Our Approach
Common sense comes first
We advocate a common-sense approach: trust and respect, dialogue, and a commitment to hard work are not merely educational options— they are the foundations upon which everything else is built.
The high quality of education at OWIS is made possible by the rigor and dynamism of our teaching, small class sizes, a skilled and dedicated staff, and a positive, respectful educational approach that placesthe student at the centre of the learning process.
Our students follow a high-quality bilingual French/English curriculum that prepares them for French and British diplomas.
Comprehensive approach
Head
Heart
Body
Heart
Body
OWIS embraces a holistic view of the child —mind, heart, and body. Emotional education is fully integrated into our teaching approach. Our goal is to help students grow not only in their academic learning but also in their personal development: self-awareness, cooperation, initiative, independence, courage, a positive attitude…
Intrapersonal skills and interpersonal skills cannot be separated; they are interdependent.
The first pillar
The family, the first pillar
Our educational approach is based on a close relationship with families, who remain the children’s primary educators. It is through dialogue and trust between families and the teaching staff that a healthy and effective educational relationship is built, all for the benefit of the student.
SECONDARY
Small class sizes allow teachers to treat each student as an individual. This important framework encourages students to invest themselves in their classes. Teachers are recruited for their dynamic teaching methods and their investment in their students.