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Highlights and commendations from our recent International Baccalaureate evaluation, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
"The governing body and school leaders at Podar International are to be commended for building and articulating a school vision that puts students first and values an internationally minded approach to education."
"The concepts of community, diversity, inclusion and compassion permeate and frame the work of all members in the school community."
"Students at Podar internalize the attributes of IB learner profiles throughout their time in the PYP, and demonstrate a clear understanding of what it means to be internationally minded."
"The school governance and leadership teams implement the programmes with fidelity and integrity."
"At PIS student well being is part of every day, as each new learning activity begins with a wellness check."
"Professional development planning is strategic, differentiated and ongoing to ensure teachers have access to, and use, current and relevant documentation and programme resources."
"Podar International School has developed a highly effective system for the regular review and reflection of their programme of inquiry."
"The school’s commitment to educational equity and access for students of all backgrounds and abilities is highly evident from the admissions and inclusion policies."
"Discussions with teaching staff, parents and even students reveal that these policies are living documents that help shape Podar International's school culture."
"The system that has been developed for collaborative planning amongst teachers has been extremely successful and has led to a programme of inquiry that is articulated both vertically and horizontally."
"Students are actively involved in their own learning, as demonstrated by the examples of independent inquiry, self-reflection and peer evaluation shared."
"Students take ownership of their learning by setting goals and pursuing personal inquiries."
"Relationships between teacher and students are at the heart of Podar International School."
"Podar International School teachers and coordinators focus a lot of intention on the formative nature of assessment."
"Podar International School demonstrates a strong and deeply embedded sense of pride, confidence, and agency among both teachers and students."
"The programme development plan has a clear focus on positively affecting the student experience."