International School of Aleppo

International School of Aleppo (ISA) founded in 1977,^[1] was an English language school in Aleppo and the only International Baccalaureate World School in Syria.^[2] It offered the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme.^[3] The school's other major programs included International General Certificate of Secondary Education for ninth and tenth-graders.^[4] As of September 2025, the school is no longer open due to the lasting effects of the Syrian Civil War.

TypePrivate

Founded1977

Closed2011 (due to Syrian Civil War)

PresidentShirley B. Davis (until 2011)

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International School of Aleppo
Aleppo Syria
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Type	Private
Founded	1977
Closed	2011 (due to Syrian Civil War)
President	Shirley B. Davis (until 2011)
Grades	K-12
Enrollment	385
Average class size	20
Language	English, Spanish, and French
Colors	Blue and green
Mascot	Eagle
Rivals	Lycee Francais D'Alep
Publication	The Link, IISA Yearbook
Website	icardaschool.org

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The ISA was a co-educational day school sponsored by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). ISA offered a high quality, internationally acceptable program, primarily for the children of ICARDA employees. At the time of its closure, there were 385 students enrolled in grades K-12 representing 37 countries.

This school had a high range of facilities and a very strong athletic department. The campus had 14 buses, various administrative buildings and many green parks. The school had one soccer field, a tennis and badminton court, a volleyball court and a basketball court.

The elementary school had a swimming program as well as many other after-school extra-curriculars. The secondary school also offered various extra-curricular and other opportunities outside school. For instance, students in Grade 6–12 participated in "Regional Studies Trips" where they traveled to other regions in Syria and around the Middle East to learn about new cultures.