Academic calendar
Term 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 1 2026-2027Relevant now
- Term 2 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
C
- CAS
- Creativity, Activity, Service; a core requirement of the IB Diploma Programme involving extracurricular projects.
D
- DP
- The IB Diploma Programme, referring to the rigorous curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12.
- DP1
- A student in the first year of the IB Diploma Programme (Grade 11).
- DP2
- A student in the second year of the IB Diploma Programme (Grade 12).
H
- Hawks
- The official mascot and collective name for the ISD student body and sports teams.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular club where students simulate UN conferences.
- MYP
- The IB Middle Years Programme, referring to the curriculum for students in Grades 6 to 10.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students focused on scholarship and service.
S
- STUCO
- The Student Council, representing the student body in school governance.
T
- The Canteen
- The main school cafeteria where students eat lunch and snacks.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- ID Card
- The mandatory identification card required for campus access and security clearance.
- isd_cafeteria
- ISD Cafeteria
- ManageBac
- The online platform used by secondary students and teachers for assignments, grades, and CAS tracking.
- The Black Box
- The dedicated drama and performance studio used for theater classes and small productions.
- The Bus
- The school-operated transportation service that shuttles students to and from campus.
- The Gym
- The multi-purpose indoor sports hall used for PE and Hawks athletic competitions.
- The Primary Building
- The section of the campus housing the Primary Years Programme (Pre-K to Grade 5).
- The Secondary Building
- The wing of the campus dedicated to Middle Years and Diploma Programme students (Grades 6-12).
- Toddle
- The learning management system used by primary students and parents for curriculum and communication.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 1 2026-2027 runs Aug 1, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.