At a Glance

School Philosophy
The American International School of Bucharest is a multicultural and international learning community located in Romania. English is the principal language of instruction. We offer students the best of the American and International education traditions, as well as the benefits of access to the rich culture and heritage of Romania. A rigorous curriculum, based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs, prepares students for success in universities worldwide.

The school provides a safe learning environment that encourages critical thinking and risk taking, and engenders a love of learning. An emphasis upon enquiry, teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration is balanced by sensitivity to the needs of individuals and to their varying learning styles.

AISB promotes a healthy and well-balanced perspective on life with a mix of curricular and co-curricular activities that reach beyond the classroom into the community. We are committed to preparing students for a life of responsible world citizenship able to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex Twenty First Century.

Curriculum and programs

• Provide students with a sequential, diversified and dynamic program of study.
• Create communities of reflective, independent learners, to enhance deep understanding within disciplines.
• Engage in exemplary educational practices supported by research, professional reflection, and dialogue.
• Foster significant student/teacher relationships.

Citizenship

• Appreciate and celebrate diversity.
• Develop a social climate promoting international understanding and community service.
• Prepare our students to be knowledgeable about the environment and to be responsive to environmental concerns.

School Community

• Encourage collaboration between parents and the school so that parents are actively involved in the education of their children.
• Foster a sense of community among all of the constituents of the school based on cooperation, mutual respect, and open and effective communication.

 

AISB's Facilities
Our campus covers ten hectares (about 25 acres), and offers state of the art facilities to our students, including a performing arts theater/auditorium, library & media center, three computer labs, cafeteria, gymnasiums and extensive sports facilities. Follow this link to take a virtual tour of the campus.

The campus is located in the Baneasa forest area, approximately 10 km from the center of Bucharest and 5km from the Henri Coanda International Airport.

AISB's Community
AISB was founded in 1962 by the US Embassy to serve the educational needs of the American and international expatriate community. As the school has grown, many local Romanian families have become part of the school community together with expatriate families from government, business, and social welfare organizations.

AISB has a richly diversified population of approximately 700 students, with 50 nationalities attending the school from Early Childhood 3 through Grade 12. Romanians comprise approximately 25% of the student population, North Americans 16%, Israelis 11%, Germans and Koreans 5% each, British 4% and the remainder from Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia, South and Central America.

AISB's Faculty
AISB is committed to high standards of achievement, as exemplified by a highly qualified faculty who have continuous access to current instructional materials and teaching strategies. The school actively supports and encourages the professional growth of its faculty and staff. Follow this link for a full listing of faculty and staff.

Accreditation
AISB is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools for grades K-12, and is authorized by the International Baccalaurreate Organization to offer the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs.
 

Affiliations
AISB is a member of