International Christian School - Caracas
(Caracas, Venezuela)
Founded: 1990; NICS Managed: 2006
Grades: Pre-School 4 - 12
Student and Staff Alumni Forum
Venezuela's capital, founded in 1567 by Diego de Losada, has one of most dramatic settings among South American cities. It sits about 3,000 feet above sea level in a long valley that stretches from east to west. On one side of the valley are the uninhabited emerald slopes of Avila National Park; on the other, the rugged and heavily settled hills of the southern suburbs. The elevation and proximity the ocean (about 15km to the north) combine to give Caracas almost unbeatable weather. “The capital of Venezuela is a huge, vibrant, energetic South American city, bringing together the tremendously wealthy and the desperately poor. In Caracas, gravity is defied by the city's skyscrapers and the teetering shantytowns that cover the hills around it.” Lonely Planet. The population of Caracas is about 4.6 million and the main language is Spanish though more than 30 Amerindian languages still exist.
Nestled in the Southern hills of Caracas, International Christian School - Caracas escapes the city’s congestion all the while enjoying the endless view of the Avila. These Caraqueño Mountains rise 2,600 meters high with the hidden Northern face falling into the Caribbean Sea. Though Caracas’ climate maintains in the 80’s year round, ICS has weathered various seasons since its inauguration in 1990. It expanded from a small missionary school into an international school. Then in 2002, due to political unrest, the school saw many internationals leave the country. Yet, based on its Christian core and commitment to educational excellence, this ACSI accredited school continues to provide Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade education. Based on the union with NICS in 2006, ICS has a very clear vision of impacting the international community by the glory of God and for the glory of God (Romans 11:36).
We exist to provide education that empowers each student to independently operate in various cultures, serving the people, and excelling in various levels of learning. Our academic goals will challenge students to become critical thinkers who reason according to the truths established by a Biblical worldview, and to be able to clearly communicate their knowledge in both English and Spanish.
Our Core values are:
* Spirit Filled - All students would witness the presence of God through the lives of the faculty and staff daily displayed before them.
* Evangelistic - As each student experiences the presence of God, he/she will be presented with the opportunity to know Him personally.
* Biblically based- Teachers will constantly strive to integrate the truths of the Bible and the life of Jesus throughout the curriculum.
* Community-oriented - The ICS community will love their neighbors through community service and active evangelism.
* Character building- The ICS community will demonstrate loyalty, honesty, hard work and cooperation.
Our ultimate goal is to reach Caracas for Christ. We believe we will achieve this goal through excellent international education, by employing exceptional faculty that promote critical thinking, integrate a Biblical worldview, and daily model a Spirit-filled life.
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