Manifesto
Values of Liceo Europeo.
ILE
Our model, inspired by the pedagogical principles of the Institución Libre de Enseñanza, seeks to “avoid disrupting childhood and adolescence by not forcing them to face social divisions too early,” and incorporates the educational and instructional principles derived from the latest neuroscientific research.
HUMAN RIGHTS
We are guided by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, advocating for education in freedom, with equal rights and respect for diversity.
With absolute respect for the student, who is the protagonist of their own learning
—Active Learning— in all their personal characteristics and differences, multiple intelligences...
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Our international educational approach is one of our defining characteristics.
We offer a variety of programs: the American curriculum for Early Childhood Education (ages 1–6), all International Baccalaureate programs (ages 3–18), and the U.S. College Preparatory School Diploma (ages 14–18).
LANGUAGES
Complete mastery of the English language.
We consider it a priority to provide full immersion in a multilingual environment that ensures the use and mastery of other languages, including frequent exchanges with young people from other countries and cultures: English, Chinese, French, German…
SCIENCE
Respect for, use of, and integration of the scientific method and research into our active teaching approach.
Students create their books directly in the laboratories.
Students create their books directly in the laboratories.
FUTURE
We prepare students to one day become scientists, writers, lawyers, doctors, engineers… but above all that—and before any of that—“men and women, people capable of envisioning an ideal and of managing their own lives sustainably,” capable of being creative and of solving unforeseen problems...
SPORT
We believe in nurturing not only the mind but also the body, which is why we provide our students with state-of-the-art sports facilities—including paddle tennis courts, a swimming pool, and more—set within our 30,000 m² of gardens and well-maintained green spaces.
TO PLAY
We place great importance on play so that children, starting at age one, associate happiness with school.
TECHNOLOGY
We firmly believe in progress, and we incorporate the latest technological advances into our model (interactive whiteboards, tablets, robotics, programming and digital design, animation techniques, etc.).
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TEAMWORK
We believe in the need to create a supportive environment for students that builds their self-esteem, while also fostering teamwork, self-directed learning, and cooperative learning...
HAPPINESS
We have unshakable faith in human beings, and that is why we educate children to strive to build a better world and to recognize their right to happiness.