{"id":363,"date":"2025-12-11T15:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/?page_id=363"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:20:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/optimist-international-academy.nl\/nl\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Over OIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Preschool to Middle School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At OIA, learning begins with curiosity. When students feel connected and supported, they explore with confidence, develop their skills and discover who they are and who they can become. Our continuous international pathway, from primary through secondary, is shaped by inquiry, multilingual learning and respect for every student’s background and identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer an international learning environment with small classes, strong relationships and thoughtfully designed, stimulating spaces that invite curiosity and challenge. Through our inquiry-driven approach, we encourage reflection, independence and personal growth. Our aim is to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and mindset to navigate a changing world with confidence and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our mission<\/h2>\n
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We empower our learners to grow into curious, confident and caring young people in an inclusive, multilingual learning environment where they feel safe to explore ideas, build meaningful relationships and take ownership of their development, through inquiry and reflection.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Our vision<\/h2>\n
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We aim to be a leading international school where students from diverse backgrounds thrive as curious, confident and compassionate global citizens who are equipped to lead positive change. We foster rich exchanges between local and international learners, building bridges between worlds, languages and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Our\u00a0guiding\u00a0values\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our guiding values shape everything we do. They guide how we teach, how we learn, and how we work together as a community of students, staff and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n

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