Updates from AIS

Last Sunday, twelve of Ms YoungMi’s students put on a lovely piano recital at a cosy café in Junggok-dong. Playing on a beautiful Steinway, the music filled the space and gave each piece an amazingly rich sound. Our performers each took their turn with confidence and care. It was clear how much effort they had put into their playing, and it was great to see them enjoying the moment as well. Ms YoungMi also treated everyone to a Debussy piece, which was a real highlight of the

Our Hydra class recently welcomed the Wolves (Year 6) for a memorable Biology lesson… a pig heart dissection! It was a fantastic hands-on experience that really brought learning to life. The Wolves are just beginning their unit on the circulatory system, so it was a great chance for them to see a real heart up close and understand how it works. The Hydra students did a brilliant job guiding and supporting the younger pupils, confidently sharing their knowledge and helping the

What an unforgettable celebration of cultures from around the world! Atherton International School recently hosted its International Festival, bringing together students, families, and staff for a vibrant day filled with global traditions, delicious foods, and meaningful cultural exchange. The festival showcased the rich diversity of our school community. Families and students proudly represented their countries through beautifully decorated booths, traditional attire, and au

Next year we will introduce a small timetable change designed to strengthen learning and create a more balanced school day at Atherton International School. Lessons will move from 45 minutes to 50 minutes, creating six lessons each day instead of seven shorter periods. Teachers often find that 45 minutes can feel quite rushed, especially when lessons include explanation, discussion, practice, and checking understanding. The slightly longer lesson blocks will allow learning to

Over the past few weeks, in Year 10/11, students have been brushing up on different sentence types and trying them out in their own writing. It’s been a good way to build confidence and add a bit more variety to their sentences. The class also looked at monologues and talked about how a writer’s voice comes through. Alongside this, they’ve been busy working on their partner projects, researching ideas, designing slides, and getting ready to present together. Nice work Ms. Glo

The Snails class in Early Years enjoyed a brilliant school trip this week to the Geoje Shipbuilding Marine Cultural Center. The children had an exciting day exploring displays about ships, the sea, and life on the water. The museum features models of ships, maritime artefacts, and interactive exhibits that help visitors learn about Korea’s shipbuilding history and ocean culture.  Our Snails were full of curiosity as they looked around the exhibits and talked about what they c

Music has a wonderful way of bringing people together and brightening our day. This week, we started Thursday Tunes with beautiful piano performances by two of our talented students, followed by wonderful performances from the Phoenix and Kraken classes. We truly enjoyed all of the performances and the confidence our students showed on stage. It was wonderful to see our students sharing their talents and supporting one another in such a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Th

Last Friday's whole school assembly was led by our Year 7 Phoenix class, and they did a fantastic job. It was great to see them take charge of the theme of resilience and share their ideas in such a confident and relaxed way. They reminded us that resilience is not just about facing big challenges. It’s also about the small moments, trying again when something feels difficult, learning from mistakes, and not giving up too quickly. The students spoke clearly, involved the audi

The Wolves and Lions had a fantastic day out at the Busan Science Centre last Thursday. From the moment they arrived, they were eager to explore the hands on exhibits and try out the different experiments. It was great to see them using what they had learned in class, especially during the light displays where they explained refraction with real confidence. One moment that really caught their attention was seeing a model showing the length of the small intestine, which linked

This week in the Cooking Club, students whipped up an easy week-night staple: fried rice! There's no better way to use up leftover rice than tossing it in a hot pan with some stir-fried vegetables and eggs. The students demonstrated excellent chopping skills to prepare the vegetables and layered lots of complex flavor with the addition of fried onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil and seeds.

We are pleased to announce that the AIS PTA will be hosting our upcoming International Festival at Atherton International School on Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM . This special community event celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our school and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to come together in a spirit of global understanding and friendship. Participants will receive a personalized AIS Passport as they begin their “Trip Around the World,” vi

In the Snails class with Ms. Bruna, the children made the most of a sunny afternoon by heading outside for a simple science experiment. Using magnifying glasses, they carefully tried warming up leaves and watched closely to see what would happen. There was lots of excitement as they waited and plenty of proud smiles when they saw the results. A great mix of curiosity and and hands-on learning in the sun! In Language Arts this week, the Wolves class wrapped up their unit on Th

The Rabbit class had a fantastic time on their recent trip to the Wood Culture Experience Centre. From the moment they arrived, there was excitement in the air! The children had the chance to make their own wooden toys, carefully shaping and creating something they could proudly take home. It was wonderful to see their concentration and creativity at work. They also took part in a fire drill, learning important safety procedures in a calm and practical way. As if that wasn’t

In Year 6 last week, students got a small taste of what computing will look like next year. They wrote their very first programs in Python and had fun figuring out how to fix small syntax mistakes, especially in the print commands. A few even pushed themselves further by experimenting with variables and changing parts of their code to see what would happen. It was lovely to see them thinking things through, helping each other, and feeling proud when their programs finally wor

It was a fantastic week for AIS sport as our teams headed off for the SKAIS volleyball fixtures. The girls travelled to Busan with Mr Raphael and rose brilliantly to the challenge.  Competing at a high level and gaining exposure to high school sport, they showed real determination and teamwork throughout the day. We’re proud to share that they qualified for the top league, the Varsity Division, and scored some excellent points along the way. Thia, Abha, and Eliana represented

Our Tuesday Tunes session this week was made extra special with a delightful mini piano concert performed by two talented students; Luca and Darsh. The boys shared a selection of beautiful piano pieces, filling the school with gentle melodies and confident performances. Their dedication and musical growth were evident in every note, and it was wonderful to see them perform with such focus and enthusiasm. Students, staff and parents alike enjoyed taking a moment to listen, and

Our ski trip to Muju this week was a real highlight and a huge success. The pupils had a fantastic time on the slopes, with lots of confident skiing and even a few brave boys and girls giving snowboarding a go for the first time. It was great to see how much they’ve grown since last year. Students showed far more moderation, resisting the temptation to buy too many snacks from the resort shop, and instead focused on enjoying the experience together. On the slopes, they encour

The Snails have been busy with some wonderful learning this week! In Language Arts, they practised retelling familiar stories, including...

We are proud to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our pupils in the recent ABRSM exams. A huge congratulations goes to Maria , who...