LEARNING AT CIS

Learning at CIS

Collegiate International School (CIS) has a strong emphasis on the academic success of each individual - preparing students to obtain significant growth, entrance into quality universities, and to become global citizens making valuable contributions in the future.

Our community atmosphere, caring, nurturing, and dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and the students themselves are responsible for CIS's success.

Collegiate International School an IB World School, provides a rigorous, high-caliber academic program for all ages of students. While CIS already has a highly rated International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) for Grades 11-12, we are also authorized with the full IB Continuum of study, which includes delivering the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Grades EY-5 and the Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Grades 6-10.

“We’re excited to be able to offer a range of learning pathways”

We have a number of flexible options available to our students. In addition to the IB MYP and DP programs, high school have the choice to follow the US High School Diploma track for graduation. This pathway will maximize the opportunities for students of all abilities to achieve a suitable and appropriate university/college choice. For top performing students following the US Diploma track, CIS offers a variety of Advance Placement courses. We are pleased to also offer the IB CP programme with the addition of BTECs.

OPEN-MINDED

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

INQUIRERS

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

BALANCED

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

CARING

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

THINKERS

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

REFLECTIVE

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

RISK-TAKERS

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

PRINCIPLED

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

KNOWLEDGEABLE

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global signifcance.

Our Definition of Learning

We value holistic, rigorous and international learning where we construct understanding by developing and applying knowledge, skills and approaches.

At CIS learning incorporates:

International mindedness and applying learning to local, regional and global contexts.
Inquiry-based approaches which extend and applies learning
A broad, balanced, conceptual and connected curriculum.
Collaboration, communication and team work