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Association for the Advancement of International Education

Association of International Schools in Africa

MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

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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.

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EXCELLENCE

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;

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

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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

“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.

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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.

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COMPETITIVE & RECREATIONAL SPORTS AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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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.

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

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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

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