Learning Framework
Curriculum Overview
An American standards-based curriculum that connects clear progression, local requirements, and whole-child development.
AIS combines internationally recognized academic standards with Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Education requirements.
Across each stage of the AIS program—from Early Years through the progressively expanding High School program—learning builds toward academic readiness, character, and lifelong growth.
English Language Arts
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Mathematics
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
ICT
Digital literacy and technology integration
Science
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Physical Education
SHAPE America National Standards
Visual Arts
National Core Arts Standards
Music
National Core Arts Standards
Internationally Recognized Standards
Standards provide consistency, clear learning expectations, and progression between grade levels while emphasizing critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, inquiry, and real-world problem-solving.
Research-Based Instructional Resources
Collaborative Classroom supports elementary literacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and foundational skills.
Eureka Math develops conceptual understanding through reasoning, problem-solving, and application.
McGraw Hill Inspire Science supports NGSS-aligned inquiry, experimentation, engineering design, and scientific literacy.
The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) supports secondary analytical reading, academic writing, argumentation, and college readiness.
These are instructional standards and resources used by AIS; their use does not imply a formal partnership with the organizations named.
A Balanced Education
Core academics are complemented by physical education, visual arts, music, technology, languages, and interdisciplinary experiences that support creativity, leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
Preparing Students for the Future
Learning is designed to help students become curious, capable with technology, active, expressive, responsible, and prepared for future study and lifelong learning.
High School Phased Rollout
The complete AIS High School program is structured for Grades 9–12. Grades 9 and 10 are open in 2026–2027; Grade 11 is scheduled for 2027–2028 and Grade 12 for 2028–2029.
Explore learning at AIS
Learn about the American education system or review the College Preparatory / A-G Pathway.