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Korean Minjok Leadership Academy(KMLA) was established in 1996 by Myung Jae Choi, chairman of the foundation to educate future leaders of various fields who "study and practice the field of their choosing, based on their talents and aptitudes, and devote themselves to making Korea and the world a better place" One of the most prominent characteristics of KMLA is shown in the classroom. KMLA's educational contents and methods are quite different from those of other Korean high schools that are primarily focused on education for the college entrance examination, centering on memorization. Considering the students' academic ability, academic level, and interests, we make use of a wide variety of materials including domestic and overseas learning materials, textbooks used in prestigious high schools and colleges in the United States and Great Britain, and academic essays and scholarly papers. We aim to cultivate students' creativity through lively discussion and research. This explains why KMLA students have been reaping outstanding results in such fields of international academic competitions as physics, mathematics, environmental science, and linguistics. Mindful that a strong and healthy body is the most important thing in our life, we provide students with a lot of opportunities to do sports activities. Students are required to engage either in kendo, taekwondo, traditional archery, or jogging as an early morning exercise, and they can choose among many sports such as horseback riding, golf, skiing, basketball, volleyball, and rowing for their PE class or club activity. It is no wonder that KMLA students have been doing very well in the National Sports Festival and other various sports competitions. We also emphasize fostering students' emotional development through the education of music, art, calligraphy, and literature. Students are required to play the traditional Korean musical instrument--Gayakum for girl students and Daegum for boy students--to a certain level. They are also encouraged to learn to play western musical instruments. Everyone who watched KMLA Music Festival held annually in November admires our students' musical talents and the quality of the concerts. We encourage our students to participate in a variety of volunteer activities to help them to cultivate body and mind and thus assist those in need to devote themselves for the sake of the Korean people and world. To be global leaders, students ought to know first who they are and what they inherited, our source of pride and dignity. KMLA students then learn about and practice the national spirit, history, culture--values of Korea--and develop personal qualities and abilities to enhance the virtues. While we take seriously the education for the whole person who keeps a balance vis-a-vis knowledge, virtue, and bodily health, we also lay stress on English, asking our students to use English freely in and out of the classroom, because, in this globalized age, English is an important tool in the world stage of competition and cooperation. We work to elevate leaders endowed with a national spirit combined with a global perspective. We educate students through gifted education, physical training, and creative development to become true leaders. All students develop their social relations and leadership to develop the skills to become a leader of society and the country. Therefore, by education in ethics, physical training, and educational support students can achieve balanced development of mind and body. The selective education process is an education system in which there is no distinction between grade or field when taking courses, and the students choose their subjects according to their talents and aptitudes. The school allows students to select courses on their own as they can maximize the differentiation and what they want as students of a private high school, and consider career goals as much as possible through a variety of training courses. Lectures or laboratory courses, private studies, independent research courses, specific project studies, field trips/field studies, and other various classes are offered. Creative problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and decision-making skills can be obtained through the education provided at KMLA. In addition, to offer enriched education and more opportunity to students, Advanced Placement courses and college-level classes are also provided. To train creative leaders, volunteer activities, extracurricular activities, and career activities, that are suitable to the characteristics of school are provided to the students. Social service activities are essential for KMLA students who are sometimes susceptible to elitism. KMLA aims to ensure that students develop balanced minds and attitudes through social service.KMLA provides various opportunities and information about social service activities and includes social service activity records in student transcripts for counseling. By including a social service certificate component in the Minjok 6 virtues certificate, the school requires students to participate in at least 80 hours of social service activities. Although we say volunteer work is working for others, students can take away so much more. Students ponder the meaning of life while working for the less fortunate. With volunteer work, KMLA students can experience various lives and learn to live while helping each other. 