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Children's International School (CIS), the leading British institution offering world-class education, beginning from the tender age of 2.5 months and extending up to 16 years. At CIS, our mission is to nurture, empower, and transform every child into a global citizen, equipping them for the exciting opportunities of the modern world. Our school comprises three distinct stages: the Foundation Stage, the Junior School, and the Senior School. Each stage boasts a tailored curriculum, precisely designed to cater to the unique needs of children at different stages of development, ensuring they receive the finest education possible. At CIS, our commitment transcends academics. We offer a plethora of extracurricular activities, allowing our students to expand their horizons as they transition into their teenage years. From drama and music to team sports, CIS provides a platform for growth, knowledge acquisition, and the forging of lifelong friendships. We are passionate about guiding our students towards becoming responsible global citizens. At CIS, we firmly believe that education encompasses more than just facts and figures; it also instills values such as compassion, integrity, and responsibility. #CIS #nuture #empower #transform #globalcitizen #transformativeleadership #FutureReadyEducation #GlobalCitizens #CISExcellence #EmpowerThroughEducation #InnovativeLearning #EducationForTomorrow #CISCommunity #InspireAndTransform #StudentAchievements #WorldClassEducation #CISJourney #UnlockingPotential #BeyondClassroom #EducationMatters #BuildingGlobalLeaders #CISPride #21stCenturyLearning #EducationEmpowers #LifelongLearners #CreatingBrightFutures

We celebrate the UN World Youth Skills Day to consider a critical question — how can international schools and universities equip students with the skills they need to excel in their personal, academic, and professional lives? At CIS, we address possible answers through many lenses: - The Broadening Assessment & Skills Working Group from the CIS Summit continues the conversation surrounding large-scale assessments and standardized tests which do not accurately reflect the whole person and don't give universities a good understanding of students' skills. - CIS member schools have shared details of their own programmes to help other institutions recognize students' learning both inside and outside the classroom in our Snapshots of Evolving Assessment series. - Our new Bridging the Gap between Schools and Universities workshop invites international school counsellors, university admissions representatives, and student services professionals to work together and support students' transition from secondary-to-higher education with the practical and social-emotional skills they need. - A recent blog post describes how university guidance counsellors and future pathways advisors can broaden their very definition of 'success' and supports students to gain the skills they need to pursue diverse pathways after graduation. CIS members can visit the Community portal to learn more about these available resources and register for the workshop: https://bit.ly/2J2rlQ8 Read 'Post-secondary pathways: Ways to broaden definitions of success' on the CIS Perspectives blog: https://bit.ly/3Xrrenr

Happy International Day of Education! Education is at the forefront of our organization. Whether it's supporting the educational endeavors of minority students or developing educational programs to help support the small businesses that boost our local economy, it's what we are committed to. On this day, we want to highlight three of our amazing educational community partners. @mdcollege @fiuinstagram @fmu_official Miami Dade College, founded on the belief in universal access to higher education, provides over 300 distinct degree pathways at its eight campuses. Since 1998, MBF has supported this mission by endowing scholarships for minority students residing in the City of Miami. Florida International University (FIU) receives vital support from MBF, demonstrating a strong commitment to community advancement through initiatives such as the University-Wide Scholarship, First Generation Scholarship Program, Golden Scholars Program, and MBF MBA Scholarship for students in FIU's MBA Downtown or Professional MBA Flex programs. The MBF Scholarship at Florida Memorial University (FMU) was established in 2012 to encourage college achievement among City of Miami residents. FMU is a private coeducational institution with the distinction of being one of the oldest academic centers in the state, and the only historically Black university in South Florida. Tag your favorite educational institutions below. #internationaldayofeducation #education #educationmatters #educationispower #educational #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowner #educationforall #minority #minorityowned #florida #miamiflorida

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🔎 ➡️ Did you know Salve Regina University's students nourish their creativity through more than 70 lively student organizations, thoughtful community service, study abroad opportunities, and 20 exciting Division III athletic teams? Learn more about this featured college on CollegeXpress! #colleges #highered #highereducation #collegesanduniversities #collegesearch #studyabroad #collegeadmission #exploringcolleges #students #highschoolstudents #collegestudents #college

