The Asmara International Community School (AICS) in Asmara, Eritrea, is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an educational program to children from prekindergarten (age 3) through grade 12. The school was founded in 1994 to serve the needs of the international community and other students seeking English-language education.

Organization

The school is governed by a seven-member board of governors. Five of the board members are elected by the AICS Parents’ Association. Two board members are appointed, one by the U.S. Embassy and one from the United Nations.

Curriculum

The curriculum is similar to that of other

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s. The Early Childhood Classroom (PK and KG) uses the International Primary curriculum, as does Grades 1–6. Grades 7 and 8 use the International Middle Years curriculum. Starting in Grade 7, the Secondary School is departmentalized by core subject: English, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to the regular academic courses, there are specialist teachers for music, computer, art and physical education are offered at all grade levels. Classes in French are also offered. Starting from school year 2019-2020 the school is authorized to offer IB programme leading to the IB diploma.

Facilities

The school consists of a brick building with 12 large classrooms and four small classrooms. It has a library for supplemental reading and research. The school has an auditorium attached to the building for use in drama productions and other large group gathering events. The auditorium also occasionally also doubles as a gym for special sports events. There are grounds with area to play as well as playground equipment, basketball court, and soccer pitch. However, both the basketball court and the soccer pitch are entirely concrete.

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This article has been adapted from information released by the

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's Office of Overseas Schools on November 10, 2020, a public domain source.

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