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Transportable Gift
by Dr. G 28 February, 2011
Each December, we e-mail survey all families who have left ISB since the previous January. We ask these parents to tell us how about their children's new school experiences and to reflect on their experiences at ISB. This gives us some idea of how effective ISB has been in delivering its most important result -- the transportable gift of successful learning in our students' next schools. I thought you might like see the most recent results. 112 families participated and reported on 192 children. The sample includes well over half of all the families who left last year.
The numerical results are down below but I thought you might be interested in some of the comments made by parents. Note how many are about teachers. I especially value this feedback because the quality of our teachers means everything in how good learning can be at ISB.
"Any child that gets to attend ISB is a lucky child, and the experience is life-changing in a very positive way. At ISB, my daughter realized the value of learning in a way she had not done before.
The total learning environment. The teachers were genuinely concerned about our children's well being.
After leaving the school we really were able to see what an amazing school ISB is. You all take so much pride in the school and the grounds and teachers. All the programs that are offered are wonderful. We miss the school
The beautiful campus, top notch teachers and broad opportunities to learn about the world through class trips and fellow students
They loved the great learning and interacting atmosphere in ISB. Mingling with children from around the world is a great experience for them.
They all agreed that their favorite part of ISB was the fantastic teachers. They felt challenged, heard, and valued.
It is a great school that has an International environment and a great faculty and also a very good academic program and a very good facility...great place for parents to get involved in a lot of activities.
ISB offers a welcoming environment for new students. Systems are excellent for new students including the guidance meetings. The admissions office allows new students to meet teachers/classmates ahead so they get a feel for the school.
They especially miss the personal attention they received from teachers, counselors, and administration--difficult to achieve in their new school.
Our daughter was very much happy at ISB and is always taking about her life in ISB even now after leaving ISB.
Their teachers caring attitude, the facilities, and the Thai staff.
My children loved best the teaching methods of ISB, that is focusing on research, participation and much reading. Also they loved the many after-school activities.
The size of the school - it has the critical mass to provide the diversity and a big variety of school activities, but at the same time the teachers can be really attentive to each student and the students get to know each other"
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Would you recommend ISB to another family? |
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Choice |
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Yes |
98% |
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No |
2% |
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Was your child happy at ISB? |
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Yes |
98% |
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No |
2% |
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Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about ISB. |
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Strongly Agree + Agree |
Neutral |
Disagree + Strongly Disagree |
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a) My children achieved their academic potential at ISB. |
74% |
18% |
8% |
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b) My children became passionate, reflective learners. |
72% |
22% |
7% |
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c) My children developed in caring, global citizens? |
85% |
12% |
3% |
How well did each ISB program listed below prepare your children for success in their new school?
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Topic |
Excellent |
Poor |
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a) Literature/Reading |
86% |
2% |
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b) Writing |
72% |
3% |
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c) Math |
70% |
3% |
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d) Science |
77% |
2% |
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e) Social Studies |
78% |
1% |
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f) Foreign Language |
75% |
2% |
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g) Physical Education |
85% |
1% |
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h) Fine Arts |
83% |
0% |
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About the Author
Bill received his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley. He has written over 20 journal articles and has an abiding interest in learning improvement. Prior to ISB, Bill headed schools in Holland and South America. He and his wife Marcia have 3 sons.
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