Student Services
The Gift of Support
Inclusion is at the very heart and soul of our identity at ISKL. It is part of our DNA, our culture, and our community. This means that we embrace diversity in nationality, language, gender, faith, learning differences, and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us individuals.
Our caring and inclusive culture provides programming that allows equal access and opportunity for students to succeed and find their passion.
Supporting All Learners
Every Learner Is Unique
At ISKL, our approach to learning is based on the premise that every child is unique and learns differently. In any classroom setting, students will have different levels of knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Some subjects, skills, and behaviors come easily to some students. Others may require additional assistance or benefit from extra support in expanding their learning.
Our focus on ensuring each student has the support they need to fulfill their potential remains the same for all children.
Support Tailored to Student Needs
ISKL takes a whole-child approach and the support we provide includes academic, behavioral, and social and emotional.
Our goal is to ensure each student receives the academic, behavioral, as well as social, and emotional support they need, when they need it, for as long as they need it.
Every student is different, and we tailor our support to the needs of each student. For some, the support may last for a few weeks or a semester; other students may need support for a longer period.
Student Support Framework
To help us ensure each student's success, we use a Multi-Tiered System of Support based on international best practices and used by schools around the world.
The framework uses a variety of classroom data and observations to enable teachers to proactively identify, assess, address, and monitor each student.
This means we are able to provide support early on and scale the level of support up or down as needed.
Life-Centered Education Support
ISKL’s Life-Centered Education (LCE) is an extension of our student support services and is designed to meet the needs of students (as of Prep Senior age) who have more significant intellectual, learning, or developmental differences.
Students receiving this level of support benefit from personalized academic programming with embedded social and emotional learning from highly-trained special educators. Support includes life skills courses, social skills instruction, and modified academics.
Instruction is delivered in multiple locations within the school, including purpose-built LCE learning spaces and multi-sensory rooms, as well as general education classrooms.
Individual Student Success Plans (SSP) help foster student independence and self-advocacy. Each student’s SSP indicates the degree of participation in mainstream academic courses, including International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, specialist classes (art, music, and physical education), and after school activities based on the student’s abilities and strengths.
Opportunities to engage in classes and activities with peers are a key aspect of our inclusion programming.
LCE Learning Spaces
Supporting Multilingual Learners
ISKL students represent over 60 different nationalities and speak over 30 languages. Most of our students are bilingual or multilingual learners, and all of our students are acquiring academic English. Some of our multilingual learners receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help them access the English academic language programming and build their proficiency in the English language.
Our EAL program is designed for students who are learning English as an additional language. Elementary School accepts a managed number of students with a wide range of language proficiency while Middle and High School require a minimum level of proficiency in English.
Admission to Middle and High School is subject to a language assessment, available space, and the student's ability to meet grade-based criteria for acceptance.
We believe language is best learned in an inclusive classroom setting and our students receiving EAL support participate in classes in order to be in a language-rich environment that affirms their multilingual identities.
The role of the EAL teacher is to provide resources, create materials aligned with the grade level curriculum, and collaborate with classroom teachers to make learning accessible to the student. Our EAL and classroom teachers work together as a team to ensure the best academic outcome possible that enables your child to benefit from all our school has to offer.
ISKL’s Team of Specialists
Students are supported by a multi-disciplinary team of specialists who work with the classroom teacher to support and monitor the individual needs of each student.
Accreditation And Awards
Winner ‘Initiative for Inclusion’ for our Life-Centered Education Program, International School Awards 2019.
As part of ISKL’s long-standing
As a SENIA member school, our staff and faculty receive regular access to training in evidence-based practices and networking with other leading experts and practitioners in international schools.
This membership is just one of the ways we remain current in best practices for inclusion.
Common Questions from New Families
At ISKL, we believe in supporting every aspect of a child's growth. Our student services team works closely with families and teachers to provide academic, social, and emotional support tailored to each student's individual journey. This approach ensures that all our students feel valued and equipped to succeed.
How does the Counseling Team support students across different grade levels?
Our Counseling Team is here to support students at every stage of their ISKL journey. The scope of this support transcends academic growth to nurture their social and emotional well-being, as well as smooth transitions.
In Elementary and Middle School, counselors help students build self-awareness and positive relationships.
In High School, counselors offer both personalized mental health support and guidance as students plan for university and future careers.
What kind of learning support does ISKL provide for students with diverse needs?
ISKL is committed to meeting the diverse learning needs of our students. Through our Multi-Tiered System of Support, we provide targeted help for those with mild to moderate learning differences. For students who need more specialized support, our Life-Centered Education program offers a caring environment focused on life skills, adapted academics, and a personalized plan to help each student grow and thrive as part of our inclusive community.
What English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available?
Our English as an Additional Language program welcomes multilingual learners and helps them develop the academic English skills needed to thrive in our classrooms. In Elementary School, we support students with varied levels of English proficiency. In Middle and High School, proficiency is required. EAL specialists and classroom teachers work together to provide personalized resources and in-class support, ensuring every student feels confident and included.