Scholarships for black students going unclaimed is not just a statistical issue—it's a heartbreaking reality. Imagine the untapped potential, the dreams deferred, and the futures that remain uncertain simply because some crucial information didn't reach the right eyes and ears. According to a 2020 report by Scholarships.com, an estimated $6 billion in scholarship money goes unclaimed every year. #ApplicationProcess #CollegeFinancialAidOffices #DarScholarship #FinancialAid #IndustrySpecificScholarships #LocalandNationalOrganizations #MythsaboutScholarships #NAACP #Networking #Reapplying #ScholarshipsforBlackStudents #ThurgoodMarshallCollegeFund #UNCF #UnclaimedScholarships

How are we assessing students' potential for academic and employment success? The Broadening Assessment & Skills Recognition working group from the CIS Summit continues to explore alternative assessments for students as they leave secondary schools and apply to universities. Discussions revealed challenges and opportunities as school leaders described how they are developing new ways to portray the competences and skills of their students. Over the next few weeks, we will share snapshot videos of evolving assessment practices from CIS member schools. CIS members can read the comprehensive report to learn more from school and university leaders who are considering broader evidence of achievement amidst the existing systems and structures, and from the leaders of educational organizations that design and assess what is taught in many international schools worldwide. Reports are posted in the CIS Community portal: Schools: https://bit.ly/44515Mz Universities: https://bit.ly/3UTlCRb

My Job at UoM!✌🏾    When I tell people that I work at The University of Manchester, the common question is, “What do you teach?” Well, I do not teach. I work as an Access, Student Success, and Development Coordinator. Long title, right? Tell me about it! In simple terms, I work within a team that predominantly focuses on the University’s flagship programme for Black heritage students, Manchester 10/10. Our team manages the project, its strategic direction, students participation, and importantly, ensures that it meets the aims of closing the awarding gap - the big elephant in the room! Almost 6 months into my role now, I can’t help but reflect on my experience working at a university.  I will describe it as thrilling, eye-opening, and certainly different, having transitioned from being a Student Union trustee and elected officer to working in a large institution like UoM.    One thing that has remained constant, though, is the passion of colleagues for diverse representation and student welfare. That’s something I’ve enjoyed the most in my current role - working with a team dedicated to ensuring that our Black students’ voices are heard and well-represented across campus.   Our team recently hosted a brilliantly attended student networking event, joined by over 70 undergraduates of Black heritage backgrounds from across the university. Positively, students commented that the event left them feeling “well connected”, “confident”, and “hopeful for the future.” For me, it was gratifying to see the hard work of our team, Team 10/10, pay off.  I’m excited to see students developing personal growth, building lifelong friendships, and creating memorable university experiences through our programme – these are interests I’ve been passionate about since my uni days and are now the crux of my job at UoM! #studentsuccess #highereducation #blackstudents #diversityandinclusion

Understanding the perceptions of the transitions-care programming for students at international schools is critical for university guidance counsellors and future pathways advisors who are developing resources in their own schools. In the latest report from the CIS Summit Cross-cultural Transitions group, we gathered data from CIS member school representatives, university representatives, and parents of graduating alumni about the - key enablers and barriers to international student well-being and success - elements of support provided by schools and universities - and skills that will help international students have a successful transition into and through university Read the full report and actionable next steps on the CIS Community Portal: https://bit.ly/3SUUpwK *The CIS Summit of University and School Leaders brings together problem-solvers to shape the future of international education.

We were so proud to partner with EducationCounsel and the team at Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI) to lead this work! To better understand the current state of affairs and chart a path forward toward an appropriately sized, inclusive, and equity-centered education R&D infrastructure at the federal, state, and local levels, the Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI) convened three diverse, nonpartisan task forces over the last year to dig into three critical, urgent priorities: - - Strengthening state and local education R&D infrastructure - Making the education R&D ecosystem more inclusive - Expanding and strengthening the role in education R&D of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Each task force produced a policy brief outlining recommendations for their priority area. Read them here: https://lnkd.in/e5dWnRJa // Federation of American Scientists