How we learn
How we learn

Our transformative learning approach

Through Escola Internacional de Alphaville’s coherent frameworks - IB Learner Profile, IB Approaches to Learning (ATLs), VIA Character Strengths, and ISP Life Competencies - students cultivate values, practical skills, inner strengths, and real-world capabilities. This layered approach helps them grow as resilient, curious, caring, and globally minded learners, ready to thrive academically, socially, and personally from their first steps in school through graduation.

Our life skills frameworks

IB Learner Profile

At Escola Internacional de Alphaville, students lead their own learning - asking questions, thinking critically, and connecting ideas. They explore real-world challenges with curiosity, growing as engaged, globally minded individuals.

IB Approaches to Learning (ATLs)

At Escola Internacional de Alphaville, students lead their learning by asking questions, making connections, and solving problems. Through thinking, research, communication, collaboration, and self-management, they explore real-world challenges with curiosity and grow into confident, engaged, globally minded learners.

VIA Character Strenghts

At Escola Internacional, the Values in Action (VIA) framework guides students in developing universal character strengths. Rooted in positive psychology, these strengths - grouped under six virtues - provide the personal and ethical foundation for learning. They help students become thoughtful, resilient, and caring individuals, linking directly to the IB Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning.

Skills for life

Life competencies are the essential skills every student needs to succeed in learning, relationships and their future. Backed by research with Cambridge University through CamTree, ISP's Life Competencies Framework is embedded into school life, helping students build the self-belief to set ambitious goals, take action and shape their own success.

Cognitive

Thinking deeply, questioning and problem-solving: "I lead my learning by solving problems, communicating confidently, and managing my time effectively."

Critical thinking

Making sense of information, solving problems, and making smart decisions

Creativity

Generating new ideas, exploring different perspectives and innovating 

Curiosity

Asking "why?" and "what if?" to deepen understanding and spark new ideas

Global

Understanding the world and taking action:  "I am curious about different cultures and take action for a better world."

Citizenship

Recognising one's role in the global community

Action

Taking meaningful steps to support social causes 

Understanding

Respecting different perspectives and ways of life

Self-leadership

Managing self, goals and growth:  "I know how I learn best, set goals and stay motivated to improve."

Confidence

Believing in self and tackling challenges with a positive mindset

Learning to Learn

Understanding how to improve learning strategies

Wellbeing

Balancing mental, emotional and physical health

Interpersonal

Working together and building strong relationships: "I collaborate, communicate and build meaningful relationships with others."

Collaboration

Working effectively as a team to achieve shared goals

Communication

Expressing ideas clearly and listening to others

Social-Emotional

Understanding emotions and managing them effectively

Digital

Using technology safely and creatively: "I use digital tools responsibly to communicate, create and innovate."

Digital Literacy

Using technology effectively and safely

Responsibility

Respecting others and making ethical choices online

Innovation

Using technology to develop ideas and improve solutions

Cognitive Global Self-leadership Interpersonal Digital

Future-ready skills

At Escola de Alphaville, personal growth is woven through our PERMA life skills framework.

Students develop their character through a life skills framework that blends Values in Action (VIA), Approaches to Learning (ATLs), ISP Life Competencies, and the IB Learner Profile, helping them grow in confidence, take initiative, and make a positive impact in their learning, relationships, and wider community.

Positive emotion

Cultivating well-being and confidence through mindfulness, emotional awareness, hope, kindness, and enthusiasm, while developing focus, organization, determination, persistence, and responsibility.

Joy

Finding delight in moments, building balance, confidence, and well-being every day.

Gratitude

Appreciating people and experiences, fostering kindness, hope, and responsibility.

Optimism

Facing challenges with hope and persistence, believing in positive possibilities.

Engagement

Exploring ideas with curiosity and courage, thinking critically and creatively, applying research and imagination to deepen understanding and solve problems.

Flow

Fully engaging in tasks with focus and perseverance, using critical and creative thinking to explore and achieve with curiosity and confidence.

