Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch international school in Amsterdam offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum for learners aged 4 to 19. The school operates on two campuses—South and Sandcastle (SE)—sharing one curriculum, values, and philosophy, with English as the language of instruction. AICS delivers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (IBCP). The PYP is transdisciplinary and inquiry-based, organized around six themes, with outdoor learning integrated throughout. The Fireflies Programme supports learners with complex profiles. Specialist lessons cover English Language Acquisition, Dutch Language Acquisition, Dutch Language and Literature, Physical & Health Education, and Performing Arts. The library hosts weekly primary reading sessions. Facilities include Park Startbaan and Frans Otten Stadion for after-school sports. Notable co-curriculars include Model United Nations (MUNAICS) and Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam, plus Service as Action and Eco-committee.