The Value of Loose Parts in Children’s Play
“The beauty of playing and constructing with “loose parts” is in its ability to ignite imagination and creativity in children, whilst offering experiences that hone spatial awareness, tactile sensitivity, social constructs and lay out...
Learning To Spell With AIS
The English language is one of the most widely spoken and written languages in the world, but for young children who are learning to spell it can be challenging to navigate the complex minefield...
2018 Australian of the Year Visits AIS
Renowned physicist and 2018 Australian of the Year, Professor Michelle Simmons visited The Australian International School (AIS)
AIS Student Tops the World in IGCSE Economics
AIS Student Jonathon achieves Top in the World Economics result for IGCSE Economics in Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award
New Infant Care Program launched at the Early Learning Village
2018 sees the launch of the Infant Care Program at the Early Learning Village; a brand new program designed especially for young babies from 2 months to 18 months old.With innovative learning spaces...
Celebrating Young Innovators of the 21st Century
GEMS World Academy (Singapore) organises the Young Technopreneurs Challenge.
The Benefits of Children Joining Preschool Under 3
Did you know by age 2 we lose half the neurons we were born with, but that 80% of the synapses made stay with us for life? Early Years Specialists, Blue House Nursery &...
Why Action and Community Service matter?
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Albert EinsteinThe mission of the International Baccalaureate is to develop active, internationally minded, inquiring and compassionate young people who want to make a difference...
The Challenges and Rewards of IB Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
What issues of global significance matter to you? What would you say are the ethical implications of your actions on others? These are two questions that I ask my students as they embark upon...
STEAM Education at CIS: Equipping students with essential skills to succeed in the future
STEAM at CIS is an interdisciplinary teaching approach that stands for science, technology, entrepreneurship, arts and maths. It plays an integral part of our school curriculum and equips each student with essential skills (collaboration,...