Akosombo International School Explained

Akosombo International School
Country:	Ghana
Coordinates:	6.2853°N 0.0532°W
Head Label:	Headmaster
Head:	Julius Kog-Der
Lower Age:	14
Upper Age:	18
Houses:	8 houses; 4 each gender
Type:	Private high school
Language:	English
Nickname:	AIS
Status:	Active

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

See also

• Education in Ghana
• List of international schools
• List of senior high schools in Ghana

Notes and References

1. Web site: Akosombo AIS Holds 41ST Speech and Prize Giving Day - Herald. 21 May 2015.
2. Web site: 2018-05-01. Kwabena Bediako: Getting the fundamentals down. 2020-09-04. Catalyst Magazine. en-US.
3. Web site: Reverend Cockett Visits Alma Mater. Volta River Authority. 2 August 2016. February 2013.
4. Web site: Duah. Kofi. 14 April 2014. My man, my business: Jessica won't say who. live. 2019-11-14. Graphic Online. en-gb. https://web.archive.org/web/20190930065201/https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/my-man-my-business-jessica-won-t-say-who.html . 2019-09-30 .