THE GUIDING STATEMENTS OF THE
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ISTANBUL


Vision and Mission

The British International School Istanbul provides a caring international environment, fostering cultural diversity. Individual students achieve their full academic potential, inspired to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens of the global community.


Philosophy   

Guided by our Vision & Mission we are dedicated to:

•    Educate students in a stimulating environment to the highest possible academic standards;
•    Foster world citizens who, celebrating both their shared humanity and cultural diversity, will shape a more peaceful world;
•    Instil respect, tolerance, integrity and compassion, to promote the confidence and independence to be responsible risk-takers; to educate students to be adaptable, reflective and questioning throughout their lives;
•    Be aware of the social, physical and emotional needs of each individual student, and work with the home to provide a learning environment that is stable and caring;
•    Inspire creativity in each student in its broadest aspect and help to enlarge the human spirit both aesthetically and morally;
•    Educate students to be respectful of, and knowledgeable about, and be involved in their local and international communities;
•    Promote awareness and responsibility for the global environment;


Objectives
   
We are committed to:

•    Provide excellent international educational programmes, from the British National. curriculum through to IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
•    Challenge students to realize their potential.
•    Appreciate and celebrate cultural diversity.
•    To provide extra-curricular activities for the school community and the international community of Istanbul.
•    Promote open and effective communication within the community.
•    Encourage active involvement in the school, local and global communities.
•    Prepare students to be independent thinkers and life long learners.
•    Strive for continuous improvement.
•    To obtain accreditation from international organizations.