AIS Prospectus 2013 by Atlantic International School

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PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 INTRODUCTION Welcome to AIS AIS mission and aims Our values AIS sports club e-AISchool system Extra-curricular activities

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AIS CURRICULA AIS-Cambridge International Centre 12 Overview 14 AIS foundation stage programme 16 Cambridge Primary programme 18 Cambridge Lower Secondary 20 Cambridge IGCSE 22 Cambridge A and AS level 24

AIS CAMPUSES Moscow campuses School 1 - Dubrovka School 2 - Festivalnaya School 3 - Skolkovo St.Petersburg campus School 4 - Lakhta

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ADMISSION Open days 38 Contacts 39

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WELCOME TO AIS It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Atlantic International School. We extend a very warm welcome to you all as pupils and parents. We are proud to offer the Cambridge International Curriculum to all of our students from 5 years old onward and we are looking forward to providing your child with an outstanding educational experience. We strive to build on our reputation of excellence as we seek to meet the needs of all children enrolled in our school. Our staff members are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise. At The Atlantic International School we have created a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment, with high expectations of achievement and behavior. We are committed to making the curriculum accessible to all children through utilizing a range of teaching styles, which will motivate children to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

A caring environment, where each child feels valued farther contributions

As an International school our role is to establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils. Welcoming students from across the globe, AIS has 28 countries represented among it student body. We seek to create a harmonious community based on fairness, integrity and respect for others. We hope that you find this prospectus useful and look forward to working closely with you to ensure the success of AIS and our pupils.

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INTRODUCTION

AIS MISSION AND AIMS

t is our mission to provide the highest quality education for all of our students in a challenging and supportive environment. We seek to provide our students, through the use of a strong curricular programme, with the academic and social skills that will enable them to fulfill their roles as responsible global citizens.

A friendly, supportive and secure environment

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At the Atlantic International school we are committed to creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment that is child centered and focused on inspiring children to become lifelong learners.

Our aims: To ensure every child feels happy and safe in our school. To provide an environment that is welcoming and open. To support and challenge every child, celebrating effort and achievement. To encourage children to seek success, develop high personal standards in their work and behaviour, and approach activities with independence and confidence. To provide equality of access and equality of opportunity for every child. To provide each individual child with a broad, balanced, relevant, coherent, progressive and differentiated curriculum. To provide the highest possible standards of teaching and learning. To continually assess childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and abilities and monitor their progress closely. To build strong, collaborative partnerships with families and the local community. To support each individual, to be self-confident in his knowledge and in becoming a future world citizen. At the AIS we consider our main tasks to be: â&#x20AC;˘ To give our students a quality education, ensuring a deep knowledge of school subjects and a high level of proficiency in English and Russian languages and mathematics;

OUR VALUES • Discover the individuality in each child, reveal his creative and physical potential and develop existing talents; • Take care of health and psychological well-being of children to help them adept to society, understand their inner world and teach them how to cope with life’s difficulties; • To train each individual, to be self-confident in his knowledge and future world citizen.

are very proud of our school and believe we have something special to offer to all children. We strongly believe every child matters. We encourage through praise and reward. We have high expectations. We value everyone. We believe in equality of access and equality of opportunity. We believe in providing a rich and stimulating environment that is well resourced. We respect ourselves, others and the environment. We encourage children to develop a healthy and safe lifestyle.

AIS SPORTS CLUB

AIS strives to provide high standards of academics for its students within a safe and productive environment. We are happy to balance academics with personal fitness through our Sports Club program. Students have the opportunity to participate in different and exciting Sports Clubs throughout the school calendar. Students benefit not only from gaining greater strength and endurance levels but also attain confidence, team work and hand-eye coordination skills. Children who receive the proper amount of exercise each week find their concentration, energy levels and discipline improve which in turn, provides greater chances for success in the classroom.

e-AISchool SYSTEM Atlantic International School has integrated a powerful online school management system “e-AISchool” that provides lots of advantages to our schools and parents: • Frequent interaction with teachers • Reliable updates on children’s attendance, weekly plans and progress report • Tracking of homework assigned by teachers to their children • Prior information about school events and holidays • Regular and prompt availability of school updates through our messaging system

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES Atlantic International School creates a personalized environment and access to comprehensive programs that support each student’s intellectual, ethical, social and physical development. This includes: • A range of clubs including Art, Music, dance, drama and chess; • The opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument, including piano, violin and guitar; • School trips are organised to the museums and different places of interest according to support and enrich the curriculum; • The chance to learn another language through Spanish, French, Italian and German lessons.

An ideal unity of home and school giving all the guidance and encouragement in the world

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AIS CURRICULA

AIS - CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE AIS has been awarded International Centre status by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Atlantic International School now offers a range of internationally accepted qualifications including Cambridge’s International Primary Programme and IGCSE.

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Ann Puntis, Chief Executive of University of CIE, said: “We are delighted to announce that AIS has become a registered Centre and look forward to a long and productive relationship which will be of great benefit to students throughout the region.” As a CIE centre, AIS offers students in Russia internationally renowned qualifications that are recognised by educational institutions and employers across the globe.

