International School Moshi inspires individuals to be lifelong learners in a global community.
Philosophy and Objectives
We are a vibrant and diverse community of learners of many nationalities. Established by Christian foundations in 1969, we build upon years of experience to offer a fully-accredited, academically rigorous international education for students of ages three to nineteen years. ISM’s student-centred approach to learning takes place in a secure environment, which nurtures the needs, challenges the abilities and supports the beliefs of each student with mutual respect to unite rather than divide. Our well-qualified and widely-experienced educators embody a passion for lifelong learning and provide educational opportunities that are relevant and engaging for all.
We are a school in Moshi and Arusha, in Tanzania, in Africa. Our setting between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti is complimented by a rich, traditional culture and history. The combination of this exceptional locale and our sound curriculum promotes the development of individuals who are perceptive, versatile, qualified and prepared for life in an ever-changing world. We respect and learn from our surroundings while striving to accept responsibility to take action towards making a positive impact in our local community. We enquire into issues of global significance and encourage our learners to discover their own place in the world.
ISM motivates all members of our learning community to become:
INQUIRERS, nurturing natural curiosity and acquiring the skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research.
REFLECTORS, giving thoughtful consideration to our own learning and analysing our personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.
CRITICAL THINKERS, exercising initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems.
COMMUNICATORS, receiving and expressing ideas and information confidently and in a variety of ways.
RISK-TAKERS, approaching unfamiliar situations without anxiety; having the confidence and independence to explore new roles, ideas and strategies; and defending those things in which we believe courageously and articulately.
KNOWLEDGEABLE, spending time exploring issues of global relevance and importance and acquiring a critical mass of significant knowledge.
PRINCIPLED, having a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and demonstrating personal integrity, honesty and a sense of fairness and justice.
WELL-BALANCED, understanding the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being.
CARING, showing sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others and demonstrating a sense of personal commitment to action and service.
OPEN-MINDED, seeking and considering a range of perspectives, and respecting the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures.
ACCOMPLISHED, attaining personal success in every task we endeavour to achieve, utilising our skills and knowledge to the best of our ability.
COMMITTED, demonstrating a strong sense of perseverance and determination in approaching and completing tasks, always working with excellence and sincerity.
This revised statement of Philosophy was approved and adopted by the Board of ISM in March 2006.
International School Moshi inspires individuals to be lifelong learners in a global community.