Passport to Possibility: Annual Fund 2026-2027
Our students explore the world. We are their passport. Every gift opens new horizons.
Year of Responsibility: Our Shared Commitment to being the Passport to New Horizons for Every Student.
A passport opens doors to the world: At Austin International School, students begin that journey long before they board a plane. They discover new languages. They embrace different cultures. They develop confidence, curiosity, and compassion. Together, it is our responsibility to ensure that every student receives a lifetime Passport to Possibility, one that opens new horizons, one gift at a time. |
Every child begins their journey with curiosity. A passport symbolizes discovery, opportunity, identity, access, exploration, connection, and belonging. These ideas naturally reflect Austin International School’s mission and the experiences students gain through trilingual education, cultural learning, and global perspectives. Each day, students “travel” through new languages, ideas, and cultures, building the knowledge, confidence, and compassion to become responsible global citizens and leaders. Our unique curriculum blends the best of French and American educational traditions, enhanced by Singapore Math, with 60% of instruction in French and the remaining 40% thoughtfully divided between English and Spanish. With accreditation from the French Ministry of Education, recognition by Independent Schools of the Southwest, and our designation as an IB Middle Years Programme school, we maintain the highest international standards while nurturing true global citizens.
Campaign Pillars
Each pillar represents an area where our community can take responsibility for strengthening the student experience.
| Global Education | Support an internationally focused curriculum that prepares students for success in a multicultural world. |
| World-Class Faculty | Recruit and retain exceptional educators. |
| Language Immersion | Expand bilingual and multilingual learning that fosters communication across cultures. |
| Innovation & Excellence | Provide high-quality learning spaces, technology, and educational resources. |
| Accessibility & Opportunity | Increase scholarships and financial assistance so talented students from diverse backgrounds can benefit from an international education. |
| Community & Belonging | Strengthen partnerships among staff, faculty, families, alumni, businesses, and community leaders. |
- FALL: Week of Giving - Passport to Possibility Annual Fund - Every Gift Opens New Horizons (September 2026)
- FALL: "Canvas and Cuisine" An Art and Heritage Evening (November 2026) - A new spin on an old favorite.
- SPRING: "The Amazing Race" - Student FUNd Run (April 2027) Students racing to design their own passport to possibility, from clues that take them around the world.
Planning Your Support
Many families plan their giving across Annual Fund and school events.
- Note - we will not host a gala this year - so please participate in the Annual Fund and the two events listed above.
With each of our 270 families contributing $1,111 this year and participating together, we can reach our goal of $300,000 in additional funding that strengthens our programs, supports our faculty, and ensures our students continue to stamp their passport to possibility. Early participation in the Annual Fund sends a powerful signal to grant-making organizations that our own community of parents, faculty, board members, and alumni believes deeply in the school's mission. That shared confidence strengthens every grant application we submit on the school's behalf.
Gifts of $2,001 represent the year the school was founded. Donors at this level and higher will be invited to a special major donor recognition gathering in May 2027.
Your Gift Opens New Horizons
Our Annual Fund kicks off this year's journey, inviting every family to make a stamp on their students' education. Annual Fund gifts are 100% tax-deductible with no event expenses. Every dollar goes directly to supporting the programs, teachers, and daily experiences that make AIS extraordinary. We ask every family to participate at whatever level works for you. We are striving for 100% participation from our families, board, and our faculty & staff.
Unable to make a gift at this time? Please make a pledge HERE, payable by May 1, 2027.
Double Your Impact
Don't forget to check if your employer matches charitable gifts. Many companies match employee donations, often doubling your impact at no cost to you! Check your eligibility and maximize your support for AIS. When you invest in Austin International School, you are supporting an education that opens horizons to education, life experiences and careers that span continents. You are helping us maintain our distinctive approach while evolving to meet tomorrow's global challenges.