Curiosity

Seeking new ideas and experiences with openness, imagination, and a love of learning, driving creativity and critical thinking.

Deep learning

Approaching challenges thoughtfully, combining research, creativity, and perseverance to build understanding, insight, and cognitive growth.

Relationships

Developing strong and positive relationships by communicating openly, collaborating effectively, and showing kindness, love, and social intelligence, while supporting others and managing emotions with awareness and care.

Connection

Building meaningful relationships through openness, understanding, and supportive communication, fostering social-emotional awareness.

Empathy

Recognizing and responding to others’ feelings with kindness, emotional awareness, and thoughtful regulation of emotions.

Teamwork

Collaborating effectively with others, sharing ideas, and contributing responsibly while nurturing social intelligence and mutual respect.

Meaning

Demonstrating leadership, perspective, and spirituality, applying knowledge and intercultural understanding to take meaningful action and contribute positively to the community.

Purpose

Clarifying personal goals and meaning, reflecting thoughtfully and acting with integrity, open-mindedness, and enthusiasm to make a positive impact.

Values

Guiding decisions and actions through principles, perspective, and leadership, staying true to what matters while engaging thoughtfully with others.

Contribution

Taking initiative to serve and support others, applying knowledge and intercultural understanding to make meaningful, responsible, and impactful actions.

Accomplishment

Approaching challenges with courage and reflection, setting goals thoughtfully, persevering responsibly, and learning with confidence, innovation, and empathy.

Conquest

Facing challenges with courage and perseverance, setting goals strategically, and applying self-regulation to achieve success responsibly.

Progress

Advancing through reflection, organized effort, and metacognitive thinking, building confidence while learning efficiently and innovatively.

Dominion

Exercising responsibility and prudence, leading with empathy, respect, and trust, and applying digital literacy and innovation to make a meaningful impact.

Positive emotion Engagement Relationships Meaning Accomplishment

Our life skills pillars

Students grow with positive psychology as the foundation, VIA strengths as their guide, the IB Learner Profile shaping their identity and skills, and ISP Life Competencies enabling real-world application.

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Positive psychology foundation

Positive psychology helps students focus on what makes life meaningful. VIA Character Strengths let them identify and build on their best qualities, shifting the perspective from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What are my strengths?”.

This approach supports confidence, resilience, and purposeful action in learning, relationships, and life beyond school. 

Positive psychology foundation

Positive psychology helps students focus on what makes life meaningful. VIA Character Strengths let them identify and build on their best qualities, shifting the perspective from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What are my strengths?”.

This approach supports confidence, resilience, and purposeful action in learning, relationships, and life beyond school. 

Flourishing every day

Flourishing means living a life where strengths, skills, and values are expressed in meaningful ways, leading to well-being, purpose, and contribution. 

Students flourish when they are:

  • Engaged: using Approaches to Learning (ATLs) and personal strengths in learning

  • Connected: building caring, open-minded relationships through the IB Learner Profile and ISP Interpersonal Competencies 

  • Purpose-driven: taking principled action and contributing globally through ISP Global Competencies 

  • Healthy: balancing academic rigour with self-leadership and wellbeing

Flourishing every day

Flourishing means living a life where strengths, skills, and values are expressed in meaningful ways, leading to well-being, purpose, and contribution. 

Students flourish when they are:

  • Engaged: using Approaches to Learning (ATLs) and personal strengths in learning

  • Connected: building caring, open-minded relationships through the IB Learner Profile and ISP Interpersonal Competencies 

  • Purpose-driven: taking principled action and contributing globally through ISP Global Competencies 

  • Healthy: balancing academic rigour with self-leadership and wellbeing

Integrating skills across four frameworks

At Escola Internacional Alphaville, students see how learning and personal growth connect.

Approaches to Learning (ATLs) turn curiosity, creativity, and persistence into achievement. ISP Life Competencies show skills in action, Values in Action (VIA) reflect their inner resources, and the IB Learner Profile shapes the learner they are becoming. 

