Welcome to Middle School at Pinewood American International School, where our students are known, challenged, and inspired to become the best versions of themselves.
Middle School is often misunderstood. In many schools, Grades 6, 7, and 8 are treated as a transition rather than a season to inhabit. But these are among the most formative years of a young person's life. This is where identity begins to take shape, where curiosity deepens, and where the habits of character that define a person are formed in the choices of ordinary days. That understanding is the foundation of everything we are building here at Pinewood.
Our program is built on a strong American curriculum, enriched by the IB Middle Years Programme framework. The American curriculum builds top academic preparation while the IB framework deepens inquiry-driven thinking. Together, these prepare students for a world that demands more than knowledge; it demands judgment, integrity, and courage. Students here do not just learn content. They learn to question, collaborate, and act with purpose. That purpose culminates in the Grade 8 Community Project, where students move beyond the classroom to identify real challenges and take meaningful action.
More than anything, we are excited about the culture taking shape around our curriculum. We honor the whole child: academically, socially, and emotionally. We amplify student voice at every turn. Your children are not passive recipients of their education. They are active participants in it, shaping their learning, pursuing their passions through a wide range of electives, and discovering strengths they did not yet know they had.
To all our families: welcome. We are honored by your trust and energized by this community. These years belong to your children and we are committed to making them academically excellent, deeply human, and genuinely joyful.
We are so glad you are here.
Dr. David Mannell
Middle School Principal
MYP Coordinator
At Pinewood American International School, middle school is more than preparation for high school. It is a formative season, a pivotal stage where students begin shaping the judgment, character, and responsibility that define a Pinewood Graduate.
We intentionally design our middle school as a community where every student is known, valued, seen, and heard. Our program emphasizes personalized learning, student voice, and the thoughtful use of technology so that students can explore their interests, express their ideas, and engage deeply with the world around them.
Rooted in American educational traditions and enriched by our international context, our program honors the developmental needs of early adolescence while guiding students toward lives of purpose and contribution.
