About the AIS/B

The American International School of Bolivia (AIS/B) welcomes you!

The American International School of Bolivia, located in the heart of South America, is a co-educational school serving students from Pre-Kinder through 12th grade. The first language of instruction is English and the second is Spanish, forming bilingual students. AIS/B’s main objective is to provide each student with the necessary tools to achieve their full potential and exercise the role of a concerned citizen in the global scenario. To achieve this goal, the school combines academic excellence with modern teaching methods through a combination of classes, language immersion activities, and extracurricular activities in sports, arts, music and community service projects, while at the same time preparing students to master at least two languages, all within an atmosphere of solidarity that ensures that every student succeeds.

WHY IS AIS/B THE BEST OPTION?

• We are the only school in Bolivia that offers three distinct diplomas: The Bolivian, from the Bolivian Ministry of Education,the American (AdvancED / SACS) and the International Baccauleareate Diploma(IB).
• We are the only school in Cochabamba that offers the IB Diploma.
• We are the only school officially recognized by the State Department of the United States (A/OS) in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
• We have a rigorous academic program with high standards that ensure success in college and beyond.
• We form students who have received generous scholarships to study in the U.S. and Europe through our contacts with recognized universities abroad.
• We form students who are fully bilingual in English and Spanish and graduate with an advanced level in a third language (French or Mandarin).
• We focus on high-level reading, writing and math.
• We have highly qualified and experienced teachers.
• We maintain close communication with parents regarding the learning and development of their children.
• We provide an ethical and multicultural education to create an environment where every student feels safe and comfortable.
• We offer extracurricular activities: sports, music, art, etc. and we developthe social consciousness of our students through the Community Service Program.
• We offer top level infrastructure.

DIPLOMAS:

The AIS / B offers 3 diplomas:

1. The Bolivian Diploma, awarded by the Bolivian Ministry of Education.
2. The American Diploma authorized by the U.S. Government for our accreditation AdvancED / SACS.
3. International Diploma (IB)

AIS/B ACCREDITATIONS:

1. Ministry of Education of Bolivia, we are accredited by the Ministry of Education OF Bolivia and SEDUCA.
2. IB-International Baccalaureate Organization, Switzerland
3. AdvancED/SACS
4. Recommended by the Department of State of the U.S.

• AdvancED/SACS- is the agency that grants certification to the AIS / B, it measures the level and quality of education of students
  There are standardized tests such as the MAP, SAT, IB, TOEFL, to measure the academic level with each student in an objective and standardized manner, and these results allow us to make decisions for the curriculum, based on the results of students.
• We apply the McRel curriculum granted by the U.S., which measures and provides high educational standards.

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous and balanced educational program for young people aged 16 to 19 who were taught in a course of two years and leads to examinations. It is an excellent preparation for college and adult life, and enjoys wide recognition among the world's leading universities.

The curriculum

The IB  Diploma Programme students study six subjects at higher level or standard level. They must choose one subject from each group of 1 to 5. Thus,
ensures a wide experience in languages, social sciences, experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be of Group 6 (Arts) or any of the other groups.

The program also has three components that constitute the common core: the extended essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) These are intended to broaden the educational experience of students and encourage them to implement their knowledge and understanding.

The essay requires students to conduct an independent investigation by studying in depth a topic related to some of the subjects they study.Escuchar

The Theory of Knowledge course invites students to reflect on the nature of knowledge through critical analysis of different forms of knowledge (perception, emotion, language and reason) and types of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical).

With Creativity, Action and Service, students actively participate in specific projects outside the classroom and learn from this experience. They may combine these three components or specific activities of each of them.

At the end of the program, students take written tests that are corrected by external IB examiners. Also undertake evaluation at school that are assessed by teachers and then reviewed by external moderators, or sent directly to external examiners.

The diploma is awarded to those students who gain at least 24 points, provided they have achieved a certain level of performance in the entire program and met the requirements of Creativity, Action and Service. The highest total score that can be awarded to a student is 45.

University recognition

The IB diploma is a passport for entry into higher education. Characteristics that mak ethis Diploma Program unique is the way it prepares students for university life, aspects which are applauded by universities around the world.

It is common for IB graduates to be accepted by some of the world's most famous universities. Many of these have established guidelines for the recognition of the Diploma Programme.

For example:

Oxford University, UK, University of British Columbia, Canada

University benefits for students with the IB Diploma:

• Ease of Admission.
• Early Admission.
• Possibility to directly enter the 2nd year of university
• Getting credit for having completed upper-level materials, standard or having IB certificate
• Specific Scholarships for IB students.
• Counseling for IB students.

The result of the implementation of these programs is educational excellence and personal success. AIS/B students thrive in university programs in Latin America, Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is recognized worldwide for its academic reputation and for its international opportunities. The IB program graduates are well accepted in universities around the world and demonstrate that by completing most of the requirements during high school, their freshman year of University may turn out to be review.