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Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures

To make sure that we operate to the highest possible standard that our families have come to expect from us, we have a range of policies and procedures in place that are designed to make sure that each ISSOS campus delivers the same amazing ISSOS experience.

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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Our procedures to protect children from harm, detailing staff responsibilities, reporting concerns, and creating a safe environment for young people.

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile Phone Policy

Our guidelines for mobile phone use, helping students to focus and allow time to switch off from electronic devices.

Rooming Policy

Rooming Policy

Details our process and guidelines for assigning student rooms, taking into account age, sex, and mixing students to create an international community.

Family Pledge

Family Pledge

Defines our shared values and behavioural expectations, promoting kindness, integrity, and community responsibility among students and staff.

Prevent Policy

Prevent Policy

Describes strategies to identify and respond to radicalisation risks, supporting national efforts to prevent extremism while safeguarding individual rights.

Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Outlines our responsibilities and procedures to maintain a safe environment, prevent accidents, and manage risk across all activities and facilities.

AI and Plagiarism Policy

AI and Plagiarism Policy

Clarifies acceptable academic practices, addresses the use of AI, and sets standards to uphold integrity and originality in all work.

Disability Policy

Disability Policy

Our commitment to equal access and reasonable adjustments, ensuring full participation and support for individuals with disabilities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion across our campuses, fostering a respectful and supportive environment for all backgrounds and identities.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Prohibits discriminatory behaviour, outlining rights, responsibilities, and procedures to address bias and uphold fairness.

Complaints Policy

Complaints Policy

Explains how concerns or complaints are raised, investigated, and resolved fairly, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

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Academics

Our academic classes cater to the needs of international students, and help build valuable transferable skills. Classes run for 3 hours each weekday and taught by highly qualified teachers who are experienced, working professionals in their fields.

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Electives

Each student combines their academic class with one of our electives which meet for four afternoons each weekday. These classes let students discover exciting new hobbies or develop existing skills from our expert team of professional coaches and teachers.

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Trips & Activities

All of our students take part in our varied and exciting evening activities, clan events and cultural trips to nearby cities. Every event has been designed for our students to have fun, explore, and get to know their fellow ISSOS students from around the world.

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