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| International School Dhaka | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Bashundhara, Dhaka Bangladesh | |
| Information | |
| Type | Day School |
| Established | 1999 |
| Head of school | Craig Salmon |
| Grades | Pre-K - 12th |
| Color(s) | Maroon, grey and green |
| Mascot | ISD Hawks (prev. Wolves 06-09) |
| Affiliation | International Baccalaureate World School |
| Website | http://www.isdbd.org |
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International School Dhaka (ISD) is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School in Dhaka, Bangladesh which opened in 1999. The school enrolls students in the age range of 3 – 18, from Playgroup through to Grade 12, providing an international education for local and expatriate children living in Bangladesh. The school has teachers from a wide variety of ethnical backgrounds with vast range of experience internationally, to ensure that students are provided with the highest standard of education.
The school is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Campus
International School Dhaka) is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is situated on the north-west of the city in the residential area of Bashundhara. The 4 acre campus has centrally air-conditioned buildings including classrooms, specialist teaching rooms such as science laboratories, design and technology laboratories, art rooms and art exhibition rooms. Information Communication Technology supports all aspects of schools operations.
Other facilities include an automated library, a sports hall/gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, art studios, cafeteria, playing field, tennis courts, basketball courts, playing areas and community gardens. Students are accompanied by teachers on field trips both local and overseas. They also take part in community projects.
Curriculum
The curriculum comprises the Early Years and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. Graduates achieve results above the world average in the IB Diploma and attend universities in the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Norway, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
International Baccalaureate subjects
International School Dhaka offers the following courses at IB Higher and Standard level:
- English
- French
- Spanish Ab
- Bengali
- History
- Information Technology in a Global Society
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Environmental Systems and Society
- Computer Science
- Visual Arts
- Theatre
- Music
- Theory of Knowledge
Community Action Service
International School Dhaka's campus is home to the most sophisticated auditorium in Bangladesh. Here students from Primary and Secondary take part in productions of musical theater, drama, piano concerts, award shows, and charity awareness programs. An aspect of learning at ISD is for a student to develop experience in helping the community through volunteering in charitable causes and non-profit organizations (for example, Habitat for Humanity).
Students in Secondary School participate in the Model United Nations(MUN), with the team traveling to Malaysia, Singapore, and other nations around the world to partake in the annual MUN meetings. ISD is host to the local Model United Nations debate.
Sports
The school has one of the largest fields in Dhaka city, dubbed "The Field of Dreams". Other ISD facilities include a fully air-conditioned indoor basketball and gymnastics arena, a heated Olympic sized swimming pool and audience gallery, an outdoor basketball court, and two outdoor tennis courts. Each student participates in annual sporting events including a Sports Day and Swimming Meet. Students participate in a yearly Health and Fitness Week, where all classes begin an hour later to accommodate early morning yoga, jogging, dance, and other fitness activities; where students can also volunteer to teach.
International School Dhaka also has some of the most successful secondary school sports teams in Bangladesh. Sports teams:
- Girl's soccer team
- Boy's soccer team
- Girl's basketball team
- Boy's basketball team
- Boy's cricket team
- Girl's swimming team
- Boy's swimming team
ISD sports teams have traveled to Azerbaijan, Thailand, Malaysia, Switzerland (ski trip), Indonesia, Singapore, Italy, and Scotland for sports tournaments and training programs.
External links
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