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by Dr. Mckenna O'Reilly III 8 min read

What is the International School of Seychelles?

The International School of Seychelles was founded in 1969. It is a co-educational non-profit making school. The International School was founded in 1969, as a co-educational non-profit making organisation. The school is owned by the International School Association, of which every parent of children in the school is automatically a member.

Why choose the Seychelles school?

Initially the school was established to provide a British style education for the children of expatriates working in Seychelles on temporary contract. During the last thirty years the school has expanded and, since 1994, has welcomed Seychellois children.

Is the International School a non-profit school?

It is a co-educational non-profit making school. The International School was founded in 1969, as a co-educational non-profit making organisation. The school is owned by the International School Association, of which every parent of children in the school is automatically a member.

Why choose the International School of Portland?

For a child capable of learning a language and absorbing a culture beyond their own will thrive anywhere they go. the International School of Portland provides an engaging and rigorous academic program, taught primarily through a second language – Japanese, Chinese, or Spanish.

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Where is the International School of Seychelles?

International School of Seychelles, Mahe. The school is situated on the outskirts of Victoria in the Mont Fleuri District, Mahe, Seychelles.

What countries are Seychellois students from?

Today these Seychellois students are in the majority, with India, Britain, Australia and South Africa well represented. Originally the school catered only for primary age children, however during the last fifteen years the school has evolved to its present character, where children aged 3 years to 19 years are educated.

What is International School?

The International School was founded in 1969, as a co-educational non-profit making organisation. The school is owned by the International School Association, of which every parent of children in the school is automatically a member. The school is recognised and licensed by the Ministry of Education, and is a member of ECIS (European Council of International Schools). The school is non-denominational and the religious beliefs of all faiths are respected. Initially the school was established to provide a British style education for the children of expatriates working in Seychelles on temporary contract. During the last thirty years the school has expanded and, since 1994, has welcomed Seychellois children.

What level is IGCSE?

The school offers accredited learning programmes that are internationally recognised: The International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) is taught at year 10 and 11 level AS and A2 Level international qualifications are offered in the Sixth Form.

What language do international schools teach?

The International School provides an engaging and rigorous academic program, taught primarily through a second language – Japanese, Chinese, or Spanish. With natively fluent teachers from around the world, children become bilingual in language and culture.

What is a TIS elementary?

TIS elementary students are engaged and build critical thinking and problem solving through the International Baccalaureate program, all while immersed in their chosen language path. Elementary students also enjoy a robust program that includes Art, Music and PE. TIS students frequently exceed standard state and national benchmarks and are well prepared for middle school.

Is TIS an IB school?

International Baccalaureate. TIS has been an authorized IB World School since March 2010. It was the first school in the Pacific Northwest authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Learn More.

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