Pahela Baishakh at ISD

Pahela Baishakh holds significant cultural and historical importance in Bangladesh as it marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year, the first day of the Bengali calendar. Pahela Baishakh represents a time of renewal, hope, and cultural heritage for the Bengali people. This

Happy Independence Day!!

As we approach the joyous celebration of Bangladesh’s 54th Independence Day on March 26th, we at ISD take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes to all members of our esteemed community.  This day marks a momentous occasion in Bangladesh’s history, a day

School hours during Ramadan

School Hours For Students:  Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM  Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (To Facilitate Staff & Faculty meetings) Please note that these adjusted hours will be in effect for the duration of Ramadan. We will resume

ISD Strategic Planning Update

Last week a group of 27 stakeholders from the school leadership, staff, parents and students made an excellent start in beginning the next ISD Strategic Plan. Under the guidance of our partners from ISS, Mr Tom Hawkins and Mr Steve Plisinski, the Core

Bishwa Ijtema

On the next day of Bishwa Ijtema, Sunday 11 February, school will operate on campus. We will again dismiss classes at 12:15pm as a precautionary measure in case of traffic congestion in the afternoon This decision is based on the preference for on

ISD Academic Calendar 2024-25

We are excited to share the official calendar for the upcoming 2024-25 school year! We have planned dates for important events, holidays, and breaks to ensure a carefully managed year that supports learning for everyone involved. Next year we will have 181 school

New Primary School Principal arriving in March 2024

In December the school concluded a lengthy process to identify and appoint a new Primary School Principal to replace Mr David Longworth. I am now pleased to inform you that Dr. Michael Palmer has been appointed as the next Primary School Principal. Dr

ISD Strategic Planning Event Starts Next Week

Next week, we will be reviewing and planning community-based improvement initiatives for ISD as part of the long-term school improvement goals we are committed to developing. This important step in future of ISD as we enter our 25th year will involve hosting our

AQI Levels on Campus

The recent cold weather combined with high pollution levels means that we are managing outdoor play and sports activities according to the school’s policies. Your child’s health must be a priority for the school and we are taking measures to protect and manage

Bishwa Ijtema scheduled over the next two weekends

Bishwa Ijtema is scheduled to take place over the next two weekends and, as is tradition, we want to make sure all students and staff make it home in a timely manner with minimum disruption. As we have been informed it will be