International School of the Gothenburg Region
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| International School of the Gothenburg Region | |
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| Type | International Baccalaureate school |
| Motto | "Embrace diversity explore the world" |
| Established | 1964 |
| Head of school | Birgitta Sandström Barac |
| Number of students | over 1000 |
| Website | ISGR website |
The International School of the Gothenburg Region (ISGR AB) is a International Baccalaureate accredited international school in Gothenburg, Sweden. The school was founded by and is fully owned by GR, the Gothenburg region Association of Local Authorities. The school has been an IB World School since August 2000. The school consists of two campuses. The South Campus for grades 0-5 is located at Guldhedsgatan while the North Campus for grades 6-10 is located on Molinsgatan, near the downtown area of Gothenburg. Both campuses are connected to the transport System of Gothenburg, the North Campus is located at the stop "Kapellplatsen" while the South Campus is located at "Wavrinskys Plats", which is only 2 stops away from the other campus. The gym is located at the South Campus.
The School offers two programmes, an International Programme and a National Programme. The Head of school is Brigitta Sandström Barac and the principal is currently Grayham Miselbach. The deputy principal for the Gotaberg campus is Corinna Ljungberg and the deputy principal for the Guldheden campus is Marilyn James, former Head of the school was Tage Gumaelius.
Currently 90 teachers work at ISGR and teach the over 1000 students that are from 65 different countries.
Since March 2008 ISGR/IHGR is a CIS accredited K-10 school.[1]
The National Programme LGR M & P
The National Programme at ISGR offers a Swedish education for grades 0 - 9 students. Like the International Programme, all the grade 0 - 5 students are situated at the South Campus where all grade 6 - 9 students are situated at the North Campus. Admission priority is given to residents living ín central Gothenburg, Majorna, Linné and Orgryte.
The International Programme MYP & PYP
The International programme begins from PYP 0 up to the diploma programme, also known as MYP10. The PYP section (0-5) is located in the Guldheden campus, and the MYP programme (6-10) is located in the Gotaberg campus. Originally the 6th grade was located in the Guldheden campus, but due to lack of space was relocated to the Gotaberg campus. Priority is given to students from outside or who have lived outside Sweden.
ISGR goals
1) One internationally minded school culture
- The International and National sections share common values and rules - The International and National sections work towards a unified school culture through areas such as cross team work, culture activities, Visible Thinking and The Responsive Classroom
2) Learning for the future
- ICT is integrated into teaching so that it becomes a natural learning tool - Students have access to ICT tools for different learning situations and styles
3) Differentiated Learning
- Teachers support students to learn at their own level and speed - Teaching is adapted to suit the individual learning styles of students
References
- ISGR website
- The Primary Years Programme at IBO's website
- The Middle Years Programme at IBO's website
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