Social Studies

This program reflects the international nature of our student body.

The students investigate aspects common to all societies, which then
Jewels International School
make them aware of similarities and differences among various of Kinshasa
cultures. A detailed study of the host country is encouraged at all
levels of the social studies program. Qualifying Tests Available to JISK students
JISK works in conjunction with the Lycée Français René
Science Descartes in Kinshasa for the “Brevets du Cycle d’Orientation”
The science program is divided into four major science topics: for those students in 3ème College. JISK also works in e
life, physical, earth and the human body. The students learn the conjunction with the Congo American Language Institute
nter
various science concepts through observation, experimentation, (C.A.L.I) for the following tests
and discovery. We have a complete science laboratory for High
School. American College Test (ACT)
Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT)
French Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
French is taught from Grade 1 onwards. The main aim of the French
Classes is to help the students to acquire the basic vocabulary in The Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) tests Positive Discipline Builds Character
order to be able to understand and express themselves in French. are administered on campus. and Character Builds Citizens
Those whose mother tongue is French are encouraged to be fluent
readers, writers and speakers in French. How We Began
6705 Ave. O.U.A.
Computer Education Jewels International School of Kinshasa is privately owned and Commune de Ngaliema
This is introduced as of Grade 1 and includes basic computer and founded in 1972 by Mr. & Mrs. Munshi due to the demand of
word-processing skills. families who wanted affordable, quality English education for
Democratic Republic of Congo
their children. We accept children as young as 18 months to 18
Art years of age.
Art is introduced at an early age. Children are encouraged to
develop their creative and artistic abilities using a variety of The school started in a small garage adjacent to the Munshi Director: Ms. Amina Munshi-Manji
materials and art techniques. residence with only five toddlers. As our student body grew, so did +243 81 888 8839
the school. In September 2000, construction of the new existing Administrator: Mrs. Shafika Munshi
Physical Education school building was completed on 2 hectares of land. In 2004, JISK +243 81 493 0606
Children develop various skills in movement, leadership, and team opened a French Section offering instruction to students according Coordinator of all activities: Mr. Asil Munshi
co-operation, as well as leading a healthy lifestyle. This program to the French system of education (in France). The school is a
double story building situated in the Commune of Ngaliema, a +243 99 99 42262
also teaches a variety of sports such as: soccer, cricket, basketball Superintendent: Mr. Isaac Munshi
residential area, 10 minutes away from the centre of Kinshasa.
and volleyball.
Classrooms are bright, spacious and fully air-conditioned. There is +243 99 99 42240
a library, a computer lab, a science lab, and a large art-room. Our
Library students enjoy the benefits of a big playing field, a multipurpose
The librarian teaches library skills during the student’s weekly library hall and a complete jungle gym playground.
lesson. E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]
Academic Year Website: www.jewelsschoolkinshasa.com
Extra-Curricular Activities The academic year is from September – mid-June. Pre-
Students may participate in a wide variety of after-school registration for the following academic year begins in mid-
programs. These activities change on a term basis and include March. JISK offers rolling admission, which means, students
(but are not limited to): can be admitted at any time during the school year (depending
Soccer on class size).
Basketball Arabic
Dance Hindi If you are interested in more information about JISK, please JISK is a Member of
Tae-Kwon-Do Computer Skills contact us. the Association of International Schools
Art/Clay Art Library Skills
Painting
in Africa (AISA)
Storytelling
French
 High School (Grades 9-12)
A Unique Learning Experience This is organized along the lines of a traditional American
What makes us different: Multiculturalism. High School, with specialized instruction offered in each of
JISK is a multicultural school comprised of over 800 students Crèche, Toddler I and Toddler II the basic areas of study. It gives the student an opportunity
representing over 45 different nationalities. This level of diversity is This program offers 18 months-3 year olds an opportunity to absorb as to study a wide variety of subjects, while at the same time,
unparalleled in this country and provides our students with plenty of much knowledge as they can. Through a variety of indoor and outdoor receiving a solid grounding in the basic requirements.
opportunities to learn valuable lessons. activities, students are encouraged to develop gross motor skills as well
as fine motor skills. Students also develop oral and aural language skills
To assist students from non-English speaking backgrounds, JISK High School Requirements
using nursery rhymes, storytelling, and songs.
has an excellent English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) A minimum of 25 credits (as distributed below) must be
program run by qualified educators in their field. Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-KG) accumulated in order to graduate.
