CANADIANINTERNATIONALSCHOOLDhaka, Bangladesh

Learning environment

Multicultural, progressive, English-

medium environment that nurtures

the mind and body of our students.

Facilities

Safe, modern, and technologically up-

to-date. Situated in the green, peaceful

diplomatic area of northern Gulshan 2.

Extracurricular activities

Something happening everyday. Clubs

for dancing, guitar, drama, sports,

computers, and languages.

Interested in applying?

Call or email, or visit our Admission

Office Sunday to Thursday during

school hours.

Curriculum

Holistic, Canadian-based, pre-K to

high school. A launchpad to further

education around the world.

Faculty

Committed, energetic, hard-working

education experts who represent the

best teaching talent in Bangladesh.

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Welcome Messages1

Director of Education

Welcome to the Canadian

International School,

Bangladesh! The Canadian

education system is ranked

by the United Nations among

the world’s top six education

systems. It emphasizes

inquiry, stimulates curiosity,

and fosters creativity.

Now accredited with the Ministry of Education in

Manitoba, Canada, we offer a rounded curriculum

for students from Kindergarten to High School.

Our H.S rigorous program culminates with a

Manitoba High School Diploma that is recognized

by universities and colleges worldwide.

The Manitoba education program has strengths

in its continuous student assessment, a rich

curriculum that specifies student outcomes for

each subject area, and teaching strategies that

increase critical thinking and problem-solving

skills. Its focus on student-centered learning is an

educational initiative that is developing worldwide

to meet the global demands for highly skilled and

self-directed thinkers.

It is our vision to create a learning environment

that helps all students and staff to achieve

excellence. Our mission is to provide students

with a strong Canadian-based education, a focus

on global citizenship, and a safe, caring, and

respectful school environment.

All students will have the opportunity to achieve

their maximum potential through the use of varied

interactive teaching methods, high expectations

regarding academic achievement and acceptable

behaviours, and positive community involvement.

We look forward to having your child here at the

Canadian International School Bangladesh. Be

assured that your child is in good hands.

Errol J E Harris

Director of Education

Chairman

Greetings from the Canadian

International School

Bangladesh. Although the

country’s education sector

has developed greatly in

recent years, there is a

need to focus particularly

on the fields of science and

technology. I have always dreamed of establishing

an educational institute with advanced curricula

in these two fields, and I feel that the Canadian

education system has all the necessary elements

to achieve this.

The curriculum focuses on authentic and

experiential learning, through a “Hands on

Approach”, rather than straight memorization. The

acceptance of Canadian curriculum is worldwide,

and we now offer students the opportunity to

complete the requiremenets for a Canadian High

School Diploma from Bangladesh. A young child

can enrol in our school and eventually be eligible

to apply for admission to any prestigious university

around the world.

It is my pleasure to announce that, as of October

2013, we are now affiliated with the Ministry of

Education in Manitoba, Canada. With its direct

support, guidelines, and monitoring, we can

maintain our excellence in education to an even

greater degree. I am also very happy to inform you

that the Capital Development Authority, RAJUK,

has allotted us a three-acre lakeview plot on

which to build a state-of-the-art campus at the

Purbachal Green City, only seven kilometres from

our existing campus.

We have always been graced by the support

of guardians and well-wishers from the very

beginning of the establishment of CIS in 2005. We

hope this will continue long into the future. Once

again, thank you, and warm greetings to all of you.

Mohammad Kamal Uddin

Chairman

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A multicultural, progressive learning environmentSince 2005, CIS has been absolutely committed to high-quality English-medium education that nurtures the mind and body of all our students as they pursue academic excellence. Overall, we help our students develop so that they can become valuable contributors to a better society.

While at CIS, students are taught to develop positive

attitudes towards learning, humanity, and the environment.

They are encouraged to foster appreciation for the views

and values of others.

We help them develop and expand their unique talents

by providing them with full access to a broad range of

educational as well as extracurricular activities, with a focus

on health, fitness, and wellness.

The values of CISB

• A strong education system

• A partnership between students, school, and parents

• Uniqueness and diversity of students and community

• Commitment, energy, and skills of our faculty

• Equity, innovation, accountability, and accessibility

• Global citizenship

CIS is educating students from various countries around the world: Bangladesh, Korea, India, Turkey, Nepal, Italy, South Africa, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Sri

Lanka, Pakistan, Honduras, Ireland, Canada, United States, China, Philippines, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Japan

My favorite subject at CIS is Information Technology because we get to play games that help me learn English and get better in Math

-Jang, grade 3

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I enjoy learning at CIS because all the teachers are supportive and we are all like a huge family.

-Basia, Grade 10

5Holistic pre-K to high school diploma Canadian curriculumCIS is the only school in Bangladesh that offers a K to Grade 8 curriculum from the Ontario Ministry of Education, Canada and a Grade 9 to Grade 12 curriculum from Manitoba Education, Manitoba, Canada. The teaching philosophy and educational materials used here are comparable to those in North America.

A launchpad to further education around the world

The Canadian curriculum is holistic, hands-on and inquiry-

based, giving students opportunities and assistance to be

active participants in their own learning. Its structure allows

students to successfully inegrate into any English-speaking

school system in the future.

Students receive a full credit transfer to schools to the same

grade level in any Canadian or American school. Our CIS

graduates are eligible to apply for enrolment to universities

globally (i.e.) in the USA, European Union, UK, Australia, and

New Zealand, etc, as well as universities within Bangladesh.

