Strategic Plan

Conceptual

GOAL

To develop conceptual thinkers by providing meaningful opportunities for learners to apply acquired knowledge, skills and understandings to different contexts.

RATIONALE

We recognize that the rapid pace of change and growth of information makes it increasingly important to connect content and concepts. We believe that through experiences that require conceptual thinking and inquiry, learners develop an intrinsic drive to make meaning. We commit to teaching students to think critically, ask questions, solve problems and develop an enduring curiosity.

CONNECTED

GOAL

To develop interconnected learners who have the skills, understanding, and desire to collaborate and actively engage with the world.

RATIONALE

We recognize that our school community, the host country of South Africa, and the international community provide an invaluable potential for us to be enriched by the perspectives of others. We believe learning is a continuous process of making connections driven by a desire to make sense of the world we live in and to better understand ourselves -- connected learners collaborate and communicate effectively and with empathy. We commit to teaching students to engage with, learn from, and contribute positively to the communities to which they belong. 

Personalized

GOAL

To develop engaged and motivated learners by supporting them in ways that are relevant to their life, interests, and ambitions.

RATIONALE

We recognize that AISJ is an inclusive international school whose learners come from different educational experiences -- each individual has a unique background, learns differently and at their own pace. We believe that self-directed learners are more inspired to find and pursue their passions and in doing so develop deeper engagement with their learning. We commit to teaching students to take a proactive role in designing and evaluating their own learning. With a clear and aspirational direction charted, we embarked on this aspirational and ambitious Strategic Plan in 2016, and this plan will continue to guide teaching and learning at AISJ through 2020.

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