The Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network was developed by School Development Consultants Limited Liability Company (SDC LLC) in Lebanon and SDC Offshore across the Middle East and Africa to include schools sharing the same direction and values. Both companies continue to provide educational services and consultancy to Network schools.
At present, the LWIS Network is made up of seven schools; four in Lebanon, one in Turkey (Istanbul), one in the UAE (Dubai), and one in KSA (Riyadh). Three of the schools in Lebanon and the school in Dubai are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school in Riyadh is accredited by AdvancED.
While the schools in Lebanon offer a tailor-made American Curriculum, three of them are authorized International Baccalaureate World Schools for the Diploma Programme (IB DP), and one is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The Lebanese Program is also on offer in all four schools. In addition, the schools in Lebanon are Microsoft Schools2 and offer the Microsoft Imagine Academy3 program.
The school in Istanbul will be applying for IB PYP consideration during its first year of operation (2020-2021) followed by candidacy and authorization. The schools in Dubai and Riyadh offer a tailor-made American Curriculum.
LWIS Hazmieh is a member of the LWIS Network and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The school offers a tailor-made American Curriculum in the Middle and Senior Schools. The Lebanese Program is also on offer. LWIS Hazmieh is a Microsoft School and offers the Microsoft Imagine Academy program.
LWIS-CiS is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). LWIS-CiS offers a tailor-made American Curriculum and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Lebanese Program is also on offer. LWIS-CiS is a Microsoft School and offers the Microsoft Imagine Academy program.
LWIS-AiS is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). LWIS-AiS offers a tailor-made American Curriculum and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Lebanese Program is also on offer. LWIS-AiS is a Microsoft School and offers the Microsoft Imagine Academy program. Also, the school is a member of the Mediterranean Association of International Schools (MAIS).
LWIS-USL is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). LWIS-USL offers a tailor-made American Curriculum and is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP). The Lebanese Program is also on offer. LWIS-USL is a Microsoft School and offers the Microsoft Imagine Academy program.
LWIS Istanbul is the newest member of the LWIS Network (Opening September 2020). The school will be applying for IB PYP consideration during its first year of operation (2020-2021) followed by candidacy and authorization.
PPS Dubai is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). PPS offers a tailor-made American Curriculum.
KiS Riyadh is a member of the LWIS Network and is accredited by AdvancED. KiS offers a tailor-made American Curriculum.
Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) aim to create a welcoming, nurturing, safe and aesthetic learning environment where learners, staff, families and the community work together to address the needs, challenges and gifts of each individual learner.
Guided by our core values –Perseverance, Agility, Clarity, Empathy and Respect (PACER), our schools promote lifelong learning through learner-centered holistic education, individual care, differentiated instruction and the integration of technology.
Learner’s World International Schools aspire to enhance the personal, social, aesthetic, moral, academic and cognitive dimensions of each learner to empower them to reach their full potential. Our qualified and experienced staff will utilize and remain abreast of the latest trends in education in order to deliver a flexible, multi-leveled and individualized curriculum.
PACER graduates of the Learner’s World International Schools will be independent, critical and creative thinkers, team players, problem solvers, effective communicators, Peace Education endorsers and technology-able researchers who are active and responsible change agents within an ever-diverse "Glocal” community.
Ability to achieve goals and overcome hurdles persistently and continuously through intrinsic motivation.
Ability to anticipate change and act quickly and proactively.
Ability to communicate honestly and transparently, free of ambiguity.
Ability to recognize and understand others’ feelings, emotions, and thoughts.
Ability to treat self and others with dignity and courtesy.
A concept to describe an individual, group, product, or service that reflects not only global standards but also local ones.
In order to meet the evolving needs of the 21st century, LWIS graduates will benefit from a unique holistic education based on differentiated instruction, catering to each individual’s character and ability. Throughout their time at our schools, learners will be armed with state of the art technological skills and well developed communication tools that are vital for the successful integration of any individual into the job market and society of today and tomorrow.
LWIS will adhere to the following core beliefs:
Each learner is a valued individual with unique personal, social, academic and cognitive needs that will be addressed and developed through holistic education.
Each individual is worthy of praise, encouragement, respect and the opportunity to be challenged to his/her full potential while being held accountable for his/her actions.
A learner-centered education is achieved in a safe and nurturing environment that is conducive to learning.
Teaching, learning and assessment practices should incorporate and implement a variety of multi-level courses in addition to a wide range of strategies that accommodate diverse multiple intelligences and learning styles encompassing mainstream and special education learners.
Glocal communities celebrate and appreciate diverse cultural heritage and personal values.
The development of good character is essential for building citizenship, responsibility, positive relationships, and respect for one’s self and others.
The use of technology, effective communication and research tools are vital in preparing our learners for future endeavors.
The needs of our learners can only be met through commitment to linking on a regular basis, teaching and assessment strategies, learner’s achievements/needs, and professional development.
Endorsing Peace Education* is an essential part of our holistic learner-centered philosophy.
We provide diverse and dynamic academic curricula, guided by high standards, where all learners, young and adult, are actively engaged to reach their maximum potential. We are committed to developing the abilities of all our learners, young and adult, honoring their different learning styles, multiple intelligences and cultural backgrounds. Our curricula are project and research-based and integrate technology.
We provide a learning experience where learners can experiment with academic, personal and social problem-solving, and exercise rational and creative thinking, develop into critical thinkers, and acquire the knowledge and skills to become independent lifelong learners. Our emphasis is on teaching learners to translate real-life solutions into concept models, obtain solutions, and then translate those back into the context of the real-life application. The on-going traditional and authentic assessments integrated in our curricula measure learners’ understanding and help us cater to their needs.
We provide an educational experience where every learner is supported and guided to become a confident and responsible leader and decision-maker, and where every learner will develop a healthy social system based on respect and appreciation of others. This system includes acquiring the knowledge, attitudes and skills to lead an active, productive, and healthy lifestyle.
We provide an educational experience where our learners will develop a personal appreciation for the different forms of art including music, fine arts and literature. Our learners will be motivated and encouraged to experiment with and develop their own artistic talents.
We will provide an educational experience where learners can develop into global citizens who are aware of, understand, accept and respect the differences in others. Our learners will develop into free and responsible individuals, who respect the freedom of others and promote fairness and equality.