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{{Infobox school
|name = Antwerp International School
| name = Antwerp International School
|image = Antwerp International School logo.jpg
| image = Antwerp International School logo.jpg
|motto = Inspiring Successful Futures
| motto = Inspiring Successful Futures
|established = 1967
| established = 1967
|type = Private/co-educational
| type = Private/Co-Educational
|head of school = Andreas Koini
| head_of_school = Andreas Koini
|enrollment = Approx. 400
| enrollment = Approx. 400
|city = Antwerp
| city = Antwerp
|country = Belgium
| country = Belgium
|address = Veltwijcklaan 180
| address = Veltwijcklaan 180, 2180 Ekeren-Antwerp
| colors = {{color box|white}}{{color box|grey}}{{color box|#800020}} White, Grey, Burgundy (Red)
2180 Ekeren-Antwerp
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| mascot = Griffin
|telephone = +32 (0)3.543.93.00
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|colors = White, grey, red
| pushpin_map = Belgium
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|mascot = Griffin
|website = https://www.ais-antwerp.be
| website = https://www.ais-antwerp.be
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'''Antwerp International School''' ('''AIS''') is a private, international, [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, primary, and secondary school located in [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]. Founded in 1967, the school hosts approximately 400 students and 90 staff members from at least 35 countries. AIS offers the entire continuum of the [[International Baccalaureate]], which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The first senior class of AIS graduated in 1971, and the school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=About AIS |url=https://www.ais-antwerp.be/about-ais/ |website=Antwerp International School |access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Times |first1=The Brussels |title=Open the door to a great future at Antwerp International School |url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/107667/open-the-door-to-a-great-future |access-date=25 July 2024 |work=www.brusselstimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
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'''Antwerp International School''' ('''AIS''') is a private, international, coeducational preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, primary, secondary school located in [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]]. The school was founded in 1967 and hosts approximately 400 students and 90 staff members from at least 35 different nationalities. AIS offers the full continuum of the [[International Baccalaureate]], which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The first senior class of AIS graduated in 1971, and the school celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. I hate jake paul he's stupid and crazy

==Contents==
* Primary Years Programme
* Middle Years Programme
* IB Diploma Programme
* Accreditation
* Facilities
* Sports
* Arts
* Notable alumni
* References
* External links

==Primary Years Programme==
AIS offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), set for ages 3-12 (or from preschool to Grade 5). It focuses on developing inquisitive minds inside and outside the classroom.

==Middle Years Programme==
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) instructs students from ages 11 – 16 (Grades 6 to 10). It builds upon the inquisitive approach to learning acquired in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and encourages students to further develop their creative, critical and reflective thinking skills.

==IB Diploma Programme==
The Diploma Programme (DP) is a challenging two-year curriculum for students aged 16 to 19. Created to give internationally mobile students the opportunity to study where they wished, it is recognised by leading universities across the globe.


==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==
AIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); and has been authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1976. AIS received authorisation to offer the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme in 2017.
AIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)<ref>{{Cite web |title=CIS |url=https://www.cois.org/membership-directory |access-date=Feb 14, 2024 |website=Council of International Schools Membership Directory}}</ref> and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1976. AIS received authorisation to offer the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme in 2017.


AIS was the first international school in the world to gain accreditation by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and in 2012, was the first school to receive 5 consecutive re-accreditations by ECIS/CIS. (The ECIS accreditation service was transferred the Council of International Schools [CIS] in July 2003).
AIS was the first international school to gain accreditation by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). In July 2003,  the accreditation authority became the Council of International Schools [CIS]. In 2012, it was the first school to receive five consecutive re-accreditations by ECIS/CIS.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
At the end of the 1990-91 school year, AIS completed four building phases. The building programme included a kitchen and cafeteria, a library, two computer labs, eleven secondary school classrooms and twenty elementary school classrooms. Three science laboratories were also completely renovated. Since September 1991, students at AIS have enjoyed specialised facilities for art, music and theatre. A Middle School building and High School addition were completed in the spring of 2001, and a new gymnasium and health centre in March 2003.
By the end of the 1990–91 school year, AIS added a kitchen and cafeteria, a library, two computer labs, eleven secondary school classrooms and twenty elementary school classrooms. Three science laboratories were renovated. Since September 1991, students at AIS have had access to specialised facilities for art, music and theatre. A Middle School building and High School addition were completed in the spring of 2001, and a new gymnasium and health centre in March 2003.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


As of 2021, AIS has completed construction of its new STEM facilities, which encompasses the renovation of what used to be called the "Old Gym" - the former gymnasium. This new stem facility houses specialized facilities for Design, Science and Mathematics; a new presentation area and a new administrative section.{{cn|date=July 2024}}
Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and the latest technology. The cafeteria, otherwise known as the Bistro, serves fresh, nutritious food every day.