Areas of study

• English: reading, writing, oral communication, and

media literacy

• Mathematics

• Social studies: history and geography

• Science

• Health and physical education

• Information technology

• The arts: music, visual arts, drama, and dance

• English as a second language (ESL)

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Teachers committed to your children’s educationOur faculty are a dedicated international team of professionals representing the best teaching talent in Bangladesh. They bring a diverse mix of innovative teaching strategies, along with a love for guiding and inspiring students to understand and then realize their full potential.

Our teachers encourage students to be confident

and work to the best of their abilities. They help

students make connections between different

bodies of knowledge and perspectives, and to

understand their own strengths and interests.

Their primary goal is to establish classrooms

that act as learning communities in which

understanding, respect, and civility are nurtured.

Through the process of continuous ongoing

assessment, our teachers work alongside

students to let them understand themselves,

their needs, and their individual education and

career paths.

This approach to teaching helps students to

develop a solid sense of self-worth, to not

only be scholars, but also strong, global, and

community-minded individuals who can be

successful in the many realms of the diverse

society in which they live.

At CIS we have the opportunity to participate in innovative and thought provoking activities, giving a new dimension to my learning beyond books and tests.

-Sagorika, Grade 8

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Safe, modern, technologically up-to-date campus & facilitiesOur campus is located in the secure, green, peaceful diplomatic area of northern Gulshan 2, where the majority of the city’s embassies and expatriate population is based. It is conveniently located for anyone living in Gulshan, Banani, or Baridhara.

Our campus and facilities provide our students with everything they need for a safe, enjoyable, well-

rounded education. These facilities also aim to help students develop their own unique talents outside

of the classroom, in the worlds of sports, technology, and literature.

Looking toward the future, we have acquired a massive estate roughly seven kilometres from the

existing school in order to create a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus complex that aims to be among

the foremost education facilities in south Asia.

Our facilities

• Well-lit, air-conditioned classrooms with a full-

load generator

• Rich library

• IT center

• Science lab

• Multi-purpose activity hall

• Multi-purpose playground

• School canteen that provides healthy lunches

• Mini-van transportation to and from school

• Interactive smartboards

• Security cameras and 24-hour manned

security

• School-wide wireless Internet

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I enjoy learning at CIS because it’s a unique school with a great positive atmosphere, where you can achieve your potential. CIS encourages you to use creativity to the fullest.

-Sakif, Grade 10

10My favorite subject at CIS is P.E. because it is all about learning skills and drills to improve my game.

-Angelov, Grade 4

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Your children’s education outside the classroomWe believe that children develop best when they experience an education that includes both academic and non-academic experiences. This is why we focus so sharply on our school’s extracurricular activities.

One of the hallmarks of a CIS education is the ASP, or After School Program offered throughout

the school year. This special interest program offers a wide range of educational and entertaining

activities designed to appeal to different ages.

Extra-curricular activities offered

• Soccer

• Pottery Painting

• Glass Painting

• Chess

• Badminton

• Yearbook Club

• Visual Arts

• Handball

• Cricket

• Roller Skating

• Library

• Reading Club

• Music

• Dance

• Board Games

• Cooking

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Academic school year Term 1: August to November

Term 2: December to March

Term 3: April to July

School hours Early Years program (Early

Childhood 1, Early Childhood

2, and Junior Kindergarten):

Morning session:

8:30 to 11:30 am

Afternoon sessions:

12:00 to 3:00 pm

Kindergarten:

8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Elementary and secondary:

8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Educational books Texts & workbooks can be

purchased at our bookstore

Student transport Transport to & from school

via mini-van is available for a

per-term fee

Student lunches Healthy food options can be

purchased from our canteen

Fee structure and

policy

Our Admission Office is

open throughout the year.

Applications are subject to

space availability

How to enquire about

student enrolment

Enrolment application

packages are available at the

CIS Admission Office. You

can contact us via email or

phone, or visit our Admission

Office Sunday to Thursday

during school hours

Admission procedures for Pre-School Early

Years (ages 2 to 5 years):

• Documents from the previous school such as

records, report cards, letters (if applicable)

• A brief interview/assessment (if applicable) will

be taken by the CIS assessment teacher

• A brief introduction to the Principal and

meeting with the child and the parents.

• Upon acceptance, an Admission Form &

Health Form must be purchased from the

front desk

Admission procedures for Grades 1 to High

School:

• Student’s academic reports/transcripts from

the past 2 years

• Academic assessment taken by our

assessment teacher

• Brief interview with the Principal

• Upon satisfactory performance, a place will be

offered

• Upon acceptance, an Admission Form &

Health Form must be purchased from the

front desk

• No payment, except an assessment fee, is

needed until the school formally offers a place

Interested in applying?We hope this prospectus has given you a sense of what we are trying to achieve for our students at CIS. We invite you to call us, email us, visit our website, or stop by our campus in Gulshan. Our doors are always open. CIS provides the building blocks necessary for your children to move on to post-secondary education, and we are happy to talk with you about the prospect of your children becoming a part of our wonderful, growing, diverse community.

9890036, 9840306, 8823132

Admission Hotline: 01841 461 000

www.canadeducationbd.com

info@canadeducationbd.com

www.facebook.com/CISBangladesh

www.twitter.com/CISBangladesh

This certifies that

Canadian International Schoolmeets the requirements of

Manitoba Education

as an

Affiliated Overseas Schoolwith all rights and privileges thereto appertaining

for the 2013 - 2014 school year

December, 2013

Director Date

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLDhaka, Bangladesh

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