American International School in Cyprus

The American International School in Cyprus (AISC) is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school. The curriculum is designed to enable students to meet college requirements consistent with their interests and abilities. AISC offers a traditional American program as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. AISC is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the National Honor Society for Secondary Schools. The school places up to 100% of graduates in universities in the US and UK. AISC graduates have been accepted to universities including: London School of Economics, University of Warwick, Yale University, Stanford University, and Duke University. The school administers and/or provides access to the following assessments: PSAT, SAT, IB, ITBS, ERB Writing Assessment. Classes average 12 students per section which encourages close student-teacher and student-student relationships. Seniors are required to complete and present a major research project that clearly demonstrates their abilities in reading, writing, research, critical thinking and problem solving. The school’s library facility contains over 16,000 volumes and periodicals. The latest Power Macintosh and IBM computers allow students to use the computer as an everyday tool. A sophisticated high-speed network connects the library, three computer labs, offices and selected classrooms. Students in grades 6-12 have personal e-mail accounts. The elementary program includes children in pre-school through grade five. Most students begin studying French as a foreign language in grade three. There is an ESL program provided for students requiring intensive English instruction and a Learning Center for students with mild learning disabilities. The extensive offerings in the activities program include sports, music and arts. Service Learning is a requirement for all students.