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Spain, Bilbao
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The Mission provides an English-based education that inspires students to develop an open-minded and respectful attitude as global citizens in a nurturing and safe environment. The Beliefs state that intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are equally important. The MYP aims to develop active, lifelong learners who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The school seeks intercultural understanding, awareness, tolerance and respect as part of its international identity.
The Admissions Policy states that students with additional needs will be given a mandatory action plan with supports needed for continued enrollment. Parental responsibilities include providing medical reports, psychological evaluations or other documentation to assess needs and ensure equal access.
English is the main language of instruction at ASB. Language learning is differentiated in Middle School through Language Acquisition and Language and Literature, allowing pathways based on English proficiency. All ASB students are enrolled in Euskera as their additional language.
ASB provides a nurturing and safe environment. Intellectual, social, physical and emotional development are equally important. Balanced IB learner profile attributes encourage students to look after their mind and body and stay healthy and happy.
ASB provides a caring, safe environment. The Admissions Policy states that incoming IB students will have a mandatory action plan with supports for continued enrollment for students with additional needs. Parental disclosure of medical and psychological information is requested to assess safety and equal access. The school also maintains a Legal Advice and Privacy Policy.
The American School of Bilbao is a private, nonprofit international school for ages 2 to 18 in Bilbao, Spain. It offers IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) and Cambridge IGCSE, taught in English with an international focus. The Diploma Programme runs over two years for ages 16–18 and leads to a bilingual IB Diploma homologated by the Spanish Ministry of Education. The Primary Years Programme is part of PK-12 learning, and the school is preparing for MYP verification to complete the IB continuum. The curriculum also leads to the American High School credential in addition to the IB Diploma. NEASC and CIS accreditation has been held since 1985. After-school Activities (ASA) run October–May on campus, with English as the primary language and activities in Sustainability, Innovation, and leadership; notable programs include Model United Nations and DECA.
