Our Mission
& Our Approach

The TIS Approach

TIS believes students are best prepared for the future by cultivating skills and attitudes that enable lifelong learning and caring for the community. The primary aim of education is not simply to enable students to do well in school, but to help them to do well in the lives they lead outside of school.

TIS教育方式

TIS相信，透過培養有助於終身學習及關愛社群的能力與態度，學生能夠更充分地為未來做好準備。教育的首要目標，不只是讓學生在校內取得良好表現，更重要的是幫助他們在離開校園後的人生中同樣取得成功。

High quality teaching and learning

At The International School of Macao, high-quality teaching and learning is a collaborative, holistic endeavor involving teachers, students, families, the community, and school leadership. We cultivate an inclusive, stimulating environment that nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically. Through thoughtful planning, real-world connections, and a commitment to personal excellence, we prepare students to achieve academic success and to develop resilience, empathy, and a sense of purpose, empowering them to make a positive impact on their lives and communities.

高質素教與學

在澳門國際學校，高質素的教與學是一項由教師、學生、家庭、社群及學校管理團隊共同參與的協作式、全人教育工作。我們致力營造包容且具啟發性的學習環境，全面支持學生在學術、社交、情感及品格方面的成長。

透過周全規劃、與現實世界建立連結，以及對個人卓越的不懈追求，我們不僅幫助學生取得學業上的成功，也培養他們的韌性、同理心及目標感，使他們有能力為自己的生活及社群帶來積極影響。

在TIS，我們為學生提供豐富的機會與支持，讓他們在真正國際化的學習環境中探索並發展個人特色與創造力。

The TIS Advantage

TIS is an accredited Alberta (Canada) International School, with the top tier status (Tier 1*) as a flagship school accredited by Alberta Education. TIS offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme . 

We are also seeking authorisation as an accredited school by the Council of International Schools (CIS). This International Curriculum delivered via our effective international Approaches to Teaching and Learning sets our students on a pathway for academic success.

Our unique Approaches to Teaching and Learning, along with Experiential Learning opportunities allows students to connect their learning in the classroom to real world events and issues, generating authentic learning experiences. 

Our International Curriculum delivered alongside and via Experiential Learning opportunities enables our students to develop personally and holistically to become positive contributors to our local and global communities as Global Citizens.

Student Excellence 

We believe that the TIS Advantage enables every student to reach their own personal level of Student Excellence. This may look different for each student, according to their strengths and weaknesses; areas where they may shine and areas for growth. 

Excellence can manifest itself in many different ways beyond academic achievement. Therefore, TIS strives to provide opportunities for every student to grow and excel in whichever area of personal interest and natural aptitude they hold. We seek to challenge students to take responsibility for their own learning and their pursuit of personal excellence. We promote the philosophy of life long learning so that pursuit of excellence can continue beyond graduation. We challenge students to focus on developing their personal skills, traits and attributes of good character to assist them in becoming excellent contributors wherever they find themselves in our world. 

TIS優勢

TIS是一所獲加拿大艾伯塔省教育認證的國際學校，並獲艾伯塔教育部認證為最高級別（Tier 1*）的旗艦學校。TIS同時提供國際文憑小學項目PYP（IB Primary Years Programme，PYP）及國際文憑大學預科課程IBDP（International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme，IB DP）。

我們目前亦正申請成為國際學校協會CIS（Council of International Schools，CIS）認證學校。國際課程配合具成效的國際化教與學方式，為學生建立通往學術成功的發展道路。

我們獨特的教與學方式，加上體驗式學習機會，使學生能夠將課堂學習與現實世界中的事件及議題連結起來，形成真實而有意義的學習經驗。國際課程結合體驗式學習，亦有助學生在個人及全人層面持續發展，成為具全球視野的公民，並為本地及全球社群作出積極貢獻。

學生追求卓越成長

我們相信，TIS的教育優勢能夠幫助每一位學生達到屬於自己的卓越水平。由於每名學生的優勢與不足、擅長領域及成長空間各不相同，「卓越」對每一位學生而言，也可能呈現不同的面貌。

卓越並不只體現在學業成績上，也可以通過多種不同方式展現。因此，TIS致力為每一位學生提供機會，讓他們在個人興趣及天賦所在的領域中持續成長並追求卓越。我們鼓勵學生為自己的學習負責，主動追求個人卓越成長；同時倡導終身學習理念，使對卓越的追求能夠延續至畢業之後。我們亦鼓勵學生重視個人能力、特質及良好品格的培養，幫助他們無論身處世界何地，都能成為積極而優秀的社會參與者。

*Demonstrating Excellence as a Tier 1 School

Alberta Education recognises Tier 1 as leading-edge schools that make a difference for students and go beyond the standards expected of every school. Examples of educational excellence include: 

• academic results that consistently meet or exceed the provincial average; 

• robust educational programming that includes optional programs for students; 

• extracurricular programs that extend learning beyond the classroom; 

• opportunities that foster local, national and/or international collaboration; and

• a comprehensive plan for professional learning that engages all staff.

*以Tier 1學校標準展現卓越

艾伯塔教育部將Tier 1學校視為具領先水平、能為學生帶來積極影響，並超越一般學校基本標準的學校。教育卓越的例子包括：

• 學業成績持續達到或超越艾伯塔省平均水平；

• 提供完善且多元的教育課程，包括供學生選擇的不同項目；

• 提供將學習延伸至課堂以外的課外活動；

• 提供促進本地、全國及／或國際合作的機會；

• 制定全面的專業學習計劃，讓全體教職員參與其中。