American International School Chennai Community Survey for Head of School Search

Thank you so much for your participation!

We're kicking off a short community survey to better understand what our parents, students, faculty, and alumni value in a Head of School (HoS). As part of our search process with RG175 and their consultants, your input will help shape the profile of the leader we aim to welcome to the American International School Chennai (AISC) in July 2027.

We’d love your thoughts on:
the qualities you believe a great head of school should have,
the priorities the next head of school should focus on,
anything else you feel is important for AISC’s long-term strength and direction.

Your feedback will help RG175 and the Search Committee select someone who reflects our community’s values and aspirations. All responses are confidential.

Please complete this survey by 19 December 2025.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective — it truly matters.

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* 1. What is your relationship to the School? (Check all that apply.)

Current Student

AISC Graduate

Current Parent/Guardian

Past Parent/Guardian

Faculty

Staff

Leadership Team

Board member

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* 2. Please identify the sections with which you are most closely associated.

Early Years

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

Schoolwide - for faculty/staff only

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the essential qualities that make AISC unique? Which of these qualities is most important to preserve in the AISC leadership transition?

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* 4. Which five (5) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about AISC?

Academic Excellence

Music, arts, drama programs

Connections to the local community

The diverse and inclusive community

Committed and high-quality faculty and staff

Student support services meeting diverse learning needs

International mindedness

Personalized teaching and learning

Student wellbeing and belonging

Sustainability and global citizenship

Leadership development opportunities for students

A safe learning environment

Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio

Well rounded education

School-Home communication

Activities program

Joy in learning

University placement guidance and results

Standardized test results

Innovative educational programming that gives students adaptable skills for the future

Student ownership of learning in developing new interests, passions and talent

Supportive and active parent community

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which five (5) of the following areas should be priorities for improvement by the next AISC Head of School?

Recruiting, retaining and compensating high-quality faculty

Continuing to enhance student wellbeing and support

Quality of communication between the school and parents

Continuing to enhance academic excellence

Enhancing enrollment and retention

Inspiring innovative educational direction for the School

Providing student leadership programs

Support services programming and a more inclusive program for diverse learning needs.

Improving internal communication within the AISC community

Enhancing university admissions programs and processes

Renovating/enhancing school facilities/infrastructure

Expanding the global outlook for the school and its programs

Deepening the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Expanding athletic programs

Expanding arts programs

Expanding technology program and increasing access to technology resources

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please comment on possible challenges and new opportunities for AISC in the next three to five years.

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* 7. What are five most important professional qualifications you would like to see in the next AISC Head of School? Please choose your top five (5) attributes.

Head of School experience

Experience in a high-performing international school

Experience in an environment similar to that of AISC

The ability to unify and marshal all stakeholders in support of AISC

Leads with personal characteristics of honesty and integrity

Leads with a clear vision and strategy to ensure AISC prepares students for the future

Advanced degree(s)

A change agent focused on seamless and successful change processes

Thought leader and innovator

Skilled recruiter of faculty and staff

Commitment to ensure support for diverse learning needs

Teaching experience

Dynamic communicator

Program development in academics, athletics, arts

Strong administrative leader (day-to-day running of the School)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the five most important personal qualities you would like to see in the next head of school? (Please choose your top five (5) attributes.

Approachability

Communication skills

Creativity

Critical thinker

Curiosity

Decisiveness

Emotional intelligence

Energy

Flexibility

Growth mindset

Humility

Intellect

Optimism

Responsiveness

Sense of fairness

Sense of humor

Warmth and empathy

Unquestioned integrity

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Is there anyone you know, either currently or previously associated with AISC or from another school, who you think should be seriously considered for the position? Please provide contact information, if possible.

American International School Chennai Community Survey for Head of School Search

Thank you so much for your participation!

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* 1. What is your relationship to the School? (Check all that apply.)

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* 2. Please identify the sections with which you are most closely associated.

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the essential qualities that make AISC unique? Which of these qualities is most important to preserve in the AISC leadership transition?

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* 4. Which five (5) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about AISC?

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* 5. Which five (5) of the following areas should be priorities for improvement by the next AISC Head of School?

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* 6. Please comment on possible challenges and new opportunities for AISC in the next three to five years.

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* 7. What are five most important professional qualifications you would like to see in the next AISC Head of School? Please choose your top five (5) attributes.

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* 8. What are the five most important personal qualities you would like to see in the next head of school? (Please choose your top five (5) attributes.

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* 9. Is there anyone you know, either currently or previously associated with AISC or from another school, who you think should be seriously considered for the position? Please provide contact information, if possible.

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* 10. Do you have any other thoughts or comments relevant to this search that might be helpful for the Search Committee or our consultants?

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* 11. Name (optional):