PROFILE 2013-2014
International School of Islamabad
CEEB Code: 690130
The International School of Islamabad ensures that each student
strives for academic success, develops intellectual curiosity and
becomes a responsible global citizen.
PHONE: (9251) 443-4950
FAX: (9251) 444-0193
EMAIL: school@isoi.edu.pk
WEBSITE: www.isoi.edu.pk
School Overview
The International School of Islamabad (ISOI) is a private, coeducational, college preparatory day school.
ISOI offers an American-based curriculum to students of twenty-seven nationalities. The school operates on a semester system and is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. ISOI
is an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB/DP) to its first cohort of students, scheduled to graduate in 2014.
Campus
Founded in 1965, ISOI’s campus is located on twenty-three plus acres on the outskirts of Islamabad.
The campus includes Elementary School, Middle School, and High School quads, a gymnasium, an auditorium, an open-air theater, an IB art gallery, a physical education center, tennis courts, a climbing wall,
running track, playing fields, swimming pool, two library media centers, and three technology centers.
Faculty & Students
The school is staffed by thirty-six faculty members, including three administrators: approximately 64%
from North America, 14% from Pakistan, and 22% from the rest of the world. 33% of the faculty hold
Bachelor degrees, 64% hold Master degrees, and 3% hold Doctorates. The total student to staff ratio is
7:1.
There are currently 254 students attending pre-school through grade 12: approximately 13% North
American, 32% Pakistani, and 55% from other countries around the world. There are thirteen students
in the Class of 2014.
Admissions & Academic Calendar
Johar Rd., Sector H-9/1
P.O. Box 1124
Islamabad, Pakistan
Country Code: 445
SAT Code: 74720
ACT Code: 870410
Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges
and Schools
International Baccalaureate
Organization
Administrators
SUPERINTENDENT
Rose Puffer
rpuffer@isoi.edu.pk
SECONDARY PRINCIPAL
Andrea Fossum
afossum@isoi.edu.pk
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Liz Abbasi
labbasi@isoi.edu.pk
Students are admitted on the basis of previous academic records, standardized test scores, a writing
sample and verification of the need for an American curriculum.
Student Services
The school year runs from mid-August to early June and is divided into two semesters. The first semester runs from August to January and the second semester runs from late January to June. The school
follows a two-week, rotating block schedule.
COUNSELOR
Sky Riber
sriber@isoi.edu.pk
Program Description
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Victor Godden
vgodden@isoi.edu.pk
ISOI’s high school program offers rigorous preparation for the IB Diploma Programme in all academic
areas. Students enrolled in Grades 11 and 12 have further opportunities for advanced study, with Higher Level courses available in English A: Language and Literature, Business and Management, History,
Information Technology in a Global Society, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Visual Arts.
Extra-curricular activities include National Honor Society and Leadership Council. ISOI also participates
in Georgetown University’s Model United Nations program. ISOI is a member of the South Asia InterSchool Association (SAISA) along with schools from Bangladesh, India, Oman, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri
Lanka. SAISA schools compete in inter-scholastic athletic competitions, as well as fine and performance arts festivals. Sports include basketball, track and field, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball,
badminton and cricket. Through ISOI’s CAS program, a variety of other service opportunities are available, based upon individual student initiatives.
Membership
Near East South Asia Council of
Overseas Schools (NESA)
South Asian Inter-School
Association (SAISA)
Diploma Requirements &
Grading System
An American High School Diploma is awarded at the end of
grade 12 to students who have satisfactorily met the course
requirements and who have earned a minimum of twentysix credits.
Beginning with the Class of 2014, students have the option
of pursuing the IB Course Certificates as well as the IB Diploma, which includes the additional requirement of successful
completion of the Theory of Knowledge course, the Extended Essay, CAS, and a minimum diploma score of 24.
Classes are not ranked. Valedictorian and Salutatorian
awards are based on GPA only for the purpose of graduation. DP Higher Level courses are not weighted in the
computation of GPA. The cumulative GPA reflects courses
taken at ISOI only. Grades from previous schools are not
included.
