Akosombo International School

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.

Akosombo International School
Address
P. O. Box 77 Akosombo

Eastern Region

Ghana
Coordinates6.285278°N 0.053194°E / 6.285278; 0.053194
Information
TypePrivate high school
Established1962 (1962)
StatusActive
School districtAsuogyaman District
Oversight
HeadmasterJulius Kog-Der
GenderCo-educational
Age14 to 18
Classes offered
  • business
  • general arts
  • home economics
  • general science
  • visual arts
LanguageEnglish
Houses8 houses; 4 each gender
NicknameAIS

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.
  • KwakuBs, Musician.
  • Lucia Addae, Executive Secretary of West Africa Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (WAPMA)
  • Lydia Forson, Actress, Writer, Producer
  • Naa Mercy Sinclear, Musician


See also

References
  1. "Akosombo AIS Holds 41ST Speech and Prize Giving Day - Herald". Retrieved 21 May 2015.
  2. "Kwabena Bediako: Getting the fundamentals down". Catalyst Magazine. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
  3. "Reverend Cockett Visits Alma Mater". Volta River Authority. February 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2016.


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