school visits
Principal’s office Meet Stephen Loggie, Principal at ESF Island School What attracted you to ESF? The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is renowned around the world for its innovative strategies and exemplary results. Four years ago, the opportunity to be principal of Island School, ESF’s flagship school, came up. I jumped at the chance and relocated from Australia where I’ve held the position of principal at nine different schools over my 25year career. It’s an exciting time at Island School and I’m proud to lead the community through its current redevelopment projects. Why should parents choose Island School? Island School’s extraordinary results prove testimony to the quality of education our students receive, however our approach that drives these results is unique. The secret of our success is that we create strong partnerships with students and their parents and focus on global competencies which not only maximise exam results but prepare our students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. Can you tell us about the curriculum? In Years 7 and 8 we offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) which nurtures curiosity and active learning. In Years 9 through 11 we focus on IGCSE Cambridge exams and Island School’s Elements programme
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which includes over 40 courses, from law to photography. In Years 12 and 13 we offer both the IB Diploma Programme and IB Career Programme so students can choose the best curriculum for their needs. Students go on to exceptional universities across the world. What values does Island School uphold? At ESF, our vision is for every student to be the best that they can be. At Island School we focus on three core values - to pursue excellence, embrace responsibility
and celebrate individuality. Our values are a beacon that guides every endeavour at the school and our culture is one of mutual accountability. One of the unique features of our school is the long standing tradition that older students take responsibility for teaching younger students how to enact these values in their daily activities. Our older students take great pride in meeting this responsibility and it is key to the relaxed and supportive environment that you will notice when you walk through our doors.
