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Download the Special Needs Profile (Johannesburg- 2024 Special Needs- South Africa) for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.

 

Infographic on special needs education at [Johannesburg, South Africa] at the assisted school [American International School of Johannesburg]. In general, the school can support students whose learning support needs are [MILD, MODERATE]. The school is able and willing to accommodate students within the following categories: hearing impaired-[no] physically and orthopedically impaired- [no] visually impaired-[no] autistic- [yes] specifically learning disabled-[yes] intellectually disabled- [no] behaviorally/emotionally disturbed-[no] multiple disabilities-[no] other health impairment- [yes] speech or language impaired- [yes] traumatic brain injury- [no] Special needs support services include: teacher accommodations-[yes] teacher accommodations learning support teacher- [yes] learning support teacher- [yes] co-teaching/team teaching in the classroom- [yes] academic support class secondary school- [yes] support special needs preschoolers-[yes] use of IEP and ILP- [yes] The school does [not] have a self-contained classroom [in the elementary, middle school, or high school]. Maximum hours per week per student for push in [5] for pull out [5]. Special needs support staff in the school include: Social Worker-[0], Nurse-[3], Special Needs Coordinator-[1] Special Needs Teacher-[10], Psychologist-[0] Guidance Counselor-[4]. Services are available in English at post for the following: psychoeducational assessment- [yes] speech therapy-[yes] occupational therapy- [yes] physical therapy- [yes] behavior and/or autism specialist (ABA/Behavior Plan/Interventions)-[yes] social skills group/social skills training-[yes] US credentialed reading specialist-[yes] reading remediation-[yes] reading programs for Dyslexia (Orton Gillingham etc.)-[yes] math specialist-[yes] The school can provide the following: 1:1 classroom aide- [no] special transportation- [no] transportation paraprofessional- [no]. Please note, some schools may have an expectation that parents make arrangements for support services even if they are listed as available.

The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) is a leading pre-K through grade 12 co-educational school founded in 1982. AISJ is situated on two beautiful and spacious campuses, with state-of-the-art facilities that serve Johannesburg and Pretoria. AISJ is a truly international community which values and embraces the diversity of its students, faculty and staff. AISJ offers a nurturing and engaging learning environment, small class sizes, international opportunities, and a range of teaching strategies aimed at providing optimal learning and growth for all students. AISJ offers a balanced program with emphasis on the four pillars: academics, athletics and activities, arts, and service learning. AISJ is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), and also a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA).

This is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of December 2023 and provided by the school.

NOTE: School situations can change quickly, particularly as schools face cutbacks to learning support programs due to the pandemic, unrest, and economic uncertainty. For the most current information, work with the REO and school. Information in this document was collected by the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools directly from the school in December 2023 and shows the availability of services rather than an assessment of the quality of the services. The profile is intended as a jumping off point for a conversation with the REO and school to understand the best fit for your child. Definitions may vary school to school.

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