citizen.
School and Community Curriculum & Calendar Founded in 1952, the American Embassy School is a non-profit tuition-based day school, located on a 12-acre campus. AES offers a rigorous college preparatory program which includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement options. Enrollment from PK3 through Grade 12 is approximately 1,200. The High School currently serves 350 students with 75 students in Grade 12. AES serves students whose parents are employed by foreign service agencies, embassies, USAID, United Nations organizations, and multinational corporations. AES is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Enrollment in the IB program and AP classes is open to all students. Students may not exceed three HL or AP courses (or combinations thereof) in a school year. Faculty Graduation Requirements > QUALIFICATIONS The High School employs 46 faculty members of which 60% are US citizens. PhD 4 The academic year is divided into two semesters beginning mid-august and mid-january respectively. First semester grades are available after January 22. Students must complete a minimum of 23 credits to graduate. Specific credit requirements are: MA 34 English (4 credits) BA 8 Mathematics (3 credits) Social Studies (3 credits) Science (2 credits) The maximum class size is 21. World Language (2 credits) Student Population The High School student body comprises of 46% US citizens. Physical Education (1.5 credits) Fine Arts (1.5 credits) Health (0.5 credits) The remainder represents over 33 nationalities, including students from: Korea Japan India Australia United Kingdom Canada An additional graduation requirement is our compulsory five-day Minicourse each year. Minicourses Minicourses are an exciting part of our High School curriculum when the doors to the classroom close, and students leave Delhi with the purpose of exploring the expansive and fascinating country of India. Courses include environmental stewardship, community service, cultural immersion and wilderness adventure. Student Support Services The High School has three counselors, a school psychologist, an academic support specialist and an EAL teacher. There is also an Academic Support program, where identified students are able to receive remediation for mild academic differences.
AP Courses IB Courses Biology Calculus AB Computer Science Psychology Statistics US History Group 1 English A Language & Literature SL/HL English A Literature SL/HL Self-Taught Language A SL Group 2 French Ab Initio SL French B SL Mandarin Ab Initio SL Spanish Ab Initio SL Spanish B SL/HL Group 3 Economics SL/HL History SL History of the Americas HL Environmental Systems & Societies SL Environmental Systems & Societies SL Group 5 Math Studies SL Mathematics SL/HL Group 4 Group 6 Biology SL/HL Chemistry SL/HL Physics SL/HL Computer Science SL/HL Theater SL/HL Visual Arts SL/HL Physics Club Writer's Club (Word Wallah) Yearbook Committee MESAC Activities & Athletics Sports & Fitness Clubs & Activities Badminton Club Basketball Club Baseball Club Climbing Club Cricket Club Fencing Fitness Center Open Swim Soccer Club Softball Club Tennis Club Ultimate Frisbee Vivekanand Basketball Club Volleyball Club Wrestling Club Athletic Varsity Council Broadcasting Club Chess Club Chinese Culture Club Coding Club Computer Honor Society Economics Club Forensics Club French Club Gay Straight Alliance HS Ambassadors Investment Club Math Club Mindful Meditation Club MUN National Honor Society Newspaper (The Roar) Arts & Music A Cappella Choir Clay Club Dance Crew Club Dance Crew Service with Reachout Experimental Music Group Flute Choir Club HS Studio Shows Music Honor Society NAHS Photography Club Theater Production Thespian Club Academic Games Badminton Baseball (JV & Varsity) Basketball (JV & Varsity) Cross Country Forensics Golf Senior Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Art, Drama) Soccer (JV & Varsity) Softball (JV & Varsity) Swimming (JV & Varsity) Tennis Track and Field Volleyball (JV & Varsity) Wrestling - Invitational
Reporting & Testing Grades are reported on an A to I system ( I stands for Insufficient Evidence). IB Higher Level and AP Courses are weighted. Grade Unweighted GPA A+ 4.33 A 4.00 B+ 3.33 B 3.00 C+ 2.33 C 2.00 D 1.00 I 0.00 IB Diploma Results # of IBDP Candidates Pass Rate (%) Average Score 2015 2016 2017 33 48 51 100 100 96 Weighted GPA 4.83 4.50 3.83 3.50 2.83 2.50 1.00 0.00 Highest Score Earned 43 44 45 I s are not figured into GPA calculations. # Earning 40+ Points 8 7 13 Separately, progress related to Learning Habits is also reported in semester report cards. Learning Habits include Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management and Learning Drive. Advanced Placement (average score) The reported global Average Score is 30 out of 45 points The global Pass rate is approximately 80 percent In 2017, only 218 people in the world accomplished the full DP score of 45 two of them were at AES. 5 4 2015 2016 2017 not offered SAT Summary Mid-50th Percentile & Average Score 3 2 625 Critical Reading 400 550-710 658 Mathematics 1 400 540-770 0 Biology Calculus AB Computer Science A Psychology Statistics US History 625 Writing 400 530-720 ACT Summary Mid-50th Percentile & Average Score English 28.7 5 26-32 28.3 Math 5 26-32 Reading 28.6 5 25-32 Science 27.5 5 25-30 Writing 19.0 5 10-25 Composite 28.2 5 27-31 Average Score 1294 (1600) 1908 (2400) SAT Subject Test Data Average score for subjects with significant enrollment 600 400 200 0 731 Chemistry 715 English Literature 750 Math Level II 707 Physics Average Score (for subjects with significant enrollment)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) To ensure that English as an Additional Language (EAL) students can satisfy grade-level academic requirements and fully take part in school life, the AES High School has established minimum levels of academic English proficiency suited for classroom participation. Applicants for whom English is not the first language or who have a bilingual/bicultural background will be required to sit for an English Language Proficiency assessment. Community Service AES motto, Enter to Learn. Leave to Serve. is actively upheld by the work of the student-led Service Council and 12 community service clubs. AES service clubs work with local children, impoverished communities, human and animal rights, and environmental concerns. 75% of High School students and 90% of Grade 12 students actively participate in voluntary service. School Campus The High School Library houses over 35,000 books that are available to AES students, families and teachers. The library offers an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction and multilingual books in a variety of formats print and digital as well as access to online databases and reading websites to support classroom curriculum. There is also a MakerSpace, where students can build, explore and experiment with equipment including a 3D printer, CNC machine, woodworking tools, augmented reality kits, electronics, and more. Students may take up their own projects or work with teachers on curricular projects. AES has state-of-the-art sports facilities including a 25-meter lap pool, toddler pool, diving pool, 5 tennis courts, 2 gymnasiums, fitness room, basketball courts, artificial turf full-size playing field and a natural playing field. There is also a Theater one of the largest and advanced in the region which seats 438 and is used for plays, musicals, assemblies, community events and high profile guest speakers. Director: Mr. James Laney, Jr. Principal: Mr. Paul Johnson Assistant Principal: Mr. Iftekhar Syed IB/AP Coordinator: Ms. Teresa Hjellming High School Counselors: Ms. Cristina Alcoz (A-H) Ms. Anna Sattler (I-O) Dr. Justin Walker (P-Z) +91.11.2688.8854 aesindia@aes.ac.in aes.ac.in @americanembassyschoolnewdelhi @aesdelhi @aesdelhi Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021