International School of Macao

The International School of Macao
澳門國際學校
Escola Internacional de Macau
Location
The International School of Macao
The International School of Macao
Macau University of Science and Technology, Block K, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa
偉龍馬路澳門科技大學K座
Macau
Coordinates 22°09′03″N 113°34′09″E / 22.1509°N 113.5691°E / 22.1509; 113.5691Coordinates: 22°09′03″N 113°34′09″E / 22.1509°N 113.5691°E / 22.1509; 113.5691
Information
Type International School
Motto Knowledge Knows No Bounds
Established 2002
Principal Mary-Anne Jasinski (Elementary)
Christopher Coates (Secondary)
Head of school Howard Stribbell
Staff 80
Grades Pre-K to Grade 12
Number of students 1000+
Colour(s)               
Athletics conference Southern China International Schools Athletics Conference
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools
Pearl River Conference
DSEJ
Mascot Tiger
Website www.tis.edu.mo
International School of Macao
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 澳門國際學校
Simplified Chinese 澳门国际学校
Portuguese name
Portuguese Escola Internacional de Macau

The International School of Macao (Portuguese: Escola Internacional de Macau;[1] Chinese: 澳門國際學校), is a Canadian International school in Taipa, Macao [2] next to the Macau International Airport. It is in Block K of the Macau University of Science and Technology.[3]

Today, TIS has an enrollment of 1,150 students representing 40 different countries. Due to the current rate of growth, plans are underway to construct a Phase II building that will increase the school's overall capacity to 1,600 students and keep pace with Macau’s educational demands.[4]

History

TIS was established in 2002 to provide a Canadian curriculum and accreditation to local and expatriate students. English is the primary language of instruction. TIS opened with an initial total enrolment of 58 students on the campus of Macau University of Science and Technology. By 2006, the school had grown to over 500 students and moved into the first phase of its new, purpose-built facility on the MUST campus. It also became accredited with the Ministry of Education in Alberta, Canada.

In 2008, TIS offered its first Grade 12 courses and by June 2009, 27 students had graduated, earning the Alberta High School Diploma. 99% of TIS graduates have received offers of admission from more than 250 universities around the world.

Technology

TIS has 125 iMacs, 185 Laptops, 80 iPads, 4 Computer Labs and 65 interactive whiteboards.

Think Digital Programme

The “Think Digital” Laptop Programme started in September 2015 and requires each student in secondary school to bring a Macbook or Chromebook laptop to school each day. Students can use their laptops to access a different sources and collaborate with others in a variety of ways.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Lista das escolas." Government of Macau. Retrieved on October 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "The International School of Macao: 澳門國際學校". Tis.edu.mo. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
  3. ↑ "Escola Internacional de Macau." Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (Macau). Retrieved on April 9, 2017. "AVENIDA WAI LONG, TAIPA, UNIVERSIDADE DE CIÊNCIA E TECNOLOGIA DE MACAU, BLOCO K" - Chinese profile: "學校地址: 偉龍馬路澳門科技大學K座"
  4. ↑ "[教育暨青年局] 澳門學校資料查詢". Portal.dsej.gov.mo. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
  5. ↑ "Think Digital!". Tis.edu.mo. 2015-06-01. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
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