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St Marks opened its doors to 180 learners on 26 January 1999. Since then we have grown to full capacity and have built separate facilities for the High School and Primary School. The visionaries, Bruce and Sandy Woolard saw the need for a private Christian education at an affordable cost to the community. Their passion for ministry inspired a call to reach children and their parents/guardians practically. Not only was the vision quality education, but mere importantly offering spiritual and emotional support throughout their school career. A happy child is a successful child. Computer classes form part of the curriculum and are offered during or after school hours. There are between 32 and 36 forty-five-minute sessions per year. The course caters to all levels and fees are included. The program includes a Year-end assessment, moderation, and certification for those who pass the assessment with 70% or more. This is a nationally moderated course and prepares learners thoroughly for the world of computers. These are included in the School Fees but all workbooks, dictionaries, and rule books are at the parent's expense as they will be retained by the learner at the end of each year. Tests are set throughout the year with formal examinations being written only twice a year during the second and fourth terms. The teachers will prepare reports at the end of each term. No formal examinations are written by the Foundation Phase learners (Grade R-3) as their work is evaluated daily. Reports are issued at the end of each term. Promotion requirements are based on the National Curriculum Guidelines. Learners will be assessed on a CASS (Continuous Assessment) mark and their examination mark in both June and November for learning subjects. If a learner is absent for an exam, a valid doctor's certificate must be produced for the learner to be granted permission to write the examination/s on their return to school. Test marks and continuous assessment will be included in their report in March and September. There is so much more to school sport than just the benefit of physical activity. Sport builds character and self-esteem in a child. It teaches patience and perseverance. Sport inculcates discipline and teaches the value of winning and losing with dignity. The awareness of others and learning to work in a team is an invaluable life skill. At St Mark's, these are the lessons we aim to instill whilst teaching our learners the benefits of a well-rounded, healthy, and balanced approach to life. We have competitive team sports and can challenge other schools and hold our own. We are always looking for opportunities to grow our sporting program but have to take into account that a larger spectrum of choices will weaken our teams due to our smaller numbers. If your child excels at a certain sporting discipline, the school will fully support them in joining a team at the club level. Learners participating in outside sports are recognized within the school. We however encourage learners to participate in our school teams with pride.

The College first opened in 1992, following an amalgamation of the previous four existing colleges across the City. Until late 2013, the College was known as Liverpool Community College. We are now proud to be The City of Liverpool College, serving more than a third of all 16-18-year-olds in Liverpool and educating almost 20,000 students a year. Our students are spread across our 500 academic and vocational courses, offering them the most comprehensive choice in the City at the highest standard of learning. The size and breadth of the College put us at the heart of the City. Our daily work brings us in contact with partners and stakeholders of all kinds from large corporations and household names, and frequently, we work with Liverpool City Council. We work closely with local training providers and employers in the private, public, and voluntary sectors to deliver the broadest range of further education courses delivered with practical experience. Our close working relationships with businesses ensure that we keep up to date with what employers need, but crucially ensures our students are equipped with the skills to find employment and succeed. We are heavily involved in a wide range of innovative programs. As a Gazelle college, we promote an enterprising culture for students to develop confidence and entrepreneurial skills to help create future jobs. Our experienced and expert Pastoral Care Team across campus provides help, advice, and information to students on all issues relating to their personal, social development, and overall wellbeing while studying with us. Achievement Coaches are available to give you one to one support. They help you get over any barriers you have to success, offering you a listening ear, improving your study skills, building your confidence and helping you to achieve your aims at College During your time at College, you will be supported and encouraged to work hard to achieve success. However, we also want it to be interesting, fun, exciting, and rewarding. Make the most of your time in College through a range of exciting activities. As part of your health and wellbeing, we offer bespoke sports services from our College Sports Maker. Sport can be used to decrease stress levels, increase energy levels, and help with concentration for a holistic approach to student life. The City of Liverpool College was launched in 1992 from an amalgamation of some further education colleges from across the City. Almost 20,000 students study at The City of Liverpool College every year. Over a third of all 16-18 year olds in The City of Liverpool choose to study with us. Our Pastoral Team build and coordinate a calendar of events throughout the year to support our student’s wellbeing and personal development. We have hundreds of courses to choose from that lead on to higher education or in to wide and varied careers..

