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Secondary
Welcome to the British International School Gdańsk – Secondary School with Bilingual Departments. As of March 2024, we are a candidate school for the prestigious IB Diploma Programme and are seeking authorization.
We are currently enrolling students for the 1st grade of our secondary school. This is a bilingual class with English as the language of instruction, where all subjects are taught in English except for the Polish language, and the history and geography of Poland. We primarily use our own programs, which are in line with the Polish national curriculum. Our approach to education is based on several key principles that set us apart from other schools. We aim to provide a comprehensive education focused on developing versatile, reflective, and conscious global citizens.
Our key principles:
Holistic Approach to Education. We place great emphasis on the development of the entire personality of the student, not only academically but also emotionally, socially, and physically. We provide a secure environment in which the students are encouraged to develop to their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
International Perspective. Our secondary section is an extension of our international primary school where our students represent over 40 nationalities, and our teachers represent 15 nationalities. Promoting the understanding and respect for other cultures, languages, and perspectives is at the heart of our approach to education.
Critical Thinking and Research Skills. We promote teaching methods that encourage students to actively engage in their own learning process, to ask questions, to think critically, and to conduct their own research. Students are motivated to seek knowledge independently, to develop analytical skills, and to collaborate in groups.
Interdisciplinary Projects. We place great emphasis on understanding how knowledge is related to real-world problems. Therefore, teachers collaboratively plan interdisciplinary projects that help students understand the connections between topics and their real-life context. We run humanities projects, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) projects, literary projects and theatre productions which involve public speaking, singing and dancing.
Communication and Collaboration. We focus on communication and collaboration skills by teaching teamwork and effective communication in various contexts.
Values. We actively promote the development of ethical attitudes and values. With this in mind students are encouraged to reflect on their actions and how these actions impact on others and the world around them. Our teaching is based on key values which builds relationships among students and between teachers and students.
Formative Assessment System. Assessment at BISG is formative and multifaceted, encompassing both summative assessments (from tests and exams) and formative assessments (continuous progress evaluation, identifying students’ strengths, and setting goals). Students are also encouraged to reflect on their own learning process and self-assess their achievements.
Additional Activities and Programs
· Model United Nations (MUN): Our school actively participates in UN simulation conferences, allowing students to develop diplomatic and debating skills on an international platform. These skills can be transferred by students attending MUN conferences throughout Poland and Europe.
· STEM Fair: We organize annual STEM fairs where students present their projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
· Oxford Debates: Students have the opportunity to participate in Oxford-style debates, enhancing their argumentation and public speaking skills.
· Theatre Performances: We organize theatre performances where our students perform on real theatre stages, developing their acting talents and creativity.
· Language Trips: Students can participate in language trips to countries such as Spain, France, or Germany, allowing them to apply their language skills in authentic contexts.
· Integration Trips: We organise integration trips, during which the entire class has opportunity to get to know each other better and bond.
· White Schools: Students can participate in white schools, where they can develop their skiing and snowboarding skills.
· Sporting clubs: as extracurricular clubs.
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