Students thrive when they feel safe, supported, and are known by teachers and their peers.
Our highly qualified and experienced educators create a warm and engaging environment where students are guided to explore who they are as learners during this key developmental phase.
Partnering with local organisations allows ISP to expand its impact on learning and learners. ISP is partnering with Maker Institute Prague to support our efforts in innovation, design, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). In addition to coming in as expert speakers to targeted classes, we are cosponsoring three day-long Saturday workshops. The first […]
ES Peace Day and MS / US Stretch Days Curiosity and compassion are key dispositions nurtured through varied exposure to learning engagements in order to become part of who we are. These dispositions, coupled with students’ competencies (set of skills) and deep conceptual understanding, empower learners to contribute positively to the world as a changemaker. […]
We were honored to host Petr Sis, world renown author, illustrator, animator, graphic artist and storyteller, who exemplified our ISP Mission to Inspire, Engage and Empower all learners for two full days on 8 and 9 September 2022. Mr. Sis, originally from the Czech Republic, and now based in New York, was our first Distinguished […]
The launch of any academic year involves many transitions in a school community as students join new grade levels, make new friends, and get to know new teachers. Such transitions are even more significant in an international setting. This year with 210 new students, 13 new faculty, three new coaches, four new administrators, and a […]
Action, Animals, and Art: ISP students share and the community celebrates demonstrations of learning during Stretch Day During the Middle and Upper School Stretch Days in March 2022, students were able to celebrate their learning growth by sharing projects they’ve created over time, persisting because they found the challenges and end goal relevant. We were […]
All the programmes in the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) include interdisciplinary learning that requires learners to consider and connect complex ideas from different disciplines. Interdisciplinary learning is key to developing critical and creative thinkers who can use their skills to become positive changemakers. The IB Diploma Language and Literature course involves the study […]
Middle School (MS) classes at ISP, rooted in inquiry, build on learners’ innate curiosity. Students develop key knowledge, skills and understandings in language arts, social studies, mathematics and the social and physical world surrounding them. Students also develop their competencies in the areas of music, drama, physical and health education, visual arts, modern languages (French, German, Spanish) and design.
The IB approaches to learning skills (ATL) are grounded in the belief that learning how to learn is fundamental to a student’s life in and out of a school context.
In broad terms, IB programmes support learners in developing:
The MS follows a 10-day rotation schedule, see below. In addition, there are about half a dozen stretch days a year when students are off timetable, using the time to go on field trips, engage in electives, and/or interdisciplinary projects.
The ISP Mathematics Programme aims to develop mathematical thinking in order to empower learners to make sense of and to interact responsibly with their world. The heart of Mathematics at ISP involves conducting mathematical inquiry to develop concepts and procedures to become a proficient mathematician.
The MYP sciences curriculum aims to build on what students learn and do in the PYP and other student-centred programmes of primary education. The main approach to teaching and learning sciences is through structured inquiry in the context of disciplinary and interdisciplinary units. Students are encouraged to investigate science by formulating their own questions and finding answers to those questions, including through research and experimentation.
The MYP English Language & Literature Programme aims to develop literacy through a balanced student-centered approach, which focuses on understanding, engagement and enjoyment.
In ISP English Language & Literature courses students will:
We report on the following criteria in MYP language and literature courses:
MYP Individuals and Societies (I & S) encourages learners to respect and understand the world around them and equips them with the necessary skills to inquire into historical, contemporary, geographical, political, social, economic, religious, technological and cultural factors that have an impact on individuals, societies and environments.
We report on the following criteria in MYP individuals andsocieties courses:
At ISP, we believe that Visual Arts are integral to learning. The purpose of our programme is to engage and challenge learners to creatively express and interpret ideas through the visual arts.
MYP Arts aim to build on what students learn and do in the PYP and other student-centred programmes of primary education. MYP arts further an inquiry-based approach through similar objectives that encourage students to continue their artistic development and learning.
MYP arts courses help to prepare students for the study of visual arts, music and theatre. ISP MS students take one semester each of drama, music and visual arts.
The aims of MYP Arts are to encourage and enable students to:
The purpose of ISP’s Drama Programme is to engage and challenge learners, maximizing their performance and presentation skills while engendering enjoyment of theatre through accessible and significant experiences.
Music is a basic expression of humanity and therefore, integral to a holistic education. The purpose of our ISP Music Programme is to engage and challenge learners to maximize their musical abilities and enjoyment.
