ISA Mission Statement

The mission of International School of Aruba is to motivate and prepare students to achieve their academic and personal best within a U.S. accredited, English language, college/university preparatory program that embraces diversity while encouraging leadership, character, and community service.

Adopted September 2008

Our Vision for I.S.A. is that we will:

  • Protect and promote the dignity and intrinsic worth of all individuals.
  • Act in such a way as to demonstrate that honesty, trust and respect are fundamental to all relationships.
  • Provide all with a safe, nurturing environment which is essential for learning.
  • Set high expectations to challenge everyone to reach higher levels of achievement.
  • Support the development of skills including critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving which are essential for success in an ever changing world.
  • Ensure that individuals are responsible and accountable for their choices and actions, as they relate to themselves, others and the environment.
  • Foster an understanding, appreciation and respect for multicultural diversity as vital to the global community.
  • Seek partnerships amongst school, family and community members as essential for enhancing further development and learning.
  • Engage in learning as a continual process and lifelong activity.
Adopted October 2009
Toward this end:
  • I.S.A. shall always meet the requirements of the Aruban Law.
  • Nothing will take precedence over the growth and achievement of students. We will not allow policies, procedures, or behaviors that impede student success.
  • All energies will be focused on the early childhood through 12 instructional and extracurricular programs.
  • I.S.A. shall always strive to meet standards for accreditation and to remain continuously accredited by a U.S. regional agency.
  • We will not tolerate behavior that diminishes the dignity, self-worth, or safety of any individual.
  • No new programs or service will be accepted nor will any existing program or service be retained unless it is consistent with the strategic plan.
  • I.S.A. will only accept those students for whom there is an existing appropriate educational program.
  • All decisions will be done based on assuring the school remains fiscally responsible and operates within its own resources.
  • As a proprietary school, I.S.A. is subject to all policies and decision processes of the I.S.A. Board.
Adopted October 2009