Jerusalem American International School

Jerusalem American International School JAIS is a small community-focused international school located in Jerusalem serving the children of diplomats UN staff NGO workers and international business families posted to this politically significant city. The school offers an American-based curriculum from kindergarten through grade 12 ages 3 to 18 with English as the medium of instruction. JAIS provides a supportive culturally sensitive learning environment that acknowledges Jerusalem unique status and cultural significance. The school prepares students for American and international universities through rigorous academic programmes and a range of extracurricular activities. Given Jerusalem unique context JAIS emphasizes cross-cultural understanding tolerance and awareness of the complex political and social environment. The school maintains accreditation through US-based accrediting bodies and is a member of international school networks serving diplomatic communities in the Middle East. Students from over 30 countries attend JAIS reflecting the international diplomatic community resident in Jerusalem.