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The Vision
The Vision for the International School of Oporto (CLIP) is to become an exemplary centre of teaching and learning, which nurtures and promotes brilliant minds for the future through innovation, international-mindedness, academic excellence and intellectual resilience.
The Mission
CLIP believes the future will be shaped by extraordinary individuals who will meet the challenges of the 21st century through versatile intellectual competence, a passion for discovery, increased social fairness and uncompromising commitment. The Mission of the International School of Oporto is to nurture and inspire such individuals through the provision of a challenging, inclusive international education through which:
All are Challenged
All are Lifelong learners
All are Internationally-minded
All are Principled citizens
This education is provided by teams of outstanding, well-resourced teachers, working in world-class innovative learning environments in a safe, secure campus.The school experience is shaped by a spirit of community, characterized by students, parents, faculty and staff working together to achieve our goal of developing independent learners who possess the knowledge, values and skills to make a difference in the world.
CLIP offers a challenging, coherent programme of academics, arts, sports and service, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, through which:
> All learners’ needs are supported, their perspectives sought and respected and their qualities valued and nurtured;
> All learners make annual learning progress through the achievement of specific, appropriate learning targets;
> All learners have multiple opportunities to succeed and to secure their best future.
Critical Thinkers
All learners are equipped for success in a challenging world. They are confident leaders, skilled communicators, constructive team players and efficient problem solvers. They have a critical self-awareness and adapt successfully to changing situations.
Global Citizens
All learners develop a personal code of ethics, respect for diversity of opinion and culture, an empathy for others, an age-appropriate understanding of global issues and a disposition towards positive community participation.
Our Pedagogical Principles:
– Academic Excellence
– Learning to Learn
– Cooperative Learning
– Diversity and Cross-Cultural Education
– Personal Needs and Concerns
– Democracy
– Ethical and Moral Development
– The Arts