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Through our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, we aim to offer our pupils a transformative educational experience that will prepare them for success personally, academically, and socially. Using innovative teaching techniques supported by the best of modern technology, our pupils follow a curriculum that is designed to enthuse, enrich and engage them, exposing them to scholarly thinking from a young age and encouraging them to critically engage with subject content. Our school’s leadership specialism, coupled with our commitment to educational excellence, character development, and service to communities, creates an aspirational environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve the best possible outcomes. By cultivating a culture that rewards excellence, values achievement, encourages creativity, and inspires pupils to become a force for good in their local communities, our pupils will become productive and effective contributors to society and act as ambassadors for our STAR values of service, teamwork, ambition, and respect. All of our pupils are encouraged to explore their unique talents and have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of enrichment activities. We have a program of personalized intervention support to ensure all of our pupils are fulfilling their potential, and pupils can pursue the subjects they enjoy and excel at to progress to Russell Group Universities and the leading professions. We want our young women to believe that anything is possible and we are committed to equipping them with all of the skills they need to become the leaders of tomorrow. Our drive for excellence is underpinned by a robust pastoral care system designed to ensure that all of our pupils feel safe, happy, and well at the academy. The Academy is part of the Tauheedul Education Trust. As an 11-18 progressive and inclusive Muslim faith Academy, the Governing Body will consider all applications equally without reference to faith. As part of our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders, we understand that character education is every bit as crucial to our pupils’ development as academic success. Our STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect are designed to actively promote and complement the five fundamental British values identified by the Department for Education. We teach our pupils the importance of being kind, compassionate, and respectful to everyone that they meet, irrespective of their faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, or any other perceived differences. Through our leadership specialism, community service projects, and interfaith alliances, our pupils meet inspirational people from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures, and are encouraged to embrace all that life in modern Britain has to offer. Our curriculum is designed to foster thought, curiosity, and a desire for learning in all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, strengths, and needs. It should be a gateway to opportunity and fulfilling and prosperous life in modern Britain and beyond. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, with an emphasis on academic success. We prioritize learning in Literacy, Numeracy, Languages, Humanities, and Science. Our curriculum is both coherent and cumulative, with an emphasis on the critical importance of knowledge acquisition. Every pupil is encouraged to set their sights high for their future, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. To help them prepare for college, university, and the world of employment, we deliver careers guidance through a range of processes designed to develop high aspirations in pupils, encourage pupils to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers, and enable individuals to make informed choices and transitions related to their personal, educational and careers development. We also draw on specialist support from local partner organizations. Through our Leadership specialism and enrichment program, we develop links with leading local employers in the professions, business, industry, and the public, community, and voluntary sectors. As well as addressing the pupils and answering their questions about what it’s like to work in their field, we look for exciting work experience and mentoring opportunities with them. We also consider it essential for our staff to lead by example and exemplify and model British values. British values are therefore built into our staff induction processes and reiterated in all staff training exercises. The TET Board of Members and Trustees oversees the whole organization and is the legal Governing Body for all Tauheedul schools, but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the school Local Governing Body. We have a committed team of Governors who are actively involved in the life of the academy. They reflect the community we serve and include parent and staff representatives. The Governors are passionate about the Academy and are here to make sure that every young person is given the best education, opportunities, and experiences possible. Our Governors play an important role in overseeing the work of the Academy, acting as “critical friends” for the Senior Leadership Team and holding the Academy to account for performance and development. leadership development, exam results, and university preparation are at the heart of the sixth form experience in all Tauheedul schools. By combining a focus on high levels of academic achievement, with ethical, sustainable living, community service, and charitable giving, Tauheedul schools ensure that all sixth form pupils leave with the best possible foundations for their future lives as high achieving, active citizens. Our sixth form is due to open in September 2022. View full school

The Academy is passionate about guiding pupils to explore their natural talents and fulfill their potential, and staff believes that every young person – regardless of their prior achievement and background – is capable of making outstanding progress academically and personally. Each pupil is celebrated, valued, and recognized for their contributions to the Academy community, and our staff works hard to ensure that all of our pupils are inspired to become the best young person they can be. We want our pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals, with real leadership potential and a strong academic and moral foundation. With the support of our staff, governors, parents, and the local community, we aim to create an aspirational educational environment where our pupils achieve exceptional outcomes and feel safe, happy, and well. Through our leadership specialism – and a wealth of enriching opportunities and experiences designed to promote educational excellence, character development, and service to communities – we nurture, inspire and support our pupils to become the leaders of tomorrow. We want all of our pupils to develop the drive to succeed, alongside