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Taught languages French, Spanish, German, Turkish, Mandarin, English, Gujarati
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
American International School in Cyprus is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in central Nicosia serving students aged 3 to 18. The school follows an American curriculum aligned to CCSS and NGSS in elementary years, AERO social studies standards, and Virginia SOL standards, with the final two high school years offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus covers 10,000 square meters and houses a library with 14,000 volumes, a computer lab, and a Lego/Computing Robotics classroom, plus a theatre/assembly hall, art studios, two music rooms, and a 125-seat cafeteria. Outdoor facilities include a netted futsal pitch, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a covered physical education area. AISC is accredited by MSA, the IB, the Council of International Schools, and the Cyprus Ministry of Education. Programs include Innovator student newspaper, a school counselor for university applications, Greek language programming, and arts, language and service clubs for students.
American International School in Cyprus has 270 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. The campus sits in the Acropolis area of Nicosia. The address is 11 Kassos Street, P.O. Box 23847, 1686 Nicosia. It is near embassies, ministries, multinational companies and parks.
Stages
KG4 - Grade 12
Type
Private, accredited, coeducational, college preparatory school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Students come from more than 32 countries.
Additional learning support
The Learning Support Centre provides services for mild-learning difficulties, mild ADD/ADHD, and additional support. Services include separate classroom support (Resource), in-class support (Inclusion), learning strategies, modification of the curriculum for K-8, and accommodations for K-12 with documented diagnoses. AISC cannot support students with moderate learning difficulties.
Country affiliation
Affiliation to the United States via an American curriculum and standards (CCSS, NGSS, AERO, and Virginia State Standards)
School day structure
Classes begin at 8:00 am and dismiss at 3:05 pm; on Wednesdays classes end at 2:10 pm.
Bus service
AISC provides a morning and afternoon bus service within various regions of Nicosia; two afternoon schedules are 3:15 pm and 4:15 pm. Bus services can be arranged through the AISC Business Office.
Academics
American International School in Cyprus teaches American Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
AISC uses a concept-based curriculum aligned to CCSS in elementary, NGSS for science, AERO Social Studies Standards, and Virginia SOL standards, with high school following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Higher Education Progression
The school provides a University and Career Counsellor to support university planning; the counsellor is Nicole Duhig.
Admissions
Admissions
The school provides a Kindergarten to Grade 12 program offering both American College Preparatory and International Baccalaureate Diplomas. Admission is open to all students who can benefit from a challenging, culturally-embracing, international, university-preparatory, English-language education. The school serves approximately 400 registered students representing over 40 nationalities. For over 35 years, AISC has supported international and local families relocating to Cyprus and transferring to a new school.
FAQs
What curriculum does American International School in Cyprus follow?
AISC uses a concept-based curriculum aligned to CCSS in elementary, NGSS for science, AERO Social Studies Standards, and Virginia SOL standards, with high school following the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
What age range does American International School in Cyprus serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend American International School in Cyprus?
The school has approximately 270 students.
Where is American International School in Cyprus located?
The school is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. The campus sits in the Acropolis area of Nicosia. The address is 11 Kassos Street, P.O. Box 23847, 1686 Nicosia. It is near embassies, ministries, multinational companies and parks.
When was American International School in Cyprus established?
The school was established in 1987.
Who leads American International School in Cyprus?
The school is led by Amy Clerides.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
The lingua franca and language of instruction is English; students are expected to speak English during instructional class time. In Elementary School, sheltered English classes are scheduled during the Greek as a Second Language block.
How do I apply to American International School in Cyprus?
The school provides a Kindergarten to Grade 12 program offering both American College Preparatory and International Baccalaureate Diplomas.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Elementary and middle school students participate in arts-related after-school activities, including AISC Choir for Grades 3-5.
What accreditations does American International School in Cyprus hold?
The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the Cyprus Ministry of Education. It is also a member of ECIS, NHS, MAIS, NESA, and CEESA.
Is there a school bus service?
AISC provides a morning and afternoon bus service within various regions of Nicosia; two afternoon schedules are 3:15 pm and 4:15 pm. Bus services can be arranged through the AISC Business Office.
