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The '''International School of Havana''' ('''ISH''') is an [[international school]] in [[Cuba]], located in [[Miramar, Havana|Miramar]], [[Havana]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.ishavana.org/www/about-ish/welcome-from-the-director | title=About ISH | publisher=International School of Havana | accessdate=19 June 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.state.gov/international-school-of-havana-fact-sheet/ | title=Havana, Cuba: International School of Havana: 2020–2021 Fact Sheet | work=Overseas Schools Fact Sheet | date=November 17, 2020 | publisher=Office of Overseas Schools, [[US Department of State]] | accessdate=19 June 2021 }}</ref> |
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The '''International School of Havana''' is an [[international school]] in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]] located in the exclusive neighborhood of [[Miramar, Havana|Miramar]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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ISH was founded in 1965 by Phyllis Powers, a British expatriate, to educate the children of diplomatic missions' staff. In 1974, overall control was taken over by a committee of representatives of foreign embassies and organisations, and it was "The Foreign Students' School", although Powers remained headteacher until her retirement in 1982. In 1988, the school relocated to larger premises and assumed its present name: International School of Havana.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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==Structure, curriculum, and enrollment== |
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The school has two divisions: Lower School Section (early years to grade 5) and Secondary School Section (grades 6–12). Primary Section students prepare for IPC, IPM and English National Standards. Secondary Section students prepare for [[Cambridge International Examinations]], [[IGCSE]] examinations and the [[International Baccalaureate Organization]]'s [[IB Diploma Programme|Diploma Programme]]. The school is accredited by the [[NEASC|New England Association of Schools and Colleges]] and the [[Council of International Schools]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cois.org/membership-directory | title=Membership Directory | publisher=[[Council of International Schools]] | website=www.cois.org | access-date=2020-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.ticrecruitment.com/schools/schools-we-work-with/international-school-of-havana/ | title=International School of Havana | publisher=TIC Recruitment | accessdate=19 June 2021 }}</ref> |
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ISH is the only accredited school for children of expatriates in Havana that offers education through the medium of the [[English language]].{{fact|date=June 2021}} Its campus includes student play areas, purpose-built classrooms and other facilities, such as computer laboratories and library in addition to classrooms in the older original houses. |
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As of 2007 the school has two divisions: Lower School Section (Early Years to Grade 5), and Secondary School Section (Grades 6-12). Primary Section students prepare for IPC, IPM and English National Standards. Secondary Section students prepare for [[Cambridge International Examinations| CIE's]] [[IGCSE]] examinations and the [[International Baccalaureate Organization | IBO's]] [[IB Diploma Programme|Diploma Programme ]]. The school is accredited by [[NEASC|New England Asssociation of Schools and Colleges]] and the [[Council of International Schools]]. |
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The International School of Havana enrols (November 2020) some 260 students from 47 nationalities and academic programmes taught in English, that run from the pre-kinder (age 2½) to grade 12 (pre-university graduation).{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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I.S.H. is the only accredited school for children of expatriates in Havana that offers education through the medium of the English language and has a unique and charming campus with student play areas and purpose built classrooms and other facilities, such as Computer Laboratories and Library in addition to classrooms in the older original houses. |
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==Pre-kinder== |
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The International School of Havana currently enrolls some 218 students from 44 nationalities in a warm, caring environment with small class sizes (average teacher pupil ratio is 1:8) and challenging, demanding academic programmes, taught in English, that run from the Early Years (Age 2 ½) to Grade 12 (Pre-University graduation). |
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Pre-kinder students rejoined the main campus in August 2019.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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==Primary school== |
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In the primary section of the Primary School – kindergarten to grade 5 – programmes in English, mathematics and Spanish language (offered at beginner, intermediate and first language levels) are complemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) which has themed Units of Enquiry which are supported by courses in music, art, drama, PE and information technology. The standards of the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the province of Ontario, Canada, were taken into account in the formulation of the English, mathematics and other parts of the curriculum offering apart from the IPC and all programs have specific learning objectives for students at each grade level. The mathematics course is Improving Primary Mathematics which was developed in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, UK, from a programme devised in Switzerland. It is adapted to meet the needs of students. Since 2011, students in grade 5 can choose to study Spanish or French.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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The Early Years curriculum in the Lower School is adapted to the needs perceived for students growing up in Havana, from a well known U.K. Programme, with specific focuses on language acquisition, numeracy, creativity and knowledge and understanding of the world. |
