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International School Ikast-Brande
About ISIB
Welcome to International School Ikast-Brande!
Students are the heart of International School Ikast-Brande. We recognise every student as unique, and value all students’ contributions to school life. At ISIB, our students develop a life-long love of learning, and the personal qualities and social skills needed for success in school and beyond. ISIB students learn to face challenges of all kinds with confidence, and to show resilience in the face of difficulty in order to achieve success. Our highly qualified teachers have a wealth of international experience. Each is committed to providing varied and high-quality learning opportunities for your child.
We are the international school of choice in the heart of Denmark. We achieve this by endeavouring to fulfil the academic potential of every ISIB student. We guide our students to be balanced individuals who are fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
International School Ikast-Brande is a friendly and diverse school with a family atmosphere. Our staff team works in partnership with students and parents, and we encourage our students to care for each other in an environment that promotes consideration, cooperation, and courtesy. Welcome to ISIB!
Mission and Vision
The International School Ikast-Brande is a school committed to the happiness and sustainability of our community. Focused on excellent academics and developing individual skills and attributes we prepare students for the challenges of an ever-changing world.
Our school will:
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EDUCATE through concept learning, problem solving and real life challenges to produce innovative and inquisitive digital global citizens who will question and dare to try
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PREPARE for the future by developing the workforce skills needed by the community through delivery of a sustainable and evolving curriculum
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INSPIRE all of us to face challenges together with both self-leadership and teamwork and to never accept less than the best we can achieve
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CREATE a student whose knowledge, skills and behaviours support their chosen path and help them make a difference in the world
Curriculum Development and Educational Outcomes
'SMILES!'
The task of the strategic goals is to ensure that the SMILES is achievable for all students regardless of gender, culture, race or ethnicity. An inclusive safe and friendly environment in which all individuals are welcome and accepted.
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Skilful innovator
Who is willing to enjoy the freedom given them to explore in a safe but challenging environment, actively engage in their own learning, develop personality and be themselves. An individual who is understanding of a diverse and complex world through its issues and problems and able to explore their own creative outlook without fear of rejection for its differences.
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Mind of a thinker
Who is able to develop a base of constructed knowledge on which they can scaffold their learning, use a range of thinking skills and problem solving techniques. Who can apply critical thinking and develops innovation abilities through challenges both physical and mental to explore real world issues with a drive to make it better.
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Interpersonal ability
To be a role model of positive inclusion, teamwork and understanding others in a diverse world. A student who can listen to others points of view with an open mind and the ability to offer a clear response based on objective decision-making. An individual who understands service and can make a practical impact in the world around them.
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Living a healthy life
By showing self-leadership about their own self to develop healthy bodies through a climate of healthy eating awareness and continued physical development in an outdoor teaching environment when possible and through a practical approach to teaching. A student able to understand their limitations and persevere to overcome them with knowledge and understanding of themselves and their environment.
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Emotional intelligence
An individual, who can understand themselves and their emotions, understand others, debate complex subjects with knowledge and without bias. To develop a robust individual with the ability to deal with failure and respond with a positive attitude and commitment to self-leadership, a good communicator who can use empathy and understanding in a confused and changing world. A student who can determine his or her own personal effect on the world, his or her own global impact and how they can affect change through knowledge and application.
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Sustainable mindset
To look after the school, their community, their country and the world.