Summits International School – Foundation and Primary Stages – British Division is committed to providing a supportive learning environment in which independence, self-confidence, and resilience are encouraged and creativity and co-operation are nurtured. Our international curriculum, which is delivered in English, aims to encourage our students to strive for excellence and provide them with the necessary skills and zest for learning to become global citizens of an ever-changing world.
We aim to become a world-class School to provide internationally recognized external validation of our educational standards and curriculum so that our students be able to access higher education around the globe. In addition, SIS offers a learning community where international students learn about the world in an atmosphere of co-operation and open-mindedness where they can discover the most fundamental principle of international education that our similarities to one another outweigh our differences.
Summits International School – Foundation and Primary Stages – British Division expects and encourages high standards from its students on both academic and personal levels. We recognize that a mixture of self-motivation and teamwork skills will be required by active citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Our modern international curriculum is therefore designed to encourage students to investigate, to think critically, and then share and apply the knowledge and skills they acquire in a range of situations including examinations and when working with others.
The positive and caring environment we aim to provide helps to ensure that all students at SIS feel safe to take intellectual and creative risks, develop their emotional intelligence and resilience and gain a range of learning strategies.
We value the importance of a healthy lifestyle including the provision of a balanced diet and the opportunity to take part in challenging physical activities whilst keeping ourselves and others safe. We are proud to be an international school where we can all learn from one another in an atmosphere of equality and tolerance enriched by the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our staff and students. Our Philosophy:
- Every student has an individual and a cultural set of experiences, skills, and interests which must be considered in the teaching and learning process.
- A diverse student body enriches the school community and provides a wealth of experience and resources.
- A thorough education includes the development of the qualities of compassion, tolerance, respect for the rights and cultures of all people, the skills for the peaceful resolution of conflict, and the development of environmental responsibility.
- Schools should prepare young people to provide leadership to meet the global challenges of the 21st century.
- School should foster an atmosphere of academic excellence and encourage intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
- Achievement in the physical, expressive, and creative arts is an essential part of holistic education.
- The school is a community, and social awareness, thoughtful interaction, and effective communication among students, parents, and staff is fundamental to its well-being.
The international curriculum whether American or British addresses the (whole child) catering to different learning styles and multiple intelligences of each individual. Cross-curriculum links ensure a well-rounded, balanced education with different activities in each class, to allow each child to achieve his/her potential. Our school aims to offer a high standard of education to students through the adoption of the main principles of teaching and learning as reflected by both international curricula.
Our challenging curriculum will be tailored to the individual needs strengths and interests of each student. Students in our school will be constantly challenged to excel and achieve the best of their potential. Our school is very well equipped with all the facilities that children will need for a balanced and well-rounded education. Teachers will be knowledgeable and dedicated, caring, and patient.
Our classrooms are air-conditioned and provide a pleasant environment for learning. We strive to instill in all our pupils a love of learning. we know that this can be achieved and all the rest will follow, good results a worthwhile career, a fulfilled life an important legacy to pass on to the next generation. The world demands much from its citizens today and we at Summits International School are dedicated to ensuring our pupils fulfill their potential to meet those demands.
