Bolivia, Cochabamba
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Educational robotics introduces students to robotics and programming in an interactive way from an early age. AISB offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, providing a rigorous, university-preparatory curriculum. Language immersion activities accompany academic study, and extracurricular activities include sports, the arts, and music. These experiences support critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
IB Art is offered as part of AISB's arts program. The visual arts are an integral part of everyday life, permeating creativity, expression, communication, and understanding. AISB provides extracurricular opportunities in the arts and music, and hosts events such as the Dance Festival to celebrate student creativity.
The first language of instruction is English and the second language is Spanish, making students bilingual. Language immersion activities accompany language study to support bilingual education. AISB also hosts multicultural events such as the International Fair.
Extracurricular activities include sports, the arts, and music, with Athletics focusing on conditioning and coordination. Social and cultural life is enhanced by events such as the Dance Festival. AISB emphasizes holistic development through a broad range of activity options beyond the classroom.
AISB implements a two-year community service requirement in 9th and 10th grades (CAS). Walkathon events, such as the 2023 Solidarity Walkathon, raise funds for charity and support local communities. The Walkathon project funded the construction of an Educational Unit in Vila Vila, and the CAS program encourages creativity, activity, and service.
AISB aims to develop independent thinkers and committed leaders who can effect change in a global context. The CAS program blends creativity, activity, and service to cultivate leadership and professional skills. National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are educational partners, reflecting a commitment to student leadership and service.
Athletics is a core part of AISB's program, with sport activities designed to improve conditional and coordinative capacities. The athletics emphasis supports physical health and wellness through structured activities. These opportunities help students maintain fitness and balance alongside academics.
The American International School of Bolivia (AISB) is a co-educational day school in Cochabamba serving 800 students from Pre-Kinder through 12th grade across 15 nationalities. Founded in 1993, the school combines the Bolivian national programme with a US-based preparatory curriculum and the IB Diploma Programme. Accredited by Cognia, the school maintains an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio and offers programmes in technology, robotics, visual arts, athletics and languages.