The standards of excellence at the Maranyundo School are in line with the long term educational goals set forth by the Ministry of Education in Vision 2020

The key elements of excellence at the Maranyundo School include:

• All teachers are academically (degree) qualified
• A student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is maintained
• Student-centered teaching methodologies are used in the classroom
• Faculty are observed and evaluated on a regular basis
• Process is in place to identify and address needs of students who are not meeting academic benchmarks
• A variety of assessment tools, such as essays, multiple choice tests, student presentations and group projects are used to measure student achievement
• School-based Teacher Enrichment and Peer Support Teaching Program is in place
• Teachers support each other in implementing student-centered teaching practices in the classroom
• Teachers observe each other and give developmental feedback
• Teachers meet regularly to reflect on their classroom experience and discuss teaching strategies
• Teachers have a reasonable workload to allow time for preparation, participation in peer coaching activities and attendance at school-based teacher enrichment meetings
• Teachers are supported in using assessment data to inform instruction
• High nutritional standards are maintained in order to promote good health and optimal performance