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Mission & Values

MISSION

International School of Portland inspires children to become global citizens through an inquiry-based learning environment of total immersion in multiple languages and cultures.

CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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At the International School of Portland we value:

Global Citizenship

  • We belong to a world community and embrace its diversity.
  • We are honest, respectful and take responsible action.

Language and Cultural Fluency

  • We believe language immersion promotes cultural intelligence and curiosity.

Academic Excellence through Inquiry

  • We think critically, challenge our own perspectives, and encourage collaboration.
  • We confidently express our ideas and seek to understand those of others.

The Attributes of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile

The International Baccalaureate Learner Profile establishes a common vocabulary and expectations that guide how students, staff, and parents interact.

As IB Learners we strive to be:

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Risk-Takers

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Reflective

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

Balanced

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Caring

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Open-Minded

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Communicators

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Principled

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

Knowledgeable

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Inquirers

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.