SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

At XXI Century International Education and Innovation Centre, we believe that the first and most important condition for a child’s successful development is a safe, caring, and supportive environment. In our school, every student feels valued, heard, and protected. We place special importance not only on academic achievement, but also on students’ emotional well-being, self-confidence, and social development.

Our school environment is designed so that children can think freely, ask questions, express their creativity, and comfortably explore their full potential. Our teachers approach each student individually, helping them develop their strengths and supporting them through the challenges they may face.

We promote a culture of mutual respect, empathy, and positive communication. In a safe and motivating atmosphere, our students gain the skills necessary for both academic and personal growth. Our goal is to nurture not only successful students, but also confident, happy, and future-ready individuals.

DISTINCTIVE EDUCATIONAL MODEL

Taking into account our vision and mission, current global trends, our students’ learning needs, and the geographical and sociological characteristics of Azerbaijan, the additions made to the national and internationally recognised educational programmes that form the basis of our educational model have made it distinctive.

A happy and successful individual

The purpose of our educational model is to raise individuals who have developed the qualities set out in the student/graduate profile, discovered their interests and abilities, realised their full potential, and continue to achieve success and happiness throughout their lives.

Student profile

As a Centre, we aim for our students and graduates to possess the qualities and characteristics shown in the student profile, and all our activities are directed towards raising students in line with this profile.  

INQUIRERS

They nurture their curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. They know how to learn independently and with others. They learn with enthusiasm and sustain their love of learning throughout life.

THINKERS

They use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. They exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

COMMUNICATORS

They express themselves confidently and creatively in different languages and in various forms. They listen carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups and collaborate with them effectively.

RESPONSIBLE

They take responsibility for their learning, set goals, and do not compromise on academic integrity. They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. They engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. They understand how their actions affect other people and the environment, and know that they are responsible for their consequences.

OPEN-MINDED

They critically appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. They seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

CARING

They show empathy, compassion, and respect. They are committed to service and strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around them. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance in different aspects of life for their own well-being and the well-being of others.

RISK-TAKERS

They approach uncertainty with forethought and determination. They work independently and collaboratively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. They are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

REFLECTIVE

They thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas and experience. They work to understand their strengths and limitations to support their learning and personal development.

INNOVATIVE

They do not simply accept the status quo; they explore multiple ways of solving problems and apply the necessary sequence of steps. They act with an entrepreneurial mindset and strive for the continuous improvement of processes and products.

DIGITAL CITIZEN

They make effective use of ICT to collect, transmit, create, store, and process information. They are aware of digital commerce and communication opportunities and, when using them, consider potential risks and can protect themselves and others from possible harm. When using ICT, they follow safety rules and take into account factors that may affect health, etiquette rules, rights, and responsibilities.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Centre’s educational model also includes the Holistic Development Programme, which enables students to discover their talents, broaden their interests, and develop skills in different areas.

This is not simply a set of independent extracurricular activities. It is a special programme integrated into the educational model, focused on identifying and developing students’ skills and monitoring each student’s progress through an Individual Student Profile and Individual Achievement Goals.

Although participation in the Holistic Development Programme is voluntary, educators and psychologists who closely monitor students’ development continuously guide and support them in their choices.

Holistic development programmes:

Music and art

Drama and acting
Piano
Choir
Musical theatre
Tar
Guitar
Drawing
Design
Dance 

ICT & STEAM

Coding
Robotics
Chemistry and natural science experiments
Modelling
Creative technology and engineering 

Sports

Chess
Football
Basketball
Table tennis

Holistic development programmes also include the following activities:

• In-school events
• Out-of-school events
• Excursions
• Summer schools
• Specialisation and career days
• University visits
• Industry visits

Motivation, support, and guidance

Research shows that students’ ability to realise their potential does not depend solely on the formal learning opportunities provided to them. Their internal motivation, psychological state, and timely, appropriate guidance are important factors for successful outcomes.

Taking this into account, student motivation, support, and guidance are accepted as an integral part of the educational model at all levels of XXI Century International Education and Innovation Centre.

The following services are provided in this area:

1. Student support groups (teams of educators and psychologists)
2. Student coaching service
3. Psychological service
4. University and career counselling services
5. Special seminars to motivate students

INDIVIDUAL APPROACH

Through the student-centred teaching philosophy, small class size, and tools such as the “Individual Student Profile”™ and “Individual Achievement Goals”™ in the Centre, we provide an individual approach to students at all stages of education and enable them to reach their full potential.

Small class size

The average number of children in classes is 12-14. This amount is limited to a maximum of 18 students. It increases the quality of the lesson and sets favourable conditions for children in terms of individual approach.

Specialized education for individual skills

Each child has different physical, emotional, social and intellectual potential. Our educational philosophy offers students the opportunity to discover their skills and abilities from the first years of education.

We, therefore, take an individual approach to each student’s education and personal development and help students reach their full potential.

To this end, the “Individual Student Profile”™ is developed by identifying the individual interests and learning characteristics of all students admitted to the Centre and is regularly updated and reviewed with parents during each academic year.                    

Tracking of individual progress and additional support service according to needs        

Based on the diagnostic assessment conducted at the beginning of the academic year in all major subjects, “Individual Achievement Goals”™ are identified and announced to parents/students individually.  

Students’ progress is tracked through “Individual Achievement Goals” during the year. If there is a need for further learning, this is discussed with their parents, and the Additional Support Programme is developed. The Additional Support Programme is implemented individually or in groups during or after class.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Centre’s facilities, teaching and technical equipment and additional support services enable the students' physical, social, emotional and mental development to be ensured during the teaching process. The Centre’s campus includes three independent educational building and a gallery.

The infrastructure of the Centre includes:

• Building I, with secondary and high school with a total area of about 3,000 m²
• Building II, with primary grades and streams operating on International Programs, with a total area of about 5,500 m²
• Preschool building with a total area of about 900 m² where nursery and preschool education groups operate
• Gallery building with a total area of about 150 m², used to host various exhibitions and events
• Swimming pool (length of 18 m, depth of 1.7 m)
• Imaginarium (inside the preschool education building)
• Assembly hall (200 people)
• Dining halls (two dining halls of about 550 m²)
• Indoor gym (about 150 m²)
• Medical room
• STEAM centre (includes computers, chemistry, physics and biology laboratories, robotics, art and music rooms)
• schoolyard
• outdoor play area

Details

Additional services:

Psychological support service (three professional psychologists and educators)
Medical service (one full-time paediatrician, two nurses)
Security service (7/24 security system)
Catering service (providing hot meals three times a day)