Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum
OIS uses a Biblically Based Education curriculum. The Accelerated Christian Education Curriculum (ACE) has been in existence for more than 40 years and is internationally recognized. It is a unique teaching system with an individualized learning methodology; which is Progress motivated individualized Programmed Learning, that meets each child’s educational needs at their level of performance/potential. This allows students to learn at their own Pace which ensures mastery of the subject material. With the learner-centered approach, many learner differences can be taken into account, learners can work at their own pace at the time most convenient to them; different learning styles can be accommodated; learners are more in control of how and what they learn and learning is active and not passive.
At OIS, the curriculum is Self-Paced, with each student progressing through the Paces at their own rate. They set their own goals daily, detailing how much they can complete in each of their subjects. In addition, students do self-assessment, which is tied to personal goals.
Also, students benefit from the inbuilt training in Godliness and individual accountability; from the Word of God and the Biblical principles inculcated into the system that develops character in the individual. Students work in core subjects which include Mathematics, English, Literature, Word Building, Social studies(which includes World History, World Geography or European History for higher classes), Science(which include Biology, chemistry, and physics), and other subjects like Computer studies and Art etc. The children work with the help of professional, Spirit filled, dedicated, caring and experienced teachers; who work as Supervisors and Monitors in the Learning Centers and skill classes.
All learning at OIS takes place from a Christian point of view, with a holistic approach. Teaching is based on character (60 character traits of Jesus), morals and traditional values that underpin all aspects of a student’s learning and life in general.
In addition to the above; OIS emphasizes training the students with both hard/practical and soft skills. This ensures that when the learner leaves OIS they will be prepared for life; ready to take on the world of work, community and ministry.
Why the A.C.E. Program Works
The Seven Key Foundation Concepts A.C.E in Summary:
•Integration of Biblical Principles (Scripture memory, wisdom principles)
•Godly Character Training (A.C.E. characters, 90 character traits of Christ)
•Mastery-Based Learning
•Built-In Reinforced System of Learning
•Individualized Learning
•Development of Critical Thinking Skills
•Socialization
ACE Core Subjects
Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Word Building and Literature
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FIVE LAWS OF LEARNING IN ACE
•Students must be at levels where they can perform.
•Reasonable goals must be set.
•Students must be controlled and motivated.
•Learning must be measurable.
•Learning must be rewarded.
ACE LEVELS
1. Foundation Phase (Reception, Preschool, Grade 1 to Grade3)
At the Foundation Phase, both the Reception and Preschool introduce the little ones to learning at school with lots of Fun. They thrive a lot through Bible reading, Scripture memorization and recitation, Play, Social Interaction, Music, Dance, Drama, painting, Stories, Rhymes, Creativity, Imagination, Make Belief Play, Physical Exercise for development of the large Muscles, Coordination and Thematic learning, which centers around their environment, people, numbers and sounds etc.
Grade 1 to 3s get to the reading stage, at which they do a Comprehensive Phonetic Based Approach with a lot of learning to read and practicing reading with sounds and lots of activities, learning to set goals for their Pace work, as they continue with a lot of the previously stated above activities.
2. Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6)
With the holistic approach, at this level the learners continue with their Pace Work, which introduces them to lots of concepts in the core subjects which are Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Word Building, and Literature, in addition to their exploration of the environment, community & social responsibility, and extra co-curricular activities.
3. Senior Phase (Grade 7-9)
At this stage the students are often times teenagers and they continue with their Pace Work in the Core subjects, and are also introduced to Projects and Electives at grade 8 and 9. They are candidates for the certificates offered by the ICCE at the levels: Basic, Foundation, or General Certificate, which is comparable to Cambridge “O” Levels, at Grade 9, depending on their choices and ability.
4. Advance Phase (Grade 10-12, for Intermediate and Advanced Certificates, respectively)
At this stage, the young adults are at the higher level and they forge their academics towards their career path in either the Science or Arts worlds, with the continuous guidance of their teachers and parents. They continue to work in the Core Subjects, Electives, and various Projects. Grade 12 graduates receive the ICCE Advanced certificate, which is comparable to Cambridge “A” Levels.