To personalize the learning for each student, Stamford uses a wide variety of materials including bilingual materials from the US and Taiwan, Mandarin materials from our Singapore sister school and the Hong Kong curriculum development body. Stamford teaches Mandarin using simplified characters, and this is where our expertise lies. Our experienced Head of Mandarin and teaching team develops the most appropriate materials to meet the learning standards and outcomes for the student’s level of learning while ensuring they are meeting applicable standards.

The Spanish Department at Stamford believes in cooperation and collaboration and has shared and developed a Spanish common academic curriculum for both campuses (Singapore and Hong Kong).

The curriculum is based on real and authentic resources from Spain and Latin-America and follows the learning standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), as well as the Instituto Cervantes (IE).

The objective is to develop a functional use of the Spanish Language for one’s personal contexts and purposes not only focusing onto the communication but emphasizing on the relationship among perspectives, practices, and products of the culture.

Students cannot choose to study both Spanish and Mandarin in the same academic year. There is a commitment of one year. However, they may change their language preference in the following academic year. Stamford's curriculum includes many specialist classes as well as core subjects, therefore students can only pursue one language to maintain a broad and balanced area of study.

Students are assessed in Chinese and Spanish using STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) in the relevant language. STAMP tests are written by native speakers and evaluate students' reading, writing and speaking abilities.

Our daily language programs also follow a personalized learning approach. If a student excels beyond their level in one of the skills (reading, speaking, writing) the teacher will ensure to provide appropriate instruction to challenge them. If a student has advanced in all of the skills the teacher may transfer them to another section if the current class is unable to support their learning needs.

Should you have any questions about Stamford's Mandarin or Spanish Programs or any other aspects of our curriculum, our Admissions Team would be happy to speak to you. E-mail us or (+852) 2500 8688.