Integrating skills across four frameworks

At Escola Internacional Alphaville, students see how learning and personal growth connect.

Approaches to Learning (ATLs) turn curiosity, creativity, and persistence into achievement. ISP Life Competencies show skills in action, Values in Action (VIA) reflect their inner resources, and the IB Learner Profile shapes the learner they are becoming. 

Connecting learning for holistic growth

Students link learning with life through active engagement.

ATLs support academic mastery; VIA strengths build confidence, resilience, and relationships; IB Learner Profile and ISP Global Competencies guide principled social contribution; and ISP Digital Competencies foster ethical, creative, and responsible use of technology.

Connecting learning for holistic growth

Students link learning with life through active engagement.

ATLs support academic mastery; VIA strengths build confidence, resilience, and relationships; IB Learner Profile and ISP Global Competencies guide principled social contribution; and ISP Digital Competencies foster ethical, creative, and responsible use of technology.

The Escola Internacional de Alphaville approach to growing curious, confident minds

Students at Escola Internacional Alphaville grow through Positive Psychology - Love to transform lives.  
They discover their inner qualities through the VIA strengths, apply them in learning with ATLs, and bring skills into action with ISP Life Competencies. The IB Learner Profile shapes who they are becoming, helping them build confidence, take initiative, and make meaningful contributions.

The Escola Internacional de Alphaville approach to growing curious, confident minds

Students at Escola Internacional Alphaville grow through Positive Psychology - Love to transform lives.  
They discover their inner qualities through the VIA strengths, apply them in learning with ATLs, and bring skills into action with ISP Life Competencies. The IB Learner Profile shapes who they are becoming, helping them build confidence, take initiative, and make meaningful contributions.

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Where learning comes first

Most schools talk about what they teach. We focus on how your child learns. Through the Learning.First™ approach, students reflect on their progress, explore new approaches and make decisions that drive their growth.

Curiosity fuels our learning Confidence drives lifelong learning The power of 'Good Struggles' Teachers as co-pilots

Curiosity fuels our learning

The best learning happens when students are actively engaged. We ignite curiosity through hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning, making learning exciting, memorable and full of exploration.

Confidence drives lifelong learning

Our students trust in their abilities, build confidence and lead their way forward. This mindset helps them believe they can learn and achieve anything, fostering a love for lifelong learning.

The power of 'Good Struggles'

We believe great learning happens just beyond the comfort zone. That’s why we create purposeful challenges, or 'good struggles', that help students stay motivated while they grow. Through these experiences, students build resilience, solve problems, and learn to keep going – even when it’s hard.

Teachers as co-pilots

Learning here is a partnership. Teachers work alongside students as guides, helping them navigate choices, embrace good struggles, inspire those 'aha' Amazing Learning moments of self-discovery and grow in confidence.

Where learning comes first

Most schools talk about what they teach. We focus on how your child learns. Through the Learning.First™ approach, students reflect on their progress, explore new approaches and make decisions that drive their growth.

Growing curious, confident minds

As part of International Schools Partnership, every child’s journey is enriched with proven learning experiences that forever spark curiosity and grow confidence.

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

Develop proficiency in multiple world languages, while being supported in home or first languages.

International opportunities
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.

Life and career pathways
Life and career pathways

Benefit from personalised guidance for university and career choices, supporting your chosen path.  

Measuring the quality of learning

We use the International Schools Partnership’s proven Learning Improvement Process (LIP) to ensure the quality of learning is continuously improving. This framework combines evidence, reflection and action, so teachers and leaders can focus on what makes the greatest difference for every learner. It means teaching is always evolving, learning experiences are continuously refined, and progress is measured against clear standards. For families, it gives confidence that your child’s education is guided by a framework built on evidence, designed for improvement and proven across a global community of schools.

Carlos Maffia

Guiding educational journeys

As the school Director, I work diligently on supporting Staff and students on their educational and personal journey.

Carlos Maffia

Head of School

Carlos Maffia

Head of School

Carlos Maffia

Head of School

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