10 Top Reasons to Join ISA

1. SCHOOL ON A MISSION

ISA's main goal is to create a stimulating educational environment for the best development of students' educational and personal potential, independent and critical thinking, ability to express ideas as well as apply knowledge and skills in real life situations.

2. INTEGRATED CURRICULUM

ISA offers a unique combination of the national Kazakh curriculum and the IB programme. It enables students to be well-prepared for taking the national exams and becoming life-long, internationally-minded learners.

3. TEACHING WITH A DIFFERENCE

ISA employs well-qualified and experienced teaching staff who truly care about their students' diversified needs. Our teachers constantly work on their professional development in order to face the numerous challenges which education in the 21^st century brings. ISA's teachers are perceived as leaders in the Kazakhstani educational system.

4. STUDENT MATTERS

Each student at ISA becomes a part of our unique internationally-minded community which is built on mutual respect, tolerance and commitment to action and service. Students are exposed to English environment and it is taught and promoted at school as a tool to access and understand the core of international education - independent thinking, natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning and good upbringing.

5. EASIER FUTURE CHOICES

Completing two pragrammes gives students a wider range of future choices related to higher education and professional career. Many of ISA graduates have become successful students at prestigious universities in the country and abroad.

6. PERSONAL ATTENTION

ISA caters for its students' various educational, personal and social needs. The school provides small size classes with maximum of 20 students. Every single student is viewed as a unique individual and there are homeroom teachers, subject teachers, psychologists, doctors and other members of the school community to look after and care for students in a best way.

7. DREAM FACILITIES

The school provides modern equipment to facilitate students' learning and personal development. Cozy and well-equipped classrooms, interactive boards, two computer labs, a track field and a gym, a cafeteria and lounge areas, a library and a research center are just a few examples of what there is to offer.

8. COMMITMENT TO VALUES

ISA is committed to inculcating in its students the ISA Sudent Profile, which incorporates IB Learner Profile, to translate core values of ISA’s Philosophy into reality. We all strive to be risk takers, open-minded and reflective inquirers, knowledgeable, principled and caring communicators as well as balanced thinkers.

9. QUALITY ASSESSMENT

Grade 10 students at ISA take part in the Middle Years Programme Moderation, which is a final middle school exam, externally moderated by the team of the IBO examiners. They also individually prepare their Personal Project in English, which is an independent inquiry to pursue personal interests. Students are awarded International MYP Certificates as well as diplomas certifying completion of the national programme.

10. LIFE BEYOND LESSONS

In addition to high quality education, ISA provides its students with opportunity to involve them in various after-school extra-/ co – curricular activities for their holistic development. Last but not the least, owing to ISA’s homely atmosphere , it is “a home away from home” for our students