WIN Time at the International School of Belgrade
International School of Belgrade
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“WIN Time brings our staff’s collective strengths together to meet each student’s individual needs.”
This school year, the International School of Belgrade (ISB) launched WIN Time (“What I Need”), a dedicated block in the school day that gives every student time to build skills, gain confidence, and extend their learning.
WIN Time runs across the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP), up to Grade 10. In the PYP, twice a week, students take part in 45 minutes of targeted support, guided practice, or enrichment with a focus on literacy: reading comprehension, writing, phonics, fluency, and language development. Because every student participates, extra support and challenge happen within the regular schedule rather than requiring students to leave core classroom lessons.
During WIN Time, PYP students work in flexible groups across their grade level. Homeroom teachers, Learning Support teachers, English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers, and Instructional Assistants all lead groups. The team uses common assessments, classroom work, and teacher observations to identify what each learner needs next. Every four to six weeks, teachers review progress and adjust groups so that instruction keeps pace as students grow. Some students consolidate foundational skills, while others take on more challenging work.
Collaboration makes this possible. Each week, teachers and specialists meet to review student progress, share expertise, and plan next steps together. These conversations keep students’ learning and wellbeing at the center of every decision.
WIN Time is an important step toward a more coordinated and equitable approach to supporting every learner at ISB. It brings our staff’s collective strengths together to meet each student’s individual needs.
Author
Elena Sentevska PYP Coordinator / Primary Assistant Principal,
The International School of Belgrade