What we expect of those at IAS

• A graduate will be an accomplished communicator in English, French and Arabic.
• At each grade level, students will be challenged to apply critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to be competent and successful in their current and future endeavours.
• A graduate of IAS will be able to compete academically internationally or locally for any career they choose.
• All levels of students will be creative and interactive in their learning environment and build relationships with their peers and the family of IAS.

• The leaders and staff at IAS will model ways for students to become responsible leaders in the community. The expectation is for all affiliated with IAS to uphold high ethical life principles.
• Students will embrace and incorporate changing technology as a tool for success.
• All associated with IAS should maintain respect, integrity and faith welcoming students of all races, colors, nationalities, cultures, religions, genders or ethnic origins and understand and have appreciation of peoples of different faiths.
• IAS will partner with a sister school in the United States of America.

Students will attain grade level proficiency in English and French and will grow in their understanding and appreciation of Arabic.

• IAS is a bilingual English and French School.
• Only native English-speaking teachers will teach English.
• English will be taught beginning in K1 and K classes.
• French will be introduced in primary school.
• Learning Arabic is highly valued. Children will begin learning Arabic in K1 and K classes.  Arabic will be taught as a subject at each grade level.
• Graduates of IAS will be accomplished speakers and writers of English and French and will be able to attend universities in either language.
• If a student needs to transfer from IAS to another school, they will have the language skills necessary to attend either an English or French speaking school.
• Special cultural events will highlight Arabic and Tunisian culture.

At each grade level, students will be challenged to apply critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to be competent and successful in their current and future endeavours.

• Memorization and rote learning are a part of all education. These are the main focus in measuring academic achievement in traditional learning. However, IAS is moving towards interactive learning where students apply what they are learning to life examples, understanding and solving problems. Memorization and rote learning play a part but are not the main focus. Written and verbal communications will be expected as a greater part of academic evaluations.
• These skills will be modeled and used in lower school as students are challenged to use their different talents and abilities with their peers in teamwork and problem solving.
• The application of these skills will progress as students move into the upper grades. IAS will provide students with learning tasks that challenge them to use their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in realistic situations requiring the application of analytical thinking.

A graduate of IAS will be able to compete academically internationally or locally for any career they choose.

• When students graduate from IAS they should have the academic skills necessary for any career path they choose.
• There are many different career paths, not all lead to higher education. Some students are extremely gifted in non-academic skills. IAS will support and provide the educational background through interaction with the business community.
• If students choose international opportunities, they should be prepared through their progressive studies in the multilingual high academic educational opportunity at IAS.

All levels of students will be creative and interactive in their learning environment and build relationships with their peers and the family of IAS.

• We value the uniqueness of each individual child. We will provide understanding and whole-hearted support for each student as they become actively involved daily in their learning environment.
• Each student will have the opportunity to use their creative ability as required daily in our interactive classrooms. Students will become a part of the family of IAS and proudly represent our values wherever they are.

The leaders and staff at IAS will model ways for students to become responsible leaders in the community. The expectation is for all affiliated with IAS to uphold high ethical life principles.

• The learning opportunities are not limited to the Academy itself.
• Students will have opportunities to demonstrate their ability to work in teams, take on leadership roles in the classrooms and on campus and also participate in community projects to better understand the culture in which they live.
• Students will be encouraged to take on roles and responsibilities as they progress through the grades at IAS.
• The interactive classroom environment will lead to building good relationships with peers and school staff.
• A strong moral and social framework will be a part of the IAS culture.
• The study of other cultures will be a part of every K1-12 Class.

Students will embrace and incorporate changing technology as a tool for success

• Advancements in technology happen rapidly. Students will be taught by using technology in their classrooms and will be expected to embrace the age appropriate level of its use as they progress at IAS.

All associated with IAS should maintain respect, integrity and faith welcoming students of all races, colors, nationalities, cultures, religions, genders or ethnic origins and understand and have appreciation of peoples of different faiths.

• Students will participate in cultural studies and celebrations from local and international people groups and countries.
• The studies and projects will allow students to understand differences in each of these events and appreciate their own traditions.
• The opportunity for students to study abroad will be available in the upper school. Students will be able to better understand other cultures as they are exposed to other lifestyles through their studies.
• There will be opportunities to learn about other faiths and better understand the influence of these faiths in the cultures and countries where they are found.

IAS will partner with a sister school in the United States of America.

• Students will participate in events and activities, through technology coordinating common lesson plans.
• Students will benefit from shared professional development.
• There will be opportunities to increase language skills.
• Exchange student opportunities will be available for qualified students.