VISION
The vision of our school, WUIS, is to provide a learning community dedicated to the holistic growth of students who will emerge as friendly ambassadors, well equipped with understanding and respect across diverse cultures, and ready to contribute to and thrive in today's world.
MISSION
The mission of our school, WUIS, is to cultivate inquisitive, compassionate and resilient learners who value personal growth, communal contributions and intercultural engagement, and embrace the balance between individual and collective excellence.
MOTTO
Learn enthusiastically, Think critically, Live mindfully, Work collaboratively, Act responsibly
Communicate effectively, and Focus globally.
MOTTO with IB Learner Profile
Live mindfully
(Open-minded)
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Work collaboratively, Communicate effectively
(Communicators)
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Act responsibly
(Principled)
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Focus globally
(Knowledgeable)
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
(Balanced)
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
(Caring)
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Learn enthusiastically
(Risk-takers, Inquirers)
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently
and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Think critically
(Thinkers, Reflective)
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.