International School of Aleppo
| International School of Aleppo | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Closed | 2011 (due to Syrian Civil War) |
| President | Shirley B. Davis (until 2011) |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 385 |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Language | English, Spanish, and French |
| Color(s) | Blue and Green |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Rivals | Lycee Francais D'Alep |
| Publication | The Link, IISA Yearbook |
| Website | icardaschool.org |
Founded in 1977,[1] the English language International School of Aleppo (ISA) was the only International Baccalaureate World School in Syria.[2] It offered the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme.[3] The school's other major programs included International General Certificate of Secondary Education for 9th and 10th graders.[4] As of April 2012, the school is no longer open due to the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
The ISA was a co-educational day school sponsored by International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). ISA offered a high quality, internationally acceptable program, primarily for the children of ICARDA employees. At the time of its closure, there were 385 students enrolled in grades K-12 representing 37 countries.
This school had a high range of facilities and a very strong athletic department. The campus had 14 buses, various administrative buildings various green parks. The school had two soccer fields, a tennis and badminton court, a volleyball court and a basketball court.
The elementary school had a swimming program as well as lots of other extra-curriculars than ran after school. The secondary school also offered various extra-curricular and other opportunities outside of school. For instance, students in Grade 6-12 participated in "Regional Studies Trips" where they traveled around the Middle East, both in Syria (such as Damascus), and out of Syria, to learn about new cultures.
Basic information
- Grades: Preschool to 12
- Location: Aleppo, Syria
- Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States[1]
References
- ^ a b ISA web site: Academic Heritage, retrieved 2008-04-19
- ^ Statistics: IB programmes by country, retrieved 2008-04-19
- ^ International School of Aleppo, ibo.org, retrieved 2008-04-19
- ^ ICARDA International School in Aleppo, retrieved 2008-04-19
External links
- ICARDA International School in Aleppo official web site (Archive)
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