Integrated Program
Language, Leadership and Study Abroad
OneWorld Now!’s integrated program model includes language, leadership and study abroad and focuses on providing these transformational opportunities to underserved youth. Whereas many programs nationwide offer aspects of the OWN model, OneWorld Now!’s is one of the only programs in the nation with this holistic approach towards international education. Learn more about our key program components here:
Language
Twice weekly, students will remain after school for language classes in Mandarin Chinese or Arabic. These languages were chosen because they are less commonly taught in U.S. schools but are widely used world languages that will be beneficial for future global leaders.
Leadership
Once a week students come together in a central location in downtown Seattle for leadership workshops. The facilitated sessions employ participatory and experiential learning methods, aimed at cultivating intercultural sensitivity and an expanded sense of global citizenship within each student. In the end, students realize their potential as leaders in their community and in their own life, and are empowered to do their part to make a positive change in the world.
Study Abroad
The program is unique, however, because it is designed to create opportunities for young people that have historically not had access to integrated leadership programs - students of color and economically disadvantaged youth.
Furthermore, OneWorld Now! is committed to providing these opportunities to economically disadvantaged youth, who have historically had the least exposure and opportunities to gain language, leadership skills and study abroad participation. Scholarships are provided for eligible students.
