Akosombo International School
| Akosombo International School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
P. O. Box 77 Akosombo Ghana | |
| Coordinates | 6°17′07″N 0°03′11″E / 6.285278°N 0.053194°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private high school |
| Established | 1962 |
| Founder | Volta River Authority (VRA) |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Asuogyaman District |
| Authority | VRA International School Limited (VISL) |
| Oversight | |
| Headteacher | Sarah Freda Adei |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Education system | Ghana Education Service (GES) Cambridge |
| Classes offered |
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| Houses | 4 houses;
Ames Dobson Kaizer Quartey |
| Colour | Yellow
Blue White |
| Slogan | Truth is our Light |
| Song | School Anthem - AIS, Truth is our Light School Hymn - Like a River Glorious |
| Nickname | AIS |
Akosombo International School (AIS) is a Ghanaian coeducational international second-cycle institution located at Akosombo in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. It is operated by the Volta River Authority.
History
The school was established in 1962 by the Volta River Authority.[1]
Notable former pupils
- Kwabena Bediako, scientist[2]
- Elwin Cockett, the Archdeacon of West Ham in the Church of England[3]
- Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana.
- Lucia Addae, Executive Secretary of West Africa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (WAPMA)
- Lydia Forson, Actress, Writer, Producer
- Jessica Opare-Saforo, Media personality, TV and radio broadcaster[4]
- Selly Galley, Actress and TV Presenter
- Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary General, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ghana
- Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuor, Communication, Marketing and PR Professional
- Yves Hanson-Nortey, Ghanaian Politician
- Gwen Gyimah Addo,
See also
References
- ^ "Akosombo AIS Holds 41ST Speech and Prize Giving Day - Herald". Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ^ "Kwabena Bediako: Getting the fundamentals down". Catalyst Magazine. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- ^ "Reverend Cockett Visits Alma Mater". Volta River Authority. February 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ Duah, Kofi (14 April 2014). "My man, my business: Jessica won't say who". Graphic Online. Archived from the original on 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2019-11-14.