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Mission

ZIS Lower School students sitting in the garden on a rock

Our Mission

We surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their learning so that they positively impact their family, community and the world. 

 
ZIS New Mission
Kate - new ZIS Mission

 

Curiosity

Kate (Grade 4) loves curiosity, discovery, and learning through play. Her life lesson? Making mistakes is a brilliant way to learn. 
 

Abhinav - New ZIS Mission

 

Critical Thinking

Abhinav (Grade 10) loves critical thinking and advocacy. His life lesson? Engaging with a different worldview makes you see things in a whole new light. 

Sara - New ZIS Mission

 

Impact

Sara (Grade 6) loves gathering and evaluating evidence and making things happen. Her life lesson? If you want to know what people think, just ask them. 

ZIS Mission and Learning Definition

Mission 2025
Learning 2025

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Lower School

ZIS Lower School and teacher sitting on the floor in the classroom working together

Learn more about our Lower School (ages 3-11).

Middle School

ZIS Middle School student looking over her shoulder at the camera whilst holding her cello

Learn more about our Middle School (ages 11-14).

Upper School

ZIS Upper School student working on a science project in the lab

Learn more about our Upper School (ages 14-18 years).