International School Hannover Region

The International School Hannover Region seeks to provide a high quality, balanced educational program in the English language for children of internationally-minded families. We offer a dynamic environment where each student is challenged and supported to become a dedicated learner for life and a contributing member of the local and global community.


Philosophy of Education 

1. The Person 

The International School Hannover Region is committed to stimulating and developing each student's individual abilities and qualities to their highest potential. We believe this is best achieved within a safe, nurturing and creative environment. 

2. The Learner 

The program of academic studies should empower the students to lead a fulfilling and productive life in a changing world. We believe academic learning is most effective when it is based upon active learning experiences, creative problem-solving and critical international standards of the International Baccalaureate, should be presented with clear expectations to students, staff and parents. 

3. The Global Citizen 

Each student should be valued and enabled to discover and appreciate who they are, what they may become, and what they can contribute to the family, school, state and the world. The program should encourage understanding and appreciation of world cultures and a respect for the world's environment.


Objectives 

• To offer an education that will facilitate a student's transfer between international or national systems.
• To offer a curriculum which will give the opportunity to gain internationally recognized qualifications.
• To provide a range of activities that are personally, intellectually, academically, physically, socially and ethically stimulating and challenging.
• To foster in every individual a sense that s/he is a valuable member of the community.
• To promote good communication skills in several world languages, as well as the languages of science, mathematics, technology and the arts.
• To offer instruction by a multicultural faculty, who are experienced in a variety of educational traditions, and maintain a continuous awareness of current developments in the world of education.
• To strive to identify and respond to students' differing styles of learning.
• To value and respect the cultural identity of every individual in the school community, and to offer a curriculum which is relevant to a culturally diverse student population.
• To develop in students a global view in respect of socio-political, economic, technological and ecological issues.
• To promote, not only tolerance, but also knowledge and enjoyment of cultural and attitudinal difference.
• To value cooperative activity among all members of the school community, and to actively teach means of handling conflict in a positive manner.
• To develop in students a sense of social responsibility towards school, family, local and global contexts.
• To view parents as partners in their children's education, and promote their active participation in the life of the school.
• To promote a positive and reciprocal relationship with the city of Hannover, state of Lower Saxony, and the host country, Germany.