Academics

Elementary School

Our main goal in the Elementary School at the International School of Curaçao is to inspire the joy of learning in our students by providing a well-balanced, child-centered environment that supports and challenges child development. We encourage children to be active participants in their own learning and to continually question what they are learning and how it connects to their own experiences.

Our school is a center of analysis, creativity and joyful learning, with students from more than 20 countries coming together to learn, to dream and to grow.

ISC offers small class sizes and personalized attention, providing each child with the tools required to reach their academic potential and be happy, thoughtful members of our learning community.

Academic areas of Literacy, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics blend with co-curricular areas of Music, Art, Physical Education, Computer, Library, Spanish and Dutch to create a rich experience with opportunities for all students to explore new ideas.

The staff at ISC share a common connection: We care about each of the students we have the privilege to teach, and it is this connection that drives us to do everything that we can to ensure that each child obtains a love of learning that will contribute to his or her later successes.

Alexandra Querales, M.Ed.
Elementary School Principal
Email: queralesa@isc.cw

Middle & High School

ISC’s secondary school is a vibrant environment where students in grades 6-12 thrive. Our school community is supported by dedicated professionals who embody our school’s mission and vision in their teaching practices.

We are committed to providing an international education that shapes global citizens. In grades 6-10, we implement the Middle Years Program (MYP), encouraging students to connect their studies to the real world. This program lays the groundwork for academic excellence and holistic development, leading into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) for grades 11 and 12. As Principal of the Secondary, I am passionate about empowering students to achieve success. I strive to inspire collaboration among staff, students, and the community, fostering an environment conducive to achievement and well-being. Our school proudly offers the IBDP in grades 11 and 12, a rigorous program that prepares students for higher education in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the Netherlands, and beyond.

Our programs extend beyond academics, featuring a variety of extracurricular activities. Students can participate in varsity sports, community service projects, and artistic endeavors, as well as join the Global Issues Network (GIN) and Model United Nations (MUN). Our high school delivers a high-quality English-medium education aligned with both U.S. and international standards.

Our well-qualified teachers are dedicated to creating an inclusive and multicultural environment. Aligned with the International Baccalaureate ethos, our curriculum emphasizes the IB Learner Profile, fostering inquisitive, knowledgeable, and compassionate individuals.

We invite you to explore our website and visit our school. Please feel free to contact me directly at francou@isc.cw. Looking forward to welcoming you to the ISC family.

Ulises Franco, MA
Middle and High School Principal / College Counselor
Email: francou@isc.cw

IB

IB Curriculum

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student.

All IB programs help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, the IB currently work with 3,475 schools in 144 countries to develop and offer challenging programs to over 1,058,000 students aged 3 to 19 years.

The IB offers three main programs, the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program. At ISC, we currently offer the MYP and DP Programs. At the centre of all programs is the Learner profile.

What is so special about IB program?

IB program is recognized around the world and ensure an increased adaptability and mobility for IB students.
The curriculum and pedagogy of IB program focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language.
IB World Schools must undergo an exhaustive authorization process in order to offer one or more of the programs, which includes a study of the school’s resources and commitment to the IB mission and philosophy.
IB teachers participate in a wide variety of professional development opportunities to constantly update their knowledge and share their expertise with colleagues around the world.
Many students graduating from the Diploma Program find that it enhances their opportunities at tertiary institutions. The IB works closely with universities around the world to gain recognition for IB programs.
The core components of IB programs encourage students to participate in creative and service-oriented activities, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of reflection on a personal and academic level.

Source : www.ibo.org