Our middle school encompases grades 5 to 8. Instructional programming is centered around the middle school model and philosophy that considers the unique needs of the early adolescent as a learner and as a person. Students ages 10-15 are experiencing the most rapid and significant changes in their lives physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially, with the second to children between the ages of birth to three years. Because our teachers understand the need to teach the whole child, we offer Core classes that include English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, as well as classes that allow students to explore their interests. Specialist courses include world languages of French and Spanish. Besides technology integration, courses are taught in media, technology and yearbook. We have a middle school band program and also offer visual arts, physical education and health, public speaking and character development. In addition to a rigorous academic program, AISL offers students leadership opportunities in student government and National Junior Honor Society, as well as a wide range of after school activities and sports including Scouting, soccer, volleyball, basketball, MathCounts teams, and more. Another very important part of the middle school program at AISL is advisory. Students meet in small grade-level groups with an Advisor at the start and end of each week. Advisory not only makes a significant impact on individual students, it also helps to support a positive, overall school climate. Advisors also assist students in the self-reflective process of 3-way goal setting conferences between parent-student and advisory in the fall. These samples are collected and shared in the spring by students through the use of spring student-led conferences.  AISL middle school is a great place to experience adolescence. This, coupled with an amaz

AISL is an international school with an amazing and supportive community. Parents, educators, school board members, alumni, and other supporters continually show their love and dedication to the school. Our students represent fifty-five countries. Our staff represents fourteen countries. This diversity in our student body and staff, along with their varied ideas and backgrounds, is a hallmark of AISL. AISL started with thirty students; we now have approximately 600 students attending. We offer preschool through 12th grade, and our high school students graduate with a United States High School diploma, in addition they have the opportunity to earn the International Baccalaureate diploma. Our graduates attend, and are successful in, universities throughout the world.