Mission

Here is the official mission of the International Baccalaureate (IB):
IB aims to develop engaged, curious, and open-minded students. It encourages critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and respect. The program fosters rigorous and balanced learning, focused on knowledge and human values. It prepares young people to address global challenges responsibly. Finally, it promotes a spirit of action to contribute positively to society.

IB aims to develop engaged, curious, and open-minded studentsinquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect. 

Our Vision

At The Kintess School, our mission is to foster the success of every student by providing a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive environment. To realize this ambition, we invest deeply in the ongoing professional development of our staff, focusing not only on the rigorous standards of the International Baccalaureate but also on the latest advances in clinical neuroscience, developmental psychology, and, notably, the cultivation of emotional intelligence. This comprehensive approach enables our educational team to better meet the holistic needs of each child and to support their full flourishing.

Our Values

Our core values guide every decision and action at The Kintess School, ensuring strong educational coherence and consistent excellence throughout our community. These values rest on four fundamental pillars: Respect, Engagement, Collaboration, and Well-being to Do Well.

Respect: Inspired by the work of Professor Jim Cummins, a leading expert in bilingual education at the University of Toronto, we deeply value cultural and linguistic diversity, recognizing the richness it brings to our international community. Respect means honoring the dignity and worth of every individual, fostering a climate of openness and inclusion.

Engagement: According to Stanislas Dehaene, Professor at the Collège de France, specialist in cognitive neuroscience and Chair of the Scientific Council for National Education in France, active engagement is one of the four fundamental pillars of learning, alongside attention, feedback, and consolidation. It refers to a student’s ability to consciously mobilize their cognitive resources to learn and understand. At The Kintess School, we highly value this engagement by encouraging every member of our community to participate fully—with energy and purpose—in the construction of shared knowledge and collective success.

Collaboration: We draw on the research of Olivier Houdé, a professor of psychology at Sorbonne University and a member of the prestigious French Academy of Sciences. His work highlights three key modes of thinking: an intuitive system that is fast but often impulsive; a logical system that is analytical but sometimes rigid; and a third cognitive control system that enables individuals to inhibit automatic responses and engage in flexible, critical, and reflective thinking.

At The Kintess School, this understanding of cognitive mechanisms directly shapes our pedagogical approach. Our teachers actively encourage students to engage this third system in their interactions and learning. By fostering listening, cooperation, and shared reflection, we cultivate a culture of collaboration that develops enduring skills—essential for thriving in an interconnected and ever-evolving world.

Well-Being to Do Well: At The Kintess School, emotional well-being lies at the heart of the educational experience. Inspired by the work of Dr. Marc Brackett, psychologist and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, we recognize the critical importance of a harmonious balance between academic, cognitive, and emotional dimensions to foster lasting learning. For this reason, we are committed to creating an environment where every student feels heard, respected, and supported—enabling them to thrive fully and learn under the best possible conditions.