A Positive and Supportive School Environment
At SIS-Astana, we are dedicated to nurturing the health and wellbeing of every student, which is why we offer very high levels of personal care and attention throughout their school journey. Our teachers and staff are devoted professionals who take an interest in each student´s strengths, weaknesses, and needs with the goal of helping the student optimally participate and benefit from our rich and engaging learning environment.
As part of this commitment to our students’ wellbeing, we provide an array of services that aim to support the academic and emotional development of our students, as well as support their physical wellbeing.
Learning Support
Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS® Educational System implemented at SIS-Astana.
Every student’s progress is closely monitored, and if learning gaps emerge, students work together with teachers and school administrators to address them through additional support channels at the school.
The support is offered through:
- Teacher-led study groups: Study groups led by a teacher that meet to review key concepts and reinforce classroom learning.
- Assigning prefects & group leaders: Teachers may assign students leadership roles that encourage responsibility, attentiveness, and confidence in the classroom
At SIS-Astana, additional academic support is offered through the Academic Department of the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO).
Support includes:
- Peer tutoring: Student-to-student tutoring sessions
- Power Study Sessions: Specialized groups that meet up to study for upcoming assessments together
- Academic competitions: Academic-focused games and activities that make learning engaging and fun
- On-Demand Tutoring videos: Access to teaching videos, narrated by students and approved by SABIS® that explain a wide range of academic concepts and topics
Advisory Classes
Starting from Grade 4, students at SIS-Astana have weekly advising classes designed to provide students with a safe space to discuss contemporary themes of importance to their lives.
In the earlier years, topics include peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving skills, time management, and exam preparation techniques.
As students reach higher classes and progress in maturity, their Advising Classes cover additional topics related to health and well-being, IT safety, cultural understanding, and interview skills as well as career and university counseling.
Health & Wellness
SIS-Astana has a number of resident nurses responsible for the medical care of students during the school day. Our nurses provide care in the case of injuries and acute illness, as well as the long-term management of students with special healthcare needs. Nurses also promote the health and safety at the school and are always available to respond to students’ health-related questions and concerns.
Our nursing staff is also equipped to manage urgent situations and emergencies.
