Our Mission

At Our Lady of Grace International School (OLGIS), we are committed to providing a multilingual, multicultural educational environment that caters to students from Pre-K to Grade 12. Rooted in a distinctive educational framework, we strive to nurture academic excellence and instill human values while addressing the holistic needs of our students.

Our mission is to foster an inclusive community that embraces diversity and promotes intercultural understanding. Through a balanced approach, we empower our students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and compassionate individuals who actively contribute to local and global communities.

Through our dedication to this mission, we aim to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in an interconnected world and make a meaningful impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Our Vision

Our Values

The role of the teacher is to educate. The following ethical values underpin our standards of teaching, knowledge, skill, and competence.

Respect: Teachers uphold human dignity and promote equality and emotional and cognitive development. In their professional practice, teachers demonstrate respect for spiritual and cultural values, diversity, social justice, freedom, democracy, and the environment.

Integrity: Honesty, reliability and moral action are embodied in integrity. Teachers exercise integrity through their professional commitments, responsibilities, and actions.

Care: Teachers’ practice is motivated by the best interests of the pupils/students entrusted to their care. Teachers show this through positive influence, professional judgment, and empathy in practice.

Trust: Teachers’ relationships with pupils/students, colleagues, parents, school management and the public are based on trust. Trust embodies fairness, openness, and honesty.

International-Mindedness: Teachers are expected to be internationally minded, fostering a global perspective within our classrooms. They strive to promote cultural awareness, open-mindedness, and empathy, preparing our students to thrive in an interconnected world. Through their dedication, our educators help shape well-rounded, globally conscious individuals.

Our Philosophy

Being a multilingual, multicultural educational institution dedicated to serving the academic, spiritual, social, and psychological needs of students from Pre-K to Grade 12, OLGIS strives to foster a respect for the talents, abilities, sincere beliefs, wholesome visions, and goals of all people regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic background.

OLGIS nurtures curious, knowledgeable, and compassionate young individuals who contribute to the establishment of a more improved and harmonious world by means of an educational process that fosters intercultural comprehension and regard.

Education at OLGIS:

• Revolves around learners

• Forges effective methodologies for teaching and learning

• Operates within global contexts, aiding students in comprehending diverse languages and cultures

• Explores substantial subject matter, fostering both specialized and interdisciplinary grasp that aligns with rigorous international criteria. 

Our Standards

Our Lady of Grace International School (OLGIS) is recognized as a leading international school in Liberia, West Africa. 
The school offers the Common Core Curriculum from grades K-12 and The International Pre-School Curriculum (IPC) for the Early Childhood Years, Nursery and Pre-K.

The International Pre-School Curriculum’s objective and research-based curriculum meet the standards set by state departments and accredited organizations. 
The IPC is globally recognized and ensures the high quality of rigor in all published materials. 
The IPC also offers an extensive teaching program which culminates in a Teacher’s Certificate. 
Our teachers here at OLGIS are all IPC certified which means they have gained essential teaching skills and practice that is of international standards.

The Common Core Curriculum is informed by the highest standards from countries around the world and across the United States of America. 
The standards show the knowledge and skill students are required to gain from Kindergarten through grade 12. 
This ensures that students are prepared to succeed in careers, introductory academic college courses, and workforce training programs.

Additionally, we offer AP advanced placement program within our curriculum for High school students, as well as the WASSCE West African Senior School Certificate Examination.

The standards are:

1.     Research- and evidence-based

2.     Clear, understandable, and consistent

3.     Aligned with college and career expectations

4.     Based on rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills

5.     Built upon the strengths and lessons of current state standards

6.     Informed by other top-performing countries in order to prepare all students for success in our global economy and society

At OLGIS, we create a stimulating environment of learning where students develop strategies and understandings of how to think and learn, both academically, socially, and emotionally. 
Children are empowered to be risk-takers, “out of the box” critical thinkers, and courageous learners. 
They become confident and are able to take action in their school and home communities.

Letter From The Director

Dear Parents/Guardians,

To our new parents and students joining our school, a warm and heartfelt welcome to our family! We are delighted to have you with us. For those returning for another fantastic 2024-2025 academic year, welcome back!

In May 2024, Our Lady of Grace International School (OLGIS) became an International Baccalaureate (IB) school authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP). This prestigious authorization signifies our commitment to providing a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. The IB Diploma Programme is recognized worldwide for its challenging curriculum that encourages students to think critically, engage in global contexts, and develop a well-rounded skill set through its emphasis on creativity, action, and service. We are proud to join the global network of IB World Schools dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence and holistic development in our students.

OLGIS is a place where teachers, students and parents work together to engage children in meaningful and active learning. We focus on the holistic development of your child; not only do we aim to provide children with a high-quality education, but we also believe in cultivating life skills and values such as respect, resilience, risk-taking, open minded and self-confidence. We accomplish this by building on what students know and can do, incorporating relevant experiences and promoting students’ awareness of individual, local, national and world issues which help them to become active and caring young people who create a better and more peaceful world.

OLGIS is offering the International Preschool Curriculum (IPC) program for preschool (Nursery, KG1 and KG 2). The IPC is renowned for its research-based and thematic approach to early childhood education.

In KG3 through Grade 12, we offer the American curriculum, guided by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics and English Language Arts which ensures that our students acquire the skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning.

For Science, we adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which provide a rigorous, inquiry-based approach to science education.

In Grades 11 and 12, students are offered the Diploma Programme (DP) under the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, providing them with a comprehensive and internationally recognized education that prepares them for university and future career opportunities. This blend of curricula ensures that our students receive a well-rounded education that meets global standards and fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.

We also offer comprehensive preparation and support for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Grade 12, as well as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examination in Grade 9 which are key to their academic advancement and future opportunities within the West African education system.

Finally, we warmly welcome you and invite you to visit our school, an exceptional place for learning, achievement, and personal growth!

Sincerely,
                        

Father Maroun Zogheib, PhD

Director           

OLGIS an IB World School (DP)

Our Lady of Grace International School (OLGIS) became an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, authorized to offer the Diploma Programme (DP).

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) education is unique because of its academic and personal rigour, it challenges students to excel in their studies and in their personal development. The IB focuses on each student as a whole person. Thus, IB programmes address not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being. The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society’s complex challenges and who will help to make it a better, more peaceful world.

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

The IB Diploma Programme is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education, with final examinations, that prepares students aged 16 to 19 for success at university and in life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
 

For further information about the IB and its programs, visit www.ibo.org

**Mission Statement from the IB

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Student Facilities and Services

• Library
• E-Library: Full Access to JSTOR library
• ICT Lab (Computer and Information Technology Lab)
• Science Laboratory
• Football and Basketball Court
• Cafeteria
• College Prep Counseling
• Nursing Services