 In 1977, AISD became only the 65th school worldwide to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.The International Baccalaureate is the most highly recognized program of international education, and develops the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing and changing world.During the late 1970s and early 1980s, AISD took on more of the characteristics of an international school, including adding English as a Second Language support, and seeking international accreditations.