At Ascend International School, our mission is to deliver a rigorous and collaborative 21st century education where students discover a lifelong love of learning. Our innovative program is grounded in contemporary educational research. Through individualized education, we foster academic excellence and cultivate self-confident, creative, reflective, and analytical thinkers. AIS students are motivated to act in the selfless tradition of the Indian heart, actively contributing to their expanding global community.Ascend International School is an IB World School for our Primary Years Programme (PYP). IB schools share a common philosophy-a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Ascend believes is important for our students. In 2015, AIS will begin 6th standard and pursue IB authorization for the Middle Years Programme.