a genuine commitment to helping others, and by teaching pupils the importance of being kind, compassionate, and respectful, the Academy encourages them to develop a keen sense of right and wrong and the willingness to make a positive impact in their local community and beyond. Pupils also learn how to initiate and maintain positive relationships, work as part of a team, and communicate respectfully with everyone they know. The Academy’s curriculum is broad and balanced, with an emphasis on high expectations and model behavior within the context of a vibrant and engaging learning environment. Staff is passionate about instilling the desire to learn and the ambition to achieve within all pupils and believe strongly in positive reinforcement and rewarding pupils for exemplifying the Academy’s STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect. We have devised innovative and successful teaching techniques to capture and sustain pupils’ interest and, by creating a values-based environment that promotes and rewards hard work, pupils are encouraged to always do their best. Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester is part of a family of academies within Tauheedul Education Trust. Our teachers and associate staff are experienced, well-qualified professionals and pupils’ welfare is always their main priority. The Academy is committed to positive progress and, through successful collaboration with all our stakeholders within and outside the Trust, we work together to ensure that all of our pupils can shine. The Academy is part of the Tauheedul Education Trust. As an 11-18 progressive and inclusive Muslim faith Academy, the Governing Body will consider all applications equally without reference to faith. Our curriculum is designed to foster thought, curiosity, and a desire for learning in all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, strengths, and needs. It should be a gateway to opportunity and fulfilling and prosperous life in modern Britain and beyond. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, with an emphasis on academic success. We prioritize learning in Literacy, Numeracy, Languages, Humanities, and Science. Our curriculum is both coherent and cumulative, with an emphasis on the critical importance of knowledge acquisition. Leadership development, exam results, and university preparation are at the heart of the sixth form experience in all Tauheedul schools. By combining a focus on high levels of academic achievement, with ethical, sustainable living, community service, and charitable giving, Tauheedul schools ensure that all sixth form pupils leave with the best possible foundations for their future lives as high achieving, active citizens. Our sixth form is due to open in September 2022. Learning at home is an essential part of a good education. The classroom is not the only environment where successful learning can take place. The regular setting of appropriate, thoughtful, challenging, and differentiated homework contributes to pupils’ overall learning experience and is essential for an individual pupil to reach their potential. Every pupil is encouraged to set their sights high for their future, regardless of their background or individual circumstances. To help them prepare for college, university, and the world of employment, we deliver careers guidance through a range of processes designed to develop high aspirations in pupils, encourage pupils to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers, and enable individuals to make informed choices and transitions related to their personal, educational and careers development. We also draw on specialist support from local partner organizations. We know that for each pupil to achieve success, the Academy must create a culture of aspiration and self-belief, supported by a state-of-the-art Academy development system. We have rigorous target setting and performance management systems for all of our activities. These are kept under constant review by the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body, and Trust. Each pupil has a personalized learning plan designed to challenge and support them. Progress, behavior, and attendance are monitored carefully and early action is taken in any areas where a pupil’s progress is causing concern. Parents also have an important role to play in ensuring their child achieves their potential. They receive half-termly report cards and we hold Performance Review Meetings with parents for those pupils who are not making expected progress. The sessions set challenging, but realistic, targets for the pupils. View full school

Psbb Learning Leadership Academy was established in the year 2006. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 830224, with classes Nursery/KG/LKG, I to XII, and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It is located in the Bengaluru district of Karnataka and is currently being managed by the Learning Leadership Foundation, Karnataka. It is presently under the principal -administration of MAHALAXMI KUMAR, with a total of 50 staff members. There are a total of 125 rooms, 06 Labs, and 2 Library present in the school. The nearest railway station is Bangalore Contonment and it is 19 KM far from the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent LOCATION OF SCHOOL Nearest Railway Station Bangalore Contonment Distance in KM 19 Nearest Police Station Bangalore ContonmentBannerghatta Distance in KM 1.5 Nearest Nationalised Bank Union Bank of India Distance in KM 5 ENROLLMENT OF THE STUDENTS Class No. of Section No. of Student Nursery/KG/LKG 15 523 I-V 12 430 VI-VIII 1 40 IX-X 0 0 XI-XII 0 0 Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 125 06 02 11 95 19 31768 6876 Labs and Rooms Details Room Number Size Length (in Ft.) Breadth (in Ft.) Computer Science Lab 01 33.3 29 Home Science Lab 0 0 0 Library 01 85.6 37.9 Other Rooms 31 20 25 Class Room 75 20 25 Composite Science Lab 0 0 0 Physics Lab 01 42.5 35.5 Chemistry Lab 01 42.5 24.7 Maths Lab 01 19.8 37.9 Biology Lab 01 42.5 35.5 PARTICULARS OF TEACHING STAFF Staff Number Trained Untrained NTTs 26 4 22 PRTs 12 10 2 TGTs 10 10 0 Librarian 1 0 1 PTI 1 1 0 PGTs 0 0 0 *Vice Principal/Supervisor/Head Master/ Head Mistres 0 0 0 Physical Size Area of Campus (in sq. Mtrs.) 20841.31046 (in Acres.) 5.15 Built up Area in (in sq. Mtrs.) 11000 Whether the School at one site or two site ONE Area of Playground (in sq. Mtrs.) 6000 SANITARY CONDITIONS Type of W.C and Urinals flush No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Boys 36 No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Girls 36 Potable Water yes Has Certificate about health and sanitary conditions, drinking water and fire safety of the school has been obtained from the competent authorities of the area? yes LIBRARY FACILITIES Total No of Books 5000 Periodicals 15 Dailies 06 Reference Books 200 Magazine 12 SPORTS & GAMES Swimming Pool No Indoor Games Yes Dance Rooms Yes Gymnasium Yes Music Rooms Yes Hostel No Health and Medical Check up Yes View full school