In the MYP, Physical and Health Education (PHE) is concerned with the individual’s well-being through the promotion and development of concepts, knowledge, attitudes and skills that contribute to this well-being.
Well-being is intrinsically linked to all aspects of a student’s experience at school and beyond. It encompasses physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social health and development, and contributes to an understanding of self, to developing and maintaining relationships with others, and to participation in an active, healthy lifestyle.
We report on the following criteria in MYP physical andhealth education courses:
Design is the link between innovation and creativity, taking thoughts and exploring the possibilities and constraints associated with products or systems, allowing them to redefine and manage the generation of further thought through prototyping, experimentation and adaptation. It is human-centred and focuses on the needs, wants and limitations of the end user.We report on the following criteria in MYP physical and health education courses:
MYP Design:
ISP is committed to multilingualism as a means of affirming cultural identity and developing international-mindedness. The term “multilingualism” in the MYP refers to linguistic ability in more than one language, and recognizes that each of a student’s languages may be developed to different levels, and within different contexts, depending on their social and academic experiences.
In the Middle School at ISP, students can choose to learn French, German and Spanish as additional languages. Learners develop their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the selected target language during their five sessions of 65 minutes in a 10 day cycle.
We report on the following criteria in MYP language acquisition courses:
The purpose of the Elective courses:
Given ISP has students arriving from around the world with varied educational and life experiences, we have four departments to support learners as needed.
The purpose of our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department is to build the social and academic English skills necessary for EAL students to become active and successful members of the ISP community. Students who are still developing proficiency in English study English as an Additional Language (EAL). ISP follows an EAL Language Continuum that is organised by four standards: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
In the Middle School, EAL learners receive language development support in the Language Arts and Social Studies program. The EAL teacher, co-plans and co-teaches with the Language Arts and Social Studies teacher (and other subject teachers as appropriate) in order to reinforce concepts and develop academic language proficiency.
The Idea Lab is a technology and design focused maker space integrated into the Learning Innovation Hub. The Idea Lab supports students’ curiosity and inquiry, extending hands-on learning with both traditional and contemporary tools. Students and faculty can explore 3D printing, laser cutting, computational embroidery, robotics, and more – within a state of the art, purpose-built space. Technology & Innovation Coaches work with the community to help develop their ideas and
skills, providing advice, instruction, and pedagogical support.
We believe that all students should have equal access to learning opportunities. To meet the diverse learning needs of our students, ISP provides a Learning Support programme as part of its instructional continuum of Support Services.
The counseling programme in the Middle School aims to support the social-emotional development
of all learners. Overseen by the MS Counselor along with the student’s teachers and parents, it can involve Student Support Teams (SST), Student Success meetings, observations, testing, parent/ team conferences, classroom interventions, resource room time, and / or referral to outside consultants.
A librarian plays an important role in establishing a school-wide ethos of learning. Librarians need to be fully aware of the philosophy that underpins IB teaching and learning so they can support inquiry, action and reflection in the library and beyond. In partnership with colleagues, students and wider community, a librarian develops passionate, lifelong, thoughtful readers and self-directed researchers and ensures learners have access to relevant and rich reading and information sources.
A librarian plays an important role in establishing a school-wide ethos of learning. Librarians need to be fully aware of the philosophy that underpins IB teaching and learning so they can support inquiry, action and reflection in the library and beyond. In partnership with colleagues, students and wider community, a librarian develops passionate, lifelong, thoughtful readers and self-directed researchers and ensures learners have access to relevant and rich reading and information sources.
“In all, ISP has really not only helped me grow as a student, but also as a person. I am incredibly happy that I get to learn here. I have learned so much and made so many friends. It’s one of my favorite places in the world.”
“ISP opens up several opportunities for us to engage with local or international communities and inspires everyone to bring the best out of themselves. Among several programs that the school provides, I participated in ‘Inspire Citizens’ an organization that empowers youth leaders from all over the world.”
“The challenge with Middle School students is to help them see that we are not just doing school to them. They know intuitively that their education is important, so our goal is to help them recognize that what they learn here at ISP connects to everything in the world they find valuable and relevant.”
“In my room and classes, I strive to design a universe where learners can explore, experiment, play, take safe risks and learn from me and each other. A space where they can grow self-aware of their abilities and where they can independently pursue and advance the many languages of visual expression.”
