Prep School

Our Preparatory School Curriculum follows the framework of the National Curriculum in England, with which content streams found in the Chinese Primary School curriculum are integrated . Inculcating inquiry-based learning , strengthening bilingual mastery , achieving academic excellence and holistic growth to allow for a smooth transition for students as they move towards the Senior School.

Prep School

  • Curriculum Overview

    Our mission in the Preparatory School is to prepare our students for the academic rigour of Senior School. Accordingly, we build on the strong bilingual and bicultural foundations laid thus far by having the students learn in a curriculum which blends the best of the internationally renowned Cambridge Pathway with that of the rigorous Chinese Compulsory Education Curriculum. Inquiry-based learning provides students with the opportunity to explore geography, history, science and other subjects using English in a carefully crafted student led way, which fosters curiosity and develops higher order thinking and research skills. English is taught by experienced and well qualified expatriate teachers using Cambridge Global English and the best 21st Century active language learning methodologies. Chinese is taught by passionate bilingual Chinese teachers who have a love for Chinese language, literature and culture using the full range of effective teaching and learning strategies. In Mathematics, blessed with Chinese bilingual and expatriate mathematics specialist teachers, we follow the rigorous Beijing Normal University Mathematics Curriculum and teach this in Chinese first before deepening mathematics lessons taught in English by our experienced expatriate mathematics teachers. Art, Science and PE are taught in both Chinese and English to further facilitate bilingual language learning whilst IT and Computer Science are taught in English. Finally, in performing arts students are taught in Chinese and English by bilingual and expatriate specialist teachers allowing students to become bilingual performing artists as they prepare for success in the Associate Board of the Royal College of Music (ABRSM) or London Academy of Drama Arts (LAMDA) examinations.

    A result of our academically rigorous and dynamic interactive teaching is that our students enjoy great success in both local mid-term and end of term examinations in Chinese, English, Mathematics and Science and also Cambridge Pathway Examinations in all of their subjects throughout their years in Preparatory School. More importantly, they grow in confidence as compassionate, communicative, responsible risk takers and thinkers.

    Leadership and healthy competition in all activities is a feature of Preparatory School with our vibrant student-led Ambassador and Young Pioneer group. Our Student Ambassadors and Young Pioneers aim to motivate high standards in all we do whilst promoting teamwork and leadership and opportunities for participating in local, regional and national competitions and collaborations. They develop great character and are centrally involved all aspects of our school and help with assemblies, admissions mornings and community work often with a view to helping those less fortunate than ourselves.

  • The Learning Areas
  • Chinese and English Mastery
  • Inquiry Approach
  • Assessment and Reporting
  • Facilities
  • Timetable
  • Experiential Learning
  • Student Ambassadors