At Small Heath, we provide high standards of education with a focus not only on academic achievements but also on the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of our students. Our Academy’s STAR values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect are at the core of everything we do and are represented in the way staff and students model themselves. We have a culture of high expectations and we continuously encourage our students to aspire to be the best they can be. This is developed through a strong and supportive system of pastoral care provided by a dedicated team of Pastoral Leaders and form tutors. Our students benefit from an academic curriculum that enables them to achieve high standards and broaden their skills and experience through enrichment activities. We take a personalized approach, where students are set aspirational, but achievable targets through a curriculum pathway that meets their individual needs. We promote fundamental British values and develop students’ understanding of rights and responsibilities in a diverse and democratic society where they can make a positive contribution. Our Mission is to promote a culture of educational excellence, from within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care, and respect, which extends beyond the school into the wider community. Our mission consists of three key elements: Educational excellence A belief that everybody has the potential to succeed within a high-quality and intellectually challenging educational environment. A commitment to instilling high aspirations, a desire to learn, and ambition to achieve. A personalized approach to securing excellence, stemming from a passionate belief that each individual is unique and special and capable of rising above any perceived limitations. Character development A cohesive identity so that our pupils, their parents, and communities feel a strong sense of belonging to the Tauheedul “family”. A passionate focus on a values-based education that instills honesty, integrity, compassion, and mutual respect into all our pupils. A strong core of tenacity, self-respect, and self-belief that inspires each pupil to become the best person they can be Service to communities A determination to develop outstanding British citizens who are proud of, and contribute to, the social and economic prosperity of our country. A sense of personal accountability and responsibility to others. A commitment to charitable endeavors and to making a difference in our world. We teach our pupils the importance of being kind, compassionate, and respectful to everyone that they meet, irrespective of their faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, or any other perceived differences. Through our leadership specialism, community service projects, and interfaith alliances, our pupils meet inspirational people from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures, and are encouraged to embrace all that life in modern Britain has to offer. We also consider it essential for our staff to lead by example and exemplify and model British values. British values are therefore built into our staff induction processes and reiterated in all staff training exercises. Pupils are encouraged to become politically aware from a young age and participate in debates concerning age-appropriate issues, developing arguments for and against carefully chosen topics. In doing so, they learn how to put forward a strong case for causes they believe in (an essential part of the democratic process), as well as how to employ both facts and emotion to resonate with other people. British values are ingrained in everything we do and represent all that we strive to achieve in our vision to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders. We encourage our pupils to live a life characterized and enriched by the values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect, and we hope that these tenets will continue to inform their choices, actions, and behaviors long after they leave school, enabling them to make a positive impact on society. View full school

Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located centrally in beautiful Forest City, Iowa. For more than 100 years, Waldorf has been the cornerstone in the lives of thousands, setting the solid foundation for success among students, their families, and the community. Since its beginning in 1903, Waldorf has been at the forefront of academic innovation, trailblazing a path for future generations. Offering a litany of the certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, Waldorf has an opportunity for anyone who wants to improve their life academically, personally, or professionally. At Waldorf, we believe that a genuinely well-rounded education involves academic studies and participation in the arts, physical education, and more. Our vibrant campus is teeming with students from all across the world who have chosen Waldorf to help them achieve their educational goals. Our faculty and staff work one-on-one with students to ensure they are confident and capable of reaching their full potential, encouraging each step of the way. Whether you prefer learning in a traditional classroom setting or the flexibility of earning your degree online, we commend you on your decision to advance your life through education. These four pillars describe the Waldorf University experience: Tradition, Passion, Community, and Success. They are