Atlanta International School

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The goal of the IB is to develop students who will build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

AIS is one of the few schools in the United States offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum for students in grades 3K – 12. At AIS, collaborating across cultures and languages is a way of life.

Known for its academic rigor and highly respected among colleges and universities across the United States and abroad, the comprehensive International Baccalaureate curriculum is comprised of the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program.

Each program builds upon the other, culminating in inquisitive, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed and make a difference in the world.

As part of the International Baccalaureate, teachers are facilitators of learning who engage with and encourage students to question, to reflect and to take action on their learning—with a focus on service to others.

IB Coordinators

List of 3 members.

Adam Lapish

DP Coordinator; Teacher of DP Biology

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Leonie Ley-Mitchell

IB Primary Years Program Coordinator

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Carmen Samanes

IB Middle Years Program Coordinator; Spanish

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Students who participate in the International Baccalaureate Curriculum:

Learn to think independently and to drive their own learning; they become experts at self-managing themselves, their schoolwork and their time.

Develop critical thinking and communication skills, confidence, social savvy and other attributes and talents needed to succeed at AIS and beyond.

Gain entrance to the highest ranking universities around the world.

Become more culturally aware through the development of a second language.

Are more able to engage and collaborate with diverse individuals in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.

IB Learner Profile

Inquirers

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Principled

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Open-Minded

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Risk-Takers

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives— intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Reflective

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.