Established in 1971, the academy offers an educational program compatible with the United States system from nursery through grade 12.

[2] The curriculum is largely that offered by United States elementary, middle and high schools, with additions intended to assist pupils in understanding Guyana and Caribbean geography and history.

[2] The school's previous campus is located at 9-10 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown,[3] and housed in three buildings, one of which is undergoing extensive renovation.

The small campus includes classrooms a science lab, a computer lab, a school library, art and music rooms, physical education and an assembly/lunch area.

In 2016 Georgetown International Academy's Key Club donated G$11 million to Giving Hope Foundation through hosting the Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk.