IB Program

Welcome Message

The Kintess School is located in a calm and nurturing environment, ideal for learning. It offers an international educational pathway that is accessible to all students.

We are an inclusive school, welcoming and supporting every child in their diversity. Our commitment is to provide a caring, equitable, and respectful environment where all students can thrive and grow through meaningful learning experiences.

Our educational approach is grounded in fundamental values and aims to develop essential aptitudes in students that align with the profile of a globally minded and engaged learner.

At the primary level, students are encouraged to explore, question, and think critically. The program emphasizes the development of strong intellectual skills while fostering global awareness. It is not merely about delivering academic content—it is about guiding each student to become a responsible thinker who can actively contribute to their community and beyond.

Learning is enriched through integrated inquiry modules, allowing students to explore real-world themes in a cross-disciplinary way.

This program, offered in schools worldwide, is designed for children aged 3 to 12 and supports the holistic development of each student—both academically and personally.

At The Kintess School, we place great emphasis on personalized learning. Each child is supported according to their needs, pace, and interests, with the aim of nurturing their unique potential. We strive to develop the individual “I” within the collective “we”, fostering both autonomy and a sense of community.

Students are placed at the heart of their learning. They cultivate curiosity, expand their knowledge, and contribute to building a more just and peaceful world.

An Inclusive Educational Community

The educational community at The Kintess School is founded on collaboration, inclusion, and active engagement. All members—students, teachers, staff, families, and partners—are encouraged to contribute to school life. We believe that a welcoming, respectful, and supportive learning environment promotes success for all. Our inclusive practices are designed to meet diverse needs, celebrate differences, and build a strong sense of belonging and social cohesion within the school.

A Holistic Approach to Learning

The program emphasizes the well-rounded development of each learner by encouraging exploration, questioning, and meaningful connections both in school and beyond. It aims to transform the educational experience for students, teachers, and the wider school community by promoting learning that is relevant, engaging, thought-provoking, and purposeful.

Students are empowered to take ownership of their learning. Through collaboration with teachers, they deepen their understanding, gain self-confidence, and develop motivation. Continuous and integrated assessment helps them self-regulate and improve based on constructive feedback, becoming more independent and reflective learners.

The program is structured around six globally relevant transdisciplinary themes. These broad themes expand students’ learning horizons, strengthen conceptual understanding, and reinforce skills and knowledge across and beyond subject areas.

Learner Profile Aptitudes

Students are encouraged to develop ten key aptitudes: intellectual curiosity, knowledge, critical thinking, communication, integrity, open-mindedness, empathy, courage, balance, and reflection. The entire school community—students, teachers, parents, and peers—works collaboratively to nurture and monitor the development of these aptitudes.

Agency

According to Bandura (2001):
“Agency allows individuals to play a role in their own development, adaptation, and personal transformation in response to change.”

Our learning approach emphasizes active student participation. Learners are engaged in shaping their educational journey, developing autonomy, responsibility, and the capacity to make a positive impact in the world around them.

At Sagard Pavilion, students who develop agency:

• take initiative;
• take ownership of their learning and engage with it meaningfully;
• build their learning journey with a strong sense of identity and self-confidence;
• develop a sense of community;
• are aware of the perspectives, values, and needs of others.

Inquiry Modules

The inquiry-based curriculum includes six transdisciplinary units per academic year (four units in preschool). From preschool through Grade 6, students experience a total of forty inquiry modules carefully designed to make learning relevant, engaging, and meaningful.

These modules empower students to actively engage in their education and to explore real-world issues through a transdisciplinary lens, helping them make sense of an increasingly complex world.

The Mission of the International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who are motivated to make a positive difference in the world.

Through its educational programs, the IB seeks to nurture learners who are open-minded and respectful of diverse cultures and perspectives. By encouraging critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and personal responsibility, the IB aspires to prepare students to contribute meaningfully to both local and global communities.

The organization works in partnership with schools, educators, and families to create learning environments that are inclusive, rigorous, and focused on the development of the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and ethically.