Looking back in time to January 2000, we began as a small toddler program. Today, we are a co- educational learning community serving the needs of learners ranging from the early years through the senior school. Our flagship class graduated in May 2016, after taking the Cambridge International Examinations. In this, our 20th year, we will be saying goodbye to our Class or 2020; our fifth graduating class.
In today’s evolving world, there is a demonstrated need for the high-quality educational programs. At The Learning Tree, we offer enriching academic programs in an endeavor to provide young learners with a diverse, challenging curriculum and individual attention in order for them to grow into confident, lifelong learners. The development of each student as an individual is enhanced by promoting curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for self and others. We believe that every individual student can achieve excellence in his or her areas of interest, and we celebrate their achievements in different curricular and co-curricular areas. All our students are special, and we aim to provoke their intellectual, social, cultural, spiritual, and physical awareness. Though we accommodate for differences, our academic programs are rigorous, defined by a structured and standardized curriculum in the languages (English, Urdu, and a foreign language), mathematics, sciences, humanities, social sciences, physical education and arts.
The school is divided into three sections: Preschool, Junior School and Senior School.
TLT Preschool caters to students from the age of 18 months to six years, to facilitate their journey to grow and develop into curious and independent learners, providing them with the skills and tools that they require to succeed.
The first graders graduate and transit seamlessly into TLT Junior School, where their knowledge, concepts and skills are consolidated over the years from Grades 2 to 6. From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6, TLT follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), focusing on real-life, inquiry-based teaching and learning through the transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
The curiosity and independence in learning prepares the students to graduate to the next level with renewed confidence. TLT Senior School programme caters to students from Grades VII to XI, preparing the students to appear for the external Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) in Grades X and XI. The programme not only prepares students to be successful candidates in their examinations, but places a strong emphasis on student-centered learning and teaching. We endeavour to promote a holistic development of our young adolescents through a vigorous academic program and a component of service and action.
Through all our programmes, we pledge to:
The Learning Tree has an open personality, and you can pick up the friendly, welcoming vibes from students, faculty, staff and administrators. It is a unique blend of academic challenges, curiosity, flexibility, support, individuality, and an optimistic outlook that drive innovation and new opportunities. This monumental achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our teaching faculty, whose commitment to their craft and our students is unparalleled. The teachers gladly acknowledge that they are the first learners, as they take advantage of every professional development opportunity available. They apply their knowledge and skills to fuel students’ enthusiasm, teach them to think for themselves, and spark the learning they need to succeed.
At TLT, we are proud of our commitment to high academic and behavioral expectations from our students. Over the past years we have implemented a positive and powerful character education program, which has been given structure by the IB Learner Profile attributes, which are the core of our curriculum across the entire school community. We nurture the students’ understanding of the 10 LP attributes by using the IB specific language in our classrooms, hallways, and playground, and modeling, practicing and reinforcing the attributes with the school community. These attributes are not lost or forgotten as our students transition into the Senior School. We consciously cultivate the Cambridge Learner Profile and through our curricular, co curricular and extra curricular programs we ensure that our students graduates are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged.
With fifteen original students, The Learning Tree was founded by Naila Jamall in 2000. Naila’s passion for education was a part of her genetic makeup as she continued the legacy set down by family members that preceded her. From early days the school’s international identity was clear: to provide small classes to students who were interested in a holistic education and an international pursuit of goals.
Today, as one of a handful certified IB World Schools in the nation, and a Certified Cambridge University registered school, the Learning Tree provides a unique place for engaged learning and a culture where students seek personal excellence in every pursuit. TLT helps each community member become responsible citizens for their communities and the world.
As TLT continues its 20-year journey, we value each decade and each learner whose personal story betters our own. With 820 students, over 125 faculty and staff, countless parents contributing daily to the school’s legacy and the world around us, we can only be encouraged, humbled, and motivated to keep learning together for the sake of our students borderless future.
Teaching and learning at The Learning Tree School is dynamic, rooted in academic excellence while remaining responsive to student needs and shifting 21st-century demands. We believe that, in order to thrive to potential, every child must be known and nurtured. That level of intimacy is dependent on teachers who can adapt to a variety of learning needs and styles, as well as on learners who are engaged in expanding their minds through a broad range of approaches.
Our faculty is informed, collaborative, and in constant pursuit of making the classroom experience an effective and enjoyable one.
At TLT, learning by both students and faculty happens inside and outside the classroom, and we celebrate, nurture, and encourage creative thinking, individual excellence, and constructive collaboration.
Mission-driven and guided by exceptional leaders, we’re committed to developing fully the potential of every student.
For more than 20 years, TLT has continued to build on our humble beginnings, introducing groundbreaking programs such as the International Baccalaureate and IGCSE programs and progressive ideas from the most recent research and best teaching practices available from around the globe.
Any school can have programs of studies, core and optional courses and a recognized and accredited curriculum. This is simply not enough for our children during these challenging times. At TLT we understand the gravity of the situation when it comes to education in this country and we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of teaching pedagogies that will prepare our students for what lies ahead in a not so perfect world. For decades, this country has been focused on rote learning that we completely ignore the fact that rote learning is just one skill of many that our students need to develop to prepare them for the real world. There is therefore a big gap in the education system that needs to be filled. Sitting within this gap are the “life skills” that young minds need to develop before entering the adult world. Learning these skills will help them develop the mindset, habits and perspectives they need to succeed and thrive as young adults. At The Learning Tree, we are keenly aware that young people need to be taught how to overcome problems, how to make better decisions, how to think creatively and flexibly, how to set goals, how to handle difficult emotions, how to overcome fear, how to deal with conflict, how to develop the mental strength and resilience needed to overcome adversity, and how to handle the uncertainties of life and the inevitable changes that often take place.
Our nation’s youth struggle in so many ways because they were never taught how to handle the endless challenges that life inevitably throws their way. At TLT, we are here to ensure that you and your children are valued, cherished and respected for who they are and what they will become – confident, engaged, innovative, respectful and reflective global citizens who not only strive to make a difference in their own lives but the lives of all they touch with their minds and their hearts.
We are ready to discover, to serve, to lead, to explore and thrive in a learning community that involves all stakeholders to actively participate and be engaged in ensuring that no child gets left behind and is given the opportunity to fulfill his/her full potential. This happens because we are a community of learners – a group of individuals who share values and beliefs and who actively engage in learning from one another—learners from teachers, teachers from learners, and learners from learners. They thus create a learning-centered environment in which students and educators are actively and intentionally constructing knowledge together. Learning communities are connected, cooperative, and supportive. Peers are interdependent in that they have joint responsibility for learning and share resources and points of view, while sustaining a mutually respectful and cohesive environment.
As you navigate through our newly designed website it will quickly become apparent that we are very different in our approach and philosophy. We respect each individual, embrace diversity, and value the relationships uniting us as a school and connecting us with our local and global communities. At The Learning Tree we encourage, expect and require authentic collegiality among all adults; we model, encourage, and expect student participation and active engagement; we set high expectations for all students while providing appropriate social and academic supports; and we promote a sense of belonging among students by encouraging and recognizing diverse expressions of competence and expertise.
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