Dear ICS Community,

“Being confident of this: that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6). 

At ICS, this promise shapes how we see every learner: uniquely known by God, and steadily being formed for His purposes.

Our mission commits us to equip students with knowledge, skills, and Christlike character, and to anchor our work in prayer and the gospel. When we know a child’s story and strengths, and attend to areas of struggle, we cooperate with the One who began the good work in them. Our Vision for Learning calls us to a Christ-centered culture of excellent teaching and learning that is sustainable; that means paying close attention to the whole child over time, not just a momentary grade.

Practically, we “know” students in four ways—what they know, what they can do, why it matters, and how they belong—so we can design learning that fits, stretches, and encourages them. We invite them to do their best, improve upon areas of weakness, and willingly receive constructive feedback, because growth is both expectation and gift. We also form hearts that love God and neighbor, and hands ready to serve, so our graduates act as responsible members of the global community who are motivated to make a difference.