Thank you for your review, Mr. Telfer! We're proud of our students, and we want to offer to all the best international educational experience, one that makes them feel proud in belonging to the ISS Community! ⭐
Thank you for your review, Fatima! We want to offer to our School Community the best international educational experience, one that makes them feel proud in belonging to the ISS Community! ⭐
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Carlien Shelley
Principal
At International Sharing School, we believe in Learning Through Sharing to build a better future, providing the best educational experience for our students, acknowledging that every child is different and unique.
We have blended an innovative learning space with the highest quality of teaching to provide our students the opportunities to explore and have fun with their learning. They develop the confidence in themselves and are given a wide range of opportunities to develop and enhance their skills and understanding of themselves as learners in a modern world. We are deeply committed to building a community in which our students develop an understanding of their place within an internationally connected world. With over 60 nationalities represented at ISS, our students take part in a truly diverse educational environment which allows them to take their place confidently as active participators in a multiculturally diverse world beyond school.
ISS is an IB continuum school in which we embrace our diversity and celebrate our internationalism at every opportunity. Our teachers are internationally diverse in their experience which provides our students with a broad perspective of real-life connections. Learning through sharing is our vision and we embed this into our daily learning across all phases of the school. This guarantees our children experience a connected transition from the time they are welcomed into the ISS community through to the time they graduate.
| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
Portuguese, American, British, Russian and Brazilian. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:9 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish, French and Portuguese. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, all our classrooms are equipped with a Promethean Interactive Board |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma Programme |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Only if they feel necessary |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
When assigned homework, students have a week to complete it allowing them to manage their time, thus installing ATL skills such as Self-management and Research skills |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have on-site psychologists that work with our students and teacher to make sure all students receive adequate support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
As we have small groups of students in each classroom, our teachers are able to differentiate the learning levels inside the classroom. We have our gifted and talented students to help students with more difficulties, thus promoting caring and open-minded values |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No, we conduct interviews with the student and the family |
| Waiting list |
Depends on availability |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Year-round Enrolment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.30am |
| School finish time |
4.00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, our school is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm, so parents can comfortably leave their children under supervised care |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, except for Grades 11 & 12 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Surf, horse riding, swimming, football, karate, tennis, dance, taekwondo, ballet, judo, jujitsu, music, eco-club, journalism club, photography club, handicraft club, book club, singing choir, calligraphy club, chess, cooking club, presentation and speaking skills club, nature studies club, hip hop club |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Basketball, Volleyball, Athleticism, and Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our student participate in sports competitions with other schools |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Music Studio, Robotics Lab, Dinning Area inside/outside, Art Studios and Science Labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor Gym, Football Pitch, Basketball Pitch and Skate Park. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Mindedness, Multilingual Education, Multicultural Environment and Open-Minded Students |
| Teaching approach of the school |
International Sharing School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and open-minded lifelong learners who aspire to build a better tomorrow, through a supportive, respectful and caring environment promoting learning through sharing. |
The Foundation programme welcomes children between the ages of 4 months and 2 years. Our curriculum framework is child-centred, based on interactions and relationships during caregiving routines, and during exploration and play.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) focuses on the development of the whole child, from nursery (3 years old) to PYP 5 (10 years old) and develops young students as caring and active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.
The PYP offers an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum framework that builds conceptual understanding. The daily living of the learner profile facilitates students’ understanding of self, openness to others and builds their international-mindedness.
The MYP is a programme designed for students aged 11 to 16 and holistically addresses students’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
The IB Diploma Programme (DP) prepares students to follow their academic path to higher education. The IB DP is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education, with final examinations, that prepares students aged 16 to 18 for success at university and in their future work life.
We’re delighted that you’re considering International Sharing School Taguspark for your child’s education.
Our admissions team will be glad to clarify any questions you may have.
We’re looking forward to answering all of your questions and welcoming your family to our school.
Thank you for your review, Mr. Telfer! We're proud of our students, and we want to offer to all the best international educational experience, one that makes them feel proud in belonging to the ISS Community! ⭐
Thank you for your review, Fatima! We want to offer to our School Community the best international educational experience, one that makes them feel proud in belonging to the ISS Community! ⭐
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