Outreach

Outreach

American School of Advanced Studies (ASAS) supports students’ engagement in community outreach programs. By promoting diverse opportunities for personal, academic, and professional growth, ASAS is committed to fostering a community that prioritizes student leadership development. Our community engagement events are designed to nurture students’ passions while building leadership and life skills beyond the classroom. Our students cultivate a sense of community by participating in meaningful local, national, and international projects, which contribute to their future success both inside and outside of school. We embrace, embody, and share a global ethos of excellence.

Summer Programs – United States and UK

Each summer, our students participate in educational programs in the United States at Yale University and King’s College, near New York City. Programs are also available at schools in London and Canterbury, UK. Global understanding is greatly enhanced through these firsthand experiences. In addition, university visits to institutions of excellence in the United States, UK, and Europe provide further educational opportunities. Additionally, our students have the unique opportunity to visit Eton College and take part in its distinguished summer program, further broadening their academic and cultural horizons.

Sister School – First Love Christian Academy, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

For the past two school years, two American high school students each semester have continued their education at our sister school, First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pennsylvania. These students are recommended by their respective teachers for this incredible opportunity, allowing them to grow academically and personally while studying abroad. They return with renewed enthusiasm and gratitude for having broadened their horizons.

ASAS is also working to establish partnerships with schools in the United States, Scotland, and Spain.

Liaison with Tbilisi State University

ASAS has partnered with Tbilisi State University to offer various educational programs and outings.

From May 19-26, 2017, many students, along with faculty and administration, traveled with professors from the Institute of Classical Philology, Byzantine, and Modern Greek Studies to Greece for a deeper understanding of ancient Greek and Byzantine civilization. This extraordinary educational and cultural experience helped to foster a greater appreciation of the connections between the ancient and modern world, and it serves as a prime example of the critical thinking we encourage within our students and the broader school community. Since then, we have organized annual excursions to Italy and Greece to continue nurturing students’ understanding of ancient civilizations.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Throughout the school year, ASAS partners with the Tsilkani Home for orphaned children, providing donations of food, toys, and clothing. Additionally, each fall and spring, our students come together as a community to collect money and food for the less fortunate, supporting organizations such as the Red Cross and Red Nose. The incredible commitment shown by our students in these charitable efforts is essential for their growth and understanding of giving back to the community.

These charitable initiatives are complemented by numerous class outings and cultural trips to Mtskheta, Kutaisi, and other local areas.

FLEX Program

We are proud to share that, for the past three years, ASAS has been collaborating with the FLEX Program. This partnership has allowed us to host several American students, providing them with unique and flexible learning opportunities, and enriching their educational experience within our school.

College Board

Each year, members of ASAS administration and faculty participate both online and in person in regional forums in the United States to gain a deeper understanding of US educational opportunities that promote academic and personal success. We currently offer twenty-two Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which foster critical thinking and synthesis—skills essential for our students’ success in today’s ever-expanding, globally interconnected world.

We are proud of their many achievements, including numerous recipients of the “AP Scholar with Distinction Award” each school year.

Faculty

ASAS boasts a faculty of 37 teachers, 40% of whom hold PhDs. Many of our faculty members also teach at local universities, providing our students with a true college preparatory experience.

Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma

In 2020, ASAS introduced the AP Capstone Diploma Program for grades 11 and 12. This program includes two courses taken over two years: AP Seminar and AP Research. Rather than focusing on subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based argumentation, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the program can earn one of two prestigious AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges both in the United States and globally.

Students who achieve scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP exams receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Those who achieve scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but do not meet the four additional exam requirements receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.