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Akosombo International School 
Summary
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 | |
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| Address | |
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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 |
| Status | Active |
| School district | Asuogyaman District |
| Oversight | |
| Headmaster | Julius Kog-Der |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Classes offered |
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| Language | English |
| Houses | 8 houses; 4 each gender |
| Nickname | AIS |
History edit
The school was established in 1962 by the Volta River Authority.[1]
Notable former pupils edit
- 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 edit
References edit
- ^ "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.