Wellspring Learning Community aims to establish an inquiry-based learning environment in which students from diverse backgrounds are given every opportunity to realize their social, emotional, and academic capacities and talents. Our students will become confident, resourceful, creative, caring, responsible, and thinking citizens prepared to use their education to contribute in meaningful ways toward improving society, both locally and internationally. In support of the mission, teachers and administrators work collaboratively in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust to design, plan and provide a positive learning environment that builds on an ongoing process of self-assessment, evidence-based decision making, and continual improvement. At Wellspring we are committed to the following guiding principles: Establishing a safe and collaborative learning community that meets the needs of the students, school personnel, and parents. Maintaining well-kept, clean, and vibrant physical campus environments. Giving attention to the whole child by supporting students’ development in all domains, including the academic, linguistic, social, emotional, ethical, artistic, and physical. Making education relevant to the real world and children’s life experiences. Honoring diversity and individual differences. Promoting the development of strong multilingual abilities. Delivering an equitable education for all students. Holding ourselves accountable for students’ learning and school-based development. Putting in practice an interactive, creative approach to teaching and learning that combines the best elements of a variety of modern classroom instructional strategies to meet different learning abilities. Empowering teachers as professional decision-makers. Wellspring Learning Community is the realization of a dream shared by a team of dedicated educators who believe that all the children of Lebanon and those coming from abroad deserve to study in a high-quality learning environment that opens up a space for developing all their talents and intellectual potential, as well as their capacity for understanding and caring about the world around them. Our dream can only be fully realized through the learning, accomplishments, and future needs of our students as they journey through life. Wellspring literally means the source. Historians tell us that one of the leading theories of how Beirut was named is related to the Arabic word for a well or a source of water. Indeed the land on which the Wellspring Learning Community Mathaf campus now sits, located “jamb il Mathaf” was once rich in agricultural resources, full of olive and pomegranate groves. In naming the school, we had all this in mind, however, our true aim was to capture our belief that children are an infinitely renewable source of ideas, energy, and knowledge. We hope that our school will promote children’s natural predisposition to inquire and make sense of their experience in the world around them. Wellspring Learning Community City Centre Campus Lamma Street, Ain El Roumaneh Area +961 1 283683

Tyre Community School not only motivates its students to pursue academic excellence but also empowers them to be life-long learners, critical thinkers, and productive members of an ever-changing global society. At TCS, we aim to identify the talents, skills, and abilities of each student, to nurture and encourage them to think, express, and exhibit their skills in their daily life. Our educational system helps the student develop his/her personality and equip him/her to face the challenges of life. We wish to develop a passion for learning inside the child's heart and mind so that he/she does not stop growing. TCS motivates its teachers to provide an atmosphere for discovery, where students are encouraged to be creative and curious. We tend to teach our students through observation and experience. In the words of John Dewey, “Education is not preparation for life education is life itself.” At present, TCS strives to develop in students' minds a sense of discipline and moral values. Our educational philosophy is centered on praise, encouragement, enthusiasm, and affection, rather than criticism, fear, and punishment. This is the third year of TCS, and with the help of God and blessings, we will be up to the expectations of the families who entrusted their children to our care. Tyre Community school, its teachers, administrators, and staff are united in their belief that all children: Have the power to learn. Are curious & creative. Can succeed No two students have the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Our plans combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student. Integrity Service Responsibility Teamwork Honesty Excellence Commitment In TCS kindergarten we work so hard on the child’s personality because that’s what matters. Making our learners dream of coming to school the next day with a smile on their faces is one of our most important goals. In TCS kindergarten we implant morals as well as education. It has become the best place for our learners and we will keep on working hard to go even further. Cycle 1 is an exciting time of discovery for our beloved young students in which they learn, using all their senses, to make connections between the written word with pictures, ideas, and concepts. We also believe that this is the opportunity to help them learn routines which help them to be organized, not only for school but for life. TCS makes learning fun. We do this in many ways both inside and outside the classroom. Activities in class and outside of class connect learning to life and develop a spirit of community. We also choose activities to help remind the children to care both for themselves as well as for others. As they continue to grow, they learn how to order their own lives and how to better order their world. Cycle 2 is a foundational time in the lives of our students. Beginning to cover a more comprehensive range of academic subjects while developing both physically and emotionally, the administrative team at TCS works to further develop this growth through the promotion of: They use modern methods of learning based on activities and technology. Integrating learners into society through participation in several social activities (such as visiting a nursing home, hosting a lunch for children from disadvantaged families, fundraising