International School Dhaka
| International School Dhaka (ISD) | |
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| Location | |
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Bashundhara, Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°48′41″N 90°25′54″E / 23.8115°N 90.4317°ECoordinates: 23°48′41″N 90°25′54″E / 23.8115°N 90.4317°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Day School |
| Established | 1999 |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Opened | BST 7:30 AM |
| Closed | BST 3:00 PM |
| School district | Dhaka |
| Superintendent | Craig W. Salmon |
| Grades | Playgroup - 12th |
| Campus size | 5.5 Acres |
| Color(s) | Maroon, green and grey |
| Team name | ISD Hawks (prev. Wolves 06-09) |
| Newspaper | messenger.isdbd.org |
| Affiliation | International Baccalaureate World School |
| Website |
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International School Dhaka (ISD) is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School in Dhaka, Bangladesh which opened in 1999. The school enrolls students in the age range of 3–18, from Playgroup through to Grade 12, providing an international education for local and expatriate children living in Bangladesh.[1] The school has teachers from around the world, including the New Zealand, Canada, Russia, India, US, UK, Australia, Sri Lanka and Netherlands.
The school is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.[1]
History
ISD is part of STS Educational Group Limited.
In 1998, the STS Group decided to diversify into the supply of educational and medical services and consequently set up subsidiaries. It acquired land in Bashundhara; a site in the northeast quadrant of the city. Bashundhara is a short drive from the main residential and diplomatic areas of Baridhara and Gulshan.
In 1998, construction of the school began on a 5.5 acres plot and was completed during the course of the 1999-2000 school year, when the first classes from Nursery to Grade 5 were admitted.
Today the school fully occupies a rich landscape with classroom space for Nursery (aged 3-4 years) to Grade 12 students. The facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports field, cafeteria, fully-equipped theatre with seating for 360, science laboratories, computer suites and a purpose-built library.
The International School Dhaka (ISD) was granted NEASC accreditation on 4th November 2004 and CIS accreditation on 25th November 2004.[2]
Campus
ISD is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is situated on the north-west of the city in the residential area of Bashundhara. The 4.5 hectares (11 acres) campus has central air-conditioning. The buildings including classrooms, specialist teaching rooms such as science laboratories, design and technology laboratories, art rooms and art exhibition rooms. Information Communication Technology supports all aspects of schools operations.[2]
Other facilities include an automated library, a sports hall/gymnasium, swimming pool, movie theatre, auditorium, art studios, cafeteria, playing field, tennis courts, basketball courts, playing areas and community gardens. Students are accompanied by teachers on field trips both local and overseas. They also take part in community projects.[2]
Curriculum
The curriculum comprises the Early Years and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. The average class size in Play Group to Kindergarten is 16 students, in Primary School is 25, and in Secondary School is 18.[3] Graduates achieve results above the world average in the IB Diploma and attend universities in the US, Canada, Netherlands, Norway, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Australia, and the UK.[4]
International Baccalaureate subjects
Authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since May 2005, the programme is taught in English. Students at this school usually take IB exams in May.[5]
Academic achievements
In the year 2007, ISD ranked number one in the Bangladesh Debate Council (BDC)'s 3rd BDC Pre Worlds Ranking.[6]
Hillary Clinton's visit
On May 6, 2012, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited ISD and held a Q&A event at the school's auditorium. The former Secretary of State of the United States of America shared her vision for Bangladesh's emergence as a strong developing economy and addressed the ISD Alumni and students in the audience as the future leaders of Bangladesh, with promises of opportunities coming their way. When asked how she overcame the obstacles as a woman to become one of the most influential women in the world today, she emphasized the importance of a good education and the support of her parents.[7]
References
- 1 2 "About Us". International School Dhaka.
- 1 2 3 "History". International School Dhaka.
- ↑ "Curriculum". International School Dhaka.
- ↑ "Alumni". International School Dhaka.
- ↑ "The International School Dhaka". International Baccalaureate.
- ↑ "Rankings". Bangladesh Debating Council.
- ↑ "ISD in the Community". International School Dhaka.
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