The American International School of Monrovia is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that AISM believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC) Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org Click here: https://www.aismonrovia.org/about-3-2 to learn more about the IBDP program at AISM.
American International School Of Monrovia
IB Candidate School
The American International School of Monrovia is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that AISM believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC) Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted.For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org Click here: https://www.aismonrovia.org/about-3-2 to learn more about the IBDP program at AISM.
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For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
Our Mission
The Mission of AISM is to inspire learners to be inclusive, resilient, and creative critical thinkers. We strive to prepare our diverse student body to thrive in an increasingly complex world and to generate innovative solutions to challenges of the future.
Our Philosophy
The philosophies of the American International School of Monrovia (AISM) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) are closely aligned in their shared emphasis on nurturing globally-minded individuals who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute positively to an increasingly interconnected world.
AISM's philosophy centers on providing a high-quality, English-language education rooted in an American curriculum, catering to students from diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The school strives to maintain educational excellence by creating a safe, nurturing environment, recognizing each child's uniqueness, and teaching essential skills to prepare students for an ever-changing world.
Similarly, the IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who work towards creating a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Both AISM and IB philosophies underscore the importance of cultivating lifelong learning habits, fostering personal values, and promoting an understanding of the interdependence between people, cultures, and the environment.
The alignment between AISM and IB philosophies lies in their shared commitment to educating well-rounded, compassionate, and globally-minded individuals capable of navigating and positively impacting an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
What is IB?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education. It aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
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What is the IBDP?
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an assessed programme for students aged 16 to 19. It is respected by leading universities across the globe.
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The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay.
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Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
