About | Accreditation
ISL is accredited by the following organizations:
At the conclusion of the September 2023 joint accreditation visit by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association (MSA), the visiting team described the International School of Luxembourg (ISL) as taking full advantage of best practices and current research on what are the most effective systems, structures, and programs for a world class education, enabling students to reach their full potential.
The school completed the innovative CIS Pathway Two protocol through a focus on teaching and learning, with the intention of enhancing the ISL experience and positively impacting student learning.
Six projects, ranging from ongoing significant change initiatives (IB Primary Years Programme Implementation and Nature Based Learning), to projects aimed at refining specific aspects of programmes (Inclusion and Service Learning Provision), as well as in-depth research impacting the future direction of the school (IB Middle Years Programme and the development of Alternative Pathways to graduation), were identified with input from stakeholders. A range of school leaders, teaching faculty, staff members and the Learning Community Council participated on a volunteer basis to bring about a successful accreditation process, and full accreditation by both CIS and MSA.
Quotes from the CIS Report
‘A positive attitude, a culture of self-reflection, and a commitment to continuous school improvement were evident throughout the visit.’
‘The future of ISL is strong and will be positively impacted as school leadership follows through on the next stages of the Vision Plan implementation.’
‘ISL now has a sense of common understanding and direction on next steps and a level of excitement and energy amongst all stakeholder groups.’
‘The openness with which the team were welcomed led to rich and engaging dialogue, provided an outstanding opportunity for mutual reflection and professional growth.’
Outcomes
CIS Offered the following major commendations and recommendations:
Commendation - The Board, the Director and the school leadership for developing the Vision Implementation Plan which will serve as the strategic direction for the next five years.
Recommendation - The school leadership determine priorities found within the Vision Implementation Plan, whilst leveraging synergies that exist vertically and horizontally between the six projects presented to the visiting team for the purpose of this re-accreditation.