TRANSDISCIPLINARY DEVELOPMENT
The International Baccalaureate programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As such, students at KIS strive to embody the ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile, which are: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. The transdisciplinary skills help the students to become life-long learners.
KIS Learners strive to be:
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.
Thinkers
We exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.
Knowledgeable
We explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, we acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Open Minded
We understand and appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
Communicators
We understand and express
ideas and information confidently.
Inquirers
Balanced
We understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for ourselves and others.
We develop our natural curiosity. We acquire the skills necessary to conduct
inquiry and research and show independencein learning.
Risk Takers
We approach unfamiliar situations & uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.
Reflective
We give thoughtful consideration to our own learning and experience. We assess and understand our strengths and limitations and use this knowledge to support our learning and personal development.