JOINING SECONDARY SCHOOL

Currently, students in grades 6 to 10 are studying within the IBMYP framework using the Ontario curriculum as the base content for study. The IBMYP is aligned with the Ontario course requirements, most predominantly in grades 6 to 8, while grades 9 and 10 bridge the Ontario content into the IBDP requirements. Students at SIS Iskandar Puteri are given the opportunity to explore 8 academic areas; Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Science, Individuals and Societies, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. IB places a strong emphasis on multi-lingual learning and to this end, SIS Iskandar Puteri offers students the opportunity to take English, Malay, and Mandarin at the Language and Literature level and/or Language Acquisition level. Underpinning all of these subject areas are the IB Learner Profiles, Approaches to Learning, Global Context, Key Concepts, Personal Project, and Service as Action. These components enhance the development of our students’ knowledge, skills, and habits, and along with an emphasis on an inquiry-based, student-centred model, students are provided an inclusive and challenging environment to safely explore content and concepts within relevant situations.

In support of our students’ development, SIS Iskandar Puteri also advocates assessment as a continuous form of feedback that is both formative and summative in nature. Students experience a wide range of assessments from conversations with teachers and/or with peers, anecdotal notes, self-reflection, to the creating of various products. Formative assessment is integrated within the classroom and is a daily part of lessons. A summative assessment usually occurs at the end of each unit and provides students with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and understanding of their learning. With an emphasis on formative assessment, students are supported in developing their understanding of not only what to learn, but also, how to learn.

Along with the various aspects of the IBMYP we also strive to develop within our students shared values of community, integrity, respect, and responsibility. By focusing on character development, intercultural understanding, personal, community and global responsibilities, and service-learning, our students are well on their way to becoming internationally-minded global citizens.

Driving the student learning and development are the teachers and support staff here at SIS Iskandar Puteri. Our teachers strive to develop an engaging and inclusive programme that is designed around the individual needs of each student, and as such, allows our students to explore new possibilities and interests for themselves and their learning. Our teachers look to challenge our students to push themselves to reach their full potential and encourage students every step of the way.