Our Story
Every legendary school has a founding story. Ours begins with a spark of imagination and a belief that education can change the world.
In the year 2010, in the vibrant heart of Chennai, a group of visionary educators dared to dream the impossible. They envisioned a school unlike any other; a place where the American curriculum would meet Indian values, where entrepreneurship would be taught alongside algebra, and where every child would learn to lead before they even learned to graduate.
With just 45 students, 8 passionate teachers, and a small but spirited campus, American World School opened its doors for the very first time. The halls may have been quiet at first, but the energy, the ambition, the dream was anything but small.
Like the chapters of a beloved adventure, each milestone brought us closer to the school we are today, full of wonder, purpose, and possibility.
AWS opened its doors with 45 students and a dream as wide as the sky. Our founding principal, along with 8 dedicated teachers, planted the seeds of a legacy that would grow beyond anyone's imagination.
By our third year, enrollment had grown to 300 students. We launched our STEAM program, introduced AP courses, and earned our first academic accreditation, proof that great things start small.
The dream demanded more room to grow. We unveiled our state-of-the-art campus, complete with innovation labs, performing arts centers, Olympic-grade sports facilities, and green spaces where ideas could bloom.
AWS was honored as one of the top international schools in Asia. Our students won global competitions in science, math, and entrepreneurship, proving that Chennai could produce world-class talent.
We became Asia's First Entrepreneurial School, embedding innovation and business thinking into every grade level. Students launched real startups, filed patents, and even pitched to international investors.
With 1,200+ students from 40+ nations, 150+ faculty members, and a legacy of thousands of graduates, AWS stands as a beacon of educational excellence. And the story is just getting started.
Our founders believed in something radical: that education should not be a factory producing identical results, but a garden cultivating unique talents. They believed that a child who learns to code should also learn to care, that a student who studies calculus should also study kindness.
This belief runs through every hallway, every classroom, and every conversation at AWS. It is why our teachers don't just teach, they inspire. It is why our students don't just study, they create. And it is why families from across the globe choose AWS as the place where their children's stories truly begin.
"We didn't build a school. We planted a forest, and every child is a unique and magnificent tree growing toward the light." - AWS Founding Team
Graduates who have gone on to top universities across 25 countries, carrying the AWS spirit with them wherever they go.
International awards and recognitions earned by our students in academics, arts, athletics, and entrepreneurship.
Global partnerships with universities, organizations, and industry leaders who believe in the AWS mission.
Of dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, one inspiring day at a time.
Our story is far from over, and the next chapter could be yours. Join the AWS family and become part of a legacy that spans generations.