Dunya School
Dunya School is a part of Khazar University and was established by professor Hamlet İsaxanli (İsayev) (or Hamlet Isakhanli) in September 1998 in Baku, Azerbaijan with the objective to educate preschool and school students, individuals of 3-18 years old who think critically, manage resources responsibly, communicate effectively and incorporate a multicultural and international perspective. Dunya School is an IB World School. It is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and the International Baccalaureate Organization(IBO).
Dunya School has excellent facilities including a rich library, a modern computer lab with an access to the internet, bright and spacious classrooms, art studio, a beautiful theatre with modern lighting and sound systems, sport facilities, a lunch rooms, and school buses for providing students with transportation to and from the School.
At present the School enrolls around 400 students. Dunya is a boarding school, where students stay from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Students benefit from plenty of support in a safe, welcoming and healthy environment and study 5 days a week.
Extra-curricular activities (drama, dance and music, arts and sport, travels and trips to various interesting places, etc) help children develop wide world-view, work with community and grow confidence in themselves. The activities of Khazar University Kung Fu Club are arranged on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
IB Diploma Programme
Dunya School offers IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19. The Diploma Programme is a challenging two-year programme of international education which leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. At Dunya School the language of instruction in the IB Diploma Programme is English. As an IB World School, Dunya promotes "international mindedness" and supports students to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, well-balanced and reflective.
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School's Organization
The School is divided into 4 departments related to 4 stages of School Education: Preschool (3-5 years old), Primary (1st - 5th grades), Basic or Middle or Lower Secondary (6th - 9th grades), and Secondary or Upper Secondary (10th - 11th grades). The PTA (Parent and Teacher Association) organizes and supports events and programs and serves as an important link between parents and the School. The School has an internal quality evaluation (self-evaluation) system controlled by Khazar University. The responsibility for developing in-service teacher training has also been left to Khazar University School of Education. Instructors are selected for their knowledge, moral qualities, enthusiasm and care for children
Policy of Education
The learning style at the School is cooperative, friendly and student-oriented. The basic element of the learning process is formed by the student's self evaluation - by discovering his own potential, taking on responsibilities, possessing self-confidence, and therefore, using his creativity and imagination in every aspect of life.
At Dunya School, the medium of instruction is Azerbaijani (Azeri) with English as a second language. Use of English as a second language of instruction serves the purpose of preparing children to find links between their community and the world. The students learn and use English in an interactive way, connecting their knowledge with real life situations, using demonstration techniques. Conversational Club is held for students of all classes to motivate them to interact with one another in English. This makes the students feel themselves in an English speaking environment.
The students learn Italian, Russian, and Arabic as well.
Art, music, drama, dance, chess round out the education program. Qualified professionals conduct classes in these fields that are equally important in developing a balanced character. It's Dunya's aim to educate not just the mind of student, but to affect their behavior, attitudes and perceptions effectively, enhancing their self-awareness and self-reliance.
The classes aren't limited to the classroom walls. Art exhibitions of Dunya students are often organized at the School as well as nationally, which stimulate their creative activity. Extracurricular activities help children develop confidence in themselves and work with others. There are also trips to museums, historical places, national parks, art galleries, theaters, the nature, colleges and, of course, to Khazar University.
Preschool
Dunya Preschool Education Program is based on discovering and developing whatever capacity the children may have and provide them with every possible opportunity to pursue successful formal education. The preschool classes provide à happy pleasing environment where children are motivated to learn. The instructors act as facilitators, helping children to discover and grow on their own. The curriculum is attuned to cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the individual child. In order to reach the goals of the education program the following activities are performed:
Azerbaijani language practice
Preparatory studies for reading and writing
Art
Music
Games
Computers
English through games
Free time activity
The program is improved by songs, poems, storytelling and it encourages children's creativity and imagination.
We make the system more active through work, play, travel, observation, etc. The thematic units for each week are designed with extreme care according to the interests, individual needs and capacity of children.
Primary School
Dunya Primary School offers its students the best academic environment, active student involvement, a balanced combination of established tradition and modern ideas and facilities. Beginning from the 3rd grade students are taught by teachers specialized in subjects, providing them with a greater exposure to the different approaches to the learning experience.
There are different classrooms purposefully designed for each subject. There is no place for memorizing conceptual knowledge, neither is there any homework that doesn't serve a meaningful purpose. The intention is to teach our students literacy, basic mathematics and to help them love their School through various activities. Slow learners are given extra lessons.
Middle and Secondary School
According to Dunya School's approach, high school education should prepare students for an independent life and the university entrance exam. Qualified teachers support their students to help them become good citizens with critical thinking ability, who will be able to cope with modern science and technology, humanities and social studies.
School's contact details
Address: 2 Alatava street Baku Azerbaijan 1102, Phone +99412 4303315, Fax +99412 4315781, Website www.khazar.org/dunya