for cancer centers, and other events both national and international). Giving attention to the individual talents and abilities of our learners through participation in varied sporting, artistic and scientific events. Each student matters to us and our hope is that they will love being at TCS as much as we love having them here. In its intermediate and secondary programs, TCS aims to have a well-rounded program that balances academics with extra-curricular activities. Why? Because learning and life go together. We seek to foster discipline and motivation from within our students to make them mature, eager, independent learners. We also seek to distinguish our school by caring about the whole student. We not only focus on academic achievement, with concern for their minds, but we seek to develop hearts and morals with the hope of furthering them as productive and responsible world citizens. Lebanese Program. This program aims at leading students to fulfill the requirements of the Lebanese Ministry of Education curriculum in preparation for the government examinations. The school implements the curriculum by adopting books that provide healthy and constructive methods that encourage student's involvement in the learning process. Information technology is an integral part of the instructional procedures and students are encouraged to use Information Technology in fulfilling the objective and goals. The objectives of the Lebanese Curriculum set by the ministry of English Language, Science, and Math are fulfilled through American textbooks (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) books that enrich the learning process. Computer-Based Learning. Learning is interactive. It is more effective when students are engaged in interaction with the teacher, other students, and resources, including technology. In these programs, our classes are equipped with Interactive boards, laptops and students use individual mini-laptops where each learns gradually and interactively lessons. Foreign System Learning. We offer students who have studied abroad and for students with foreign passports a specialized program of study, with most subjects in English (for those whose first language is English) and with consideration for those who need additional support in a second language (English/Arabic). While working within the ability level of each student, the program seeks to develop creative and critical thinking skills, independent learning, and values each student’s contribution.

We believe it is the responsibility of Modern Community School to provide an educational program that will aid the children of this community to grow physically, intellectually, morally, and emotionally, that they may live happily as children and that they may take the correct decisions that lead to the welfare of the community as a whole, realizing the most complete life possible within the limits of their individual needs, interests, and abilities. Complete citizenship embodies the dignity of the individual and his responsibility to the group, both of which could be nurtured best through democratic living in a democratic environment. As a basis for building this program: We believe education is a growth process by which people learn to think and act more effectively. We believe in the individual’s worth and dignity as a person. We believe each student should acquire an understanding of and respect for the traditions, customs, and heritages of his friends irrespective of their race, religion, or sect. We believe that the privileges of the democratic way of life enjoyed by the individual imply a responsibility to help maintain this democracy. We believe that an understanding of and respect for the policies of democracy must be held by all. We believe the individual’s welfare is dependent upon the welfare of others and everybody should have an understanding not only of his rights but of his obligations as well. We believe that we must provide ways and means for the individual to discover and develop his ability and personality in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. We believe the home, the community, and the school must cooperate to assist young people in developing spiritually and morally. All students are expected to Partake in providing a learning environment free from disturbance and disorder for self and others. Conform to the directives of school administration and faculty. Promote an environment of positive and constructive language free from indecency and abuse. Maintain a safe environment prone to minimal risk of accidents, whether deliberate or unintentional, for self and others. Observe school administration as the sole authority responsible for conflict resolution and hence refrain from engaging in any fighting, verbal or physical. Engage in keeping the school environment respectful and reassuring for all, free from bullying or any other form of abuse. Respect school property and handle it responsibly, preserving all materials in use.

Welcome to the American Community School Beirut! Whether you are visiting our website for the first time as a prospective parent, an alumnus looking to reengage with the school, a current parent looking for the latest news, or a friend wanting to learn more about who we are, I hope that you find this site informative and helpful. We were founded way back in 1905 as the Faculty School, to serve families of the American University of Beirut (AUB). Today, we are an accredited and secular, not-for-profit, independent American college preparatory school. We serve a multi-cultural international student body and provide an internationally enriched, standard-based American curriculum. We enroll 1080 students, and our campus is in the heart of Ras Beirut, with the Mediterranean Sea on one side of us, and AUB, the preeminent University in the Middle East on the other. ACS is the one school in this region that is truly both American and international. We teach all our classes in English save our foreign language classes that are conducted in Arabic and French. We are chartered in New York, and our Board of Trustees Chairs and Heads of School have always come from the States. We prepare all our students for the American High School Diploma, but our high school students can also elect to take either the International Baccalaureate or the Lebanese Baccalaureate. Currently, our students hold passports