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Student Services

Inclusion Policy, Mission, Vision, Core Beliefs & Values

Inclusion Policy
The Student Services department at the American International School of Lusaka is committed to proactively advocate for, and support, the diverse needs of its students and community. The School achieves this through an inclusive, collaborative approach grounded in current evidence-based practices which ensure access for all. The School acknowledges that student services are carefully considered as an intersectional and integral part of all AISL’s operations, visioning and planning. At AISL we acknowledge that Inclusion is an ongoing process that aims to increase access and engagement in learning for all students by identifying and removing all barriers for children who are experiencing disadvantage (Learning Diversity in the International Baccalaureate Programmes, 2010: p.3).

Moreover, we recognize that inclusion is an important aspect of life long learning and that questions of social justice, equity, human rights and non-discrimination are key components to the issue of inclusion. As an inclusive school,  we aim towards pedagogical practices that encourage all students to view themselves and others as valued members of society (Baglieri, 2017).

AISL (the American International School of Lusaka) promotes a philosophy of inclusion.  In accordance with the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organisation) philosophy of inclusion, AISL strives:

  • to provide a safe and supportive environment for diverse learners
  • to know the whole child and support their academic, social, and personal growth
  • to collaborate to ensure that all AISL programs are accessible to all students

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AISL Student Services Mission Statement
To support students through advocacy and skill development in the most inclusive environment.

AISL Student Services Vision Statement
Through self-awareness and resilience students will reach their individual potential and navigate life’s challenges to thrive in society.

AISL Student Services Core Beliefs and Values 

  • We are committed to support and advocate for individual students
  • We value and respect every student’s voice
  • We operate from a perspective of access to services and resources to all students, within our capacity
  • We believe that collaboration between all stakeholders is fundamental to ensuring student success
  • We are committed to utilizing current evidence-based practice
  • We embrace and value the diverse nature of our community
  • We believe in nurturing a safe environment of trust within our community
  • We believe in having students placed in the most inclusive setting 
  • We embrace neuro-diversity 
  • We believe that ableism should not be tolerated 
  • We do not view “disability” as something negative that one must “overcome”
  • We are committed to cross-community solidarity
  • We are committed to an intersectional understanding of disability

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