Educational Collaborative for International Schools
ISI became a full member of the global organization Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS) in 2010 after an on-site membership visit by ECIS Board of Trustees member Coreen Hester. Staff members regularly attend staff and leadership conferences. Our Head of Curriculum, Berta Faber, is also currently on the Intentionally Small Schools Committee.
Intentionally small schools benefit from many positives, including but not limited to:
- Interpersonal connections and strong relationships - educators are able to forge deep connections with students and other community members, heightening engagement
- Community Bonds - small schools are close-knit communities, which benefit from significant belonging and inclusivity
Innovation and flexibility - small schools are able to be flexible and agile about change, exploring new ideas and making changes which are meaningful for learning - Academic achievement - research shows that student outcomes can be strengthened when part of a smaller community of learners
- Positive experiences - according to research, students in small schools experience higher levels of satisfaction, a strong sense of belonging, reduced disciplinary issues and lower dropout rates