from 64 different countries. While over 50% of our students are of Lebanese origin, we have several faculty children from AUB and LAU, and we have several children whose parents are in Lebanon as aid workers with different NGOs. Our mission reads “ACS empowers students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with compassion and understanding.” We are focused on helping our students to become critical thinkers, develop their voices, and fulfill their academic potential. We challenge our students to be their best, but also provide them with a great deal of support. Students at ACS find balance through a wealth of opportunities in the arts and athletics, and we have an extensive community service program. Our students from all grade levels have access to the ACS Nature and Outdoor Education Center located in Deir El Qamar - a thoughtfully designed off-campus site that fosters and supports an appreciation for the natural beauty that exists in Lebanon and adds depth to an already excellent academic education. There are numerous opportunities to travel throughout the region with teams, on service trips, and our week without walls. The heart of the ACS education is not, however, our programs or the campus it is the relationship between our faculty and students and the bond they establish as they engage in learning. While our website captures this through vivid imagery and a clear overview of what we do, I encourage you to visit our campus and get in contact with us firsthand. Discover what learning should be like everywhere. Discover the unique excellence that is the American Community School Beirut. ACS empowers students to solve problems with creativity and integrity, to lead well-balanced lives, and to serve Lebanon and the world community with understanding and compassion. Students learn at different rates and in different ways. Setting high expectations for ourselves and our students. Empowering students to be critical thinkers and independent learners. Working collaboratively with all members of our community. Understanding and utilizing innovative teaching and learning. Creating a safe environment for students to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Facilitating students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Engaging students in relevant and reflective learning. Encouraging students to explore different forms of personal expression. Providing opportunities for students to make choices, to lead, and to demonstrate responsibility. Supporting students to be caring, empathetic, respectful, and tolerant Students achieve success by being active participants in their learning. Students develop character through engagement with others from different backgrounds and through interaction within the community. Health services at ACS are provided through two infirmaries. The upper school infirmary is located in the upper school building and the lower school infirmary is in the administration building (BD). Both are fully equipped with over-the-counter medications, beds to rest in, medical equipment, physical screening tools, and first aid supplies. The goal of the school nurse is to promote a healthy environment for the students, prevent and control the occurrence and spread of infectious and/or communicable diseases, and maintain and supervise the provision of food services at school in a healthy nutritious no-junk plan.

The Indian Community School, Senior Branch, is housed in an excellent campus, centrally located in Salmiya. The ICSK, Senior Branch is a co-educational school for students of classes IX-XII. It is a unique institution, with the tradition of setting new records in academic excellence. The result-oriented teaching has been instrumental in the students securing top ranks in the AISS and AISSC examinations in Kuwait and the entire Gulf region also. The school enjoys a prominent position among all other CBSE schools in Kuwait. A team of highly motivated, dedicated teachers is the backbone of the institution. High-tech science laboratories equipped with the latest equipment are among the unparalleled facilities offered by Senior Branch. A well-laid basketball court and a huge auditorium are the pride of the school. Education is supplemented with a rich variety of co-curricular programs, giving an optimum opportunity to the students to develop and display their creative and cultural talents. Learning here is lively and student-oriented. We have adopted the new Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation program of the CBSE. Rote learning and memorization have been replaced by an emphasis on thinking skills and the continuous growth of students. CCE focuses on the holistic assessment of a learner which includes both scholastic and co-scholastic areas of learner growth with particular reference to attributes such as life skills, attitudes, and values, sports and games as well as co-curricular activities. It means interactive teaching, regularity of assessment, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning gaps, use of corrective measures, retesting, and feedback of evidence to teachers and students for their self-evaluation.

The Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch is located in the Khaitan area. Admission is given to both boys and girls for classes KG, Prep, and standards I-X. The school has a huge campus with an outdoor play area for small children. Khaitan Branch was started in September 1996 to accommodate the students of the afternoon shift of the ICSK, Senior Branch. The highly experienced and qualified staff dedicatedly works towards the academic and all-around development of the students. The numerous inter-school and intra-school co-curricular activities provide a platform for students to display their talents. Academics, sports, and cultural activities are given equal importance to bring out a well-balanced individual. Students are encouraged to inculcate an awareness of how to apply knowledge, skills, and concepts in reaching their full educational potential. The Indian Community School Kuwait (ICSK) aims to be an institution of excellence where children can achieve full potential in their academic, creative, personal, moral, and spiritual development. ICSK aims to develop globally competent and socially committed individuals who are emotionally strong, physically fit, morally upright, and intellectually outstanding.

