International School Dhaka

International School Dhaka (ISD)
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ISD Admin Building
Location
Map
Plot 80, Block E, Bashundhara R/A, 1229

Dhaka

Bangladesh
Coordinates23°48′41″N 90°25′54″E / 23.8115°N 90.4317°E / 23.8115; 90.4317
Information
TypeIB World School
Established1999 (1999)
DirectorSteve Calland-Scoble
GradesPlaygroup - 12th
Genderco-educational
Age range2–18
Campus size5.5 acres (2.2 ha)
Campus typeNon-residential
Color(s)    Red, Green and Yellow
Team nameISD Hawks
Newspaperhttps://www.isdbd.org/isdconnected
AffiliationInternational Baccalaureate World School
Websitewww.isdbd.org

International School Dhaka (ISD) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Dhaka, Bangladesh that was established in 1999.[1] The school enrolls students in the age range of 2–18, from Playgroup through to Grade 12, providing an international education for local and expatriate children living in Bangladesh.[2] There are over 70 international teachers or administrators from about 20 different nationalities. The school is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Council of International Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization.[2]

History

ISD is part of STS Educational Group Limited.

In 1998, the STS Group decided to diversify into the supply of educational and medical services and consequently set up subsidiaries. It acquired land in Bashundhara Residential Area; a site in the northeast quadrant of the city. The International School Dhaka (ISD) was granted NEASC accreditation on 4 November 2004 and CIS accreditation on 25 November 2004.[3]

Curriculum

The curriculum comprises the Early Years and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. The average class size in Playgroup to Kindergarten is 13 students, in Primary School is 16, and in Secondary School is 18.[4]

Authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since May 2005, the programme is taught in English. Students at this school usually take IB exams in May.[5]

Academic achievements

In the year 2007, ISD ranked number one in the Bangladesh Debate Council (BDC)'s 3rd BDC Pre Worlds Ranking.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Dhaka's elite English medium schools". Daily Sun.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". International School Dhaka.
  3. ^ "History". International School Dhaka.
  4. ^ "Curriculum". International School Dhaka.
  5. ^ "The International School Dhaka". International Baccalaureate.
  6. ^ "Rankings". Bangladesh Debating Council.