1. All IB The aim of IB programme evaluation is to support schools in continuously extending their capacity to implement and develop IB programmes to have a greater impact on student outcomes through the development of teacher and leader practice. 

Program evaluation:

• is both a requirement and a service provided by the IB to IB World Schools

• is a reflective exercise that involves the entire school community

• assesses whether a school meets the IB Standards and Practices and will remain an authorized IB World School

• supports school efforts to continually improve the delivery of the programs

• can result in improved teaching and learning

The self-study is a detailed and thorough reflection by all community members on all aspects of the program implementation. The standards and practices establish a goal for schools to reach, though typically schools cannot meet all practices equally at all times. The self-study provides the opportunity to reflect honestly and identify where the school excels, where it has shown growth, and what needs additional attention. 

• The conclusions represent the perspectives of teachers, school leaders, students, parents, and community members. 

• The school gathers evidence regarding the implementation of each practice and rates the implementation. 

2. The school is expected:

• to determine its assessment of the implementation of the program

• to identify major achievements during the period under review and to identify practices that need further development

• Self-study 

• Writing the action plan for the next five years

• Submitting documents to IB

• Evaluation visit

1. GSIS proposed program evaluation period – Jan.2024- Nov. 2025

• The self-study and additional documentation will be submitted towards the end Sep. 2025. (The WASC documents would also be submitted at a similar time.)

2. GSIS Self-study timeline (refer to Appendix 1 for the full timeline)

• The timeline has been organized to ensure that GSIS meets all of the evaluation requirements in the given period and to ensure that all groups involved have time to contribute to the self-study.

Programme development topic

• Complete the Focus of programme development and the Rationale sections of the template

• Gather the programme-specific preliminary documents

• Identify any programme-specific documents that require further actions and include them in the timeline

• Academic Honesty Policy

• Assessment Policy

• Inclusion Policy

• Language Policy

• IT Policy

Each of the policies are developed using guides provided by IB.

Aug - Sep 2024

Self- Study Questionnaire- Culture

Policy Review with Staff: Engage in discussions and reviews with staff members to assess and update policies.

Monitor and support actions within the programme development cycle. 

Preliminary review documentation