We asked local independent schools to talk about how they teach non-academic skills essential for future success, such as persistence, teamwork and resilience. Their responses were included in our Independent Schools special section.
From Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver:
Under the guidance of international and local teaching specialists, Cousteau, The French International School of Vancouver, offers students more than an exceptional academic education.
The school promotes community involvement, encourages teamwork and provides leadership opportunities to its student body. Cousteau’s commitment to marine environment protection is exemplified in several beach clean-up weekends, during which time students and their families venture to local beaches to pick up litter.
A close relationship with the Vancouver Aquarium, plus our annual science week, offers students an opportunity to fully appreciate the value of our West Coast environment.
Our students have the chance to get strongly involved in both local and international charitable giving. The students have the responsibility of decision making and co-directing school events. They organize assemblies and partake in faculty meetings during which time the class representatives share their classmates’ concerns and ideas.
These leadership opportunities empower, motivate and inspire the entire student body. At Cousteau school, children are challenged, encouraged and rewarded with a phenomenal learning opportunity.
