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Through Learning.First™ approach, every student leads their learning. In Preschool, EYFS and Cambridge blend with play-based exploration to spark curiosity and confidence. In Primary, Cambridge Pathways, hands-on Innovamat and IFAL-accredited French build critical, active learners. In Secondary, students tackle global challenges through Global Perspectives and STEAM, strengthening research, collaboration and resilience. In High School, they choose UNAM or the IB Diploma, two rigorous routes into university with a global outlook.
ISP’s research-led approach helps students build the life competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetime. These core human skills grow through learning experiences embedded across every stage of the learning journey.
Thinking deeply, questioning and problem-solving: "I lead my learning by solving problems, communicating confidently, and managing my time effectively."
Critical thinking
Making sense of information, solving problems, and making smart decisions
Creativity
Generating new ideas, exploring different perspectives and innovating
Curiosity
Asking "why?" and "what if?" to deepen understanding and spark new ideas
Understanding the world and taking action: "I am curious about different cultures and take action for a better world."
Citizenship
Recognising one's role in the global community
Action
Taking meaningful steps to support social causes
Understanding
Respecting different perspectives and ways of life
Managing self, goals and growth: "I know how I learn best, set goals and stay motivated to improve."
Confidence
Believing in self and tackling challenges with a positive mindset
Learning to Learn
Understanding how to improve learning strategies
Wellbeing
Balancing mental, emotional and physical health
Working together and building strong relationships: "I collaborate, communicate and build meaningful relationships with others."
Collaboration
Working effectively as a team to achieve shared goals
Communication
Expressing ideas clearly and listening to others
Social-Emotional
Understanding emotions and managing them effectively
Using technology safely and creatively: "I use digital tools responsibly to communicate, create and innovate."
Digital Literacy
Using technology effectively and safely
Responsibility
Respecting others and making ethical choices online
Innovation
Using technology to develop ideas and improve solutions
Most schools talk about what they teach. We focus on how your child learns. Through the Learning.First™ approach, students reflect on their progress, explore new approaches and make decisions that drive their growth.
Curiosity fuels our learning
The best learning happens when students are actively engaged. We ignite curiosity through hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning, making learning exciting, memorable and full of exploration.
Confidence drives lifelong learning
Our students trust in their abilities, build confidence and lead their way forward. This mindset helps them believe they can learn and achieve anything, fostering a love for lifelong learning.
The power of 'Good Struggles'
We believe great learning happens just beyond the comfort zone. That’s why we create purposeful challenges, or 'good struggles', that help students stay motivated while they grow. Through these experiences, students build resilience, solve problems, and learn to keep going – even when it’s hard.
Teachers as co-pilots
Learning here is a partnership. Teachers work alongside students as guides, helping them navigate choices, embrace good struggles, inspire those 'aha' Amazing Learning moments of self-discovery and grow in confidence.
As part of International Schools Partnership, every child’s journey is enriched with proven learning experiences that forever spark curiosity and grow confidence.
Academic achievement
Strong academic outcomes open pathways to leading universities and future opportunities worldwide.
Life competencies
Build the human skills needed to adapt, collaborate and keep learning throughout life.
Multilingualism
Develop fluency across languages, cultures and global environments.
International opportunities
Take part in global experiences that broaden perspectives and build confidence.
Life and career pathways
Explore personalised university and career pathways shaped around individual ambitions.
Strong academic results begin with students who feel challenged, supported and engaged in learning.
Students across ISP schools consistently achieve results above local and international benchmarks through learning experiences that challenge thinking, deepen understanding and help every learner keep getting better.
Students are growing up in a world shaped by rapid technological change, uncertainty and challenges we cannot yet predict.
To thrive, they need the skills that give them the curiosity to question, the confidence to adapt, the ability to collaborate and the resilience to keep learning throughout life.
International Schools Partnership – ISP has partnered with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, in developing ways to embed life competencies into everyday learning experiences across ISP Schools worldwide.
Language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives and opportunities.
Students across ISP schools develop proficiency in multiple world languages while continuing to strengthen their home or first language.
Through meaningful learning experiences and international collaboration, students build the confidence to communicate across cultures and thrive in global environments.
International learning experiences help students see beyond their own environment and understand the world from different perspectives.
Students across ISP Schools take part in unique collaborations, exchanges, competitions and global experiences that encourage curiosity, teamwork and independent thinking.
Working with global partners, these life changing opportunities help students build confidence, strengthen relationships and adapt to new experiences across cultures and countries.
Every student’s future pathway is different and through our Future Pathways programme, families are supported by specialist counsellors and advisors who guide subject choices, university applications and career decisions with personalised support throughout the learning journey.
University fairs, global experts and our A–Z Speaker Series help students explore emerging careers and future industries with confidence.
Students benefit from exclusive ISP scholarships and opportunities with some of the world’s most recognised institutions.
At TAE, students think critically, solve complex problems and dive into rigorous programmes. They grow cultural awareness and a global mindset in a fast‑changing world.
Committed
Students commit to building a strong foundation of knowledge and meaningful skills. They create new ideas and tackle questions and issues that matter locally and globally.
Confident
Students grow confident as they use critical and creative thinking to analyse situations, solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
Communicator
Students express their ideas with confidence and determination in at least two languages and use mathematical language to share their thinking.
Principled
Students live by principles such as integrity, honesty, fairness, justice and respect for others, and take responsibility for their actions.
Open minded
Students respect the opinions, values and traditions of other people and cultures. They include different perspectives and consider a wide range of viewpoints.
Caring
Students show compassion and empathy for the needs of others and act to make a positive difference in other people’s lives and in the world around them.
Innovative
Students step up to new and unfamiliar situations with determination, resilience and courage.
Balanced
Students balance the intellectual, physical and emotional aspects of their lives to support personal and collective wellbeing. They recognise how people and the wider world depend on one another.
Reflective
Students reflect on the world and on their own ideas and experiences. They work to understand their strengths and areas for growth, which guides their learning and personal development.
Thinker
Students stay curious and learn to work both independently and in teams. They keep stretching their thinking and become lifelong learners.
Students move through four key brain states as they learn:
New phase
Students meet an idea for the first time. It feels new and unclear. When they choose to stay curious and keep going, they start to see how it works.
Consolidation phase
Students try again. Their brain knows the next step and they can follow it. With each attempt, they grow more confident and start to own the learning.
Staying afloat phase
Students understand every step. Work feels easy, so they stop stepping up and pushing their thinking. In this phase, their learning stands still.
Drowning phase
Students feel lost and think, “I can’t do this.” The task feels impossible. Instead of stepping up, they pull away, stop taking part and give up on the learning.
We use the International Schools Partnership’s proven Learning Improvement Process (LIP) to ensure the quality of learning is continuously improving. This framework combines evidence, reflection and action, so teachers and leaders can focus on what makes the greatest difference for every learner. It means teaching is always evolving, learning experiences are continuously refined, and progress is measured against clear standards. For families, it gives confidence that your child’s education is guided by a framework built on evidence, designed for improvement and proven across a global community of schools.
As a school, we offer a safe environment where students can discover their strengths and grow in confidence. We work to design learning experiences that connect classroom ideas with real life, helping them prepare for the future. I am proud to lead a team that cares deeply about the progress of every student.
Emma Wakelin, Head of School
Explore Tomás Alva Edison’s Learning.First™ approach from Preschool to High School, where EYFS, Cambridge, STEAM and UNAM or IB Diploma routes help every student lead their own learning path.
