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A Time for Exploration and Growth

A Time for Exploration and Growth

Middle school at IST is an exciting time of growth, exploration, and self-discovery. Guided by the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), students in Grades 6 through 8 develop the intellectual curiosity, independence, and global awareness that prepare them for the challenges ahead.

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Choice, Challenge, and Independence

Choice, Challenge, and Independence

IST's Middle School empowers students to personalize their academic pathways across multiple disciplines — mathematics, science, history, literature, world languages, fine arts, and design. Rather than relying on memorization, our approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning and real-world application, helping students develop the critical thinking skills that will serve them in Upper School and beyond.

Students are encouraged to take academic risks, pursue their interests, and reflect on their growth — skills that are built into the MYP framework through personal projects, service learning, and interdisciplinary assessments.

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Preparing for the World Ahead

Preparing for the World Ahead

IST Middle School students participate in Trip Week, traveling to destinations that deepen their academic learning and broaden their perspective. Past trips have included cultural immersions in London and France, WWII history tours, and outdoor education at Big Bend National Park.

These experiences, combined with continued study in Spanish and Mandarin, prepare our students to engage confidently with the world around them.

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Built on Belonging

Built on Belonging

At IST, we take student well-being seriously. Our Middle School fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where every student feels safe, known, and valued. Social-emotional learning is embedded into the daily experience, and our counseling team provides individualized support for academic planning and personal growth.

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A Community Where Everyone Belongs

A Community Where Everyone Belongs

At IST, we take student well-being seriously. Our Middle School fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where every student feels safe, known, and valued. Social-emotional learning is embedded into the daily experience, and our counseling team provides individualized support for academic planning and personal growth.

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