In an increasingly competitive world, university educationgives students not only a wider choice of career but also, in some instances, provides the only route into that career. Almost all students educated in the SABIS^® Educational System graduate from good universities, and the percentage of students who go on to further studies is very high. As the system is not selective, SABIS^® attributes its success and that of its students to its philosophy and goals, and to the high standards of efficiency and accountability that the SABIS^® Educational System requires.

The SABIS^® Educational System is distinguished by the philosophy upon which it is based, the goals which are set and the approaches and methods employed to accomplish these goals. It provides a sound, high-level education appropriate for a changing and challenging world.

SABIS^® believes that university education is academically accessible to all students. SABIS^® also believes that the success of an educational institution should be measured by the value it adds to each individual. SABIS^® Member Schools prepare all students for success in college: equip them with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and strengthen their civil, ethic and moral values.

The SABIS^® academic goals may be summarised as follows:

• To qualify every student for entrance into colleges/universities around the world
• To provide a well-rounded education emphasizing academic achievement, based on the mastery of English and Mathematics
• To enable students to acquire a firm command of a second language
• To train students in logical reasoning and critical thinking
• To enable students to sustain intellectual effort for long periods
• To generate excitement for life-long learning

The non-academic goals aim to prepare graduates who:

• Uphold high standards of ethical, moral and civic conduct
• Make informed decisions on social issues
• Defend convictions and reverse negative peer pressure
• Participate in extra-curricular activities, school management and community work
• Foster tolerance, co-operation and teamwork
• Understand the peoples of the world through an appreciation of cultural diversity

Cultural Diversity

SABIS^® actively seeks cultural diversity in its student body and staff as part of its mission to “educate citizens of the world”. Diversity provides students with the enriching experience of relating to other students and adults from many different cultures, religions, and races. Students learn to celebrate the differences as well as to enjoy the similarities. or not a reason is valid and strict records are

kept of attendance and punctuality.