Centrally located in the heart of Singapore, Ascensia International School (AAIS) caters to families from many different nationalities. AAIS offers a comprehensive through-train programme from Primary to High School with smooth progression from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), to the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and finally the Cambridge International AS & A Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Since 1992, parents have valued the school’s dedication to its mission of quality education and development of the child as a whole.

AAIS is an IB World School authorised to offer primary students an inspired inquiry-led learning experience. The students’ journey at AAIS is full of explorations to the world. In return, they grow to become passionate and responsible individuals seeking to move forward with a positive attitude.

Our students progress with the guidance and care by our committed teachers during the Secondary Years.  AAIS aims to equip our students with both the academic knowledge and 21st Century skillset through the IGCSE programme and further strengthen them through the Cambridge International AS & A Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

AAIS has attained the authorisation of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme aiming to provide students with quality education at pre-university and High School level. The programme focuses on skills in research, communication and presentation, which will enhance our students’ minds and hearts for their future endeavours in the Higher Education level.

At AAIS, the student-centred pedagogy, incorporating rigorous focus on academic and holistic development, creates a transformational whole new educational experience, empowering students to develop and gain admission into prestigious colleges and universities. Also, an inquiry-based pedagogy ensures that high quality teaching and learning meets the needs of all its students. To complement the high degree of academic rigour, the students celebrate diversity and undertake social responsibility inside and outside of the classroom. They are honed to a high level of awareness, demonstrating aptitude in global citizenship and intercultural environments as agents and leaders who are principled and responsible.

*AAIS is an IB World School authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) or Career-related Programme (CP). For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

**Mission Statement from the IB

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.