Why ISL is the School of Choice by Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l en-us 2016-07-23 16:54:26 UTC 2018-05-31 10:57:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png Table 15 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067287 Caring for students
Enthusiastic and experienced teachers
Small learning groups

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2) Management Structure
3) Quality of Resources]]> 2017-08-28 09:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067309 Table X https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067314
  • Higher Ed Counselling
  • IB (not that dodgy Euro-Bac!)
  • Learning Support
  • ELB
  • TRULY International
  • Small class size (?)

    • (anyone who says these new schools in Lux represent competition to ISL has no idea what we do at ISL)

    ]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067314     Table 13 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067317 1. Exceptional Teachers who go above and beyond
    2. Low Teacher Turnover = Consistency
    3. Longevity
    4. Fantastic Extra-Curricular Activities   
    5. High IB Results
    6. Competitive University Placements 
    7. High IGCSE and PISA Results
    8. Excellent Supportive Education Program 
    9. GOURMET AMAZING CAFETERIA FOOD!]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067317     Table 2 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067325 We are the iron for the wrinkles of crushed hearts.
     ]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067325     Table 7 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067334 1. A wealth of experience and well established
    2. A really amazing PD program and invests in the staff
    3. The students get a very high level of academic and social support.
    4. We offer a variety of coursework including IGCSE, IB, various languages.
    5.  Small class sizes - low teacher to student ration is very attractive. 
    6. School sports programs
    7. Music, Arts, holistic learning, etc.
    8. Teaching style and supportive environment.
    9. Peer collaboration is very strong.
    10. Excellent support network (IT, maintenance, etc.)]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067334     Table 14 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067351 1.  Caring, Inclusive, Support for individuals
    2. Higher Ed Care
    5. Opportunities (Extra-Curricular, Sport, Etc.)]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067351     Table 1 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067359 What is our niche?

    We are known for learning support, caring teachers, 1 on 1 support, extra time to get to know students, language support, caring.]]>     2017-08-28 09:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067359     Table 5 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067370 Student - teacher relationships
    Extra-curricular offerings, wide variety
    Learning Support
    Counsellors
    Teacher expertise
    Native English speaking educators
    Small class sizes 18
    International demographic
    Proven track record (history)


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    1) Individual and personalized attention. 
    2) Additional time.
    3) Kind and respectful environment.
    4) Open conversations
    Variety of curricular choice
    5) Exploration of the world (trips)

    6) "Non-academic" provided room to blossom.
    7) Diversity of cultures
    (staff and students)
    8) Small class sizes

    ]]>     2017-08-28 09:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067377     Table 6 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067384  - Opportunities outside of Curriculum (Trips, Competitions, MUN, Sports, Theater etc) 
    - Diverse/Experienced Staff (International Outlook) 
    - Further education faculty 
    - Reputation 
    - Results (IB and IGCSE) 
    - Learning Support 
    - Emotional Support (Counsel Staff) ]]>     2017-08-28 09:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067384     Table 10 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067386 1. Wide variety of extra curricular activities (more than just academic!)
    2. Music and theatre department
    3. Outstanding teachers and staff
    4. Years of experience
    5. Students well prepared for University
    6. Learning Support and ELB
    7. Small class sizes
    8. Diverse population, students and staff
    9]]>     2017-08-28 09:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067386     Table 17 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067393 1) Diversity
    2) Support services
    3) Caring: Students as individuals
    4) Wide ranging extra-curricular (esp. sport and music). ]]>     2017-08-28 09:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067393     Table 9: https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067394 * we care for all students
    * looking after the individual
    * differentiation
    * Experience working with international students
    * We already know what we are doing
    * We are a family
    * Pupils support each other and learn from each other's differences
    * Community and service (although not well advertised)


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    2. caring,
    3. Take risks, participate]]>     2017-08-28 09:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067418     Table 3 https://padlet.com/nsquicciarini/edn5l0wuxi8l/wish/183067421 -International Baccalaureate in English
    - Established Brand that appeals to locals 
    -  Attention to the Individual

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    Class size (max 18)
    Pastoral care
    Diverse Staff
    Dedicated HE staff
    Learning Support
    Ex Curricular e.g. equity of time for Group 7 subjects
    Successful sports legacy and facilities,
    Well-equipped in resources and technology 
    IT and IT support
    Strong communication with parents


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