Academics

Teaching and Learning

We are a learning community committed to academic excellence, global awareness, and empowering well-rounded individuals educated for success in life.

Teaching and Learning

We are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience rooted in the American standards, aligned with the AERO standards, to ensure high-level, transferable learning for families traveling around the world.

Symmetry in School
GIA Teachers and Students Learning Together

Georgetown International School, a small but growing international school in Guyana, South America, is engaged in a schoolwide learning journey.  The aims include building a common vision of quality instruction and student learning that is being implemented with integrity.  One part of that vision is authentic collaboration and we are learning ways to engage students in purposeful collaborative learning experiences.  In this video, the teachers model the power of this idea for the students while observing the students in a collaborative learning exercise.  The symmetry is powerful and the process simple to implement. 

Commitment to Excellence

Our staff is committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring that we are equipped with the latest research-based strategies and methodologies to support student success. This has included initiatives such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice (DIEBJ), led by renowned educator Dr. Derrick Gay, as well as Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) using the RULER Framework.

Curriculum Alignment and Coherence

Our dedicated teams of teachers are currently engaged in the ongoing revision of our math and ELA programs, guided by collaborative workshops and resources provided by the AERO organization, to ensure coherent and aligned learning. Curriculum is regularly reviewed and
revised, as needed, to ensure that it is aligned with current standards.

Data-Informed Instruction

We utilize internationally recognized assessments such as the MAP and iReady tests to assess student learning and progress. This data allows us to tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring that all learners are challenged and supported.

Science of Reading Approach

We use a science of reading approach to focus on literacy in our curriculum, which emphasizes phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.