Over the past couple of years, I have learned how important a strong school community can be. To maintain success and provide an outstanding education, it is critical to be surrounded by staff and students who have the student’s best interests in mind at all times. When we work together as one, it allows our students to achieve accelerated development in all areas of the curriculum.
I know that at the International School of St. Petersburg we have created a school built precisely on these principles. Every member of our school community is committed to providing our students with the best possible education and making sure they are part of a warm, vibrant and welcoming environment. For every member of the community, this is their second home.
We want everyone at ISSPB to enjoy their education, be eager to learn, explore, take risks and have undiluted ambition in the knowledge that there is always someone to help them take the next step, no matter what they want to achieve.
Whether students aim to get into the UK’s elite independent schools and universities, become Nobel laureates, World Cup winners or perform in the West End, we are confident that, as a close-knit community of teachers and parents, we have the atmosphere and opportunities to make those dreams come true.
I look forward to your visit so you can experience first-hand the quality of education we provide and the undeniable passion and passion we share.
Sincerely,
Leon Clarke
Academic Director
● Ensure our pupils are safe and happy.
● Uphold the highest standards and expectations.
● Provide exceptional learning environments and experiences.
● Impart a passion for learning and the determined pursuit of excellence.
● Positively influence our community.
● Expect honourable, kind and well-mannered conduct.
Perseverance is a word that is often overlooked. From a very young age, most of us are told that we can do anything we want if we set our mind to it. But what happens when we really want something, but our mind is working against us?
I have spent about 10 years teaching and I have caught myself thinking about what makes an effective teacher.
Reciprocal teaching is a special educational procedure where students take on the roles of teachers – they become the organisers and conductors of the learning process. This pedagogical approach heightens both independent and initiative-driven student activity, which in turn cultivates leadership skills and fosters responsibility.
