Purpose & Commitments
At ISWA, our purpose is to empower students’ unique development in an inclusive, inquiry-focused environment to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Community
We value a diverse community where everyone is safe, included, appreciated and feels free to be themselves. We recognise that our school community, the host country, and the international community provide an invaluable opportunity for us to be enriched by the perspectives of others. We are committed to collaborate and communicate effectively, and with empathy.
Personalisation
We are an inclusive international school whose learners have different skills and interests and come from diverse educational experiences. Everyone has a unique background, learns differently, and at their own pace. We are committed to adapting and refining our strategies and approaches to support those differences.
Student Advocacy
We believe that self-directed learners are more inspired to find and purse their passions and in doing so develop deeper engagement with their learning. We are committed to teaching students to take a proactive role in designing and evaluating their own learning, as well as finding their own voice as advocates.
International Mindedness
We embrace the opportunity to see the world from various perspectives. We respect the ideas and cultures of others. We create new understandings through connections. We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive society and maintaining a global perspective.
Sustainability
We recognise we live in a world of limited resources. We are committed to encourage and create actions and behaviours for sustainability around the school, within our communities and the world, to share these limited resources and ensure a viable future for everyone.
Concept-Based Inquiry
We are committed to teaching students through a rigorous programme of inquiry to think critically, ask questions and solve problems. We commit to nurturing inquiry and curiosity that engages students actively in their own learning to relate to, explore and understand the world around them.
