9. Glossary of terms
It is quite common to use acronyms in business today, and education is no exception. Below is a list of some of the more common acronyms and abbreviations to assist you when reading this handbook, and other communications that you receive from CIS.
Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CCA | Co-Curricular activities |
| CIS | Canadian International School |
| DP | Diploma Programme |
| ECA | Extra curricular activity |
| ELL | English language learner programme / English language learners |
| GLL | Grade level lead |
| IA | Instructional assistant |
| IB | International Baccalaureate |
| IT | Information technology |
| JK | Junior kindergarten |
| LS | Learning support |
| LKS | Lakeside campus (Nursery to grade 12) |
| MOE | Ministry of Education |
| MYP | Middle Years Programme |
| OMP | Open Minds programme |
| ODC | Outdoor discovery centre |
| PL | Professional learning |
| PE | Physical Education |
| PEI | Private Education Institution |
| Pre-K | Pre-Kindergarten |
| POI | Programme of Inquiry |
| PS | Primary school |
| PTA | Parent teacher association |
| PYP | Primary Years Programme |
| SK | Senior kindergarten |
| SMART | Students maximising achievement, responsibility and time |
| SS | Secondary school |
| SSG | SkillsFuture Singapore |
| SST | Single subject teacher |
| STEAM | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math |
| UN | Uniting nations |
| UOI | Unit of inquiry |
| VP | Vice principal |
| WAG | Week at a Glance |
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