JISK prides itself in being more like a community rather than an This class allows four-year olds to become involved in activities like Course Credits
institution. We work hard to ensure that your children are not only storytelling, listening, arts and crafts, as well as free and organized play. English 4
“educated” in the simplest definition of the term- to be able to read Students are involved in activities to develop learning readiness in Math 3
and write and reason- but also to educate them how to be global reading, writing, and math. Science 2
citizens who are able to succeed in an ever changing world. U.S. History 1
Kindergarten World History 2
The Educational Standard For students in this class, we offer a phonics program to develop the African History 1
Students accepted to universities worldwide recognition of letters, letter-sounds, and phonetic blends. Our Language Computer/IT 1
A clear testimony to the high level of academic excellence that Arts program is comprehensive and develops reading, writing, and oral Fine Arts 1
exists at JISK is reflected in the university acceptances of our comprehension skills. Physical Education 2
graduates. Further, math and science skills are included to ensure students learn, in Electives (Sociology,
math, the names of numbers and values. Science skills encourage Psychology, Philosophy,
Some of the universities accepting JISK students students to explore the environment around them and develop basic life Accounting & Economics) 6
skills.
In the United States Foreign Language 2
Drexel University
Montessori
Florida Institute of Technology JISK houses three complete Montessori environments for students The Curriculum
Florida International University (F.I.U) between 3-6 years of age. Qualified AMI educators from overseas
Hiram College conduct these environments. Montessori education prepares students for The Language Arts Program encourages students to
University of Michigan life. become:
In Canada Montessori educators help students to become self-confident,  Critical Readers by reading exemplary literature and
Carleton University emotionally secure and active global citizens. A Montessori classroom is responding to it.
Trent University designed to combine the three-year age groupings. Being in the same  Fluent Writers by knowing that they have something
University of British Columbia (UBC) classroom with the same teacher for three years gives the students’ to write about and are confident about what they have
University of Toronto (U of T) emotional and social stability upon which they build a strong academic to say. Students learn about the writing process,
University of Waterloo foundation. Students use manipulative materials that allow abstract
which includes: reflecting upon, evaluating, and
Wilfred Laurier University concepts to be represented in a concrete form.
reassessing their writing.
In the Middle East  Critical Independent Thinkers by exposing students to
American University of Beirut (AUB) French Section
The following classes are operational: Prématernelle  Lycée. Our meaningful things to think about.
American University of Dubai
students in 3ème College have to take the DNB (Diplôme National du  Articulate Speakers by speaking about issues that are
In Russia
Brevet du Cycle d’Orientation), a standardized test from France. Please important to them.
Moscow State Construction University- Civil Engineering see our detailed French package (from the administrative office) for
In the UK more information. Mathematics
Kings College (London) Thinking mathematically is a program designed to help students
In India Elementary School (Grades 1-5) gain a broader understanding of the use of mathematics. Rather
Information Technology in Trivandrum Core subjects include: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social than strictly focusing on the use of operations and calculations,
Studies. In addition, there are cultural and physical enrichment the lessons show students a larger world of mathematical
Internationally accepted academic program programs in art, physical education, computer, library utilization, and thinking and reasoning. The math educator strives to maintain a
JISK provides an international curriculum to meet the needs of our second-language programs. supportive, creative, and entertaining atmosphere. Methods of
diverse student body. Our education style and curriculum is mostly solutions are emphasized rather than the solutions themselves.
American, but also includes British, Canadian, and Indian. Our Middle School (Grades 6-8) Many of the lessons rely on the use of manipulative materials.
curriculum encourages mental, physical, social, and emotional Courses in the Middle School parallel those in the Elementary, but The program emphasizes whole numbers, operations, place
development. We try our best to meet the individual needs of each are organized differently. Several different educators who are value, measurements, geometry, fractions, and decimals- to
student. Classes extend from Crèche (18 months) through to Grade specialists in their field teach students in these grades. name a few.
12 (18 years/graduation).