AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MOZAMBIQUE
OUR SCHOOL
Association of International Schools in Africa
Association for the Advancement of International Education
MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM The American International School of Mozambique is a partnership of engaged students, dedicated parents, and a highly qualified staff. Together we create a learning environment that inspires students to cultivate their unique talents and perspectives, and that prepares them to contribute in purposeful ways to the world that they will inherit and shape. Our students enjoy a stimulating and balanced educational program that is rooted in the principles of excellence, ethics and engagement. An IB World School, AISM offers the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) in the Early Learning Centre through Grade 5, the Middle Years Program (MYP) in Grades 6-10 and the Diploma Program (DP) in Grades 11 and 12. The IB curriculum encourages young people to go beyond rote learning for examinations, and to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. AISM has proudly served both the international and national communities in Maputo since 1990. We continue to meet the needs of families that seek a dynamic and rigorous learning environment and a socially cohesive school culture that provides children an immediate sense of acceptance and attachment to school life.
PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM
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OUR CORE VALUES Values define who we are as individuals and as communities. At AISM three core values are woven into the fabric of our school’s way of life and serve as touchstones for our mission to deliver an outstanding educational program: Excellence Ethical Living Engaged Learning These values guide our efforts to inspire, educate and prepare students for the important role they will each play as citizens of an ever-changing world. Striving for excellence means:
Taking personal initiative to learn, to be informed and to gain knowledge, skills and understanding;
Envisioning the future with confidence, enthusiasm and perseverance, and committing to shaping the future as an agent of change;
EXCELLENCE
OUR CORE VALUES
Preparing to be culturally literate citizens of the world;
Achieving a balance in physical, emotional and social development;
Setting and achieving ambitious goals.
Ethical living is:
Embracing the values of respect, honesty and integrity in our interactions with others and the world around us;
Respecting the uniqueness of individuals and their varied backgrounds, perspectives and abilities;
Acting with sensitivity and fairness;
Taking responsibility for our actions, accepting the consequences of our decisions and learning from experience;
Setting a good example and inspiring others.
ETHICAL LIVING
OUR CORE VALUES Engaged learning is:
Thinking critically and making connections among information and ideas;
Asking valuable questions, using a variety of techniques to find answers and probing for clarification;
Collaborating and sharing in an environment that supports and encourages risk-taking;
Developing divergent thinking through understanding diverse perspectives;
Demonstrating passion and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
ENGAGED LEARNING
SERVICE LEARNING “UBUNTU” is a philosophy deeply rooted in many cultures throughout southern Africa. It’s an ethos we create when we understand the importance of our interconnectedness to one another and to our communities. Ubuntu manifests itself through the spirit of willing participation, generosity, collaboration, genuine warmth, openness, and personal dignity. AISM’s Service Learning Program is built upon this concept of Ubuntu. Through sustainable partnerships and meaningful projects both locally and globally, our students learn to develop a sense of being connected to others through our common humanity. Service Learning takes place at every grade level. In the primary school, students learn basic concepts of service through structured activities on campus. Secondary school students are exposed to diverse projects within the local community. Our goal is to enable our students to be active, contributing citizens here in Mozambique and wherever they may live in the future.
COMPASSION, CONNECTEDNESS AND COMMUNITY
LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS At the heart of our Creative Arts program lies the premise that the discipline, cooperation, creativity and self-esteem developed through visual and performing arts are essential life skills. From ELC right through Grade 12, students have the opportunity to develop their talents in art, music, dance and drama.
PERFORMING ARTS DANCE
MUSIC
VISUAL ARTS
FIT FOR LIFE Our Physical Education program not only develops physical competence in a variety of sports but also guides students to make informed decisions about healthy and active lifestyles. AISM offers a wide range of recreational sports as well as after-school clubs and activities for both primary and secondary school students. All AISM secondary students are encouraged to participate in our competitive junior varsity and varsity sports program. We offer soccer, basketball, swimming and volleyball for both girls and boys. Students selected for the teams must be willing to demonstrate appropriate sporting behavior, good academic standing, trust, respect, leadership and team spirit.
COMPETITIVE & RECREATIONAL SPORTS
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AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Both primary and secondary students experience a wide range of opportunities to take learning out of the classroom and into the real world. Students investigate challenging topics and develop a greater understanding of Mozambican culture and the rich diversity of Africa.
Week Without Walls At the beginning of every school year, middle and high school students are exposed to a week-long program of creative and experiential learning in Mozambique, Swaziland or South Africa. Students learn about the area they are visiting, acquire new skills, participate in leadership and cooperation exercises, make new friends, and test their limits physically and mentally - all while having the time of their lives! Where else can students view Africa’s “Big Five”, run white-water rapids, dive among famous coral reefs, ride elephants, trek mountains, explore ancient caves and so much more?
A WEEK WITHOUT WALLS
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MOZAMBIQUE Street Address:
Rua do Rio Raraga, 266, Bairro da Costa do Sol, Maputo
Postal Address:
Caixa Postal 2026, Maputo
Email:
aisminfo@aism-moz.com
Telephone:
+258 2149 1994 /+258 2149 3306 / +258 2149 3359,
Fax:
+258 2149 0596
Website:
http://www.aism-moz.com