The ICSK Junior School caters to boys and girls through their pre-primary years with children starting their school life at 31/2 years till year 12. Admission is given to both boys and girls for classes KG, Prep, and Standards I to VI. The infrastructure is ideally located in the heart of Salmiya. A school is a place where the "future" takes its birth. A perfect school is the one which facilitates young minds to imbibe not only knowledge but also the courage, and wisdom to face the world with confidence. The present education system is hardly adequate to equip the students to face the challenges of a fast-changing modern world is an undeniable fact. ICSK Junior Branch is convinced that radical changes have to be effected in the teaching methodology and course content so that the system of education is not merely information based but value-oriented, formulated to bring about transformation and maturity in the personality of the students. Education is imparted to children not just through books but through a multi-sensory approach, based on life experiences and the play way methods. Our belief is to make the school an extension of the home. For best outcomes, there must be concordance between the impressions which a child gathers at home and school. The school rejuvenates the existing education system intermittently. The school, recognized by the Ministry of Education, State of Kuwait and affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi, is one of the premier educational institutions in the Gulf. The school has attained unparalleled status and stability in Kuwait city with its campus. It is gratifying to note that the school stands as a symbol of excellence, fulfilling the dreams of its founding fathers. The school's Faculty Improvement Programs enable teachers to keep themselves abreast of the new developments in educational technology. Children joining the school come with a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the world around them. We aim to develop these skills and promote willingness and enthusiasm to learn more. We believe in offering all our pupils the highest quality education in a safe and secure environment. Our focus is to promote pupils' confidence, self-esteem and self will. We endeavor towards responsible, responsive, and accountable children. Quarterly e-magazine PETALS is a new venture in 2014, honing the creative talents of students and covering annual activities in the branch both in-house and inter-school competitions. We believe in a sound mind and healthy body, hence we stress multifarious productive child-centered activities. We design our course study to help children strive towards the Development of personality through public speaking. Promote a sense of belonging and collectiveness. The belief that every child is born to learn. Cater to a free and fearless learning environment for all. Involving children in making classroom rules and consequences that are easy to comprehend for all. The staff is endowed with the winning combination of experience and youth. The primary focus of the branch is to lay a strong, steady foundation in their formative years ready to face challenges in life with maturity. Other activities like orientation program for newly inducted students, art and craft exhibitions, special days, Parents' day, Annual Athletic Meet, Graduation day for Kindergarten section, Field trips, annual picnics, morning assemblies on special occasions, and National festivals are a few to mention. To instill spiritual values in students, teachers specially trained in Quran and Islamic studies hold classes for Muslim boys and girls throughout the year. Thus the ICSK Junior branch is versatile, with its homely ambiance, and a combination of students and staff both teaching and non-teaching from different states of India. In junior school, the curriculum is based on the fundamentals - Mathematics, Science, and Languages - the basics of all learning. Evaluations appropriate to the level of learner are held for LKG and PREP. However, there is an assessment system based on weekly class assignments and projects.

Inaugurated in December 2000, this school is located in Salmiya. The school offers quality education to boys and girls from K.G to X. The highly experienced teachers are filled with unflinching devotion to their great profession and are eager to see their students notching up top honors in examinations. The school is housed in a centrally air-conditioned building with excellent amenities. The colorful classrooms of the pre-primary sections create a pleasant, congenial atmosphere for the young learners. The literary, cultural, and co-curricular activities of the school enrich the academic program of the school and provide ample opportunity to develop the multifaceted personality of the student. Indoor courts and playroom are equipped with facilities for students to practice and perfect games like basketball, billiards, chess, table tennis, and carom. Students take part in a large number of inter-school competitions, winning laurels. The prestigious exams conducted by the New South Wales University, the U.N, and SAT have our students topping them with confidence. They are our pride. The pride of the entire Indian Community. The School is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and is recognized by the Ministry of Education, State of Kuwait. The medium of instruction is English and the second language for all classes up to VIII is Hindi. Arabic is the third language up to class VIII. Students can opt for French or Hindi in classes IX and X. In classes XI and XII three streams are offered - Commerce, Science, and Humanities. The Syllabus for classes VI to XII is according to the guidelines laid down by the NCERT, with classes IX to XII following NCERT books. Physical Education, Art, Music, and Work Experience are an essential part of the curriculum.

