Features of learning at LIS

Mastery of new skills, not memorization

At LIS we know information is not enough for succeeding as an adult. This is why we give students the tools to make their dreams come true: an updated and pragmatic skill set which helps them get results and generate an impact. These skills mean students develop functional, multiple literacies. Not only literature but the ability to communicate. Not only Maths but financial know-how. Not only computers but digital literacy. Not only remembering, but critical thinking. We show them how to set high standards and to expect mastery of themselves. The educational environment is engaging and stimulating, combining modern technologies with project-based learning to support the rigor and excellence of our curriculum. Our model is based on recommendations about the ‘Schools of the Future’ from WEF, the 21st-century skills for life-long learning, which include creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, alongside OECD’s Definition and Selection of Competencies (DeSeCo) Project and other key frameworks.

A Global Curriculum for a Global Generation: A Cambridge International School

We are a four-tier Cambridge International school – Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary – that places the student at the center of the learning process. We want our young people to develop agency, curiosity, and the ability to think independently. Cambridge International teaching and learning is focused on supporting students to gain big conceptual understandings about their world while gaining the relevant knowledge and skills to support these understandings.

Holistic Learning: Nurturing the whole Person

Learning at LIS is holistic and long-term, focusing on all key areas of development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. We believe in a balanced approach to education, where academic growth is intrinsically linked to personal, social, and emotional well-being.

We know that for students to learn effectively, they need to feel safe, included, and connected. That’s why we place great emphasis on social and emotional education—not just through community projects and collaborative learning, but through a dedicated socio-emotional curriculum. We develop emotional intelligence every day, helping students understand themselves and others, manage emotions, build empathy, and make responsible decisions.

We empower our students to speak up, express their voices, and grow into confident individuals with leadership skills and a strong sense of purpose.

Responsible and Action-Oriented Learning

We integrate real-world challenges into our learning projects, fostering critical reflection on current global and local issues. As a proud Global School, we are committed to shaping a world where every student is equipped with the environmental and social knowledge, values, and skills to build a prosperous and sustainable future.

Our curriculum is enriched by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which guide both classroom inquiry and community engagement. These goals are not just studied—they are lived, practiced, and acted upon in meaningful ways, every day.

Through collaborative learning experiences, students are encouraged to take action, contribute to positive change, and understand that the world is bettered by our collective effort. From environmental stewardship to social justice, our learners grow as active global citizens, ready to lead with empathy and purpose.

Inclusive & Supportive Learning

At LIS, every learner matters—and every learner can thrive. We embrace inclusion by meeting students where they are, offering the right support at the right time. Our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) ensures academic, social, and emotional growth for all. Whether through classroom strategies, targeted interventions, or personalized support, we believe in every learner’s potential. Because learning isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is our approach.

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Seeds of Curiosity

  • Student TED Talks

    What happens when young minds are given a stage and the freedom to speak their truth?

    At LIS, our learners have taken on the challenge of crafting their own TED-style Talks—exploring real-world issues, sharing personal insights, and inspiring us with their ideas worth spreading.

    Discover how this journey is shaping confident, thoughtful, and empowered voices for the future.

  • Business Creation Project

    What if learners could build the next big idea—right from the classroom?

    At LIS, we don’t just teach business—we create young entrepreneurs.

    Explore how our learners turn creativity into real-world ventures.

  • SDG Explorers: Life Below Water

    What if learning could help protect our oceans?

    At LIS, learners are diving deep into real global challenges—exploring the health of our seas and imagining a better future for life below water.

    See how this SDG project is turning knowledge into action.