Middle School

Where Learning Comes to Life

Welcome to the heart of the Eagle journey. Our Middle School (Grades 6–8) is a place where students are known, challenged, and supported as they grow into confident, compassionate, and independent learners.

AISL follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) from Grades 6–10, providing a rigorous, inquiry-based education that encourages critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and global-mindedness. Through a strong academic foundation, engaging elective opportunities, and a caring advisory program, students develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

We recognize that the middle school years are a time of tremendous growth. In our close-knit Eagle community, every student is encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships, develop resilience, and discover their unique strengths in a safe and supportive environment.

Secondary Parent-Student Handbook

Middle Years Programme Guide

The American International School Lagos is a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that the American International School Lagos believes is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

What We Learn

Core

Modern Languages

Electives

Advisory

The Advisory Program is a support system designed to help students feel a sense of belonging and connection to the Middle School. Each student is assigned to a teacher/ advocate who is responsible for overseeing that student's total performance and involvement in the Middle School. This program is enriched through lessons and special programs focused on self concept/identity, relationship building, child protection, responsible decision making, conflict resolution, and service learning.

Additional Programs

After School Athletics and Activities

Student Support Services

The Middle School embraces diversity and is committed to supporting the learning needs of all students. Our Student Support Service Program- English as an Additional Language, Learning Support, and Counseling (Social-Emotional and Careers/University Advising) - ensures that all students have equitable access to learning and are supported socially and emotionally. Through an inclusive and nurturing educational environment, students are encouraged to become independent, lifelong learners in a global society.

Community Engagement

Community engagement (service learning) is integrated into the Middle School curriculum. Students have an opportunity to work with their peers, teachers, and advisors on projects that have a positive positive impact on the school campus as well as local and global communities. Through community engagement, our middle school students begin to develop an understanding about what it means to create a just and sustainable world.

Technology

Students use technology in the Middle School to amplify learning and increase their abilities to communicate, collaborate, express themselves creatively, think critically, and solve problems. Students leverage technology - hardware and applications- to enhance their understanding of content areas, connect to their learning community, and understand the world around them. Students are creators of content, not just consumers of content, finding original ways to demonstrate their learning through new tools. Middle School students also learn what it means to be a responsible digital citizen by developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to live responsibly in an increasingly digital world.