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Learning

at SSIS

Our school has come a long way over the past 25 years, with a strong focus on personal rigor, principled behavior and open-mindedness. With these attributes we have cultivated an environment of excellence in academics.

A CONTINUOUS IB EDUCATION

As an IB World School our curriculum is centered around the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) frameworks. We nurture and guide our students to be inquires and thinkers, always asking that next question. We encourage them to take risks, to not be afraid of failing or trying something new. We show them how to be caring and open-minded, developing the next generation of global citizens to go out and make the world a better place. And we, along with them, reflect on what could be better, stronger and greater.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING APPROACH

Personalized learning is the core of the SSIS curriculum. We place a strong focus on each student, individually guiding and developing their unique strengths and passions. Our students develop into rigorous, life-long learners, striving to be the best version of themselves.

A LOVE OF LEARNING

School should not be a chore. School should be a happy place to learn and grow. At SSIS we believe that every student should have the opportunity to learn and grow in the best environment possible. It is when students are engaged that they learn best and are encouraged to keep going. Our halls and classrooms reflect this with laughter, smiles and joy as we strive to inspire our students to acquire their own unique love of learning every day.

THE IB PHILOSOPHY

At SSIS we are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12.

The IB is a highly respected programme of international education that develops the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.

At SSIS students learn how to learn. Students are able to take responsibility for their own learning and are encouraged to try different approaches to learning.

We help students to:

  • ask challenging questions
  • think critically
  • develop research skills proven to help them in higher education.

We encourage students to be active in their communities and to take their learning beyond academic study.


THE THREE PROGRAMMES:

The Primary Years Programme (PYP), for students from Nursery to Grade 5, prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child. Learn more

The Middle Years Programme (MYP), for students from Grade 6 to 10, is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, the MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation. Learn more

The Diploma Programme (DP), for students in Grades 11 and 12, aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The DP is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed by leading universities around the world. Learn more