Round Square

“THERE IS MORE IN US THAN WE KNOW.
IF WE CAN BE MADE TO SEE IT,
PERHAPS FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES
WE WILL BE UNWILLING TO SETTLE FOR LESS.”

RS Heroes of Discovery Storytelling Competition 2025

Discover the brilliant new sidekicks that students have come up with in our new competition.

Celebrating Inspiring Voices at The Oxford Union

400 students and teachers, from 46 schools in 15 countries, came together for Round Square Inspiring Voices: The Big Baraza to practice public speaking, and share perspectives on a range of topics through debate and discussion.

Round Square: a community of schools

Round Square is an international community of 260+ schools in 50 countries that collaborate on character education around six themes (the Round Square IDEALS) – International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service.

Understanding that many of life’s important lessons come from practical experience, we use experiential learning, to shape students’ character, and build their capacity to make a positive difference in the world as globally-minded, courageous and compassionate leaders.

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An Introduction to Round Square

By exploring the six RS IDEALS, students set off on a learning journey which leads them to 12 Discoveries of personal virtues and attributes, building the capabilities and confidence needed to make a positive difference in the world.

Round Square schools are encouraged to interpret and apply this teaching and learning framework in ways most appropriate to their culture, style and facilities.

In sharing and comparing their different approaches, schools develop good-practice around the six IDEALS, with a common aim to build character and realise potential in their students.

Explore the RS IDEALS and Discoveries