Mission, Vision & Values

Mission:

Our mission is to nurture the talents, character and intellect of all learners, challenging them to be a positive influence and empowering them to excel in their world.

Vision:

We strive to be our best with Africa and our world.

Community Conduct Statement: Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected at ICS Addis. To that end, we will not tolerate any abuse of our employees, students or parents in any form; written, verbal, physical, or otherwise.  Anyone who violates this  Conduct Statement in any way may be removed from our community. 

ICS Way:

With students and parents from 60+ nations and many educational systems, it is important for us to find common ground and to work together to build a common ICS school culture.

The ICS Way is a simple guideline that can help us all work (and play) together more productively and fairly. The ICS Way is based on respect and responsibility and is integrally related to the ICS Learner Profile*

I can make a difference by…

●     Taking care of myself

●     Taking care of others

●     Taking care of this place

ICS/IB Learner Profile

The aim of all programs at ICS Addis is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet help to create a better and more peaceful world. As ICS learners, we strive to be:

Inquirers. We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Open-Minded. We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Knowledgeable. We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Caring. We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Balanced. We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

Risk Takers. We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

Communicators. We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Thinkers. We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions

Principled. We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Reflective. We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.