Welcome to the AIS West High School International Baccalaureate website! Here, current students and teachers will find resources, announcements, and updates, while prospective students and their families will find answers to frequently asked questions as well as some information about the program and its mission.

In our world of constant change, the IB Program offers an unparalleled opportunity to for student to develop the skills which are and will be in high demand in years to come. Our students are fortunate to live in a very exciting era and will be undertaking jobs which are yet to behave not yet been invented. Organizations such as the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and the World Economic Forum have identified key skills necessary for success in a constantly evolving job market, including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Rather than specializing in specific skills, students are best served focusing on those skills that are critical for success in all competitive job fields--including those that may not exist yet.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, with its focus on the IB Learner Profile and the IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning, is perfectly suited to prepare students for any future they choose. Every IB course embeds collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, self-management, and research skills. The IB Diploma Program is much more than a specialty program. It is an approach to education that seeks to develop well-rounded people who are successful and happy in and out of the classroom.

The IB Learner Profile: 

This is a list of traits the program strives to develop in its learners:

Inquirers / Knowledgeable / Thinkers

Communicators / Principled / Open-minded

Caring / Risk-takers / Balanced / Reflective

Throughout the academic year, we will hold an Open House event, followed by assemblies, information and Q&A coffee mornings, Zoom meetings, as well as individual face to face meetings by appointment to provide a more detailed look into IB, and more individualized advice about course choices, university applications and future careers. 

Parents and students will received honest advice on the student suitability of the IB. Students who are academically ambitious, curious and interested in exploring topics in depth thrive in the program. The program is both rewarding and rigorous, and requires students to demonstrate desire and commitment to earn the highly regarded IB Diploma. If you are ready to challenge yourself and start preparing for a bright future, we would like to hear from you.