What is the Primary Years Programme?
Dear Parents, A warm welcome to American School of Bilbao and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Grade 5). Our school is committed to academic excellence and to supporting each child in reaching their full potential; while engendering independent learners and caring global citizens. Through the PYP, we foster a very positive environment […]
IB Diploma Programme Results 2021: 100% PASS RATE
It is with great pleasure that we inform the ASB community that the class of 2021 has successfully met the requirements to be awarded an IB Diploma at the May 2021 session. We want to thank the teachers, all ASB staff, and the families for their unconditional support throughout the process. We also want to […]
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 […]
