Who We Are

School Day
Start time: 8:40 am, End Time: 3:15 pm

At the Academy of International Studies Elementary School (AISE), students in PreK-Grade 5 discover the interconnectedness of the world through the arts, foreign language and multicultural education. The focus on the whole child prepares students to be successful 21st century citizens who understand the impact of “one” on an ever-changing society.

AISE is fully authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) School for the Primary Years. The school's emphasis is on our Learner Profile, a set of attributes designed to create internationally minded students who have developed the skills to flourish as learners anywhere in the world.

An International Baccalaureate School

The goal of the International Baccalaureate program is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Students are encouraged to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who appreciate cultural diversity. The school provides a tuition-free school day program to preschool through fifth grade students, with before and after school care provided for a fee.

Program Highlights and Special Features of IB.

Recent Awards

In 2015, Academy of International Studies Elementary School (AISE) from Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been named a School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America. Over 300 applications were received.  Magnet Schools America is committed to accentuating excellence by continuing to focus attention on what matters most in magnet schools. IMS is proud to be recognized again this year.

AISE has been recognized as a 2014 School of Excellence by the Magnet Schools of America. The Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards recognize member magnet schools that demonstrate a high commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs, and parent and community involvement. As a School of Excellence, the International Magnet School earned the top Merit Award which is awarded to only a select group of magnet schools. For further information about the Magnet School Merit Award Program click here.

We are pleased to announce that AISE won Third Place in the Global Virtual Classroom contest 2012-2013 with their website, A Look into Technology. AISE had 2 partner teams, one in Taiwan and one in Illinois, who worked online together to create the website. The GVC vision is to empower, enable, and connect students around the world using Internet technology. Click HERE to visit the winning website created by the students.

Grades Served:

PreK-5

For More Information, please contact:

Patrick Robitaille, Principal
probitaille@crec.org
Tel: (860)-291-6001  
625 Chapel Road
South Windsor, CT 06074