We are now an official IB Continuum School!
On 19 May, we received the results of the MYP Verification visit that took place in April. It is with great pleasure that we announce that ASB is now Authorized to teach the MYP. We are now an official IB Continuum School and one of the few in Spain that offers all three IB Programmes […]
Aupa Athletic!!
Dear families, This Easter break we will have the opportunity to witness history in the making when our local team Athletic Club begin their quest to win back to back Spanish Cup Finals and possible win it´s 3rd trophy of the year. On Friday, March 26th we would like to commemorate it as Athletic Day, […]
Welcome to ASB 53!
Happy 53rd Birthday ASB. This year, we have started a new Question and Answer program, featuring some of our favorite ASB personalities! Come back each week to learn more about the people who make ASB the place to be. Contact: activities@asob.es (https://www.asob.es/en/welcome-to-asb-53/)
Women Empowerment Conference
On the 12th of March of 2021, in the context of International Women’s Day, three IB Diploma students (Leyre Martinez, Beatriz Teran, and Diana Ruiz ) celebrated a conference with the help of Amaia Gorostiza, Irene Sendra, and Henar Landa; 3 powerful women, who have kindly agreed to share their experience with us. They talked […]
March Book Fair
Dear families, The ASB Library is sponsoring the Scholastic International Schools Book Club to support reading for pleasure for our students. To browse the latest books and order online go to: https://eu-schools.scholastic.co.uk/american-school-of-bilbao/digital-book-club The Book Fair will be open from Monday 8th March 2021 onwards For every €1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our […]
WHAT IS AN IB EDUCATION? International Mindedness
Last week, we talked about what makes an IB education and the difference between an IB education and a traditional education. We talked about the different IB programmes, lifelong learning for students and teachers, and teaching and learning approaches that guide our units. Today, we will talk about International Mindedness, why it is crucial, and […]
Reflections about the MUN Conference at St. George’s International School
On Friday, 29, and Saturday, 30 January the Model United Nations students represented ASB at the Saint George’s International School MUN Conference. MUN is an activity some students embark on in which they debate a current global issue, individually representing a country and that country’s position on the issue. By the end of the sessions, […]
What is an IB Education: Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Last week we shared what is an IB education and what sets us apart from traditional educational models. Today, we will talk about another aspect that is central to any IB education. As you can see in the programme logos above, there is a component that is common to all: Approaches to Teaching and Approaches […]
