🌍 A Global Vision Rooted in Local Action

The IB Programme cultivates international-mindedness — the ability to recognize and respect the perspectives of others while staying grounded in one’s own cultural identity. At OWNCS, this means that our students are not only learning about the world, they are learning with the world.

Students explore real-world issues such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and global conflict — developing the analytical and ethical tools to become active, informed citizens of their communities and beyond. In our diverse school setting, the IB approach affirms every child’s identity and nurtures a genuine curiosity about others.

🎓 A Framework for Deep, Inquiry-Based Learning

The IB’s transdisciplinary, inquiry-based model supports our mission to provide an academically rigorous education that’s student-centered and future-focused. Whether in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) or Middle Years Programme (MYP), learning is structured around big ideas, conceptual understanding, and open-ended exploration.

For OWNCS students, this translates to:

  • Ownership of learning: Students ask meaningful questions and investigate topics that matter to them.

  • Interdisciplinary thinking: Subjects connect in ways that mirror how knowledge is used in the real world.

  • Collaborative problem-solving: Learners work together across differences to generate solutions to complex challenges.

🧠 Developing the Whole Child

The IB Learner Profile — a set of ten attributes including being principled, caring, reflective, and open-minded — is integrated into daily life at OWNCS. This holistic development ensures that students are not only academically prepared, but also emotionally intelligent and socially responsible.

Our IB focus helps students:

  • Embrace challenges with resilience.

  • Communicate across cultures and languages.

  • Act with empathy and integrity.

  • Reflect on their growth and values.

🛠️ Empowering Educators, Elevating Learning

OWNCS teachers are empowered as designers of engaging, inclusive learning experiences. Through ongoing IB professional development, they are equipped to:

  • Facilitate inquiry rather than deliver content.

  • Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

  • Incorporate global and local contexts in every unit.

The result is a classroom culture of curiosity, agency, and respect — a space where every child is seen and challenged to thrive.

🌱 A Lifelong Foundation

The IB experience at OWNCS lays the groundwork for lifelong learning. Our students leave not only with academic strength, but with the skills and mindset to:

  • Succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

  • Navigate a complex, interconnected world.

  • Lead with empathy and vision.

As an IB World School, OWNCS is proud to be part of a global network of educators, families, and students committed to excellence, equity, and peace through education.