foundational to Waldorf’s history, reflective of Waldorf’s present, and aspirational to Waldorf’s future. Founded in 1903, Waldorf University’s core strengths are its history and a healthy value system. Our founders valued service to the community—and that has not changed. Our longevity is due to academic excellence, solid traditions in fine arts, and a broad athletics program. But most importantly, we understand this experience as a gift from God that comes with a responsibility to serve the world. Past and present, our students make Waldorf University what it is today and what it will be in the future. With students from every state and many countries on campus, Waldorf University appreciates the diversity our students bring to our learning community and the enrichment it brings to us all. We encourage our residential students to pursue all of their passions—extracurricular, faith-based, academics-focused, or otherwise—because we know that well-rounded people excel. Many of our online students know this to be accurate, as they already juggle family, work, and now their passion for attaining their educational goals. Our faculty and staff take great pride in teaching and serving our students. They carry and instill the values, traditions, and mission of Waldorf University. In or out of the classroom, on-campus or online, we take great pride in helping our students pursue their passions, reach their educational goals, and leave Waldorf with a solid foundation to begin their careers. Located in the heart of Forest City, Iowa, the Waldorf University campus is the foundation of our Warrior Nation. With a global reach beyond the campus, our community embraces unity and fellowship. From the first step onto campus or speaking with a staff member on the phone, students instantly encounter something special: the Waldorf community. By building shared memories and knowledge, we develop a unique loyalty to the purple and the gold. Leading the charge for change since its inception, Waldorf University has always had educational innovation at its core. Our approach couples the traditional classroom setting with the latest online courses, providing all of our students—whether they are in Forest City or not—with an academic experience that fits their needs. Our students are Warriors in every respect. We define success as the triumph of the human spirit—and we use our successes to serve others. Waldorf University seeks to be an engaging community of learning and faith where relationships are formed, and opportunities for learning and service abound. Our mission is to educate the whole person emphasizing integrity and equipping students to succeed and serve the communities where they live and work. Waldorf University faculty are dedicated to the goals and tenets of liberal arts education. The development of an appreciation of “a life of the mind” ought to begin in the home and school, be further nurtured at Waldorf, continue in studies at Waldorf, and become a lifelong process. Whether as future business leaders, teachers, professors, scientists, entrepreneurs, ordained clergy, psychologists, or musicians—it is hoped that Waldorf graduates will aspire to lives of service. The “core” of the liberal arts program has as its goals that students: Learn to think, write, and speak clearly. Begin the process of developing a mature and inquiring mind, with the ability to formulate questions, solve problems, and make both intellectual and value judgments. Engage in and appreciate the arts. Acquire an understanding of our historical and scientific heritage. Begin to develop an appreciation of other cultures and their ways of knowing. And consider their religious commitments for their meaning in life and the world they live and serve. View full university

Johnson University has helped students explore their passions and pursue their calling since 1893. The University's three-fold educational approach blends Arts & Sciences and Bible & Theology with Professional Study areas, preparing students for meaningful impact on the world in the name of Christ. At Johnson University, our vision is to bring glory to God and hope to the world by preparing promising students for excellence in Christian ministry through an affordable, community-oriented, Christ-centered education. Core Values The lordship of Christ and the authority of Scripture. The centrality of service to Christian congregations, the local community, and the world. The necessity of faith, the efficacy of prayer, and the value of work. The importance of affordability and the worth of a nurturing community. The imperative of a Christian lifestyle and the virtue of academic discipline. The priority of communicating throughout the world the message of peace, wholeness, and restoration as described in the Christian Scriptures. Johnson University has a strong reputation in the higher education community and has been a leader among Christian universities in accreditation for decades. Exceptional, caring faculty positively challenge students to excel in all areas of individual and group studies. As such, Johnson University graduates are known throughout the world for their knowledge, abilities, commitment, and character. A Christian worldview permeates every program and activity in the Johnson University System. Each academic program maintains a strong biblical core to help prepare graduates to be well-rounded Christian leaders in whatever profession they choose. Johnson University's multiple campuses involve students from nearly every continent. The diversity of backgrounds and cultures enriches the educational experience for all students and increases the impact and reach of Johnson University across the globe. Johnson, a private, coeducational institution of higher learning offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, strives to be faithful through twenty-first-century methods to its historic purpose of preparing students to preach the Gospel. Johnson seeks qualified students committed to communicating throughout the world the message of peace, wholeness, and restoration as described in Christian Scriptures. We enroll students from all age groups and diverse geographic, ethnic, and social backgrounds. Consistent with our historical practice, we endeavor