International School of Islamabad
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| PO Box 1124, Johar Road, Sector H-9/1 Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan |
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| Superintendent | Rose Puffer |
| Students | 360 (2007-2008) |
| Faculty | 52 (2007-2008) |
| CEEB Code | 690130 |
| Age | 4 to 18 |
| Type | international school |
| Tuition | Kdg. I: $4,680 Kdg.-5: $14,160 6-12: $14,765 |
| Grades | Kdg. I - 12 |
| Language | English |
| Campus size | 23 acres |
| Athletics conference | Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools, South Asian International School Association |
| Slogan | Ensuring Academic Success Since 1965 |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools |
| Sports | Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball |
| Team name | Cobras |
| School Colour(s) | Blue and White |
| Newspaper | Cobra Courier |
| Established | 1964 |
The International School of Islamabad is an international school located in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an American-based educational program from kindergarten I (4-year-olds) through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The School was founded in 1964. The current superintendent is Rose Puffer.
In the 2007-2008 school year, there were 52 full-time equivalent faculty members and 360 students.
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[edit] Organization
The School is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors, 7 of whom are elected for 2-year terms by members of the International School of Islamabad Society, the sponsor of the School. The remaining 2 are appointees of the U.S. Ambassador. The School is not incorporated in the United States, but is registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1960 in Pakistan.
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[edit] Mission Statement
The International School of Islamabad ensures that each student achieves academic success, develops a lifelong love of learning and becomes a responsible global citizen through an American-based education.
[edit] Core Values
We Believe That: All people have equal intrinsic worth. Individuals are responsible for their actions. Embracing diversity enriches the individual and society. Personal success is fundamental to self-esteem. The family is of vital importance in the development of the individual. Each person is a unique learner. Each person requires nurturing and love to achieve full potential. Parents, students and teachers share he responsibility for education. Creativity and freedom of expression enrich the individual and society. Quality education empowers the individual and expands options throughout life.
[edit] Strategic Objectives
By the year 2008: All students will achieve academic success by meeting or exceeding the school's achievement standards. All students will demonstrate a love of learning by exhibiting enthusiasm in their active pursuit of personally challenging activities that spark their curiosity and make learning meaningful in their lives. All students will continually demonstrate responsible global citizenship by choosing to make positive contributions to the world.
[edit] Curriculum
The curricula for grades K1-5 are self-contained with special teachers for art, foreign languages, music, computers, Host Nation and physical education. Additionally, band and choir are offered in grades 4-5. Grades 6-8 are semi-departmentalized with teaching teams at each grade level with emphasis on basic education, including the following courses: English, math, science, foreign languages, art, social studies, music computers, and physical education. Grades 9-12 provide a substantial 4-year college-preparatory program with some general education curricula, as well as 10 Advanced Placement courses. The School also offers special English-as-a-Second-Language classes and limited support for children with mild learning difficulties. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
[edit] Facilities
The School is housed in a modern plant on approximately 23 acres and is equipped with an auditorium, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, 2 libraries, 3 computer laboratories, 4 science laboratories, a swimming pool, 2 tennis courts, and athletic fields with a running track.
[edit] Athletics
School teams are referred to as the Cobras, and the school colors are blue and white. As a member of the South Asian International School Association, the school takes part in athletic conferences with other international schools from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are teams for basketball, cricket, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball among others.
[edit] Fees
Annual tuition rates in 2007-2008 are as follows: Kdg. I: $4,680; Kdg.-5: $14,160; and grades 6-12: $14,765. The School also charges a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $150 and a one-time capital levy of $3,750. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
[edit] Source
This article was adapted from a public domain report by the US Office of Overseas Schools, available here
