Welcome from the Middle School Principal

Middle School is an exciting time in every young person’s educational journey and bridges the gap between elementary and high school. This is a time when our students develop new skills, become risk-takers and begin to develop their own identity, thoughts and ideas. 

At VIS we are dedicated to providing a creative and caring environment that allows our students to truly grow and develop within a truly international community, with MS students coming from over 35 different countries. Through our exciting and dynamic curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), we offer our students opportunities to solve problems, ask questions and learn new skills.  In MS, students will be engaged in an active curriculum that allows them to make meaning of their learning, make connections between their learning and to take risks in their learning within a safe and structured environment.  Students will be encouraged to develop both their own independent skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team. In addition, Middle School students will participate in an interdisciplinary unit through which they will develop the academic and social skills needed to navigate the complex issues facing today’s global citizens.  Throughout Middle School our students will continue to become knowledgeable, inquisitive and ethical contributors to our world.  

Middle School prides itself on being a safe, caring and nurturing environment for all of our students. Our students are supported through a dedicated staff, supportive homeroom teachers and effective student support services. This is imperative through what can be an emotional time. On leaving Middle School, students will be thoroughly prepared for the challenges that await them in High School as they continue their MYP journey in Grade 9 and 10 and enter either the IBDP or IBCP programme in Grade 11 and 12.   

We look forward to welcoming you all to the Middle School at VIS.  

Sarah Boylin
Middle School Principal