STEMinn - STEM Education Program in Hong Kong

Today’s students are the leaders of tomorrow. The STEMinn education program at Stamford American School Hong Kong prepares students to excel in an ever-changing world.

 

Unique to Stamford American School, the STEMinn education program combines science, technology, engineering, and math and focuses on innovation to elevate students in Hong Kong into innovators ready to tackle global issues. At its core, students build a strong understanding of all areas of science and technology while learning how to design and engineer with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. The STEMinn program is fully embedded in our curriculum, so innovation is in the DNA of a Stamford education based on our Hong Kong Campus. Through various units and hands-on projects, students gain in-demand skills such as leadership, complex problem-solving, and analytical thinking to drive success in any field.

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Elementary STEMinn Program (Pre-Primary to Grade 5)

In this elementary STEMinn program in Hong Kong, students explore four areas of science: life science, earth, and space science, physical science, and ETS (Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science.) They learn the fundamentals of engineering by engaging in hands-on learning activities while drawing upon various subjects such as math, social studies, and the arts. The STEMinn program uses various cutting-edge technological learning tools in Hong Kong and provides students with design thinking education to bring their innovative ideas to life. The importance of using technology and innovation for purpose is reinforced throughout this process as the different tools seamlessly support learning outcomes across the curriculum.

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Shaping the Future

Watch video: Pioneering STEMinn with a Self-Made Drone

Trevor, a graduate from the Class of 2025, discovered his passion for engineering in High School and built a flying drone by experimenting with coding for his Grade 10 Sophomore Project. He pursues a mechanical engineering degree at the HKUST, turning his school-day curiosity into a future career path.

Secondary STEMinn Program (Grade 6-Grade 12)

In the secondary STEMinn program, students develop foundational skills across various STEM fields. They elevate their designs and innovations while learning more advanced technologies. The curriculum covers topics such as advanced coding, user experience design, and product design and modeling. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals play a crucial role in guiding the design and engineering outcomes, focusing on sustainability and addressing global challenges. The STEMinn program helps students build a strong portfolio of innovative projects and in-demand skills, making them appealing candidates for universities and preparing them for success beyond graduation.

In grades 11 and 12, Stamford offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme pathway in Design Technology and Computer Science, allowing our innovators to pursue their passions in engineering and technology.

 

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Why STEMinn?

Technology-related jobs are some of the fastest-growing professions highlighted in “The Future of Jobs Report 2025” published by the World Economic Forum. The Swiss-based think tank’s study also shows that artificial intelligence (AI) – computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour – and big data, networks and cybersecurity and technology literacy top the list of rapidly developing skills.

In addition to the core units, STEMinn program’s students are stretched each year by two innovation-focused project weeks: “Mission Inspire” and “Sustainable Stamford” in Hong Kong. Students from Pre-primary to Grade 12 focus on a school-wide theme to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration that builds a community of STEM innovators in Hong Kong across grade levels with top-level education.

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Discover a world of opportunities under one roof as this truly international education creates and offers choices of curriculum suited to your child's future path.