(The text below are highlights from the Philosophy of Education. The complete text is available on our website.)
Only with a shared purpose and common vocabulary can a large organization progress steadily towards the achievement of its goals. Hong Kong International School, with its large and diverse population of students, faculty and community members needs such a shared purpose and vocabulary, in order to remain focused on our goals for the learning and welfare of all students.
The HKIS Shared Philosophy of Education houses in one document key statements that articulate the foundational principles upon which our practice and ethos are based. These statements represent many thoughtful contributions, over the lifetime of the school, from all groups in our community – faculty, students, administrators, staff and parents. Together these statements create a powerful message about our mission and core values, what we desire for our students, how we believe people best learn and how most effectively to assess learning. Our goal is that the statements in this document live not just on the page, but inform our relationships and interactions with students every day.