Since its foundation in 1978 ACS Hillingdon International School has endeavoured to provide a quality education for a multi-national community in the London area. The curriculum is based on internationally recognised principles. Internationalism is the cornerstone of our learning environment.
PHILOSOPHY
- Prepare young people to take their places in a rapidly changing world
- Set high academic expectations in a rigorous and diverse educational programme
- Address and meet the developmental needs of our students
- Foster a sense of belonging and a sense of community
- Provide social, emotional, and academic guidance
- Instil an appreciation, respect, and understanding of cultural values
OBJECTIVES
- Fostering communication and technological skills to navigate in a globalised society
- Motivating students to develop a positive attitude towards life long learning
- Developing responsible international citizens
- Providing meaningful learning experiences that enable students to acquire and apply knowledge and critical thought
- Offering quality educational resources and opportunities to promote the development of students, faculty, and staff
- Delivering programmes that address issues associated with a highly mobile population
- Supporting students in achieving their academic, creative, and physical potential by educating the whole child
- Providing and encouraging students to participate in a variety of new, enriching, and meaningful extra curricular activities
- Creating a caring and cooperative environment within the school community
- Encouraging participation in community service and support of local and international charities
- Offering students opportunities to work collaboratively and independently in support of the community
- Offering students services and resources that support their social and emotional development
- Promoting a partnership with parents to meet the individual needs of our students
- Reinforcing core ethical values by emphasising personal and social responsibility
- Providing opportunities for students to understand, appreciate, and develop sensitivity for all cultures, genders, and ethnicities
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Promoting an awareness of environmental concerns and issues