American International School in Cyprus

The school aims to develop the whole child by nurturing a sense of worth, leadership, academic excellence, and independence. It emphasizes social responsibility, international-mindedness, and service learning, fostering a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to think critically and deeply. The school operates on a concept-based curriculum model that promotes experiential learning and the development of lifelong learning habits.

AISC provides a comprehensive American curriculum from KG3 through Grade 12, based on Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), AERO Social Studies Standards, and Virginia State Standards (VSOL). The school is divided into Elementary (KG3–Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). Core subjects include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, supplemented by Art, Music, Drama, Information Technology, Physical Education, and modern languages including French, Spanish, and Greek.

AISC is a college preparatory school with a track record of graduates attending leading universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and around the world. The school’s accreditation by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS) ensures that student academic work is accepted by international universities. Graduates have the option to earn an American College Preparatory Diploma or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

The school maintains a Learning Support Centre to assist students. Additionally, full-time counselors are employed to provide university planning, application support, and personal counseling, while a full-time nurse is available on-site for health and safety needs.

Admission is open to students who can benefit from a challenging, English-language, university-preparatory education. The school supports international and local families with relocation and the transfer process, serving a diverse community that includes diplomatic, international, and local families. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school for information regarding the application process.

The school operates a full-day program from 8:00 am to 3:05 pm. Academic calendars for upcoming years are available for download on the school website.

Located on a four-acre (10,000 square meter) urban campus in Nicosia, the school features a main building with three floors, a K-12 library with 14,000 volumes, three science labs, a computer lab, and a robotics classroom. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, two tennis courts, two outdoor basketball courts, a netted futsal pitch, and a covered physical education area. The campus also includes a theatre, two art studios, two music rooms, a full-service cafeteria, and secure, enclosed outdoor play areas.

AISC offers a wide variety of school-sponsored extracurricular activities after school hours, with most students participating in at least one. These activities range from athletics and arts to academic clubs, and are complemented by service learning projects and field trips, both locally and abroad. Partnerships include the Hope for Children Anti-Bullying Program and the Stockholm International Junior Water Project competition.