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Learning
Academic Curriculum
Academic Vision
At Westover, we envision a transformative educational experience that celebrates and empowers every individual, placing our students at the heart of their learning journey. Creative problem-solving connected with deep intellectual curiosity are central to the school’s educational philosophy. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our personalized approach to education, where each student receives a bespoke learning experience focused around an approach that highlights an evolving curriculum, our expert faculty and programs such as our Oxford Tutorial Model that allows for students to focus on small group and one on one learning.
Central to our vision is cultivating deep intellectual experiences for all students, inspired by renowned educational models like our Oxford Tutorial. We empower students to shape their own academic paths, fostering intellectual exploration, curiosity, problem-solving, empathy, and communication skills.
Our global perspective is embedded in our curriculum, supported by a robust exchange program that nurtures global identity. Through the Rasin center, we equip students to navigate an interconnected world and address complex global challenges.
Our curriculum encourages students to tackle big questions, developing critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills. We emphasize habits of mind and heart, preparing students for academic success and a purposeful life beyond the classroom.
We strive to create an environment where every student reaches their full potential, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values to make meaningful contributions to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Pedagogical Approach at Westover
We approach our academic philosophy through three main pillars of engagement:
- Neuroscience-Informed Pedagogy & Empowerment of Young Women
- Building an Inclusive, Health-Focused Learning Environment
- Promoting a Global Perspective, Technology, & Women Centered Mentorship
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Explore Our Curriculum
Associate Head of School Catherine Stines
We have the opportunity as a small school to meet students with a bespoke approach where they are empowered in their learning journey. We not only want to students be well-rounded in traditional academics but also in creative, curiosity, grit, and in an insatiable desire to discover what they want to do in the world and to give them the support and tools they need to become experts in those passions.
Be Boldly You
Westover School admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. As a gender-diverse girls school, Westover welcomes applicants and students who are assigned female at birth and/or identify as girls. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and athletic or other school-administered programs.