Alcanta International College

Alcanta International College (AIC) is an international school accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), Cambridge IGCSE, College Board. We offer the IB Diploma Program for our seniors (Grades 11-12), and the Cambridge IGCSE and our carefully designed Foundation Program to juniors. AIC is committed to building a student-centered learner community by providing international curriculums, an international community and a caring environment where students acquire knowledge and develop skills necessary to enter the world's top universities.

As an international school, AIC can enroll Chinese and international students. 20% of our students are foreigners who bring a multicultural perspective to the day-to-day life at AIC, helping our Chinese students to not only practice their English language skills but also to learn about other perspectives and cultures, helping them to become more internationally minded. Our foreign students get to practice their Chinese and learn about the local customs and culture. Our community is driven by the ideals of excellent, care, support and empowerment of the students as we work hard for our students to become global world leaders.

AIC has 9 graduating classes, accepted by universities around the world, including the University of Cambridge, University College London,The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of the Arts London, Johns Hopkins University, Middlebury College, University of Southern California, University of Rochester, New York University, Berklee College of Music, National University of Singapore, University of Toronto, The University of Hong Kong, Waseda University, Australian National University, etc.

Mission Statement
Grounded in Chinese culture and nurtured in the spirit of internationalism, AIC students become active and globalized citizens achieving entry into diverse universities worldwide.

Vision
Through a rigorous and student-centered program, AIC promotes life-long learning and world citizenship to our community. Students are challenged by a dynamic program of active learning that will inspire in them scholarship and a belief that they can make the world a better place.

Goals

• AIC opens doors to powerful international education experiences for our students.
• The AIC approach to learning is student-centered and embraces active experiential learning.
• The community is developed as a valuable resource for learningAIC is a sustainable school that promotes sustainable values to our students and our community.
• We endorse the concept of ‘world citizenship’ and empower our students to act upon issues that impact their lives and the lives of others. We actively promote intercultural understanding and respect.
• We are dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education, and to developing inquiring knowledgeable and compassionate young people.
• We develop learners who are confident, responsible, reflective and innovative—equipped for success in the modern world.

Core Values
We seek to be active in the pursuit of our core values.

• Student-centered: AIC is a student-centered school. This definition extends to the individual student whom we value dearly.
• Students first: Serving the best interests of our students is a paramount consideration when decisions are made.
• Safe and Supportive: AIC is a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Sustainability: School practices are economically and environmentally sustainable.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are a community of diverse learners, and learning opportunities are available for all members.

We uphold the values of responsibility with accountability, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and commitment.

Motto
'Achieve, Inspire and Create' is the AIC motto. At AIC we expect our students to achieve excellent results, both academically and personally; to inspire others and be inspired by others, and then to go and help create a better world.

Facilities:

ClassroomsClassrooms at AIC are designed to suit different teaching and learning styles, which offer great flexibility for teachers and students. All classrooms are equipped with modern projectors and wireless internet.

Science Laboratories
AIC has well-equipped science labs, with modern scientific equipment and facilities that meet international standards.

Athletics
The school is equipped with sports facilities, such as football field, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court, student gym and a yoga room to provide students with ample opportunities to maintain a balanced life-style.

Theater
The Theatre provides an ideal venue for lectures, student gatherings, student performances and large events.