==Sports==
==Sports==
AIS is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS), playing competitively against other schools in Northwestern Europe: Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
AIS is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS), playing competitively against other schools in Northwestern Europe: Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.


The AIS sports teams are named after the Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion (symbolising the Flemish community) and the head and wings of an American eagle (as a nod to the school’s roots as the American School of Antwerp).
The AIS sports teams are named after the Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion (symbolising the Flemish community) and the head and wings of an American eagle (a nod to the school's roots as the American School of Antwerp).


==Arts==
==Arts==
AIS encourages students to express their creativity through visual and performing arts. The campus hosts a Fine Arts Centre with two art studios, multiple music rooms and a 350-seat theatre.
The campus hosts a Fine Arts Centre with two art studios, multiple music rooms and a 350-seat theatre.

==Notable alumni==
* [[Candace Kita]] - actress and model
* [[Holly Tucker]] - entrepreneur


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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<ref>{{cite web |title=About AIS |url=https://www.ais-antwerp.be/about-ais/ |website=Antwerp International School |access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref>


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 10:07, 25 July 2024

Antwerp International School
Address
Map
Veltwijcklaan 180, 2180 Ekeren-Antwerp

Antwerp

Belgium
Coordinates51°16′49″N 4°25′49″E / 51.280152°N 4.430307°E / 51.280152; 4.430307
Information
TypePrivate/Co-Educational
MottoInspiring Successful Futures
Established1967
Head of schoolAndreas Koini
EnrollmentApprox. 400
Color(s)    White, Grey, Burgundy (Red)
MascotGriffin
Websitehttps://www.ais-antwerp.be

Antwerp International School (AIS) is a private, international, co-educational preschool, prekindergarten, kindergarten, primary, and secondary school located in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded in 1967, the school hosts approximately 400 students and 90 staff members from at least 35 countries. AIS offers the entire continuum of the International Baccalaureate, which includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The first senior class of AIS graduated in 1971, and the school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017.[1][2]

Accreditation

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AIS is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)[3] and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 1976. AIS received authorisation to offer the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme in 2017.

AIS was the first international school to gain accreditation by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). In July 2003,  the accreditation authority became the Council of International Schools [CIS]. In 2012, it was the first school to receive five consecutive re-accreditations by ECIS/CIS.

Facilities

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By the end of the 1990–91 school year, AIS added a kitchen and cafeteria, a library, two computer labs, eleven secondary school classrooms and twenty elementary school classrooms. Three science laboratories were renovated. Since September 1991, students at AIS have had access to specialised facilities for art, music and theatre. A Middle School building and High School addition were completed in the spring of 2001, and a new gymnasium and health centre in March 2003.[citation needed]

As of 2021, AIS has completed construction of its new STEM facilities, which encompasses the renovation of what used to be called the "Old Gym" - the former gymnasium. This new stem facility houses specialized facilities for Design, Science and Mathematics; a new presentation area and a new administrative section.[citation needed]

Sports

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AIS is a member of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS), playing competitively against other schools in Northwestern Europe: Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

The AIS sports teams are named after the Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion (symbolising the Flemish community) and the head and wings of an American eagle (a nod to the school's roots as the American School of Antwerp).

Arts

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The campus hosts a Fine Arts Centre with two art studios, multiple music rooms and a 350-seat theatre.

References

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  1. ^ "About AIS". Antwerp International School. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. ^ Times, The Brussels. "Open the door to a great future at Antwerp International School". www.brusselstimes.com. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  3. ^ "CIS". Council of International Schools Membership Directory. Retrieved Feb 14, 2024.

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  1. ^ "About AIS". Antwerp International School. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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