International School Dhaka (ISD) is a co-educational International Baccalaureate World School in Dhaka

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...

 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 believes in associating itself with only the best teachers from around the world, with current teachers from; New Zealand, Canada, Russia, India, USA, UK, Australia, Sri Lanka and Netherlands.

The International School Dhaka (ISD) is a proprietary institution owned by STS Educational Group Ltd.. The school is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education (Bangladesh)

The Ministry of Education is the ministry responsible for secondary, vocational and tertiary education in Bangladesh. Primary education and mass literacy is the responsibility of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education ....

 and is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...

 and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization

International Baccalaureate Organization

The International Baccalaureate , formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization , is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968. IB offers three educational programmes for children ages 3–19.The organization's name and logo were changed...

.

Campus

International School Dhaka (ISD) is surrounded by green landscape and can be referred to as an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is situated on the north-west of the city in the new residential area of Bashundhara. The 4.5 hectare campus has purpose-built 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 also accompanied by teachers on field trips both local and overseas, which enhance their understanding of the surrounding environment. They also take part in several community projects as International School Dhaka (ISD) has strong commitment to community service.

The students are provided with a holistic education. As they graduate, students walk out of the school as global citizens.

Curriculum

The curriculum comprises the Early Years and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

IB Primary Years Programme

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is an educational programme managed by the International Baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 11. While the programme prepares students for the IB Middle Years Programme, it is not a prerequisite for it...

 (PYP), Middle Years Programme

IB Middle Years Programme

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is an educational programme intended for students aged approximately 11 to 16 . Thus, in the United States the programme is often taught throughout the middle school years and the first two years of high school...

 (MYP) and the Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme for students aged 16–19that provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education, and is recognised by universities worldwide. It was developed in the early to mid-1960s in Geneva by...

. International School Dhaka (ISD) graduates consistently achieve results above the world average in the IB Diploma and attend prestigious universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, the United States and the UK.