Academic Curriculum
Kindergarten
A high degree of interactive play and creativity stimulates students’ natural curiosity and desire to explore.
Our kindergarten courses are based on the internationally recognised “Guidelines for the Learning and Development of Children Aged 3-6” from the “EYFS” (Early Years Foundation Stage British Curriculum for 3-6 years). We have designed a theme-based bilingual curriculum which covers the seven main areas of childhood development. We believe every child should receive a stimulating all-round education; since Kindergarten education exerts such a powerful influence on a child’s future learning, we must encourage children to learn through lively activities that highlight interactive play and creativity and enable them to experience the joy of learning.
Lower School
In the Primary Stage we continue to adhere firmly to the ethos of holistic education, while giving pupils a more structured and traditional teaching environment. In addition, we encourage learning through self-discovery and trial and error, group discussion and creativity, which are a central focus of our courses.
We offer a wide range of extra-curricular enrichment courses, enabling pupils to develop their potential in academic study, the arts, sports and social activities, thereby helping them to lay a solid foundation for future study and life. Our courses include Chinese, English, Maths, Science, Global Issues, Chinese Literature, Computer Science, Music, Arts, PE, Moral Education and Individual Health and Safety.
Our pupils will naturally not only master Chinese and gain a great appreciation for Chinese culture, but will also master English and appreciate different cultures, thereby broadening their horizons, inspiring them to approach the world with a truly global perspective and to develop key skills and knowledge for their future lives.
Our students will be assessed on a regular basis, including assessments of their social skills, awareness of health issues and their psychological and academic development. One of the core assessments is focussed on their English language competence, including their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Upper School
In Upper School, we gradually increase the proportion of English immersion courses.
We will focus on immersive bilingual teaching, practice-based interdisciplinary learning and other innovative teaching methods, enabling all our students to find a personalised learning pathway with the assistance of their tutors, thereby developing their academic stamina and adaptability and helping them lay a solid foundation for further study in senior high school.
In this process, teachers and tutors will allow them greater freedom, increasing the frequency and flexibility of self-study to develop their capacity for self-regulated learning.