Our community of approximately 800 students representing 40 different nationalities. ACS inspires individuals to become self-motivated learners and compassionate citizens who demonstrate respect, act with integrity, and seek intellectual growth in a culture of high expectations. We want our school to be like a meal featuring Jordan’s national dish "Mansaf". Mansaf consists of a huge platter of rice served with a yogurt-based stew and meat on top. What makes this dish special is that it is a communal dish that is eaten with friends, family, and honored guests standing around this large platter. While eating, participants share stories, laugh together, discuss the latest politics, sometimes argue, and occasionally share their sorrow. Mansaf is traditionally served to celebrate successes, welcome new members, or mourn. This is much like our community we come together to support and encourage each other and share our desire to make learning irresistible. When we look at our students, we do not just see who they are now, but we also envision who they can become. Every day, in every class, we strive to invigorate and challenge their thinking, to push their creativity, to build their confidence, and to prepare them with the skills and aptitudes to face any challenge the world may toss their way. We also understand that our students learn in different ways and have different talents and skills. Our task, as a school, is to find how your child learns best and to tailor our instruction to your child’s specific needs. We are both honored and humbled to be a partner with parents, as we collectively build the foundation of their children’s character in a climate of support, encouragement, and intellectual risk-taking. The brick and mortar buildings do not determine a student’s success but rather the relationships built and contributions made. You will also be able to observe firsthand the passion and energy our engaged staff has for our work that drives our commitment to provide an outstanding education for our students. Our location in the heart of the Middle East allows for an educational experience that our students are unlikely to experience elsewhere in the world. Jordan is home to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Dead Sea, which is located at the lowest point on earth, giving our students the unique opportunity to live and learn in a country steeped in history and tradition. The American Community School opened its doors in 1955 when Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parker opened their residence to American families interested in a school with an American curriculum. During that first year, there were only 12 students in grades 1 through 8. As the young Kingdom grew, so did the demand for an American day school, which could provide an education that would allow students to reintegrate into the American system back home. In 1965, a small piece of land just outside of town was acquired with the vision of building a real campus. The students moved out of Parker’s home and into a school with 5 classrooms, a library, and around the multi-purpose room. As the city expanded, so did the school: that rural plot of land is now in the center of metropolitan Amman. Today, ACS boasts 65 classrooms, a fully equipped sports facility, a performing arts center, and state-of-the-art science and technology labs. An ACS student’s adventures are not limited to Jordan our students frequently participate in international academic, sports, and fine arts competitions. What started as a school for American residents in Amman became a melting pot of international students from over 40 countries. These students bring with them their unique traditions and cultural experiences, giving our students a global perspective on life. The American Community School of Amman, Jordan, is the U.S. accredited, independent, non-profit, Pre-K through grade 12 school that offers a rigorous U.S. curriculum with an international and regional focus to a diverse, multi-cultural population distinguished by a supportive and cohesive community. Early Years literacy activities prepare students to be successful informal reading, writing, and speaking activities in kindergarten. Students participate in whole-group activities responding to stories read by the teacher and investigate books independently. Students participate in the discussion of literature and informational texts read by the teacher and investigate rhyming and patterned texts, reading a big book in unison with the teacher and the group. They begin to learn letter-sound correspondence and to recognize some letters in the alphabet. Students learn to write their names and dictate stories to be written by an adult. For reading, writing, and mathematics, our standards are based on the Common Core, the U.S. standards followed by 46 States. For science, students study topics based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). All other subject areas have standards based on US professional organizations or states. Elementary division of the American Community School of Amman where visitors are struck by the energy, joy, and passion seen in each learning space and on the playground. Our faculty brings diverse experiences and international backgrounds to each classroom. This is also reflected in the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity of our student population. The Elementary School is committed to delivering academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum while also focusing on the socio-emotional growth of all students. Educating the minds of future global leaders requires the development of foundational, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. American Community School of Amman where the Middle School is a great place to learn and explore. These are the pivotal years of young adolescence. It is a time when young people begin to grapple with critical and complex life choices they form life-long attitudes and habits of mind that will influence their behavior as adults. ACS Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of this age group by offering a challenging and relevant curriculum, rich in experiences that develop the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. Our program is based on the vision and core values promoted by The Association for Middle-Level Education, the leading international organization advancing the education of all students ages 10-15. American Community School of Amman High School where students, as described by our current students, experience “…. a welcoming, caring, friendly, family-oriented, interactive environment.” Our students also have the freedom to discover and delve into areas that excite them as learners. As a school, we thrive on the opportunity our teachers, administrators, and parents have to work together with students to help them develop as life-long learners, regardless of their passion.

