What does it all mean?
Here is a list of acronyms you may come across at WISS.
IB : International Baccalaureate – read more
PYP : Primary Years Programme – read more
UOI : Unit of Inquiry
MYP : Middle Years Programme – read more
DP : Diploma Programme – read more
CP : Career-related Programme – read more
LP : Learner Profile – read more
POI : Programme of Inquiry
WASC : Western Association of Schools and Colleges (accreditation association)
EARCOS : East Asia Regional Council of Schools
CIS : Council of International Schools
GAIL : Global Alliance for Innovative Learning – read more
CISSA : China International School Sports Association
ACAMIS : Association of China and Mongolia International Schools
EY : Early Years – read more
WAA : Wednesday Afternoon Activities (EY only)
FAA : Friday Afternoon Activities (Primary only)
PSRC : Primary School Representative Council
MAP : Measure of Academic Progress
ASA : After School Activities
TA : Teaching Assistant
GLL : Grade Level Leader
EfB : English for Beginners
EAL : English as an Additional Language – read more
ICT : Information and Communication Technology
CA : Creative Arts
PE : Physical Education
PCG : Parent Community Group – read more
ISTA : International School Theatre Association – read more
Stoke City FC : Stoke City Football Club – read more