Learning at OIS is a balanced, holistic approach based on the United States education model. Courses are rooted in content and skills that align with the following standards designed to challenge students academically as well as to encourage them to think critically and demonstrate creativity:
- English Language Arts and Mathematics - Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Science - Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Social Studies - American Education Reaches Out (AERO)
- Physical Education - American Standards for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE)
- World Languages - American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
- Art and Music - National Core Arts Standards (NCAS)
