Goals, Beliefs & Values

Please be aware that as of the academic year 2023/24  this specific choice of programme at Innsbruck Elementary School (IES) will only be available for students attending our current 3rd and 4th grades. International students joining these existing classes will follow the programme as well.

Students joining our first grades in the academic year 2023/24 and in future will follow the programme of the Accredited European School Tirol (AES-Tirol). For further information please follow the link below:

www.aes-tirol.eu

Goals & Purposes

Our goals and purposes are:

  • to provide high quality international education for children of all nationalities with English as the language of instruction
  • to prepare students to become global citizens through a commitment to the development of the whole child, both as an individual and as a member of the community
  • to develop life-long learning in order to fulfill the social and academic potential of an individual
  • to promote student centered learning and cultivate independent learners who are creative, inquisitive and critical thinkers with a high level of knowledge and skills
  • to promote an appreciation of Austria’s culture and environment
  • to continually measure our practices against the best, in order to set the standard for all

Beliefs

We believe that:

  • children thrive when expectations are high and self-esteem higher; especially in a safe environment that nurtures the whole individual
  • a variety of teaching strategies, meaningful materials and emerging technology should be used to maximize student potential and individual learning
  • social skills, such as life skills, deserve the same attention as academic ones
  • all children deserve a high quality education in which individual needs are met, exceeded and supported through differentiated learning
  • school is not just about children: it encompasses families, the parenting community, stakeholders, society, the environment and the world
  • the development of all aspects of the individual is essential

Values

We value:

  • tolerance, appreciation and respect for human differences among all of us in the IES community
  • a hands-on, student-centered learning approach, which is essential for a deeper understanding of the material
  • the ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for life-long learning
  • curiosity, self-discipline, perseverance and passion for learning and a belief that these values foster personal fulfillment and lead to pride in achievement
  • communication and its powerful ability to bring individuals and communities together
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