American International School in Cyprus
American International School in Cyprus 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 Esol Education.
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 three floors were constructed. After the Hill Hotel closed in 1983, the school was founded in 1987 as the International School in Cyprus and was later purchased in 1993 by its current owner Esol Education 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.In 2014 the Cyprus Minister of Education prohibited AISC from charging a €750 building development fee.
Languages
The languages taught at AISC are English, Greek, French and Spanish.Accreditation
AISC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Council of International SchoolsMembership
- European Council of International School
- National Honor Society
- Mediterranean Association of International Schools
- Near-east South Asia Association of International Schools
- Central and Eastern European Schools Association
Facilities
- Tennis courts
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor sitting areas
- Library
- Theater
- Covered play areas
- Playground