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American University Research Academy Earns IB Accreditation

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American University Research Academy Earns IB Accreditation
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American University Research Academy is celebrating a significant milestone as it secures accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This designation paves the way for the school to offer students the prestigious IB Diploma Programme.

The IB Diploma Programme is renowned for its rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, tailored for college-bound and highly motivated students. By adhering to international standards, this program equips students with a breadth of knowledge and skills essential for thriving in today’s global landscape.

Students embarking on this journey will undergo a challenging two-year program during their junior and senior years. The successful completion of the program not only awards students the esteemed IB Diploma but also opens doors to college and university credits. This recognition underscores American University Research Academy‘s commitment to fostering academic excellence and preparing students for future success.

Beyond academics, the program aims to cultivate intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills crucial for navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

In securing IB accreditation, American University Research Academy joins a distinguished global community comprising 5,000 schools across 150 countries.
AURA’s education seeks to develop learners who understand the world, who understand people, and who have a relationship with God. If you want to understand the world, you need to know physics. Consequently, physics is one of the core courses at AURA. Consistent with the IB inquiry-based education model, physics is more learner-driven at AURA.
"What do I believe in? Why do I believe it? Are those reasons valid?" These are some of the central questions explored in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. This course encourages students to critically examine knowledge, question sources, and engage with diverse perspectives.
The music course at AURA provides students with a comprehensive understanding of music as both an art form and a tool for wellness. Students will explore the cultural connections of music, learn foundational guitar techniques, and engage in lectures on music appreciation, history, and theory, including composition.
International Baccalaureate schools like AURA consider languages to be a key component of developing intercultural people: “As a requirement of the DP curriculum, every student learns at least one additional language” (IBO.org). At AURA, we currently offer Arabic with plans to add Spanish this coming year.
Personalized Thank You cards, Flowers, and small gifts go a long way in showing appreciation! Teaching supplies like nice pens! Gifts a teacher can use every day beyond pencils and books like Tumblers or Mugs!
What: Tennis Camp for kids K-6th (An IB Grade 9 Student along with her friends organized a Tennis Camp to raise funds and donate to UNICEF as part of their Community Project) When: Weekends Beginning May 18, 2024 Where: Los Cerritos Park 3750 Del Mar Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
IB Diploma Programme Visit on May 7 & 8. May 13-17 is Teacher’s Appreciation Week! It’s your chance to honor and celebrate the dedication of teachers with a token of gratitude for their hard work all year long.
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. AURA Holiday Announcement No Classes May 27, 2024
A reminder to always observe classroom rules during class hours. Multiple occurrences of disobeying the rules may result in disciplinary action. Starting May 13, 2024, strict implementation of wearing proper school uniform and school ID will be implemented. AURA teachers and staff will be issuing warning slips for insubordination.
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