Accredited by the International Baccalaureate, AIS offers the internationally recognised Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), providing young learners with an excellent education in a rigorous yet supportive environment.
With almost 50 nationalities represented in our diverse student body, there is room for everyone in our caring and welcoming community.
Home away from home
AIS is a small school where big things happen. Located in the leafy suburbs north of Antwerp, our school provides a haven away from the busy city while still being well-connected by train and bus networks. With a variety of activities offered and run by other parents including English classes, Booster Club, Costume Department and even Bootcamp, parents can thrive and find community here.
We know that our young learners spend much of their time at school, it’s where they will learn to connect and collaborate with others. We take this knowledge seriously and are dedicated to providing the best education we can to our students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1, you can be confident that your child is being provided with personalised attention to their learning needs and goals.
Holistic education
The pillars on which education at AIS stands are our Academics, Sports and the Arts. These three ideals anchor and ground our system to ensure students receive well-rounded and holistic education both inside and outside the classroom. AIS strives to support all students in becoming versatile, forward-thinking individuals, ready to enter the world beyond school.
Academics
For several years, our DP pass rate has been exceptional, ranging between 94-100%. Students are pushed to excellence and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Learning is both a process and a product, deeply intertwined with and ingrained in our human uniqueness. AIS aims to support this endeavour by providing our students with the highest quality education we can offer in facilities that improve their learning experience. Through interdisciplinary learning, students exercise the ability to apply their knowledge and make connections to the real world.
Primary students focus on meaningful action in their community based on their learning. This is achieved through community building and implementing their new skills to make a difference in their communities and the world. During the MYP, students fulfil a Service as Action (SA) requirement where they develop and provide meaningful changes through service to better the community. In the DP programme, students then take on Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) in which they reflect on their work involving these three ideas in significant ways that positively impact themselves and the community. These projects aim to strengthen and grow our students’ bodies and minds beyond coursework that is ignited through their personal passions.
Sports
The Griffins sports programme is an integral part of student education at AIS. On average, 75% of AIS students from Grades 5 to 12 put on a Griffin uniform each year, illustrating the popularity of the programme. Competition is offered in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Swimming, Golf, Softball, Track & Field and Tennis.
Our school is known for punching above its weight in all sports because of the excellent training provided by our coaches. Our philosophy is to professionally prepare students for competition while ensuring enjoyment of the game. AIS competes in the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS) sports tournaments each year, providing students with the opportunity to travel and compete around northern Europe.
Arts
Every student can find their voice in the Arts programme offered at AIS. During Primary years, students will be exposed to several disciplines of art including: Visual Art, Music and Drama. Students interested in specialising in an instrument or taking voice lessons are encouraged to take part in private instruction that is supported through the school with multiple performance opportunities available throughout the year.
The proximity to the city of Antwerp opens up opportunities for our Visual Arts students to study contemporary artists and designers. Visual Arts students showcase their work throughout the year, often in collaboration with other performances.
Students will have the opportunity to take part in several dramatic performances that take place throughout the school year in our state-of-the-art 350-seat auditorium in addition to in-class performances. Students have recently taken part in performances such as The Tempest, Into the Woods Jr. and Beauty and the Beast Jr. Whether students prefer to shine on or off stage, there is always a place for them here.
Educate | Inspire | Empower
At AIS we believe in inquiry-based learning, challenging and supporting learners to construct their understanding. Starting with even our youngest learners, we foster natural curiosity and encourage the pursuit of knowledge both individually and as a group. In the PYP, Monday morning is designated as “Maker Monday” where students are guided through project-based collaborative learning.
The STEMzone provides the ideal environment to encourage creativity, innovation, analytical thinking and collaboration through STEM studies. This building features science labs, fabrication labs, makerspaces, mathematics areas, IT spaces and common collaborative learning spaces where our students get to engage in hands-on learning.
AIS students in the DP programme receive ongoing guidance from our on-campus university counsellor to plan for their post-secondary destination. We primarily focus on finding the best fit for our students as they navigate the application process and transition to university. AIS students attend well-known and reputable universities from around the globe. In recent years students have attended the University of Oxford, King’s College London, University of Sydney, New York University and many other respected institutions.
Every day is Open Day
Every day is Open Day at AIS. Schedule a visit today to see why AIS is the right choice for your family.
Want to know more? Contact us by phone +32 3 543 93 00 or by email at admissions@ais-antwerp.be
Visit our website: www.ais-antwerp.be
