COMMON CORE
What are Common Core Standards?
They are a set of international and rigorous competencies, skills and objectives that perform at a particular grade level. It creates one set of challenging academic expectations for students that will increase their achievement and college readiness. Offering high-quality education.
Teachers Professional Development
Common Core Standards provides a framework for professional development and encourage teacher collaboration. Teachers can collaborate to enhance student learning outcomes by coordinating curricula and teaching methods with the criteria.
Students Benefits
• Clarity and Consistency: international set of daily goals.
• College and Career Readiness: problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• International Benchmarking: ensures that a competitive mindset and skills are achieved on a global scale.
Teachers Professional Development
Common Core Standards provides a framework for professional development and encourage teacher collaboration. Teachers can collaborate to enhance student learning outcomes by coordinating curricula and teaching methods with the criteria.
Students Benefits
• Clarity and Consistency: international set of daily goals.
• College and Career Readiness: problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• International Benchmarking: ensures that a competitive mindset and skills are achieved on a global scale.
COGNIA
Cognia is a global nonprofit organization that serves as a trusted partner in advancing learning for students worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement.
Cognia offers a comprehensive suite of services to help schools enhance their educational practices and achieve excellence.
By partnering with Cognia, Colegio Alemán del Istmo gains access to a wealth of resources and expertise designed to support their unique needs and goals.
Colegio Aleman del Istmo believes that every student is unique and deserves access to high-quality education. This accreditation will lead the way to a brighter future for all students. Join us in our mission to strengthen schools and empower students to succeed.
Colegio Aleman del Istmo believes that every student is unique and deserves access to high-quality education. This accreditation will lead the way to a brighter future for all students. Join us in our mission to strengthen schools and empower students to succeed.
HAND-ON
Provides students with opportunities to actively explore concepts, conduct experiments, solve problems, and create projects.
The main idea is to develop different learning styles that provide and interactive setting.
Hands-on activities, such as experiments or building projects, can help make these concepts more tangible and accessible to students.
Creating a more dynamic and effective learning environment for the students.
The main idea is to develop different learning styles that provide and interactive setting.
Hands-on activities, such as experiments or building projects, can help make these concepts more tangible and accessible to students.
Creating a more dynamic and effective learning environment for the students.
STEAM
Students who intend to pursue graduate work in STEAM (science, technology, arts, engineering, and mathematics) or related fields will find a solid foundation in the Common Core Standards. The standards place a strong emphasis on conceptual mastery and deep comprehension, both of which are necessary for success in advanced curriculum.
The goal of STEAM education is to provide a comprehensive approach to learning that equips students for the multifaceted nature of the modern world, rather than merely teaching academic subjects.
Through the application of knowledge from several fields, STEAM education encourages students to approach problems from multiple angles and come up with original solutions.
The goal of STEAM education is to provide a comprehensive approach to learning that equips students for the multifaceted nature of the modern world, rather than merely teaching academic subjects.
Through the application of knowledge from several fields, STEAM education encourages students to approach problems from multiple angles and come up with original solutions.
LOOKING FOWARD - DSD
The "Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz" (DSD) is the premier program of the Federal Republic of Germany for promoting and recognizing German as a second language abroad.
This prestigious diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an examination following several years of German language instruction. The DSD program is designed to assess and certify the language proficiency of non-native speakers of German. It is offered at two levels: DSD I and DSD II, each corresponding to different levels of proficiency. The DSD exam evaluates candidates' listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in German. It assesses their ability to understand and communicate effectively in various real-life situations. The exam is recognized internationally and can open up a wide range of opportunities for further education and career advancement.
Acquiring the "Deutsches Sprachdiplom” is a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities in Germany and other German-speaking countries.
This prestigious diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an examination following several years of German language instruction. The DSD program is designed to assess and certify the language proficiency of non-native speakers of German. It is offered at two levels: DSD I and DSD II, each corresponding to different levels of proficiency. The DSD exam evaluates candidates' listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in German. It assesses their ability to understand and communicate effectively in various real-life situations. The exam is recognized internationally and can open up a wide range of opportunities for further education and career advancement.
Acquiring the "Deutsches Sprachdiplom” is a gateway to higher education and professional opportunities in Germany and other German-speaking countries.
DISCOVERY LEARNING
What are discovery learning?
One of the key benefits of Discovery Learning is that it makes learning more engaging and memorable. By seeing and experiencing things firsthand, students are more likely to remember the information and understand its relevance. Discovery learning also provides a break from the routine of the classroom, giving students a chance to explore new environments and gain a broader perspective on the world.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Colegio Aleman del Istmo recognizes the importance of exchange programs in promoting intercultural understanding and fostering connections with students from around the world.
Colegio Aleman del Istmo recognizes the importance of exchange programs in promoting intercultural understanding and fostering connections with students from around the world.
Through these programs, our students have the chance to experience different cultures
Firsthand, improve their language skills German and English. Secondly, build lifelong friendships. Colegio Aleman del Istmo is committed with our students to provide opportunities to participate in exchange programs and expand their worldview.
Germany – Switzerland – Canada – London
BENEFICS
Personal Growth
Academic Enrichment
Career Opportunities
Global Perspective
Colegio Aleman del Istmo recognizes the importance of exchange programs in promoting intercultural understanding and fostering connections with students from around the world.
Through these programs, our students have the chance to experience different cultures
Firsthand, improve their language skills German and English. Secondly, build lifelong friendships. Colegio Aleman del Istmo is committed with our students to provide opportunities to participate in exchange programs and expand their worldview.
Germany – Switzerland – Canada – London
BENEFICS
Personal Growth
Academic Enrichment
Career Opportunities
Global Perspective
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are a valuable educational tool that provides students with hands-on learning experiences outside of the classroom. Field trips can take many forms, from visits to museums, historical sites, and cultural landmarks to trips to nature reserves, scientific research centers, and businesses
Field trips also help to stimulate curiosity, promote critical thinking, and encourage students to ask questions and explore new ideas.
Curiosity
Deeper Understanding
Implementation inside the Classroom PBL
Field trips also help to stimulate curiosity, promote critical thinking, and encourage students to ask questions and explore new ideas.
Curiosity
Deeper Understanding
Implementation inside the Classroom PBL
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are interactive sessions designed to teach specific skills, techniques, or concepts in a hands-on, practical way.
Workshops can cover various topics, from academic subjects to professional development, personal growth, and hobbies
Workshops can be used to supplement classroom learning, providing students with the opportunity to engage more deeply with course material or explore new areas of interest.
Workshops develops specific skills, such as writing, public speaking, or problem-solving
Workshops combine presentations, group discussions, and practical activities.
Participants are encouraged to actively participate and share their ideas and experiences.
Participants gain new knowledge or skills that they can apply in their academic or personal lives.
Workshops can cover various topics, from academic subjects to professional development, personal growth, and hobbies
Workshops can be used to supplement classroom learning, providing students with the opportunity to engage more deeply with course material or explore new areas of interest.
Workshops develops specific skills, such as writing, public speaking, or problem-solving
Workshops combine presentations, group discussions, and practical activities.
Participants are encouraged to actively participate and share their ideas and experiences.
Participants gain new knowledge or skills that they can apply in their academic or personal lives.
Colegio Alemán Del Istmo adopts an international calendar from August to June to support global perspectives and accommodate diverse student populations. This calendar ensures smooth transitions for international students and fosters cultural exchange and collaboration within the school community. It offers flexibility for planning educational activities and aligns with international examination and university admission timelines, empowering students for success in a globalized world. Overall, the adoption of this calendar reflects the school’s commitment to providing a comprehensive global education.
