AES offers multiple courses in all academic areas. This means that students can choose to pursue an IB Diploma, IDI Diploma, or mix and match courses as a part of an American high school curriculum, and all 3 lead to an AES Diploma, which is accredited in the US and recognized globally.
AES is part of a growing network of international schools that offer an enhanced pathway focused on innovation and 21st-century learning outcomes. Students can choose the IDI Diploma or take a series of IDI courses.
Engage with real-world problems through project-based learning Project-based and experiential learning pedagogies are at the heart of IDI Students engage with NGOs and industry leaders as they look for ways to impact their communities and tackle complex problems Realworld learning, showcasing learning beyond the classroom, and leading teams are part of the IDI experience.
Learn through topics of personal interest and passion Students are invested when they have choice and voice in the what, how, and why of learning. Within the scope of the course, IDI students ask questions, explore curiosities, and apply their talents in a variety of ways.
An IDI Diploma candidate successfully completes IDI Core, IDI Capstone, IDI English, IDI Social Studies, and at least one semester of a design and innovation course. IDI Students can choose IB courses, though they can not do both the IB and IDI Diplomas
Develop 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication & Collaboration IDI focuses on developing and assessing key skills that are essential in both college and the future of work: complex problem-solving, exploring perspectives, entrepreneurial mindset, and working with others IDI focuses on developing these key skills alongside traditional academic skills.
Students may demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways, depending on their interest and skills. The following examples provide a glimpse into the types of assessments completed by IDI students
Student Sample #1
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Student Sample #2
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AES has been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Program since 1982 Students can choose the IB Diploma Program (“the full IB”) or take one or more IB courses We have open enrollment and an extensive course request advisement process to support students and their families in making decisions that suit their individual goals
“As IB Learners, we strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.”
Each IB course lasts two years and has a variety of assessments that could include orals, exhibitions, revised writing, collaborative projects, explorations, and written exams that are either short answers or essays Multiple-choice exams are rare, only for one exam in a few IB Science subjects. Written exams occur at the end of the two-year course, and each subject except in The Arts has 2-3 exams varying in length
IB Courses Offered 2024-25
Studies in Language & Literature
English A Language & Literature SL/HL
English A Literature SL/HL
School-Supported SelfTaught Literature A SL
Language Acquisition: French, Mandarin, and Spanish ab initio SL
French, Mandarin, and Spanish B SL/HL
Individuals & Societies
Economics SL/HL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL/HL
History SL/HL
Psychology SL/HL
Sciences
Biology SL/HL
Chemistry SL/HL
Computer Science SL/HL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL/HL
Physics SL/HL
Sports Exercise & Health
Science SL
IB Diploma candidates choose three Higher Level (HL) IB courses and three Standard Level (SL) IB courses. The HL choices should be the best fit for their strengths and goals They also take the IB Core/TOK course which includes the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class and support for their Extended Essay (EE) research paper and their CreativityActivity-Service (CAS) Program. IB Course candidates can choose IB courses at SL and HL, but per AES policy cannot exceed three HL classes IB Course candidates can choose IDI courses A student cannot do both the IB and IDI Diplomas
Mathematics
Analysis & Approaches SL/HL
Applications & Interpretations SL
The Arts
Theatre SL/HL
Visual Arts SL/HL
How do I learn best?
What type of assessment model(s) do I prefer?
What are my personal priorities as a person and learner?
What are my university and post-AES goals?
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AES uses a team approach to supporting students and families in making the best decisions for their individual goals and aspirations. Based on your interests, we will ensure you are able to meet with experts in the programs available.
