At ECOLE SCHOOLS, learning is an individualized and sustainable process. The education model is designed to guide each student’s personal learning journey, encouraging independent and self-disciplined learning. This methodology empowers students to become self-sufficient, critical thinkers, inquisitive minds, and creators.
Learning to Learn: Independent and Continuous Learning Skills
ECOLE SCHOOLS prioritizes teaching students how to acquire knowledge effectively. Every new student begins their academic journey with “Alphabetical Courses” (Learning to Learn courses), where they are trained in learning methodologies. During the first four months, students:
- Receive active guidance from teachers at the beginning of the process.
- Gradually transition to independent learning as teacher support decreases.
- Develop soft skills such as planning, analysis, synthesis, writing, critical thinking, empathy, communication, collaboration, and project management.
- Gain the ability to learn autonomously without relying on subject teachers.
- Enhance their learning experience across all subjects and sustain lifelong learning.
Student-Centered Course Selection and Personalized Learning Pathway
Each student’s learning journey at ECOLE SCHOOLS is structured based on their individual career plans.
- After completing the Learning to Learn phase, the student, guardian, and mentor collaboratively design the student’s career plan.
- Compulsory and elective courses are selected to align with the career plan, forming a personalized learning pathway.
- The student evaluates course choices by considering:
- Why is this course important for me?
- How does it contribute to my career goals?
- How can I apply this knowledge in daily life?
- Students can take courses individually or in learning groups (3-5 students with similar career goals).
- Learning groups enhance collaboration, communication, and active engagement.
- Independent study options are available for students who prefer self-paced learning.
Intensive Learning Model: Course Periods and Focused Study
The academic year at ECOLE SCHOOLS is divided into two-week course periods. Each period focuses on a single course (60 learning hours), enabling deep engagement.
During this period, students:
- Focus exclusively on one subject, enhancing concentration and comprehension.
- Explore different learning methods (reading, listening, analysis, film discussions, debates, etc.).
- Complete half a credit (0.5) of a typical one-credit year-long course in just two weeks.
This approach helps students:
- Retain knowledge more effectively in a shorter time.
- Strengthen problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Develop critical thinking and inquiry habits.
Active Self-Learning Model
ECOLE SCHOOLS promotes a model where students take responsibility for their own learning.
- Students access learning materials through an LMS (Learning Management System).
- Daily tasks include reading, watching videos, listening, and answering questions.
- Regular meetings with a mentor teacher track progress.
- At the end of the course, students create and present their work to a jury (composed of peers, parents, or field experts).
- Students have a say in jury selection, ensuring their approval.
- After the presentation, students add their work to a digital portfolio.
- Course completion depends on individual learning speed; students can finish early or take more time as needed.
- High school students who complete their credits can begin professional work or university coursework.
Can a Student Learn Independently with Discipline?
ECOLE SCHOOLS believes that every student is naturally curious and eager to learn.
- When aligned with natural learning processes, students embrace education willingly.
- A supportive, motivation-driven system encourages active learning.
To support independent learning, students are given:
- The freedom to choose their learning methods.
- The ability to generate knowledge themselves.
- Opportunities to ask questions and seek guidance.
As students recognize their own strengths, their interest in learning grows, accelerating their development.
Benefits of Independent Learning
This model ensures that students:
- Maintain curiosity and intrinsic motivation.
- Enhance long-term retention through sensory and emotional learning.
- Develop learning discipline and effective time management.
- Strengthen self-reliance and make learning sustainable.
- Improve problem-solving, critical thinking, empathy, and self-expression skills.
- Gain essential social and emotional competencies for lifelong learning.
- Discover their unique learning style and optimize their study methods.
- Engage multiple senses, increasing knowledge retention.
How the ECOLE SCHOOLS Learning Methodology Empowers Students
ECOLE SCHOOLS’ learning methodology is designed to develop students’ individual competencies, academic skills, and professional qualifications.
1. Individual Competencies
- Mastery in Learning: Research skills, time management, planning, and self-discipline.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Experience working in diverse teams, fostering a culture of collective success.
- Critical & Analytical Thinking: Decision-making confidence, problem-solving abilities, and innovation.
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Writing, speaking, empathy, marketing, and effective communication.
- Digital & Research Literacy: Using technology to develop solutions for global challenges.
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Organizational skills, responsibility, networking, and self-awareness.
2. Professional Competencies
- Versatile Career Readiness: Adapting to different industries and making informed career choices.
- Early Entrepreneurship & Business Development: Ability to launch startups and transition between careers easily.
- Strong Academic & Professional Foundation: A solid base for undergraduate and graduate studies with practical applications.
- 21st-Century Skills: Digital literacy, artistic skills, leadership, and political science knowledge.
- Career Adaptability: Quick adjustment to evolving job markets and new professions.
This methodology ensures that students develop not just academically, but also socially, professionally, and entrepreneurially, equipping them for a fully prepared future.