Overview

At The American School of Kinshasa (TASOK), your child engages in a thoughtfully crafted academic program designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and nurture their full potential. Grounded in our core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Inclusivity, our educational approach ensures that each student is seen, supported, and challenged to thrive.

We are proud to be a fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). Through these globally recognized frameworks, students develop the knowledge, skills, and mindsets they need to succeed in an interconnected and rapidly changing world. Guided by our mission—to provide dynamic and individualized educational challenges and opportunities that promote diversity and empower each student to develop into an independent global community leader—TASOK delivers a rigorous and responsive learning journey from Preschool through Grade 12.

We complement our academic program with a full range of student services and support systems, ensuring that each learner has the tools and care needed to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

A Seamless Path to Academic Excellence

The What

From Early Childhood through Grade 10, TASOK students engage with clearly defined learning standards drawn from the U.S. Common Core. These standards form the foundation of what we teach, ensuring students develop deep understanding and strong academic skills across subject areas.

As an IB World School, TASOK delivers these standards through the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) frameworks, which emphasize inquiry, conceptual thinking, international-mindedness, and student agency. These programs are not separate from our standards—they are how we bring them to life. Together, they ensure continuity and coherence in learning as students build the habits of mind and heart that prepare them for success in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

A Seamless Progression to the IB Diploma Program

The IBDP at TASOK is the natural culmination of our academic program. The research, communication, and critical thinking skills developed through the PYP and MYP flow directly into the IBDP’s rigorous and rewarding learning experience in Grades 11 and 12.

Students enter the Diploma Program ready to take ownership of their learning—whether they pursue the full diploma or individual subject certificates—and are supported every step of the way. Every TASOK graduate earns a TASOK High School Diploma, and our alumni go on to thrive at top-choice and right-fit universities around the globe.

The How

Learning at TASOK is personalized, student-centered, and intentionally designed to nurture critical thinkers, collaborative learners, and creative problem-solvers. Our faculty use research-based strategies and compassionate teaching practices to guide students in applying their learning to real-world challenges—both locally and globally.

Our classrooms are places of exploration, dialogue, and discovery. Through authentic assessments, service learning, and interdisciplinary projects, students are empowered to make connections across subjects and contribute meaningfully to their communities in alignment with our mission and beliefs.

A Multilingual Advantage

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TASOK's Learning Principles

Learning at TASOK is both a personal and social activity.

Learning at TASOK engages and recognizes our emotions.

Learning at TASOK happens through providing authentic and transferable learning experiences.

Learning at TASOK requires regular, timely, and user-friendly feedback.

Learning at TASOK happens with appropriate facilitation and modeling.

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PYP in Preschool

🌱 Preschool at TASOK

Where Play Meets Purpose in a PYP Learning Community

At TASOK, our Preschool program is more than just a starting point—it’s where curiosity, creativity, and confidence take root. Grounded in the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) Early Years Framework, we nurture young learners through inquiry-based experiences that are joyful, meaningful, and developmentally rich.

We focus on four pillars that shape every moment of learning: Relationships, Environment, Play As Inquiry, and Expression.

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PYP in K-5

🌍 K-5 at TASOK

An International Journey Through the IB Primary Years Program

At TASOK, learning in the Elementary School is rooted in the globally respected International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP)—designed for students aged 3 to 12. As an authorized IB World School, we are part of a worldwide community committed to high-quality, challenging, and inquiry-based education.

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MYP in Secondary

🧭 Secondary at TASOK

A Connected, Inclusive Experience Through the IB Middle Years Program

At TASOK, students in Grades 6 to 10 engage in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP)—a globally recognized framework that bridges academic learning with real-world relevance. As an IB World School, our MYP experience empowers students to think critically, explore their passions, and grow as compassionate, internationally minded individuals.

Open to all learners, the MYP is intentionally inclusive and designed to support students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. It builds the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to succeed in the rigorous IB Diploma Program (DP) in Grades 11 and 12—and beyond.

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DP in Secondary

🎓 Diploma Program at TASOK

Preparing Global Graduates Through the IB Diploma Program

In Grades 11 and 12, TASOK students take part in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP)—a rigorous, two-year academic program respected by top universities worldwide. The DP is designed to develop well-rounded, intellectually curious students who are prepared for success in higher education and beyond.

Through the DP, students:
✔ Gain strong breadth and depth of knowledge
✔ Study at least two languages
✔ Excel in traditional academic subjects
✔ Explore the nature of knowledge through critical thinking
✔ Grow intellectually, emotionally, ethically, and physically

Whether pursuing the full diploma or individual subject certificates, TASOK students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

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Our Community

United by a spirit of inclusivity and excellence, the TASOK community is a vibrant tapestry of students, parents, and educators from around the world. With a shared commitment to integrity and lifelong learning.

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Our Campus

Set on a lush, 42-acre green campus, TASOK provides an environment where learning thrives everywhere. The breathtaking beauty of our camp grounds leaves everyone who enters and all who have ever been on campus in awe.

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Our Academics

TASOK is a fully accredited IB World School, offering all three of the IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school year runs from August to June.

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Overview

A Seamless Path to Academic Excellence

The What

A Seamless Progression to the IB Diploma Program

The How

A Multilingual Advantage

TASOK's Learning Principles

Explore Our Programs

PYP in Preschool

🌱 Preschool at TASOK

PYP in K-5

🌍 K-5 at TASOK

MYP in Secondary

🧭 Secondary at TASOK

DP in Secondary

🎓 Diploma Program at TASOK

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Our Community

Our Campus

Our Academics

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