to make education available to students regardless of their financial resources. Johnson engages a faculty supportive of its mission and committed to teaching and advising scholarly and creative activity and service to churches, Johnson, and the broader community. We create a supportive environment for spiritual formation. Students and faculty can identify abilities and realize responsibilities for personal growth and service to others in the churches and the human community. We also provide financial resources, facilities, and administrative and academic services that support student and faculty achievement. Johnson offers graduate programs in professional and academic areas that prepare students for leadership in congregations, educational institutions, and other service vocations. Johnson also recognizes its responsibility of service to Christian congregations, the local community, and the world. Johnson provides in the co-curricular and extracurricular activities a transformational, experiential, and missional education. These activities lead students to understand and exhibit ethical behavior consistent with scriptural norms, provide students with service learning opportunities that sharpen their abilities and sense of calling, and demonstrate how selected vocations accomplish their part of the Great Commission. Florida 1011 Bill Beck Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Phone: +1 407 8478966 Fax: +1 321 2062007 Email: [email protected] Online 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 Phone: +1 865 5734517 Fax: +1 865 2512337 Email: [email protected] ExtendEd 7900 Johnson Drive Knoxville, TN 37998 Phone: +1 865 5734517 Fax: +1 865 2512337 Email: [email protected] View full university

Indian River State College has earned a statewide and national reputation for excellence. Dedicated to each student's success, IRSC offers over 100 programs leading to Bachelor's Degrees, Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, and Applied Technology Diplomas. Continuing a 57-year tradition of responsiveness to community needs, IRSC is committed to advancing the educational, cultural, career training, workforce, and economic development of its surrounding area. Combining quality and affordability, IRSC was honored as a Top Three Finalist with Distinction for the Aspen Prize for Excellence out of more than 1,000 colleges nationwide and repeatedly ranked as the 3rd Most Affordable College in the country by the U.S. Department of Education. Signifying a strong commitment to student success and college completion, IRSC is one of the nation's only colleges to earn the Achieving the Dream™ Leader College designation. IRSC is an equal access, equal opportunity educational institution welcoming students without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules or regulations. IRSC strives to maintain a barrier-free environment, which reflects our inclusive community spirit and mission. The open-door policy in force at the College guarantees that anyone who holds a high school or high school equivalency diploma will be admitted to the College. Close cooperation among the administration and faculty, a collegial atmosphere of open communication, and concern for the student's overall success allow IRSC to give its students a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. Also, many financial aids and scholarship programs are readily available to eligible students. High school students who wish to get a head start on College can discover new challenges and broaden their experience through IRSC's Dual Enrollment and Early Admissions Programs. Most area high school graduates take their first steps toward plans at IRSC. Over 70% of the region's college-bound high school seniors attend IRSC following graduation. Persons already established in careers attend IRSC to expand their skills and retrain for new positions. Area residents 50 and over pursue their interests through the Lifelong Learning Institute. The region's comprehensive educational provider, state-designated career and technical center, and cultural hub, IRSC has a reputation for quality that inspires over 30,000 people to enroll in classes each year. Linking Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties, IRSC offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs, including Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as shorter-term certificate and Adult Education programs. The College strives to provide its students with a maximum of educational choices programs offered not only for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor's Degree program and upper-division studies but also for students who wish to pursue careers immediately upon completing a shorter-term Associate Degree and Technical Certificate programs. With its community in mind, IRSC provides a comprehensive and diverse curriculum for students who want to take classes to expand their interests and enhance specific job skills. The Division of Arts & Sciences, Communications & Social Sciences, Advanced Technology, Business Technology, Health Sciences, Public Service Education, Industrial Education, and Developmental Education emphasizes academic excellence combined with "real world" experience, providing IRSC graduates with outstanding preparation for 21st Century careers. As a leader in education and innovation, Indian River State College transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education to the residents of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. IRSC is a comprehensive college accredited to award Baccalaureate Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Career and Technical Certificates. We commit to: Sustain a learning environment that stimulates the intellect and inspires the imagination. Provide a comprehensive support system for academic and career success. Advance cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. Stimulate economic growth. Develop a highly-skilled workforce. Create partnerships to foster economic development and expand opportunities. Provide cultural enrichment and lifelong learning. Promote civic responsibility and community engagement. Treat all students, employees, and community members fairly and with respect. View full university