An independent, coeducational K-8 school, the American International School of Algiers provides a challenging academic program for English-speaking students, taught by experienced and caring U.S. educators.

The history of its development is a long and interesting one. In 1990, a previously established American School located near the current U.S. Embassy had to close its doors due to civil unrest. The school had served both the local and expatriate community for many years.

Beginning in early 2004, Dr. Bea Cameron, Regional Education Officer of the U.S. Dept. of State's Office of Overseas Schools, began yearly visits to study the feasibility of opening another American School. The money that had been left by the original American School provided the funds that made it feasible.

The U.S. Embassy also began negotiations with the Algerian government, and after 10 years, an agreement was signed on December 30, 2015 and approved in March, 2016. In only 5 months, the school opened for the first time in August, 2016. This was thanks to the support of the U.S. and Algerian governments, a dedicated staff, and a long line of supporters.

Besides the funding from the former American School in El Biar, significant contributions came from both the American Schools of Tripoli and Tangier. Sadly, the American School of Tripoli had to close its doors in March, 2011 as a result of the civil war. However, the school furniture and the entire library were saved and shipped to Tangier and stored at the American School there until the contents could be shipped to Algiers in 2016.

Since the school's opening, AISA continues to develop. Thanks to so many dedicated individuals with vision and passion for education, along with a professional staff and an active Board of Directors, AISA's students are flourishing in an academically challenging and caring school. The American International School of Algiers is definitely the little school that could!