Grade 3 Structure Building
Grade 3 have just come to the end of their Unit of Inquiry into structures. As a final project, each child designed and constructed their own free-standing structure, either based on a real-life structure or from their imagination. They presented their project to classmates, explaining their choice of materials and how the design was related […]
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 […]
MYP News
On 19-20 April, ASB will host the MYP Virtual Verification Visit. The officials conducting this visit will be: Dr. David Bauza, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at Jumeira Baccalaureate School in Dubai Ms. Anca Toma, ELL Coordinator and MYP/DP Teacher at Tashkent International School in Uzbekistan They will spend two days having online meetings […]
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 […]
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 […]
