Tessa International School

At Tessa International School, we immerse students in a naturally diverse community where they experience a wide variety of cultural perspectives daily. By prioritizing cultural awareness, we promote an appreciation for their own and others’ cultural differences from early childhood, helping them build greater self-esteem and form successful personal and professional relationships in different settings. Discover how we prepare our students as open-minded and culturally aware world citizens from early childhood: https://lnkd.in/gN_ExjJf

We believe that learning Math is more than just memorization. Conceptual understanding engages our students in meaningful learning experiences, emphasizing the connections between concepts underlying numbers and equations. This teaching-and-learning approach helps them build a solid knowledge with deeper comprehension. Discover our purposefully designed Math curriculum that enables students to expand their conceptual understanding at Tessa International School.

The purpose of Afterschool enrichment is to provide extended learning opportunities to students. It promotes learners to take a more in-depth look at concepts by researching further, approaching them from different perspectives, and connecting subjects to meaningful facets of the real world. Discover our Afterschool Program of enriching options that encourage children's intrinsic curiosity and lifelong learning: https://lnkd.in/eKUtGgWr

Our Founder, Head, and Deputy Head for Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum at the 92nd Street Y Recanati-Kaplan Talks! Isabelle Bonneau, Kathleen Visconti, and Sarah Scanzoni attended a thought-provoking educational talk featuring Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, and Dr. Becky Kennedy, CEO of Good Inside and parenting expert, hosted by Stephanie Ruhle. The discussion focused on the mental health crisis, particularly the epidemic of anxiety in children — a topic deeply connected to one of the three central pillars of our school's mission: Happiness. Haidt, Kennedy, and Ruhle explored strategies for providing "sturdy leadership" for children and establishing boundaries, addressing the unique challenges posed by a technology-driven society. They emphasized the importance of allowing children to take risks, supporting them as they navigate challenging emotions, and helping them develop a sense of competence. "Happiness cannot be reached by eliminating all ‘triggers’ from life; rather, happiness comes from learning to deprive external events of the power to trigger negative emotions in you." At Tessa, through our play- and inquiry-based learning within the IB PYP framework, alongside a strong emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), we create a supportive environment that nurtures students’ self-efficacy. We also work closely with parents to collaboratively promote the social, emotional, and intellectual development of our children. These practices are central to our mission, ensuring that our students grow up with the attributes and values they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Thank you again for the valuable insights shared during this event, helping us strengthen our collaborative efforts with both students and parents!

Tessa is launching an internship with Columbia University in our Mandarin Program. Columbia teachers in a one year program for teaching Mandarin to speakers of other languages (TCSOL) will visit Tessa and learn from our Programs. We are very excited about this collaboration with such a prestigious University, and we look forward to additional collaborations in the future.

At Tessa, we love sharing the beauty and excitement of different cultures and languages with our learners. Highlighting last week's Celtic culture celebration, we were thrilled to host the band Startijenn, which came straight from Brittany, France. They showcased a variety of Celtic and Breton music, dances, language, and history. Watch the full video of this engaging morning filled with cultural exploration and appreciation: https://lnkd.in/eeX67JgB

Learning doesn’t end when the school bell rings. Afterschool activities offer a safe and productive environment for students to continue their exploration and alleviate parents' stress of coordinating schedules. Discover how Tessa Afterschool activities help unlock children's full potential: https://lnkd.in/ePucm8nF

📣 New openings! We are currently recruiting a part-time Assistant Teacher for a French Preschool class. If you’re a native French speaker with a passion for early childhood education, this could be the perfect fit for you! Join our diverse, multicultural team at Tessa and make a meaningful impact on young learners. Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more details on this role and to explore all of our current openings. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dGB5n-Z

We are back at school! To start the 2024-25 school year strong, all teachers and staff have engaged in training sessions over the past week to leverage our professional development. As a multicultural community representing over 60 cultures, we continuously strengthen our collaboration on everything from pedagogical approaches to social-emotional support. We are fully prepared and eager to welcome our students back next week, ready to embark on another year of learning and growth together!

According to the latest report published by the International Baccalaureate (IB) this month, IB students across all programs perform well academically. Primary Years Programme (PYP) students, for instance, met and exceeded international standards in all subject areas and grade levels. As an IB World School, Tessa is committed to developing caring and culturally aware children who also become active participants in their own learning. Learn more about the high-quality, holistic, and future-focused IB education that can lead to our child’s excellence: https://lnkd.in/esz88iF4