Welcome to Eritrea and to AsmaraInternationalCommunitySchool!  We are pleased that you have chosen to explore the schooling opportunities here at AICS and we are proud of the community of families, faculty, and locally hired staff which has sprung up to serve the educational needs of the expatriate families in Eritrea.  Each person at AICS is dedicated to serving your children’s schooling needs while living in this magical land.

AICS is a school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the individual student.  It is expected that our diverse student population will have a range of skills, life experiences, and interests.  Given a group of students with the typical range of needs, the instructional faculty will work with students and families to develop the most appropriate instructional programs.  The school has an international influence in name, materials, staff and scheduling, but our focus is always on developing the skills of each individual student.  Particularly in the elementary school ages, an attitude of learning through profound inquiry is promoted through our commitment to implementing the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme.

Children of all nationalities are welcome.  Our overriding goal is to help each child obtain strong fundamental skills in their core subjects while also gaining broad skills in specialist or elective subjects.  It is equally essential that in each child an interest in lifelong learning is fostered and that thinking/problem solving skills be developed to ensure their success in their rapidly changing world.

Some students attend AICS for a relatively brief portion of their schooling, while others may complete their entire education at AICS.  For this reason, we articulate our program of instruction to best suit the needs of all the students, providing a disciplined environment encouraging self-control and respect for others, and imparting a strong foundation in basic educational subjects.

We are glad that you are considering AICS for your family’s schooling needs.  If there is anything we can do to assist you in your transition to Eritrea or the school, please contact at your earliest convenience.  Our service to you and your family is our highest priority.  Welcome!

Paul S. Johnston

Director

Director.johnston@gmail.com