American International School in Cyprus
| The American International School in Cyprus | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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11 Kassos St. Nicosia Cyprus | |
| Coordinates | 35°09′33″N 33°21′24″E / 35.15907°N 33.3568°ECoordinates: 35°09′33″N 33°21′24″E / 35.15907°N 33.3568°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1987 |
| Director | Ms. Michelle Kleiss |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Color(s) | navy blue and white |
| Website | www.aisc.ac.cy |
 Main school building entrance, 2004 | |
American International School in Cyprus (AISC) is a private coeducational school in Nicosia, Cyprus. It offers an American and international university preparatory education, including the option of the International Baccalaureate program for the last two years of secondary school. AISC is owned by Educational Services Overseas Limited.
History
The building that currently houses AISC was originally constructed in 1950 and housed the St. Barbara's Polyclinic. In 1964, the clinic was converted into the Hill Hotel, and two floors were constructed. After the Hill Hotel closed in 1983, the school was founded in 1987 as the International School in Cyprus (ISC) and was later purchased in 1993 by its current owner ESOL and changed the name to American International School in Cyprus. In 1994, the IB Diploma Programme was added to the 11th and 12th grade curriculum.[1]
In 2014 the Cyprus Minister of Education prohibited AISC from charging a €750 building development fee.[2]
Accreditation
AISC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
References
- ↑ "American International School in Cyprus". ESL.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2016-05-05.
- ↑ Andreou, Evie. "Minister stands firm over school fee increase". Cyprus Mail. Archived from the original on 7 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.