Academics

Our Curriculum: Building Strong Minds and Global Citizens

At the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands (ISTCI), we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and rooted in real-world understanding. That’s why we offer the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). These globally recognized programs provide a seamless academic experience from early childhood to adolescence.

Each stage of learning is guided by structured themes and inquiry-based exploration. Students build a strong academic foundation while growing into thoughtful, resilient, and globally aware individuals. This balanced approach helps every child become confident in who they are and how they learn.

Students at the International School Turks and Caicos Islands learning together through a curriculum that builds strong minds and global citizenship.

How We Teach: Learning That Feels Relevant and Empowering

Our approach to learning goes beyond traditional instruction. We create environments where students explore, ask questions, and reflect on their ideas. Lessons are designed to connect subjects in meaningful ways, encouraging students to think deeply and work collaboratively.

Learning at ISTCI is:

Active

Students investigate, create, and problem-solve across disciplines

Purposeful

Themes and projects make learning relevant to the world around them

Reflective

Students regularly think about how they learn and how they grow

Global

Lessons include perspectives from around the world and promote cultural awareness

Our goal is to foster lifelong learners who are curious, capable, and ready to contribute.

What We Teach: A Complete Framework for Growth

Our academic framework is built around three key learning goals:

This holistic model ensures that our students grow not just academically, but personally and globally.

Learning That Lasts  a Lifetime

From their first years to middle school, ISTCI students develop the mindset, knowledge, and values they need for the future. They leave our school not just ready for the next stage of learning, but ready to lead with integrity and compassion.

Explore each curriculum level to see how we bring learning to life at every stage.