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==Secondary school== |
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Secondary School (grades 6 to 12) courses initially lead to the CIE Checkpoint examinations, which are taken by the students at the end of grade 8 in English, mathematics and science.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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In the Primary Section of the Lower School – Kindergarten to Grade 5 – English, Mathematics and Spanish Language (offered at Beginner, Intermediate and First Language levels) programmes are complemented by the International Primary Curriculum (I.P.C.) which has themed Units of Enquiry which are supported by courses in Music, Art, Drama, P. E. and Information Technology. The standards of the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the province of Ontario, Canada were taken into account in the formulation of the English, Mathematics and other parts of the curriculum offering apart from the I.P.C. and all programmes have specific learning objectives for students at each Grade level. The Mathematics course is I.P.M. (Improving Primary Mathematics) which was developed in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, U.K. from a programme devised in Switzerland. It is adapted by our teachers to meet the needs of our students. |
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In grades 5 and 10, students follow courses from the CIE's internationally recognised IGCSE programme in which students are externally examined at the end of Grade 10.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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==Secondary School== |
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Secondary School (Grades 6 to 12) courses initially lead to the CIE Checkpoint examinations, which are taken by the students at the end of Grade 8 in the following subjects: English; Mathematics and Science. |
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In grades 11 and 12, students follow the courses of the International Baccalaureate Organisation in conjunction with the ISH Graduation Diploma which both prepare students for university matriculation. The school is authorized by the IBO. The school began teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in August 2006. The Diploma is recognised in a large number of countries around the world as a university matriculation qualification and many universities offer course exemptions and credits to undergraduate students who are admitted holding this award.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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In Grades 9 and 10 students follow courses from the CIE’s internationally recognised IGCSE programme in which students are externally examined at the end of Grade 10. |
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==Sports== |
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In Grades 11 and 12 students follow the courses of the I.S.H. Graduation Diploma which prepares students for university matriculation. The courses have been designed to meet the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Organisation in order to smooth the transition into that programme once the school is authorized by I.B.O. The authorisation visit took place in December 2005 and authorisation was confirmed in May 2006. The school began teaching the I.B. Diploma programme in August 2006. The International Baccalaureate Diploma is recognised in a large number of countries around the world as a university matriculation qualification and many universities offer course exemptions and credits to undergraduate students that are admitted holding this award. |
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ISH has been trying to put their students into different types of sports such as football, basketball, tennis, swimming, and many others. The school has also been participating against the Spanish school and French school mostly for football and basketball competitions. ISH took part in a football tournament in 2017 which reached the final but lost to the Spanish school. The school, annually, organizes events such as the 'Athletics festival, triathlon, and swimming competitions to compete with other international schools.{{fact|date=June 2021}} |
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==Staff== |
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The professional staff is composed of |
The professional staff is composed of 35% expatriate teachers from Canada, England, Wales, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Australia and other countries and the remainder are recruited locally.{{fact|date=June 2021}} All locally recruited staff are required to become trained and qualified in the CIE Diploma for Teachers and Trainers and are thus trained in modern pedagogical methods.{{fact|date=June 2021}} Ongoing training is supported by an academic staff professional development programme. |
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All locally recruited staff are required to become trained and qualified in the CIE Diploma for Teachers and Trainers and are thus trained in modern pedagogical methods. |
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Ongoing training is supported by a vibrant academic staff Professional Development programme. |
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The school was awarded the status of an International Fellowship Centre by [[Cambridge International Examinations]] in 2004. |
The school was awarded the status of an International Fellowship Centre by [[Cambridge International Examinations]] in 2004. The school is a progressive institution and remains closely linked to the various international educational institutions of which it is a member.{{cn|date=April 2021}} |
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The school is a progressive institution and remains closely linked to the various international educational institutions of which it is a member. |
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==See also== |
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* http://www.ishav.org |
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* [https://www.ishavana.org/ ISH website] |
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Latest revision as of 02:37, 4 March 2023