OVERVIEW The Atlantic International School Curricula span foundation stage, primary and secondary years. From the ages 5-18, the AIS curricula focus on the core subjects of English, Mathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Science.

Completely modernized buildings with light, fully furnished classrooms

The Foundation Stage Programme in Atlantic International School is designed to provide children with the opportunity to explore and interact with the world around us. Children learn new things by experimenting and playing with a variety of materials, which lets them get deeper understanding of the concepts and rules the world is based on. In the process of acquiring new concepts children learn English naturally and effectively, also at this age the level of English is approaching proficiency in their native language. The Cambridge International Primary Programme includes a framework to develop Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in young children. It allows us to assess learning as students progress, with annual progression tests and analysis tools that allow to identify strengths and weaknesses within subject areas. At the end of the course, a Checkpoint Test allows student progress to be recorded and benchmarked. The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme follows the same pattern. It provides a coherent core around which our teachers can construct the programmes that best suit students. Cambridge Checkpoint is a test to evaluate continued progress, diagnose strengths and weaknesses, and assess the readiness of students to embark on international qualifications like Cambridge IGCSE.

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Cambridge IGCSE is one of the most recognised qualifications around the world. It brings out the best in students and develops successful learners through a skills-based approach to teaching and assessing.

Cambridge International A level is one of the most respected qualifications around the world and accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide. Cambridge International A levels offer a flexible course of study that gives students the freedom to select the combination of subjects that is right for them.

AIS FOUNDATION STAGE PROGRAMME Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception - Early Childhood (ages 2 to 5) The Kindergarten provides an environment that is happy, warm, secure and stimulating. Through the Early Years curriculum we enable children to develop a strong sense of self whilst also learning to play, negotiate and co-operate with others.

curriculum offers a wide range of experiences for all children and allows them to deepen their understanding by playing, talking, observing, planning, questioning, experimenting, testing, repeating, reflecting and responding to adults and each other.

Children aged 2-5 are constantly encountering new experiences and seeking to understand them The Foundation Stage allows pupils to access in order to extend their skills, develop their confi- learning relating to all of the six areas during the dence and build on what they already know. Our whole day both indoor and outdoor.

Early years foundation stage profile During Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception your child will have a personal folder created for them by their teachers. This folder is called a profile and is used to create a picture of your child progress throughout his/her year. The profile contains: • photographic evidence from independent play; • incidental observations recording children freechoice actions and knowledge; • timed observation on specific areas of learning; • examples from work during focused lessons • examples of responses from children to structured questions

ithin focused activity sessions children will have the opportunity to work with the teacher for short periods of time and also independently have the opportunity to participate in other areas of play, including role-play, construction, small world play designed by the teacher to support and enhance their understanding of what is being taught. These will also include kinesthetic, auditory and visual styles of learning.

Our curriculum is aimed at supporting, fostering, promoting and developing children’s: • Personal, social and emotional well being • Communication, language and literacy • Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy • Knowledge and understanding of the world • English as a second language • Physical development • Creative development

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY PROGRAMME Lower Primary - year groups 1-2 Upper Primary - year groups 3-6

A Cambridge International Primary Programme • A curriculum for children aged 5 - 11 • Excellent preparation for secondary education • Focuses on English, Mathematics, Science and ICT skills in young children • Shows your child’s progression throughout their primary education • Certificate of Achievement for each child at the end of primary education

t AIS we aim to provide a curriculum with learning opportunities that recognise and celebrate each child’s individual uniqueness, develop their full potential and prepare them to meet new challenges. The Primary Programme develops English, Mathematics and Science skills in young children. It provides a natural progression through the stages of primary education and focuses on what children should be able to do at each of the primary stages. It is designed to help parents gain a greater understanding of their children’s abilities, and their strengths and weaknesses. This is very important, as it helps teachers to know which areas to focus on for each child. Part of the way teachers assess children’s abilities, is by using Primary Programme Progression Tests, which are marked by the teacher. These tests enable teachers to tell where children are in their learning. All children who complete the Primary Programme receive a Certificate of Achievement at the end of their primary education. The Cambridge International Primary Programme is an excellent framework for learning in the primary years and provides a solid foundation for progression to secondary education, including Cambridge IGCSE .

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CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY PROGRAMME Lower Secondary - Year 7, 8 and 9 What is Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme? The Lower Secondary Programme forms part of the Cambridge International Curriculum, which takes students from the post-kindergarten stage through to university entrance. The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme provides a natural progression for children from primary education and builds on and develops their knowledge and skills in Mathematics, English and Science.

Key benefits The Lower Secondary Programme has been designed to link seamlessly with the Cambridge Primary Programme and to provide an excellent preparation for students who will go on to study Cambridge IGCSE.

