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World Languages at AURA Academy

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World Languages at AURA Academy
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.

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Grade 9 Student Shares the historical and cultural significane of the Lebanese Taboule Salad

One of our students shared his experiences with learning Arabic, noting that it helped him understand Arabic culture better, enhanced his future employment opportunities, improved his cognitive skills, and enabled him to relate cross-culturally. These benefits highlight the significant value of learning a new language.

To truly understand another culture, it is important to learn its language. This helps us see the strengths and weaknesses of our own culture and become more open-minded by considering different ways to achieve life goals.

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Grade 9 and 10 students “learn by doing” - demonstrating how to make Taboule Salad in Arabic

According to the Economist (Oct. 18, 2018), Arabic has 313 million speakers, is an official language of 25 countries, and is one of six official languages of the United Nations.  As with understanding cultures in general, if we want to do business at more than a superficial level, we need to use the language of the businessperson.

Research by Viorica Marian and Anthony Shook in the journal Cerebrum (October 31, 2012) highlights the cognitive benefits of bilingualism. They found that bilingual individuals often have better attention and task-switching abilities because they can inhibit one language while using another. Bilingualism also offers benefits throughout life: young bilingual children can better adjust to environmental changes, and bilingual seniors may experience less cognitive decline.

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Grade 9 and 10 students as chefs, with their Arabic Teacher Ms. Razieh Mousavi

In our diverse society, cross-cultural communication skills are essential. For example, in nursing, culturally competent care is linked to improved patient outcomes. Understanding and addressing cultural factors that influence health behaviors, treatment adherence, and health disparities enable nurses to design more effective care plans and interventions (nurses.co.uk). By becoming bilingual, our students are becoming better communicators and thinkers, contributing to building a better world.

At AURA, we are committed to equipping our students with the skills needed to thrive in a globalized world, and our focus on language learning is a vital part of this mission.
February is Hearts Day! – AURA Students expressed their love for their community through a fund-raising bake sale to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and help vic ms of recent LA Fire. Students raised a total of $800 from this fundraiser which was given directly to Habitat for Humanity! Our students working together and using their skills to help our community makes our heart happy! We are looking forward to have more events for a cause in the future!
We are thrilled to share that our very own Grade 11 student, Alexander Johnson has had his music piece selected to be played at the IB Global University Admissions Conference 2025, taking place From February 4–6, 2025 across all IB schools worldwide! This is an incredible honor and a proud moment for our school, showcasing the talent and creativity fostered through IB learning. Congratulations, Alexander! Your dedication and passion for music continue to inspire us all.
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.
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.
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.
IB Diploma Programme
CAWS - California Association of IB World Schools
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