AISB - American International School of Budapest

In Middle School at AISB

We aim to develop responsibility, independence and identity through appropriate social, emotional and academic challenges.
Students take courses in language arts and social studies (humanities), mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and world languages, as well as exploratory courses in visual art, music, drama, design technology, and band.
Service learning and information technology are also essential parts of the Middle School experience, helping students develop their identities as global and digital citizens.
Respect is an integral part of our everyday lives at AISB: respect for self, others, and the environment. Within our Middle School environment, we shape committed, responsible, global citizens of tomorrow.

To find out more about our rich Middle School program, please take a look here at our MS Program of Studies.

Middle School pathways

In Grades 6 and 7, students take a Humanities class (a combination of English Language Arts and Social Studies). In Grade 8, students take separate English Language Arts and Social Studies classes. The scope and sequence of coursework are determined by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and by the C3 Framework for Social Studies.
Humanities
- Grade6
  
  Humanities 6
- Grade7
  
  Humanities 7
- Grade8
  
  Language Arts
  Social Studies
World Language classes at AISB are offered by proficiency level rather than grade level. We are proud to offer French, German, and Spanish at all levels to learners of those languages.
World Languages
- Grade6
  
  Novice French/German/Spanish
  Intermediate-Mid French/German/Spanish
- Grade7
  
  Novice French/German/Spanish
  Intermediate-Mid French/German/Spanish
- Grade8
  
  Novice French/German/Spanish
  Intermediate-High French/German/Spanish
The Middle School Science program is an integrated, activity-based and a hands-on approach to science. Earth, life, and physical science are taught throughout the middle school experience.
Science
- Grade 6
  
  Integrated Science 6
- Grade7
  
  Integrated Science 7
- Grade8
  
  Integrated Science 8
Mathematical skills and practices are developed at all grade levels in Middle School. Mathematical learning includes: making sense of problems and persevering in solving them, reasoning abstractly and quantitatively, constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others, modeling with mathematics, using appropriate tools strategically, attending to precision, looking for and making use of structure, and looking for and expressing regularity in repeated reasoning.
Mathematics
- Grade6
  
  Math 6
- Grade7
  
  Math 7
- Grade8
  
  Math 8
The AISB Arts program focuses on creating, performing and responding to a variety of arts, as well as developing in-depth skills and appreciating the role of the arts in expressing human experience.
Exploratory Program
- Grade6
  
  Visual Arts
  Drama
  Music
  Band
  Design Technology
- Grade7
  
  Visual Arts
  Drama
  Music
  Band
  Design Technology
- Grade8
  
  Visual Arts
  Drama
  Music
  Band
  Design Technology
The goal of Physical Education is to encourage students to always do their best. Through a range of activities, they acquire and practice knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values associated with healthy, active living.
Physical Education
- Grade6
  
  Physical Education 6
- Grade7
  
  Physical Education 7
- Grade8
  
  Physical Education 8
We value language as a means for thinking, understanding and expressing ideas. Becoming academically literate in another language takes time and tailored support. The EAL program at AISB provides that specific support.
English as an Additional Language
- Grade6
  
  English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Grade7
  
  English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Grade8
  
  English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Our Learning Support program is designed to provide personalized organizational and academic assistance to those students identified as needing additional support. The Learning Support Teacher works closely with the grade level teams to support those students who require assistance.
Learning Support Services
- Grade6
  
  Learning Support Services (LSS)
- Grade7
  
  Learning Support Services (LSS)
- Grade8
  
  Learning Support Services (LSS)