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Learning Through Community Service

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We believe that education should extend beyond the intellectual to include socially responsible attitudes through thoughtful and positive action. 

We are committed to preparing students who will grow to become global citizens and demonstrate respect for themselves and others, and who will take lead in making positive and responsible actions.

Service learning is deeply woven into our curriculum and day-to-day life at the MET. Starting from a young age, students and teachers jointly plan and carry out several community service projects throughout the year, encouraging our students to become compassionate learners who understand the needs of the world.

Service Learning
Grade 5 IB PYP Exhibition

In the final year of the PYP, students carry out an extended, in-depth, collaborative project that involves students connecting a personal passion with real-life issues that affect their local communities. Students conduct an in-depth inquiry and implement actions, oftentimes in collaboration with local or international organizations, to address the problem at hand. 

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Grade 8 Community Project

This capstone project focuses on identifying an environmental issue and developing actions to address them. This project is developed in collaboration with local and international NGOs.

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Grade 10 IB MYP Personal Project

Culminating the MYP, students engage in a practical explorations through a cycle of inquiry, action and reflection called the MYP Personal Project. This project is designed to encourage students to reflect on their learning and the outcomes of their work. 

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Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)

CAS is one of the essential elements that every student must complete as part of their Diploma Program. It involves a range of activities students may choose from that run alongside their academic studies. CAS allows students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience. It also provides students with opportunities for self-determination and collaboration, taking initiative and demonstrating perseverance, as well as an avenue to make positive contributions to their community.