International School of Aleppo (ISA) founded in 1977,
retrieved 2008-04-19 was an

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in Aleppo and the only International Baccalaureate World School in

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. It offered the

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and

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.International School of Aleppo
ibo.org, retrieved 2008-04-19 The school's other major programs included

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for ninth and tenth-graders.ICARDA International School in Aleppo
retrieved 2008-04-19 As of April 2012, the school is no longer open due to the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The ISA was a co-educational

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sponsored by the

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(ICARDA). ISA offered a high quality, internationally acceptable program, primarily for the children of ICARDA employees. At the time of its closure, there were 385 students enrolled in grades

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representing 37 countries. This school had a high range of facilities and a very strong athletic department. The campus had 14 buses, various administrative buildings and many green parks. The school had one soccer field, a tennis and badminton court, a volleyball court and a basketball court. The elementary school had a swimming program as well as many other after-school extra-curriculars. The secondary school also offered various extra-curricular and other opportunities outside of school. For instance, students in Grade 6-12 participated in "Regional Studies Trips" where they traveled to other regions in Syria and around the Middle East to learn about new cultures.

Basic information

*Grades: Preschool to 12 *Location: Aleppo,

*Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States

References

External links

ICARDA International School in Aleppo
official web site (Archive) International Baccalaureate schools in Syria Schools in Aleppo International schools in Syria Educational institutions established in 1977 1977 establishments in Syria {{Syria-school-stub