Our goals, beliefs and values

Our goals and purposes are:

to provide high quality international education for children of all nationalities with English and German as the language of instruction
to prepare students to become global citizens through a commitment to the development of the whole child, both as an individual and as a member of the community
to develop life-long learning in order to fulfill the social and academic potential of an individual
to promote student centered learning and cultivate independent learners who are creative, inquisitive and critical thinkers with a high level of knowledge and skills
to promote an appreciation of Austria’s and Europe’s culture and environment
to continually measure our practices against the best, in order to set the standard for all

We believe that:

children thrive when expectations are high and self-esteem higher; especially in a safe environment that nurtures the whole individual
a variety of teaching strategies, meaningful materials and emerging technology should be used to maximize student potential and individual learning
social skills, such as life skills, deserve the same attention as academic ones
all children deserve a high quality education in which individual needs are met, exceeded and supported through differentiated learning
school is not just about children: it encompasses families, the parenting community, stakeholders, society, the environment and the world
the development of all aspects of the individual is essential

We value:

tolerance, appreciation and respect for human differences among all of us in the IES community
a hands-on, student-centered learning approach, which is essential for a deeper understanding of the material
the ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for life-long learning
curiosity, self-discipline, perseverance and passion for learning and a belief that these values foster personal fulfillment and lead to pride in achievement
communication and its powerful ability to bring individuals and communities together