Supporting its mission, AISL educates school-aged dependents of the national and international communities residing in the Lisbon area. This mission can be implemented only with the full cooperation and participation of the faculty, staff, students and parents. Complex thinkers, Reflective Decision makers and Creative Problem Solvers , who identify, access, integrate, and use available points of view, resources and information to reason, make decisions, and solve complex problems in a variety of contexts and who accept responsibility for their actions. Quality Producers who create intellectual, artistic, practical and physical products that reflect originality, appropriateness and high standards of quality. Collaborative Contributors who use leadership and group skills to develop and manage relationships within culturally diverse settings and who contribute their time, energy and talents to improving the welfare of others and the quality of life in their diverse commentates.
Every student can learn and enjoy learning.
Students learn in different ways, at different times and at different rates. Are motivated intrinsically by past successes, personal relevance of the new material and ownership in what and how they learn. Beliefs About the Relationship Between Students and Teachers Demonstrating mutual respect, teachers facilitate and nurture learning while students actively explore, engage in, and commit to the learning process. Beliefs About the Nature of an Ideal Learning Environment Encourages risk taking and mutual respect by providing physical and emotional safety and support. Incorporates a rich variety of opportunities to explore and manipulate materials and ideas.