About The School
History
In 1919, a group of visionaries sought a new and evolved model of education, one providing the intellectual and creative freedom to tackle the most pressing issues of the day.
Welcome to CISB
Welcome to the website for the Canadian International School in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a prime quality comprehensive, co-educational, English-medium school in Bangladesh delivering a Canadian curriculum.
We are dedicated to providing a quality Canadian education program designed to help our students attain their full potential academically, socially and physically, providing them with the knowledge and skills required for them to become valued and contributing members of our society.
Our elementary program uses the Ontario, Canada curriculum, teaching strategies, textbooks and classroom resources.
Our high school program, partnered with the Province of Manitoba, Canada, employs teachers who are certified and experienced. Canadian teachers use Canadian methodologies, teaching strategies, textbooks and classroom resources. The Manitoba and Ontario curricula are very compatible and highly regarded globally.
Our principal, Ms Angela O’Brien, is a highly accomplished Canadian Principal with wide experience at all levels of secondary education.
Mission & Vision
At Canadian International School Bangladesh (CISB), our mission is to foster academic excellence while nurturing individuals who embody understanding, tolerance, and respect. We aspire to cultivate a safe and compassionate environment, where success is guided by spiritual understanding
Our vision at Canadian International School Bangladesh (CISB) is to empower students to become global citizens equipped with academic prowess, empathy, and a deep sense of respect for others. We envision a harmonious community where excellence is coupled with compassion, and where spiritual understanding guides the path to success
university Acceptence
Dual Accreditation
Years of history
Overview
Canadian International School, Bangladesh (CISB) is the only K – 12 school in Bangladesh combining a K – Grade 8 Curriculum from the Ontario Ministry of Education, with a Grades 9 – 12 Manitoba Curriculum from the Manitoba Ministry of Education. Established in 2005, CISB is a comprehensive, co-educational English medium school. There are over 20 different nationalities reflecting our multicultural diversity.
CISB is officially registered under the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh and is licensed to offer a Canadian Curriculum up to Grade 12. Originally, CISB offered an Early Years Program (EYP) and an Elementary School Program (ESP) Grades 1 to 8. In August of 2012, we added the Manitoba Grade 9 High School Program. In August of 2013, we added the Manitoba Grade 10. We have added Grade 11 for 2014-15 and Grade 12 for 2015-16. We will celebrate our first Grade 12 Canadian graduation class in June of 2016.
Governing Board
CISB is governed by a 5 member School Board, 2 from Management, 1 from the Academic group and 2 from the Parents association one of whom must be a Canadian citizen.
Curriculum
Our Canadian curriculum is holistic, hands-on and inquiry-based in nature. Students are expected to be active participants in their own learning and are given opportunities and assistance to do so. The teaching philosophy and educational materials used in the school compare favorably to those employed in North America. The curriculum is structured to enable students to integrate into any English speaking school system in the future. CISB students get a full credit transfer to any school in the same grade level in Canada or in the USA. Students graduating from CISB will be eligible to apply for enrolment to any English speaking university or college worldwide.
Placement Policy
Children are placed primarily by birth year. However, due consideration is also given to previous school records, results of a developmental screening for EC to KG students and a written assessment and personal interview for the older students (Grades 1 to 12). We also take into consideration the student’s emotional, physical maturity and achievement levels. Our Preschool accepts children from age 2, the Elementary from age 6 and the High School (Grades 9 – 12) from 14 to 17 years.
Facilities
Our campus is located in Gulshan 2. The classrooms are air-conditioned, decorated with modern furnishings; we have internet access with a Wi-fi connection for high school students to connect their own devices. The school has a modern 10,000 volume library and a fully operational science lab. We also have a large multi-purpose hall and our own playground.