Our Mission
At ZIS we strive to develop dynamic and principled global citizens who have the skills and attitudes to enable them to become compassionate life-long learners who will contribute positively to the future of our world.
At ZIS we encourage our students to become:
- Inquirers – their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
- Thinkers – they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
- Communicators – they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
- Risk-takers – they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
- Knowledgeable – they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
- Principled – they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
- Caring – they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
- Open-minded – they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
- Well-balanced – they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
- Reflective – they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.
At ZIS, our students should demonstrate:
- Appreciation – Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people.
- Commitment – Being committed to their own learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility.
- Confidence – Feeling confident in their ability as learners, having the courage to take risks, applying what they have learned and making appropriate decisions and choices.
- Cooperation – Cooperating, collaborating, and leading or following as the situation demands.
- Creativity – Being creative and imaginative in their thinking and in their approach.
- Curiosity – Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and culture.
- Empathy – Imagining themselves in another’s situation in order to understand his or her reasoning and emotions, so as to be open-minded and reflective about the perspective of others.
- Enthusiasm – Enjoying learning and willingly putting the effort into the process.
- Independence – Thinking and acting independently, making their own judgments based on reasoned argument, and being able to defend their judgments.
- Integrity – Being honest and demonstrating a considered sense of fairness.
- Respect – Respecting themselves, others and the world around them.
- Tolerance – Being sensitive about differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others.