Guiding Statements

MOTTO

VISION

CISS vision is to develop into a school where students are:

• Free to be creative.
• Confident to make decisions.
• Independent lifelong learners.
• Adaptable to be successful.

MISSION

The Canadian International School - Vietnam is an inclusive community committed to the development of future leaders. Built on academic achievement, service learning, global citizenship, inquiry, reflection, and the balance of mind and body, we challenge all members of our community to be active, lifelong learners.

CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ACTION

Character development in Ontario schools is a deliberate and intentional process. It has been a cornerstone of the Ontario Curriculum for almost 20 years. At CIS character education is embedded in the curriculum from Kindergarten through to Grade 8. See more...

HIGH-QUALITY TEACHING & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 

Canadian International School System, Vietnam believes the following beliefs about teaching and learning environments. Teacher formed and support these statements as part of their commitment to working See more...

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Below we have developed the definition and structure, which inform our community of the Global Citizenship ideas that uniquely prepare students for a future of changing political, social, economic, technological, and ecological landscapes. Research from both the OECD and United Nations informed the development of the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that we believe are necessary for students to become lifelong learners and be active global citizens. See more...

CODE OF ETHICS

The purpose of the CIS Code of Ethics is to describe the moral principles upon which CIS members are expected to base their conduct and professional practice. 

All CIS members are expected to:

• Fulfill the promises stated in their guiding statements, policies, contracts and promotional materials.
• Strive for excellence.
• Nurture a culture of care in which the education, safety and well-being of students and others are paramount.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups and cultures.
• Promote global citizenship.

School members also meet all CIS core Membership Standards.