GRADE SCALE
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Grade
Req’d Credits Subject
GPA
A+
=
4.4
4
English / Group 1
A
=
4.0
2
Foreign Language / Group 2
A-
=
3.6
3
Social Studies / Group 3
B+
=
3.4
3
Science / Group 4
B
=
3.0
4
Math / Group 5
B-
=
2.6
2
Fine & Performing Arts / Group 6
C+
=
2.4
2
Health/Physical Education
C
=
2.0
1
Computer Studies
C-
=
1.6
5
Elective Courses
D+
=
1.4
D
=
1.0
D-
=
0.6
F
=
0.0
Class of 2013 Post-Secondary Matriculation
All of ISOI’s 2013 Graduates are attending university in Canada, US, UK, South
Korea, and India.
N/A
CAS
N/A
Extended Essay (IB/DP only)
26
Total Credits
Testing Program & Scores
ISOI administers the PSAT, SAT Reasoning & Subject
Tests. The School will offer IB Exams to its first cohort of
students in the spring of 2014. Students in Grades KG-10
take the Otis/Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT), 8th Edition and the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Tests twice per year.
College and University Acceptances
Graduates from the Classes of 2010 - 2013 have been accepted to the following
universities. Highlighted universities indicate student matriculation and asterisks
(*) indicate scholarships awarded.
SAT Reasoning SCORES
These scores include both native and non-native English speakers.
SAT
Natl. Avg.
2012
Class of
2013
Class of
2012
Class of
2011
United States
CR
496
571
604
505
American University, Art Institute of Chicago*, Babson College, Bentley University,
Boston University, Brandeis University, Brown University, Bryant University, Carnegie
Mellon University, Colorado School of Mines *, Drexel University, Emory University,
Florida Institute of Technology, Fordham University, George Washington University*,
Haverford College, Hiram College, Hofstra University, Knox College*, Monmouth College*,
Manhattan College, New York Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Pace
University, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia University*, Rochester Institute of
Technology, Roger Williams University, Seton Hall University*, State University of New
York: Buffalo, Suffolk University, Syracuse University, Texas A&M, UCLA, UC Berkeley,
University of Delaware, University of Kansas, University of Maryland: Baltimore County,
University of Philadelphia, University of Rhode Island*, University of Tampa, Vassar
College*, Wentworth University*
MA
514
589
607
589
WR
488
581
579
538
Total
1498
1741
1790
1632
Canada
Carleton University*, Laurentian University, McGill University, McMaster University,
Queen’s University, Ryerson University*, Simon Fraser University, Trent University,
University of Toronto - Mississauga, University of Toronto: St. George, University of
British Columbia - Vancouver, University of New Brunswick, University of Ontario
Information of Technology (UOIT), University of Ottawa*, University of Victoria,
University of Waterloo*, Western University, Wilfred Laurier University, York University
High School Course Offerings
English
English 9
English 10
DP English: Lang & Lit (SL/HL)
Languages
French 9
French 10
French B SL
German ab Initio SL
Social Studies
Cambridge Foundations , INTO Manchester, King’s College London Foundations,
University College London, University of Kent Foundations, University of London,
University of Bath, School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London),
University of St. Andrew’s, University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow Foundations,
University of Liverpool, University of South Hampton, University of Sussex
World History
Pre-IB History
Research
DP Theory of Knowledge
DP Bus & Mgmt (SL/HL) Gr 11
only
DP History (SL/HL)
DP ITGS (SL/HL) Gr 12 only
Other Countries
Science
University of Southern Queensland (Australia), National Institute of Technology (India),
Symbiosis (India), Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan), Yonsei
University (South Korea), Seoul National University (South Korea), Swiss Hotel
Management School (Switzerland), Bilkent University (Turkey), Koc University (Turkey),
American University of Dubai (UAE), University of Waterloo – Dubai (UAE)
Earth Science/Biology
Chemistry/Physics
DP Biology (SL/HL)
DP Chemistry (SL/HL)
DP Physics (SL/HL)
United Kingdom
Math
Math 9
Math 10
DP Math Studies SL
DP Math SL
DP Math HL Gr 11 only
Information Technology
Computer Applications
Publications Design
Fine Arts
Art 1
Art 2
Advanced Art
DP Visual Art (SL/HL) Gr 12 only
Choir
PE/Health
Health & Physical Education
Personal Fitness
Support Courses
English Language Learners
English Academic Language
Education Laboratory