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ASH is proud to host the Benelux Robotics Championships, welcoming more than 600 of the region’s top student-innovators for a day of high-energy robotics competition. Visitors are also invited to explore our dynamic STEM Expo, showcasing innovative projects from technology leaders, universities, and ASH students.
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For Lorenzo, a Grade 12 IB student, the IB offers the ideal blend of challenge, opportunity, and global relevance. In this interview, he reflects on why he chose the IB and how it supports his ambitions after graduation.
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When the last class ends, it’s often only the beginning of an afternoon of even more action. For Disha (Grade 10), the end of the school day means just that. As co-captain of her High School Robotics team, and leader of the Elementary School (ES) Robotics Club, her afternoons look lively, and go far beyond building machines—it’s about sparking curiosity and confidence in younger students.
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The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a globally recognized pathway for High School students seeking college-level rigor, flexibility, and in-depth study in specific subjects. For Kathryn, an Grade 11 AP student, the program has provided the perfect balance of rigor and flexibility to pursue her interests while developing skills that will serve her in university and her future career.
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For Grade 12 IB student Aurora, the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) component of the IB program has been quite the transformative journey. Inspired by her experiences in Nepal on an SDG-focused trip, her interest in humanitarian work continued as she supported children in underserved communities for her CAS project in Guatemala, one of her home countries.