International Schools Partnership

The Debate Team at Colegio Bilingüe New Horizons in Santo Domingo ranks #64 globally. Milestones like this begin with teachers nurturing students with the skill, curiosity and confidence to show up - whether it's for a debate, a project or learning a new language.

At the heart of it is ISP's Learning.First.™ approach where teaching is personalised to every child, progress is closely tracked and families are a part of the student journey.

The same approach carries into one-on-one career guidance that begins as early as middle school, helping students explore what they're genuinely interested in. 92% of our graduates get into one of their top three university choices, across the Dominican Republic, USA, Canada and Europe.

Discover how Colegio Bilingüe New Horizons supports and celebrates every students' growth: https://bit.ly/4qlcx1I

Intentional. Repeated. Everyday.
That's how ISP teachers build life skills into every lesson to help students grow into curious, confident learners.
This International Youth Day, we shine a light on how we do it and why it matters.

Working with the Cambridge Teacher Research Exchange (Camtree), teachers from 15 of our schools tested this approach in real classrooms. The result: students who build life skills alongside academics grow more confident, engage more with the curriculum, and exceed expectations.

Explore why life competencies are the core focus of every ISP school. Read the full story in Tes magazine - https://bit.ly/4i1oHuv

Every pupil at Star International School, Al Twar. makes clear progress that you can see.

This happens through Learning.First.™, ISP's approach to learning. Teachers get to know each child, teach to their needs, and keep families informed every step of the way. The results prove it: A Level grades climbed by 25% at A–B and 34% at A–C in 2024-2025.

Learning goes beyond the classroom too. Through ISP Changemakers and Model United Nations, students take on leadership roles. They learn empathy, understand different cultures, and grow sharper at solving problems and speaking in public.

Discover how every student finds room to grow, curious and confident, at Star International School, Al Twar - https://bit.ly/45FG1he

Even the youngest learners can be great problem-solvers. All they need is a safe space and the right nudge from parents and teachers.

This is what Foundation 2 teachers at Lady Elizabeth School set out do - unlock critical thinking in early learners.

Students were given real challenges: fixing a doll's cot, numbering metal containers and shifting water filled tyres. Some showed real independence. Others needed a prompt or a peer to follow. All of them showed growth.

The result: confident, engaged learners who are open to the challenge. This is Learning.First.™ in practice.

Explore how ISP schools build life competencies in young learners. Read our Life Competencies Report - https://bit.ly/4fRXFTM

St George Barcelona - British School is home to students from 60 nationalities. Featured in Forbes for outstanding academic performance, the school offers a culture where students are encouraged to explore new ideas, embrace different perspectives and develop the confidence, curiosity and life skills needed to thrive in a changing world.

From multilingual learning and international exchanges to ISP Model United Nations and opportunities beyond the classroom - discover how St. George Barcelona helps students uncover who they are and who they can become: https://bit.ly/42SC73u

Here's what student success looks like at Instituto Thomas Jefferson Campus Palomar: multilingual, confident and ready for the world ahead, with 91% of students landing their first-choice university.

This starts with Learning.First.™ - ISP's approach built around each student's needs, from lesson design to real-world projects that nurture curiosity and grow confidence.

From Nursery, students have the opportunity to fully immerse in the English language alongside a strong Spanish foundation. They add French, German or Italian language learning to their bilingual proficiency while building intercultural understanding.

Beyond the classroom, Model United Nations, international trips, global communication programs and STEAM projects help students develop creativity, critical thinking and leadership skills.

Explore how ITJ Palomar prepares students for what's next: https://bit.ly/4eJGWBH

When students reflect on their learning, explore the "how" and the "why" with curiosity, they're not only better equipped to lead their own learning but also build on critical life skills such as collaboration and self-leadership.

To bring these life competencies to the classroom, the teachers of Class 2 students at Aubrick Escola Bilíngue Multicultural designed a learning experience centred around reading graphs, interpreting data and validating their learning via peer-discussions.

Discover how ISP schools bring self-leadership and collaboration into the classroom - https://bit.ly/4b3Tl2c