ACADEMICS

A New Education Model Integrating Azerbaijani Studies and Western Educational Values

10 SUBJECT GROUPS

Local and Cambridge Curricula

Azerbaijani Studies

English as a Second Language

Global Perspectives

Mathematics

Science

Digital Literacy

Art & Design

Music

Performing Arts & Drama

Physical Education & Wellbeing

FIVE PILLARS

TEACHING APPROACHES

We Convey Dreams and Aspirations

Confident and Globally-Minded azerbaijanis

WHAT VALUES DO WE INSTILL?

HONESTY

We speak truthfully and act truthfully. Our words matter. Our actions reflect our words. What we say and do mean the same. If we promise, we deliver. That is why other people trust us and rely on us. Our ancestors used to wear a hat. A hat was a symbol of a man’s honor. And that honor was his word, truthfully spoken and done.

empathy

We are capable of emotionally understanding what other people feel, see things from their point of view, and imagine ourselves in their place. In other words, we can “put ourselves in someone’s shoes”. Once we do that, we care. We stand up and do things. For our family, friends, neighbors, city, country, and world. We care because we understand.

RESPECT

We accept somebody for who they are, even when they are different from us, and we don’t agree with them. We care how our words and actions impact others. We treat them with kindness and compassion, and we do things for them. We know the significance of “böyük-kiçik, ağsaqqal-ağbirçək“. We respect our own self, our family, friends, neighbors, city, country, and the world around us.

OPEN-MINDEDNESS

We are willing to listen to others. Other people have ideas, suggestions and opinions which may be new to us. Sometimes, these ideas are even different from our own. We are willing to consider that newness and difference. That is what makes us strong and courageous.

Competencies

Our students take their education journey throough ADA Primary to acquire the following competencies known as the “Five C’s”

Critical Thinking

The knowledge of content is important, but equally important it is to learn that content in real world context and apply that knowledge to real world issues. Our program helps students to develop curiosity. We spark their imagination. We help them to question things. They recognize there is a problem. They know when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. They combine pieces of information, make general rules, produce answers that make sense.

Creativity

We teach our students to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given situation. They develop original ways to solve a problem. They learn to become reflective, confident, and independent.

COMMUNICATION

Our students express themselves clearly and creatively; give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, not interrupting at inappropriate times and participate in class discussions.

collaboration

Our students learn to behave at ease in diverse environments; respect and understand different opinions, beliefs, and perspectives; appreciate diverse cultures and viewpoints; carry out tasks collaboratively; demonstrate emotional intelligence; try to reconcile differences.

CITIZENSHIP

Our young citizens identify ethical issues and address these issues in a responsible manner; examine their own values; understand their place in a community; actively look for ways to help others; develop knowledge of society; respect their peers; act responsibly.

Future Leaders in the Making

OUTCOME IMAGES

At ADA Primary our young, bright students embark on a journey, helping them to become active learners, creative explorers, effective communicators, close collaborators, and caring citizens. These are outcome images of our students.