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| The Olive Tree International SchoolL’Ecole Internationale De L’Olivier |
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The Olive Tree International School has been developed as a direct and personal response to the difficulty faced by a number of students in International education here in the South of France.
As time passes the discrepancy between what students are expected to do and understand, and what they have been able to achieve, widens. School can become a frustrating and negative experience which in turn can impact upon self esteem, confidence, behaviour, motivation and even relations at home.
Meet The Staff |
 In the back of the boat Christophe Tremeau –Outdoor activities advisor(Brevet d’etat canoe/kayak) ,to his left as you look at the picture Delphine Philip-Sport -animation coordinator/house parent (Bafa kayak, BAFD stagiare . Left in the front of the boat, Sally Heaney-principal teacher and to the right, Leslie Frasier- Maths and Science specialist. |
Students are encouraged to use natural talents, creativity and all forms of ‘intelligence’ as alternative routes to developing knowledge and understanding.
At the same time they benefit from intensive and specialised help to develop essential literacy skills.
Expectations are realistic and achievable to foster confidence and motivate students to strive for further success. Skills and knowledge grow in a sequential and cumulative way.
We believe that students should also understand the process of learning, what is real understanding and be given plenty of opportunity to develop thinking skills and problem solving. Action, challenge and inquiry set in meaningful and motivating contexts are essential aspects of our approach to teaching and learning.
The Verdon Regional Park has been chosen as our setting to maximise opportunities for the active learning of history, geography and science outside of the traditional classroom.
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Personal development and achievement are fostered through weekly participation in sporting activities. Instruction focuses, at an individual level, on the development of skills and techniques to improve performance and progress. With the careful guidance and supervision of specially qualified instructors children are encouraged to take initiative, recognise and take responsibility and make decisions for themselves and their group. On Wednesday afternoon students have the chance to participate
in canoeing, kayaking, sailing, horse riding, tennis, hiking, swimming, lifesaving, rock climbing and rafting.
During their first year children begin to identify sports they enjoy and would like to develop further during the
second year. In some sports students can work towards diplomas, accredited by relative French sporting federations.
This gives anstudents a valuable sense of achievement and encourages progression and success. |
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The school is located in Quinson in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park just over an hour and a half from Nice, in a small village that captures all the charm and beauty of Haute Provence.
Quinson is situated on the banks of the Verdon where the lavender fields of the Plateau de Valensole meet limestone cliffs at the lower end of Gorge de Verdon. The perfect location for sporting and outdoor activities.
The area has a rich and fascinating history, and Quinson is now home to the largest Museum of Pre-History in Europe.
About the ClassroomClassrooms are in a quiet and private location near the centre of the village - a conversion of part of the old gendarmerie - light spacious, specially designed and equipped for active and creative learning. School FeesAnnual school fees for 2005-2006 are set at 18,400 euros per child. Enrollments for academic year 2005/2006 must be received before 31 May |
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If you think The Olive Tree School could provide your child with a positive and rewarding educational experience and you would like enrollment details,please contact:
