This is Awty
The premier international school in Houston, TX.
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Academics at Awty
Students at Awty experience language-immersion classrooms and graduate with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Making Marks with Meaning
Welcome to The Awty International School
At Awty, we envision a world where every student has the opportunity to grow as an independent thinker, within a rich mix of languages and cultures, with the skills, qualities, and values they need to make a positive impact in our ever-changing world. With more than 1,800 students from more than 50 countries, Awty prepares students to learn and lead anywhere.
Our Values
At Awty, we're preparing students for a world that needs curious thinkers, courageous leaders, kind hearts, and strong communities. Our four core values guide everything we do, shaping not just what students learn, but who they become.
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Being kind can change the world.
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When we work together we all thrive.
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Open eyes, open minds.
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Scared is what we might feel; brave is what we do.
The Awty Experience
Some of the most powerful learning happens outside the traditional classroom–on the stage, on the field, on experiential trips, and at community celebrations like our International Festival. These signature experiences shape memories, build character, and define what it means to be an Awty student.
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rachel edwards
Our athletics program offers opportunities for students to push their limits, work as a team, and experience the thrill of competition. More than winning games, it's about building confidence and developing resilience that lasts a lifetime.
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rachel edwards
Paint. Perform. Compose. Capture. Create. The arts at Awty span every form of expression–visual arts, theater, choir, band, photography, filmmaking, and beyond. Students don't just learn about art; they become artists exploring their creativity and bringing bold ideas to life.
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rachel edwards
Some lessons can't be taught in a classroom; they have to be lived. Through experiential education, Awty students venture into the world to learn firsthand, think independently, and forge connections that transform their understanding. These experiences shape not just what they know, but who they become.
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Our Stories
Every member of our community has a story worth telling. From student innovators to dedicated educators, from staff champions to inspiring families, these are the voices of Awty. Their stories are what make us who we are.
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A Cup of Turkish Coffe and a vision for Learning: Meet Dr. Özden Özkanoğlu
Dr. Özkanoğlu shares more than just her expertise–she shares her culture, often over a cup of Turkish coffee. Discover how she is bringing this spirit of connection to herrole as PYP coordinatorand guiding our Primary School toward IB authorization.
Three Brothers, A New Life
Eliott, Simon and Marius left Switzerland last August to settle in Houston. Between apprehensions and discoveries, these three brothers from our French Immersion Program share how they found the courage to start completely over.
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Grade 6
An Awty Family's Living Museum Story
IThird-grade, Arjun, wanted to represent an iconic leade at Living Musuem–spmeone who influenced others and who went on to change the world. Mahatma Gandhi was that leader.
As Arjun researched Gandhi's life and activism, his own family story emerged.
From Awty to Stanford
Georgios Mikos ('21) pursuing Chemical Engineering at Stanford University was honored with the coveted Termoan Engineering Scholastic Award. To join him at the awards ceremony, he invited his former Awty teacher, Mrs. Lydia Peeran, IB Economics teacher and Ethics Bowl Coach.
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From Wetlands to Wisdom: Hands-on Learning for the Future
"Sustainability is about connection." That is the vision Jesus Zepeda, Awty's new Sustainability Coordinator, brings to campus. Along with science teacher Diana Del Bosque-Hernandez, he is guiding students out of the classroom and into the wetlands to discover that protecting our planet starts with loving our local ecosystem. Begining with Galveston Bay.
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Grade 6
Voyage autour du monde
In Mr. Tomasi's Grande Section class, thanks to the "Journey Around the World" project, the students have the chance to travel, without ever leaving the classroom.
The concept? Inviting parents to share their country of origin, its traditions, and its culture with the entire class.
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Grade 6
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Anna: A Journey of Growth, Creativity, and Community
Senior Anna (‘26) has been weaving herself into the fabric of Awty since fourth grade, transforming from a timid newcomer into a leader who captures memories, creates art, and champions exploration. As leader of the Yearbook Club, National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, and costume designer extraordinaire, she embodies what it means to embrace every opportunity.
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Our Primary School Rams came to school dressed as their future selves. The future is in great hands!
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Grade 6
Diwali at Awty
From lighting diyas to sharing stories and traditions, our campus glowed with connection, color, and celebration.
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Grade 6
Behind every delicious meal at Awty is an incredible team that arrives bright and early each day, committed to serving our students with fresh, scratch-made food.
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Grade 6
Where Our Graduates' Stories Continue