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| International School of Havana | |
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 23°7′25.9″N 82°25′10.9″W / 23.123861°N 82.419694°W |
| Information | |
| School type | International School |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Founder | Phyllis Powers OBE |
| Gender | Coed |
| Age range | 2.5–18 |
| Enrollment | 261 |
| Average class size | 14 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:6 |
| Classes offered | Pre-Kinder – 12 |
| Language | English |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Houses | Dolphins, Sharks and Rays |
| Accreditation | CIS, NEASC & IBO DP |
| National ranking | 1 |
| Graduates | 98% |
| Affiliation | CIE Fellowship Centre |
| Website | www |
The International School of Havana (ISH) is an international school in Cuba, located in Miramar, Havana.[1][2]
History
[edit]ISH was founded in 1965 by Phyllis Powers, a British expatriate, to educate the children of diplomatic missions' staff. In 1974, overall control was taken over by a committee of representatives of foreign embassies and organisations, and it was "The Foreign Students' School", although Powers remained headteacher until her retirement in 1982. In 1988, the school relocated to larger premises and assumed its present name: International School of Havana.[citation needed]
Structure, curriculum, and enrollment
[edit]The school has two divisions: Lower School Section (early years to grade 5) and Secondary School Section (grades 6–12). Primary Section students prepare for IPC, IPM and English National Standards. Secondary Section students prepare for Cambridge International Examinations, IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Organization's Diploma Programme. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of International Schools.[3][4]
ISH is the only accredited school for children of expatriates in Havana that offers education through the medium of the English language.[citation needed] Its campus includes student play areas, purpose-built classrooms and other facilities, such as computer laboratories and library in addition to classrooms in the older original houses.
The International School of Havana enrols (November 2020) some 260 students from 47 nationalities and academic programmes taught in English, that run from the pre-kinder (age 2½) to grade 12 (pre-university graduation).[citation needed]
Pre-kinder
[edit]Pre-kinder students rejoined the main campus in August 2019.[citation needed]
Primary school
[edit]In the primary section of the Primary School – kindergarten to grade 5 – programmes in English, mathematics and Spanish language (offered at beginner, intermediate and first language levels) are complemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) which has themed Units of Enquiry which are supported by courses in music, art, drama, PE and information technology. The standards of the National Curriculum of England and Wales and the province of Ontario, Canada, were taken into account in the formulation of the English, mathematics and other parts of the curriculum offering apart from the IPC and all programs have specific learning objectives for students at each grade level. The mathematics course is Improving Primary Mathematics which was developed in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, UK, from a programme devised in Switzerland. It is adapted to meet the needs of students. Since 2011, students in grade 5 can choose to study Spanish or French.[citation needed]
Secondary school
[edit]Secondary School (grades 6 to 12) courses initially lead to the CIE Checkpoint examinations, which are taken by the students at the end of grade 8 in English, mathematics and science.[citation needed]
In grades 5 and 10, students follow courses from the CIE's internationally recognised IGCSE programme in which students are externally examined at the end of Grade 10.[citation needed]
In grades 11 and 12, students follow the courses of the International Baccalaureate Organisation in conjunction with the ISH Graduation Diploma which both prepare students for university matriculation. The school is authorized by the IBO. The school began teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in August 2006. The Diploma is recognised in a large number of countries around the world as a university matriculation qualification and many universities offer course exemptions and credits to undergraduate students who are admitted holding this award.[citation needed]
Sports
[edit]ISH has been trying to put their students into different types of sports such as football, basketball, tennis, swimming, and many others. The school has also been participating against the Spanish school and French school mostly for football and basketball competitions. ISH took part in a football tournament in 2017 which reached the final but lost to the Spanish school. The school, annually, organizes events such as the 'Athletics festival, triathlon, and swimming competitions to compete with other international schools.[citation needed]
Staff
[edit]The professional staff is composed of 35% expatriate teachers from Canada, England, Wales, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Australia and other countries and the remainder are recruited locally.[citation needed] All locally recruited staff are required to become trained and qualified in the CIE Diploma for Teachers and Trainers and are thus trained in modern pedagogical methods.[citation needed] Ongoing training is supported by an academic staff professional development programme.
The school was awarded the status of an International Fellowship Centre by Cambridge International Examinations in 2004. The school is a progressive institution and remains closely linked to the various international educational institutions of which it is a member.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ "About ISH". International School of Havana. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Havana, Cuba: International School of Havana: 2020–2021 Fact Sheet". Overseas Schools Fact Sheet. Office of Overseas Schools, US Department of State. November 17, 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Membership Directory". www.cois.org. Council of International Schools. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
- ^ "International School of Havana". TIC Recruitment. Retrieved 19 June 2021.