Curriculum Overview | Stamford’s International Curriculum

In addition to our adopted American standards, we have incorporated several elements into our international school curriculum that focus on developing the whole child. These elements include:

– Global citizenship
– Approaches to learning
– International mindedness
– Service learning
– Building character
– Social-emotional skills

They are crucial to fostering successful individuals who achieve academic success and master skills to cope with real-world challenges. As life outside the classroom requires students to work across a broad range of skills and subject areas when solving problems, we use a cross-curricular approach to allow students to combine multiple skills and areas of knowledge. Hands-on project-based learning engages learners and emphasizes skill application rather than just memorizing content.

For elementary students (Pre-primary to Grade 5), we provide a solid foundation in skills and academics through the IB Learner Profile and an American standards-based curriculum. We aim to nurture curious and confident learners who are eager to explore and take risks. We also offer weekly lessons through the Second Step Program, and focuses on outdoor education to develop essential life skills.

In our middle school program (Grades 6-8), we build on the strong foundation from elementary school. We provide challenging coursework and specialist subjects to prepare students for the high school and IB curriculum. During this important transition, we help students develop research, reflection, language, and social skills to succeed.

As a leading International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Hong Kong, Stamford High School offers a wide range of IB courses for students in Grades 9-12. Our balanced curriculum prepares students for various graduation options. High school students also have opportunities to take on leadership roles through the student council and houses, run student-led clubs and interest groups, and participate in the Cornerstones Program and sophomore projects.

Unique to Stamford, our STEMinn Program not only helps students develop technology skills needed for careers in the digital age from the age of 5, but it also gives them the opportunity to use technology as a tool to immerse them in an environment conducive to inquiry-based learning and nurture their critical thinking skills, which will become increasingly important in the job market.

Our Grade 9-10 students gain hands-on experience with industry professionals through our Cornerstones Program in the high school curriculum.