Cambridge Checkpoint - Year 7, 8 and 9 Cambridge Checkpoint tests are available in English, Mathematics and Science. Checkpoint is not a formal qualification with a certificate, although a Statement of Achievement is produced. Cambridge Checkpoint tests: • Are valued and accepted throughout the world for their high standards of assessment • Provide a good indication of Cambridge IGCSE results • Were created with an international audience in mind so that they are suitable for students of all cultural and language backgrounds

The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme: • Develops successful students - it is a framework for educational success for students aged between 11 14 years. • Is internationally benchmarked. This allows schools to measure standards overtime. • Helps teachers assess students’ learning as they progress.

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE - Year 10 and 11 The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Over 2600 schools worldwide teach it, including more than 650 in the UK. Almost 500 000 entries each year from 144 countries.

Cambridge IGCSE at a glance • a linear, two-year course, not broken into modules • benchmarked to the same standard as UK GCSE and is the equivalent, grade-for-grade, of UK GCSE • students are assessed alongside their peers in 144 countries, including USA, India, China, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and Sweden • grading scale from A* to E

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What is Cambridge IGCSE? The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is one of the most recognised qualifications around the world. Cambridge IGCSE courses are renowned for developing vital educational skills, including recall of knowledge, oral skills, problem solving, initiative, team work and investigative skills. The resulting qualification provides a foundation for higher level courses, such as Cambridge A and AS Levels, the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education, the North American Advanced Placement programme and the International Baccalaureate. Where is Cambridge IGCSE accepted and recognised? Cambridge IGCSE is a high-profile qualification. It has exactly the same value in admitting students to institutes of further education and employment as the UK equivalent - GCSE. • Cambridge IGCSE is comparable with GCE O Level and the UK GCSE • Cambridge IGCSE has an excellent reputation amongst international schools world wide • Cambridge IGCSEs are recognised as a reliable record of attainment which counts towards entry to universities and colleges around the world • A good grade (i.e. C or above) in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is accepted for entry by almost all universities in the UK and many in the USA, Canada and Australia as evidence of adequate competence in the English language

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL A AND AS LEVEL A and AS Level - Year 12 and 13 What is Cambridge International A Level?

Cambridge International AS Level represents the first half of a full A Level course and gives students Cambridge International A Level is one of the the opportunity to study a broader range of submost recognized qualifications around the world. jects without committing to doing a full A Level. For over 50 years, Cambridge International A Level has been accepted as proof of academic ability Cambridge International A/AS Levels offer a flexfor entry to universities and institutes of higher ible course of study that gives students the freeeducation. They are also important to employers dom to select the subjects that are right for them. who frequently demand A Levels as a condition of job entry.

Where is Cambridge International A Level accepted and recognised? Cambridge International A Level is recognised and accepted throughout the world. It is accepted by all UK and European universities and by most English-speaking universities worldwide as equivalent to UK GCE Advanced Level. • Good A and AS Level grades are a key to admission for all the world’s major English speaking universities and many non-English speaking universities • Good grades at Cambridge International A Level can result in up to one full year of advanced standing or credit at universities in the US and Canada • AS Level carries half the weighting of an A Level and is typically awarded half the credit value. • International education programmes and qualifications for 15 to 19 year olds. • Cambridge programmes and qualifications are taken in more than 160 countries. • Recognised by universities around the world including all UK universities and over 450 US universities. • Taken by over 175 000 students in more than 125 different countries. • 350 000 entries annually

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AIS CAMPUSES

Kindergarten Primary school Secondary school

SCHOOL 1 - DUBROVKA

Kindergarten Primary school

SCHOOL 2 - FESTIVALNAYA

Kindergarten Primary school

SCHOOL 3 - SKOLKOVO

Kindergarten Primary school

SCHOOL 4 - ST.PETERSBURG

ADMISSION

OPEN DAYS During an open day prospective parents and pupils can visit the school. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to visit classrooms, and teachers will show you round and talk to you about the school life. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be invited to hear a talk by the head teacher and the head of admissions .

When are open days held?

Open days usually happen in spring. They are aimed at families looking for a school place for their child to start the following September. We also provide care for your children whilst you look around our school.

CONTACTS SCHOOL 1 - DUBROVKA

Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary schools Moscow, Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Street, 30A/1 (Metro Dubrovka)

SCHOOL 2 - FESTIVALNAYA

Kindergarten and Primary school Moscow, Festivalnaya Street, 7/A (Metro Rechnoy Vogzal)

SCHOOL 3 - SKOLKOVO

Kindergarten and Primary school Moscowskaya oblast, Zarechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e, Berezovaya Street, 6a

SCHOOL 4 - ST. PETERSBURG

Kindergarten and Primary school St.Petersburg, 40/2 Lakhtinskiy avenue

Small classes allow staff and pupils quality time to work together

Admission department: Moscow Dubrovka : +7 (495) 661-8691 dubrovka@atlanticschool.ru Festivalnaya : +7 (903) 281-2720 festivalnaya@atlanticschool.ru Skolkovo : +7 (495) 726-2811 skolkovo@atlanticschool.ru St. Petersburg Lakhta : +7 (812) 244-5044 +7 (921) 997-1257 spb@atlanticschool.ru Human Resources department: job@atlanticschool.ru

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