Ethical Standards
At SDITS, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in our mission to provide excellent education to all students. Our values guide every action, decision, and goal, ensuring that our community of leaders remains dedicated to students and teachers. These ethical standards reflect our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education, and achieving this requires elevating the quality and prestige of the teaching profession.
Integrity
- As a global education provider, we have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young people’s lives worldwide.
- Our rigorous recruitment process ensures we appoint the best staff who share our vision and can deliver exceptional education, enabling every student to achieve personal success.
- Our governance structure and unique framework foster a strong focus on development and ensure best practices are shared across the organization.
- Our commitment to parental engagement means we continually strive to understand and meet the changing needs of our parents.
Innovation
- We continuously explore and develop new ways of working to offer an education that stimulates and inspires.
- Investing in the latest technologies and resources and implementing new methods of teaching and learning enable our students to achieve their full potential.
- Our focus on innovation encompasses every aspect of our communities, from teaching techniques to the ways we communicate with parents.
Respect and Professionalism
- We act with personal responsibility, respect, and commitment to high-quality work, our organization, and each other.
Solutions-Orientation
- We approach even the most complex challenges with positivity, proactive solutions, and the assumption of best intentions.
Growth Mindset
- We create opportunities to develop ourselves and others, continuously learning and improving.
Dynamic Leadership
- We take ownership, empower others, set bold visions, think strategically, and adapt to change.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Recognizing that educational inequity is linked to race, power, and privilege, we take action to shift this paradigm by reflecting on our own identities, creating an inclusive and diverse community, and leveraging our differences as strengths.
Student Focus
- We are committed to fostering the professional and personal growth of all students and colleagues by promoting lifelong learning and leadership development. These interests are the primary focus of our decisions and activities.
Knowledge
- Our teaching and learning techniques are evidence-based, drawing from a wide range of research areas. Our team consistently learns new ways of imparting knowledge and skills and regularly up-skills through professional development.
Collaboration and Public Engagement
- Collaboration with businesses and organizations is a high priority. Our focus on knowledge exchange and “useful learning” brings another dimension to our engagement activities.
- We actively seek opportunities to collaborate with partners and showcase how we work together.
Strong Relationships
- Success requires strong, respectful partnerships with our organizations and community.
At SDITS, these ethical standards are the foundation of our commitment to excellence in education, guiding us as we work to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.