ISZ Graduate Profile

At ISZ we believe in educating the “whole child”, which means that in addition to core competencies, academic skills and knowledge, our educational model incorporates teaching social competencies which are universal to many cultures across the world.

When we develop the ISZ educational model, we start with what we expect an ISZ graduate to be like as a person, and what competencies this person needs to have in order to be successful in 21st century society.

The ISZ Social & Academic competencies rest on a foundation of skills and knowledge that form the basis of our school curriculum. Students receive instruction in the following subject areas: English/Literature, Mathematics, Humanities, Science, Creative & Applied Arts, Languages other than English, Personal & Social Health, and Business.

Social Competencies:

  • Respect
  • Empathy
  • Thoughtfulness
  • Communication
  • Cooperation
  • Resilience
  • Morality

Academic & Personal Competencies:

  • Communications Skills – Verbal & Written
  • Numeracy & Mathematical Skills
  • Thinking & Problem-solving Skills
  • Artistic Skills
  • Health Skills – Mental & Physical
  • Decisions Making & Judgement Skills
  • Commercial Skills