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At our private school in Covington, students question, explore, and collaborate as they pursue deep understanding. Guided by IB values and the Learning.First™ approach, they connect concepts across subjects, investigate real-world issues, and share their ideas with confidence and clarity. Age-appropriate access to devices and digital platforms further enhances collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving across all grade levels. Students continually strengthen their Approaches to Learning skills - managing time, researching independently, and communicating effectively - then turn knowledge into meaningful action that enriches both their own growth and their community every day.
ISP’s research-led approach helps students build the life competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetime. These core human skills grow through learning experiences embedded across every stage of the learning journey.
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
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
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
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
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
At Kehoe-France Northshore, students grow into curious inquirers, thoughtful thinkers, confident communicators, and courageous risk-takers. By connecting ideas, collaborating, and reflecting, they build the confidence and agency to take meaningful action in their learning and communities.
Inquisitive
Investigate the world with curiosity and wonder, exploring new ideas, asking meaningful questions, and discovering how things work.
Knowledgeable
Build a solid foundation of meaningful knowledge and skills, applying them to generate new insights and engage with important issues both locally and globally.
Thinking
Think critically and creatively to solve problems, test ideas, and find innovative solutions in different situations.
Communicate thoughts, feelings, and discoveries with clarity and confidence, using different ways to share learning with others.
Principled
Act with integrity by being honest, fair, and responsible in daily interactions and decisions.
Open-minded
Show open-mindedness by appreciating differences, exploring new ideas, and learning from people and cultures from around the world.
Caring
Care for self, classmates, and the environment, showing kindness, empathy, and respect in everyday actions.
Risk-taking
Take on new experiences and challenges with courage, embracing mistakes as opportunities to learn and become stronger.
Balanced
Find balance between learning, play, rest, and relationships, nurturing a healthy and fulfilling daily life.
Reflective
Reflect on learning and choices, recognizing what is going well and what can improve to keep growing and developing.
At Kehoe-France Northshore, students strengthen Approaches to Learning - thinking, research, communication, collaboration, and self-management - for success in every subject.
Thinking skills
Learners sharpen critical, creative, and ethical thinking to solve problems confidently and make thoughtful, responsible decisions in new and complex situations.
Communication skills
Students express ideas clearly by speaking, writing, presenting, and listening actively, building confidence and understanding in every interaction.
Self-management skills
Learners set goals, stay organized, and regulate emotions effectively, developing resilience and independence in their daily learning journey.
Research skills
Students locate, evaluate, and use information effectively, becoming curious, informed thinkers who can investigate questions in depth.
Social skills
Learners build empathy, teamwork, and collaboration, forming positive relationships and contributing constructively to group tasks and projects.
At Kehoe-France, technology is woven into everyday learning, helping students think critically, work creatively, and collaborate with confidence.
iPad integration Students in Grades 1–3 use 1:1 iPads kept in classroom carts and accessed daily. Teachers build iPads into lessons to boost reading, writing, maths, and creativity through interactive apps, research tasks, and digital storytelling. Students also develop responsible tech habits while using tools such as Seesaw and IXL.
Personalized digital learning Students in Grades 4–7 use 1:1 Chromebooks throughout the school day and at home. This flexibility supports seamless use of technology in every subject. Learners collaborate on projects, carry out research, code in the Design Lab, and organize their work through Google Classroom and other platforms, all while building strong digital citizenship and a healthy balance in their tech use.
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
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.
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
Strong academic outcomes open pathways to leading universities and future opportunities worldwide.
Life competencies
Build the human skills needed to adapt, collaborate, and keep learning throughout life.
Multilingualism
Develop fluency across languages, cultures, and global environments.
International opportunities
Take part in global experiences that broaden perspectives and build confidence.
Life and career pathways
Explore personalized university and career pathways shaped around individual ambitions.
Strong academic results begin with students who feel challenged, supported, and engaged in learning.Students across ISP schools consistently achieve results above local and international benchmarks through learning experiences that challenge thinking, deepen understanding, and help every learner keep getting better.
Students are growing up in a world shaped by rapid technological change, uncertainty, and challenges we cannot yet predict.To thrive, they need the skills that give them the curiosity to question, the confidence to adapt, the ability to collaborate, and the resilience to keep learning throughout life.International Schools Partnership – ISP has partnered with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, in developing ways to embed life competencies into everyday learning experiences across ISP Schools worldwide.
Language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities.Students across ISP schools develop proficiency in multiple world languages while continuing to strengthen their home or first language.Through meaningful learning experiences and international collaboration, students build the confidence to communicate across cultures and thrive in global environments.
International learning experiences help students see beyond their own environment and understand the world from different perspectives.Students across ISP Schools take part in unique collaborations, exchanges, competitions, and global experiences that encourage curiosity, teamwork, and independent thinking.Working with global partners, these life changing opportunities help students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and adapt to new experiences across cultures and countries.
Every student’s future pathway is different and through our Future Pathways program, families are supported by specialist counselors and advisors who guide subject choices, university applications, and career decisions with personalized support throughout the learning journey.University fairs, global experts, and our A–Z Speaker Series help students explore emerging careers and future industries with confidence.Students benefit from exclusive ISP scholarships and opportunities with some of the world’s most recognized institutions.
We measure the quality of learning through International Schools Partnership’s Learning Improvement Process - LIP. This framework helps teachers and leaders reflect on what works and adapt quickly to meet each learner’s needs, ensuring every student feels ready to embrace good struggles and succeed.
Informed by evidence gathered through this process, our learning spaces continually evolve to spark curiosity, foster resilience and prepare students with the skills they need to thrive - not just in school, but in life. Every improvement is guided by what drives real progress for learners.
Regardless of what learning space you walk into - indoors or outdoors, you're going to see happily engaged students that feel safe to take risks in their learning. They are making connections to the real world.
Sarah Ficarra, Lower School Principal
Discover how students learn at Kehoe-France Northshore - questioning, exploring, and collaborating through the IB framework to think critically, solve problems, and take meaningful action.