A very warm welcome to the International Community School in Amman, Jordan (ICS). Our unique brand of personalized learning ensures that the entire learning experience is tailored to the strengths and needs of each student. Inclusivity is enshrined in all that we do, and we are proud to be able to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of abilities and need, from the very most able Oxbridge or Ivy League aspirant to students with mild to moderate learning or physical needs or difficulties, and everyone in between. An independent, private and non-profit school, owned by the Society for the International Community in Jordan (SICJ), and founded in 1953 as a primary school to serve the children of the British Military based in Amman, the International Community School today is proud to be one of the longest-established international schools in Jordan and the Middle East. Home to over 700 students, representing over 50 different nationalities, ICS is a truly international, co-educational day school, which offers high-quality education to students aged 3-18. Following the National Curriculum of England and Wales, modified to our local and international context, all teaching is conducted in English by native English-speaking, UK-Qualified teachers. All students study a broad and balanced curriculum, drawing on the very best of British, Jordanian, and international education. Our senior students study for the IGCSE and also for the A-Level, the gold standard of pre-university qualifications worldwide, but many students also take the SAT and commonly apply for undergraduate schools in the USA and Canada. Fully accredited by COBIS (the Council of British International Schools) and rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' by BSO (British Schools Overseas), ICS is also a member of CIS, ECIS, and BSME. The school is located on a purpose-built, semi-rural campus in Na’our area, approximately fifteen minutes from most embassies. Whilst our current facility is of a high standard, with specialist facilities in sport, ICT, Science, and the Arts, we have recently undergone a major expansion project, which will see a brand new, state-of-the-art Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Theatre and Early Childhood Centre opening over the next couple of years. The school is also renowned for the quality of its enrichment program, and also for its focus on Community Service and Global Citizenship. The International Community School provides personalized, high-quality education, drawing on the best of British and international practices. We will continue to nurture and invest in an inclusive and diverse learning community of happy, confident, and creative global citizens. Where every child can thrive. We strive to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs, strengths, interests, and backgrounds of our students, and to ensure it is also a vehicle through which to pursue our Guiding Statements. We review our curriculum regularly and also aim to ensure it is articulated, vertically and horizontally, to ensure a contiguous learning journey, and a progression of skills, for every student. In the Early Years Stage, our curriculum is based on the Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework from the UK, modified for our local and international context, and drawing on the very best of global practice and pedagogy. We keep a close and caring eye on each child to ensure they fulfill their potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. Early Years subjects are taught through six half-termly topics, the majority of which are taught by the class teacher. English and Mathematics are taught both as discrete entities and as linked units to the half-termly topic work, but there is also a pervasive focus on learning through play and discovery. In Primary school, we continue to exploit the full potential of our #earlyyearsup approach to pedagogy and practice, ensuring that learning remains child-focused. The curriculum broadly follows the 2014 UK National Curriculum for Mathematics, English, and Science, modified and adapted where necessary for our local and international context. Each class in the Primary School also receives specialist teaching in Music, PE, and Languages (either Arabic or French). In Secondary school, students also follow a modified version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales, but we aim, wherever possible, to ensure that it remains engaging and relevant for our international student body and that it is personalized, wherever possible, to the individual needs and strengths of each student. As students move up through the school, their curriculum offer becomes more and more specialized, whilst retaining some of the breadths which is the hallmark of a British curriculum.

We aim to nurture pupils to become engaged and informed citizens. Michaela Community School graduates will have all possible doors open to them. Should they choose to go to university, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, they will apply from a position of strength. If they choose a different life path, the knowledge and skills acquired during their secondary school experience will stand them in good stead. Their success will be built on the strength of a curriculum that is central to our ethos. Our curriculum will prioritize rigorous, traditional academic subjects. Michaela Community School graduates will receive an education that will rival what many of their counterparts receive in the private sector. By the time they leave Michaela, they will read novels for pleasure, and understand the basic scientific building blocks of our world. They will appreciate the beauty of maths and its practical uses and know the joys of learning different languages. They will be equipped to better explore the world in which they live. In essence, they will develop a love of learning and a sense of creativity that will stay with them throughout their lives. We aim high at Michaela Community School and expect high standards of behavior and academic effort and achievement from all of our pupils. We will enable our pupils to develop the habits of self-discipline. Pupils will appreciate that success needs hard work, however, we also ensure that pupils who are struggling to keep up receive the help and support they need to catch up from our teachers. Our school encourages parental and family involvement. We want parents and carers to play an active part in their child’s education at Michaela Community School and to support our staff as they carry out