The efterskole is a unique one-of-a-kind school concept. But what is it? How does this school differ from other schools? And how did this school tradition originate? This type of school is known for its focus on transformative development of young people, its value of enlightenment rather than formal education, and is today becoming increasingly […]
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‘Design Thinking’ is an innovative and creative methodology that helps to find solutions for specific problems. It can be used by any business or profession to achieve big results. It combines creativity and critical thinking, two soft skills that should be fostered and developed at any school that aims at preparing their students for their
KIS Connects Virtual Open House connects students and families with the KIS community. Join sessions to hear from KIS school director Michelle Quirin, admissions and alumni relations director David Lindberg, and divisional principals. At each session you will learn about all KIS offers as an international school. You will also learn about the admissions process,
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While most of us were stuck at our homes during the “circuit breaker” period, so many people like Desiree (‘09) braved the frontlines in Singapore to reach out to the ones most severely affected by the pandemic – the migrant workers. She shares that and more in this article which was first published in the
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Current and past research is unequivocal when it comes to the benefits of being bilingual. Bilingual children, who train their cognitive « muscles » by constantly switching back and forth between two languages, have improved attention spans as well as increased planning, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Raising your child to be bilingual requires applying the right methods,
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