Recruitment Guide INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHNOM PENH PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA ispp.edu.kh ispp.edu.kh 1 What if you could enjoy the benefits of living in beautiful Cambodia and working at a world-class international school? The International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is a co-educational not-for-profit English medium day school enrolling students from Early Years (age 3) through to Grade 12. The school is housed at a new, purpose-built campus in a fast growing area of the city. Our School History In 1989, ISPP was formed by a group of families that worked the IB Diploma, and the Middle Years Programme followed in for non-governmental organisations. The first six students 2001. In 2004, the Primary Years Programme was authorised, met part-time in the home of a parent who was also the making ISPP a fully accredited, three programme IB World teacher. In 1990, in a rented villa, ISPP took the first real steps School. ISPP is also accredited by both the Western Associa- to become a normal day school, with a curriculum and a tion of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (USA) and the Council Kindergarten to Grade 4 programme set in place. Student of International Schools (CIS) (Europe). numbers increased to 11 and the school’s Charter was written and approved, establishing it as a parent-owned and In November 2015, ISPP was awarded full re-accreditation operated, non-sectarian, non-profit school. status with CIS/WASC and full re-authorisation of all three IB programmes. In 1995, the school was licensed by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. In 2000, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation approved the school to offer Guiding Statements Vision Statement Learning together, growing together, each making a difference. ISPP Mission Statement ISPP empowers students, in a caring international environment, to achieve their potential by pursuing personal and academic excellence, and to grow as responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity. International Mindedness The statement on international mindedness is our school’s commitment to weave the concept of inter- relatedness in the greater world through the learning opportunities created inside and outside of ISPP. Students develop their curiosity about the world, extend their understanding and appreciation of both shared values and cultural differences, and strive to effect positive change. ispp.edu.kh 3 Strategic Plan 2016-2020 The ISPP Strategic Plan has three main goal areas articulated under Learning, Community and Environment. This is a living document and we take pride at ISPP in actually effecting positive change, not just talking about it. Learning program has activities linked to the UN Sustainable Develop- ment Goals applied to our local context where our students In recent years we have defined our Learning Principles and work with more than 30 different NGOs. created a dynamic culture of collaboration within our faculty. In our Community section we have greatly strengthened our outreach in Cambodia and service learning opportunities. Environment In terms of our environmental goal, we have had some Community great successes. We have covered our rooftops with solar We have become much better guests in this country through panels over the last few years and now produce more than 1 our active support of the Cambodia Teacher Training Project megawatt of our own power, which meets about 50% of our which includes four local primary schools and a teacher needs. Our next move on the solar front will be to explore training college. Another example of community innovation battery systems to capture the surplus energy we generate is our new scholarship program which has enabled us to on weekends. We have also replaced hand towels with hand admit six Grade 6 scholarship students from impoverished dryer machines and our students are always looking for new families from the poorest part of Phnom Penh. We believe environmental initiative through our whole school Environ- this program will be transformative not only for the schol- mental Action Committee (EAC). This year the EAC will host a arship students, but for all students in terms of their world representative from Eco-schools who will be evaluating ISPP perspective. Many schools have scholarship programs for for its first Green Flag accreditation from that organisation. middle class local students; ours is for the poor. Make no mis- Other student-led initiatives include our butterfly garden, take, this type of program has challenges, but no one at ISPP our two working bee hives and our six resident chickens, is afraid of a challenge. Our Secondary Global Citizenship who are now at full egg production. Facilities Our world-class campus complements our established IB two libraries and technology centres, a cafeteria for Grades learning programmes and meets the needs of our broad and 1-12 and one for Early Years and Kindergarten, with a built- balanced curriculum. in learning kitchen. There is a multi-use sports complex including an air-conditioned gymnasium with 3 courts, The campus features a black-box theatre with seating for dance studio, a ten-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool and 430 people, a multi-level Knowledge Centre housing its sporting fields. 4 ispp.edu.kh What if you could join a diverse community of teachers and students in a well-established IB world school? Our Curriculum IB PYP IB MYP The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12 (Early Years 1 The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to Grade 5). In the Early Years, we reference the IB Early Years (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16 (Grades 6-10). in the PYP: Educators’ Perspective documentation. The PYP The curriculum contains eight subject groups that are is a concept-based transdisciplinary programme designed to interpreted through six Global Contexts, which are used by foster the development of the whole child: academic, social, students to make real-life connections in their learning. The physical, emotional and cultural. This curriculum framework programme also encompasses five skill clusters across their offers a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning curriculum - the Approaches to Learning (ATLs). Assessment and allows students to develop meaningful understanding in the MYP is criterion-related. Service as action is also an through inquiry. Students are provided opportunities essential component of the MYP, as students are encouraged to acquire knowledge, concepts and skills, and to take to make a positive impact in their local communities. meaningful action. The PYP curriculum model provides guidelines for: IB DP • A written curriculum with learning outcomes (what do The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a we want students to learn) rigorous, pre-university academic program for Grades 11 and 12. Students study six academic subjects as well as • Teaching methodology (how best will students learn) a course in critical thinking, Theory of Knowledge. Three • Effective assessment (how will we know what students subjects are studied at standard level (SL) and three at have learned) higher level (HL), which allows for greater depth and breadth in study. Students also complete a 4000-word independent The PYP strives for balance between understanding of research project (the Extended Essay) and participate in concepts, the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the experiential learning through Creativity, Action and Service development of positive attitudes and the opportunity to (CAS). Students’ coursework and final exams are externally initiate appropriate and relevant action. The programme moderated. The IB Diploma is transferable to universities identifies a body of knowledge for all students in all cultures: all around the world and provides graduates with an languages, mathematics, the arts, social studies, science and internationally recognisable certificate. Further, many technology, and Personal, Social, Physical Education (PSPE). universities, particularly in the United States and Canada, Teachers and students use key questions that are concept- offer college credit to students who have achieved at a high based to structure the units of inquiry. Students acquire level in the programme. and apply approaches to learning (social, communications, thinking, research and self-management skills) while developing an understanding of important concepts. Accreditations/Affiliations International Baccalaureate (IB) Council of International Schools (CIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) East Asian Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) International Schools Sports Association Phnom Penh (ISSAPP) Young Athletes of Phnom Penh (YAPP) ispp.edu.kh 5 IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile provides a long-term Open-minded vision of education at ISPP. It is a set of ideals We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal that can inspire, motivate and focus the work histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We of schools and teachers, uniting them in a seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are common purpose. IB learners strive to be: willing to grow from the experience. Caring Inquirers We show empathy, compassion and respect towards We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and the needs and feelings of others. We have a personal research. We know how to learn independently and with commitment to service, and to make a positive difference to others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain