The American School of Milan (ASM) ensures a modern and rigorous education for International students to excel in the changing world of tomorrow. The School ASM is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school with a state-of-the-art campus located south of Milan. Founded in 1962, ASM has been educating international students from more than 50 countries for more than 50 years. ASM provides schooling for students from 3 years of age through high school with its American/International program of studies. The school is an IB World School that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). In addition, students are awarded the American School High School Diploma. ASM is accredited by the Middles States Commission on Higher Education. 86 Full-Time Faculty 16% hold an American passport 54 Dual Master’s 44% are 12% Degree or ph. D third-country Nationalities nationals 69% Master’s Degree Student Body 40% are host 800 country nationals 20% Bachelor’s Degree Curriculum All students are enrolled in a college preparatory program. All junior and senior level courses are taught at the IB level; however, students have the choice to obtain the IB Diploma, IB Certificate, or an American High School Diploma. Currently, 45 out of 52 seniors are IB Diploma Candidates. ASM is a technology focused school with a one-to-one laptop program from grades 6-12. School Calendar ASM is on a two semester schedule beginning early September and late January. Students are on a seven period rotating block schedule. ASM Diploma Requirements Twenty-two (22) credits in high school coursework are required as a minimum for graduation. A minimum of eight semesters of attendance in high school is also required. Each credit represents one year of work. Requirements must be earned as follows: • English 4 • Foreign Language 3 • Mathematics 4 • Physical Education 1 • Science 4 • Fine Arts 1 • Social Studies 4 • Elective 1 GPA Owing to the transitory nature of the student body and the divergent schools from which they enroll, ASM does not report a cumulative GPA or class rank. Co-Curricular Activities Students can choose from a varied program of sports, cultural events, personal enrichment and service. The activities are often reflective and immersed in the inspiring area surrounding Milan. Among these choices are: a thriving Model United Nations, Motion Picture Arts Studio, After School Achievement Program (ASAP), Senior Wind Orchestra and Rock/Jazz Band, varsity sports, Yearbook, National Honor Society, two school theatre groups, and Rock Climbing and Bouldering. The ASM Motion Picture Arts Studio is comprised of two distinct rooms; a Film Studio and Editing Lab that allows students to participate in every aspect of film production from script to screen. International Baccalaureate ASM strongly believes in offering a balanced demanding curriculum which is highlighted in our International Baccalaureate program. The IB Diploma program emphasizes rigorous college preparatory classes, where external testing is required in six core subject areas. These areas include native language, second language, experimental sciences, the arts, mathematics and computer science, individuals and society. IB grading is distributed on a 1-7 scale, with 4 representing a passing score (equivalent to a C+) and 6 and 7 representing outstanding work (equivalent to an A). In order to receive the IB Diploma, students must fulfill the following requirements: • Completion of a Theory of Knowledge course • Completion of a 4,000 word research paper (Extended Essay) • Completion of 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service work (CAS) • Enrollment in 3 higher level (HL) and 3 standard level (SL) courses. • A total score of at least 24 points in all subject areas. Courses The following IB courses are offered in Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL): Group 1 Native Language Group 4 Sciences • First language, including the study of world literature • Biology SL/HL • English A1 Language and Literature HL/SL • Chemistry SL/HL • English A1 Literature HL/SL • Physics SL/HL • Italian A1 Language and Literature HL/ SL • Environmental Systems and Societies SL Group 2 Language Acquisition Group 5 Mathematics • Italian B SL/HL/ab initio • Mathematics Studies SL/HL • French B SL/HL/ab initio • Mathematics SL/HL • Spanish B SL/HL/ab initio Group 3 Individuals and Societies Group 6 Arts and Electives • History SL/HL • Visual Arts SL/HL • Psychology SL/HL • Film SL/HL • Economics SL/HL • A second subject from Group 1-4 • Environmental Systems and Societies SL IB scores In the past five years, our IB scores have surpassed world average scores. Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Pass Rate 100% 93% 100% 83.8% 91.4% ASM Avg Score 34 34 34 31 33 World Avg Score 30 30.3 29.8 29.8 29.7 Colleges and Universities Accepting Graduates 2013-2016 United States Universities Alfred University South Harmon Institute of Technology American University Southern Methodist University Amherst College Saint Joseph’s University Arizona State University San Diego State University Auburn University St. John’s University Babson College Stony Brook University Boise State University Suffolk University Boston College Syracuse University Boston University Tarleton State University Bowdoin College Temple University Brandeis University Texas Community College Brown University Towson University Case Western Reserve University Tufts University Catholic University University of Alabama Clark University University at Buffalo, SUNY Clarkson University University Illinois at Chicago Colby Sawyer College University California at Berkeley Colgate University University of California at Irvine Columbia University University of California at Los Angeles DePaul University University of California San Diego Drexel University University of California Santa Barbara Emerson College University of California Santa Cruz Emmanuel College University of Chicago Fischer College University of Colorado at Boulder Florida Atlantic University University of Connecticut Florida Institute of Technology University of Delaware Florida International University University of Denver Fordham University University of Florida Franklin W. 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