Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n1. Academic Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\nLearning in a multicultural environment prepares children to master academic lessons. Exposure to different ideas, thoughts and opinions teaches children how to think critically and solve problems. Children also become more curious, creative and collaborative as they interact with diverse peers.<\/p>\n
2. Emotional Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\nInteracting with a diverse and inclusive peer group helps children feel valued, respected and accepted. A multicultural environment also allows children to develop and exercise empathy and compassion for students of a different race, creed or religion. Children feel safe being themselves as they learn to trust their peers and respect others.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5e8183b729502fe2fcbe10fe\/5f7ef0556ff53aee574979f7_diverse-kids.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n3. Social Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\nAttending an open-minded, kind and tolerant school allows children to build trusted and enriched relationships. Children develop communication skills as they interact with peers and teachers from a variety of backgrounds. As part of a global community, children deepen their ability to trust, respect and promote the welfare of themselves and their peers.<\/p>\n
4. Future Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\nBecoming more internationally minded prepares children to serve as tomorrow’s leaders. They develop into team members and leaders who can appreciate, communicate and interact with people from diverse backgrounds. Other invaluable skills learned in a multicultural school environment include eliminating assumptions,\u00a0 viewing opinions from a variety of perspectives, merging multiple viewpoints and negotiating solutions. Each of these skills prepares children to become responsible citizens.<\/p>\n
OWIS Feels Like Home<\/strong><\/h3>\nChildren experience a sense of belonging at OWIS. We are intentional about creating a school that\u2019s one with the world and fosters understanding, appreciation, tolerance and empathy.<\/p>\n
1. Multicultural Environment<\/strong><\/p>\nSurrounded by multicultural peers and teachers from across the globe, children experience a variety of cultures during day-to-day academic and social interactions. The broad cross-cultural environment exposes children to different languages, traditions, beliefs, mindsets, habits, etiquette and social expectations. Children learn to understand others, appreciate differences and discover similarities as they explore and embrace the rich diversity of cultures.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5e8183b729502fe2fcbe10fe\/5f7eef092ace7d03d8ebc7bd_multicultural-owis.JPG\")
<\/div>International Day celebrations at OWIS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2. International Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n
1. Academic Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Learning in a multicultural environment prepares children to master academic lessons. Exposure to different ideas, thoughts and opinions teaches children how to think critically and solve problems. Children also become more curious, creative and collaborative as they interact with diverse peers.<\/p>\n 2. Emotional Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Interacting with a diverse and inclusive peer group helps children feel valued, respected and accepted. A multicultural environment also allows children to develop and exercise empathy and compassion for students of a different race, creed or religion. Children feel safe being themselves as they learn to trust their peers and respect others.<\/p>\n 3. Social Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Attending an open-minded, kind and tolerant school allows children to build trusted and enriched relationships. Children develop communication skills as they interact with peers and teachers from a variety of backgrounds. As part of a global community, children deepen their ability to trust, respect and promote the welfare of themselves and their peers.<\/p>\n 4. Future Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n Becoming more internationally minded prepares children to serve as tomorrow’s leaders. They develop into team members and leaders who can appreciate, communicate and interact with people from diverse backgrounds. Other invaluable skills learned in a multicultural school environment include eliminating assumptions,\u00a0 viewing opinions from a variety of perspectives, merging multiple viewpoints and negotiating solutions. Each of these skills prepares children to become responsible citizens.<\/p>\n Children experience a sense of belonging at OWIS. We are intentional about creating a school that\u2019s one with the world and fosters understanding, appreciation, tolerance and empathy.<\/p>\n 1. Multicultural Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Surrounded by multicultural peers and teachers from across the globe, children experience a variety of cultures during day-to-day academic and social interactions. The broad cross-cultural environment exposes children to different languages, traditions, beliefs, mindsets, habits, etiquette and social expectations. Children learn to understand others, appreciate differences and discover similarities as they explore and embrace the rich diversity of cultures.<\/p>\n 2. International Curriculum<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nOWIS Feels Like Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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