their responsibilities. We encourage our pupils to take responsibility for themselves and their decisions. Parents and pupils sign a contract at the beginning of the year and parents are encouraged to come into school and discuss their child’s progress. We are keen to create an environment where we are all working for the betterment of all of our children. The goal is always that excellent behavior and excellent learning should be second nature, not something that one has to work at constantly it should simply be the way that we are. This is a state of mind that we want all our pupils to attain and sustain, not just at school, but for the rest of their lives. Michaela has a strict uniform policy and pupils are expected to wear their uniform with pride. Parents are expected to uphold our uniform policy and ensure their children attend school neatly turned out and in full uniform. At Michaela Community School, pupils are active participants in the whole community. They know how lucky they are, and they are encouraged to think about that outside who are less fortunate. "The loftiest edifices need the deepest foundations.” Our knowledge-led curriculum is distinctive. It is uniquely challenging and coherent, crafted by subject experts to ensure that all pupils achieve broad, deep subject expertise. We prioritize the core academic subjects that are strong preparation for further study, understanding of the world, and fulfilling lives. Pupils study English, Maths, and Humanities for at least five hours a week each. We provide four hours of Science and three hours of French. We allocate two hours both to Art and Music, which is double the provision of many schools, and two hours of Sport. We choose the most challenging content across subjects to teach. In English, in Year 7, all pupils read the classic Greek myths, Homer’s The Odyssey and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. In Mathematics, pupils in Year 7 dramatically strengthen their mental arithmetic and fluency with negatives and fractions: many pupils go from 10 times tables or division calculations in a minute to over 60. We go into great depth, spending six weeks rather than half a week on solving equations with algebraic fractions. In French, Year 7 is already studying complex tenses, subjunctives, idioms, and proverbs, speaking with astonishingly fluent pronunciation, and writing with accurate spelling and use of accents. In Music, pupils learn to read music and play an instrument and aim for Grade 5 theory by Year 10. The rigor in the Michaela curriculum in every subject we teach is exciting, inspiring, and even life-changing for pupils. Culture is to know the best that has been said and thought. At Michaela, we believe all pupils, whatever their background, have a right to access the best that has been said and thought. This includes a variety of writers, from all parts of the world, and thinkers of all ages. The curriculum ensures that pupils are knowledgeable enough about the world around them to transform it in the future. The education provided at Michaela is broadly traditional and academically rigorous. We expect our pupils to be polite and obedient. We encourage competition and allow our pupils to win and lose. We believe that knowledge about the world is central to our pupils’ success. Only when they have acquired this knowledge will they be ready to lead and participate as full citizens. Pupils are taught the background and context of what they are learning so that they can understand and make connections easily. History is taught chronologically so that pupils can grasp the key facts and have a strong understanding of the subject.

Welcome to Middlefield. We are committed to providing our children with the very best opportunities to enjoy school and to achieve their potential. We provide a caring environment where children feel happy, safe, and secure. We aim to ensure that our children become independent and resilient learners who will be well prepared for life in modern Britain. Our children will know that as part of a community, they have both rights and responsibilities. Our Mission Statement: Everyone has rights. Everyone has responsibilities. Everyone should have access to a wide variety of opportunities. All members of our community have equal worth. We are part of the local, national and global community. Learning is an amazing process that never stops. In our school, we recognize that every pupil has individual needs. We aim to support and challenge all pupils so that they reach the highest level possible in their learning and social development. The school takes its responsibilities for Child Protection very seriously. The school is in contact as necessary with other relevant agencies regarding the best interests of pupils. We co-operate closely with Education Welfare, Social Services, and School Medical and Psychological services. We have regular visits from a variety of professionals, police, fire service, and anti-bullying and racism specialists to ensure that the pupils understand how to keep themselves safe. At Middlefield, we have support from ‘A Quiet Place’, where parents, children, and staff can access a variety of therapies, relaxation techniques, and educational therapeutics. Our Learning Mentors are both qualified EQ practitioners and Middlefield is the proud owner of a Liverpool Inclusion Award. Promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, including preparing pupils for life in modern Britain. The curriculum at Middlefield promotes and sustains a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning. It covers a wide range of subjects and provides opportunities for academic, technical, and sporting excellence. It contributes effectively to pupils’ academic achievement, their physical wellbeing, and their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. We focus each term on a topic. Each topic being either, democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith. Middlefield Forest School started in September 2011 on the school field with two trees. Middlefield Forest School works closely with The National Trust at Speke Hall and has been involved with projects to develop a woodland play area and a photographic competition. We make a weekly visit to Speke Hall, where Forest School takes place in the Bluebell woods to the rear of the Hall. Forest schools aim to inspire and encourage through a unique educational approach to outdoor play and learning. Learning that is centered on and by the learners themselves, drawing on their imagination and interests.