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By Michael Veith While people defer a year at university for different reasons, Natalie Lai (Class of 2009) did so for a goal that spanned multiple continents. In 2011, after studying two years at the International College of Management in Sydney (ICMS), she deferred a year to volunteer as a…

The Alberta curriculum of studies continues to rank among the best in Canada and the world. TIS' excellent results on the 2012 PISA test (Program for International Student Assessment) show the effectiveness of the Alberta curriculum and the teaching strategies that we use. Dr. Clive Hickson, Associate Dean of Undergraduate…

Howard Stribbell, Head of School Raising children doesn’t come with a manual. Well, sure you can probably buy one online and friends and family always have lots of “valuable” advice, but there’s no denying that raising children (or teaching students) is daunting. This is highlighted even more so as our…

The school photo proofs were sent home today for PK-Gr. 6  (Gr. 7-12 will receive their proofs next Mon, March 17 due to Experience Week).  The deadline for returning order forms to the main office is Wednesday, March 26. There will be a late fee of MOP 50 for any…

One of the things that differentiates TIS from many other schools is Experience Week.  For one week in March, students in Grades 7-12 travel abroad to learn about the people, culture and customs of their host country. Community outreach is also an important part of every trip.  Yesterday, more than…

It's hard to believe how fast the school year is going by. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were welcoming students to the first day of school, applauding at the Christmas concert and celebrating Chinese New Year. Soon, students will be on Experience Week,  away for Easter…

Once again, all students in Grades 7-12 will be trading their classrooms and desks for international travel opportunities around the world. From March 10-14, TIS students will be learning about different cultures, developing team building and leadership skills, and helping less fortunate people. The Gr 7 classes will be travelling…

  Congratulations to the high school students who made the honour roll for this past reporting period. Click here to view.

  A big congratulations to the girls and boys volleyball teams and their coaches for a strong effort at SCISAC this year. The girls defended their gold medal from last year, defeating HKA in the finals 25-16, 22-25, and 15-5. The boys barely missed out on a playoff spot and…

  Congratulations to our Middle School students who made the honour roll for the last reporting term! Click here to view the list.