Academic Excellence｜CIS: First Week of School – Academic Focus & Care in Full Swing
In the first week of the new school year, the CIS campus is brimming with energy and vitality. Children are finding a sense of security in clear daily routines, expressing themselves confidently through inquiry activities, and making steady progress in language and mathematics. In just a few short days, we can already see “Academic Excellence ， Caring Community” vividly come to life in our classrooms.
ECE
From Settling In to
Confident Expression
In the ECE stage, children graduallyadapt tothe new environment through daily routines such as morning circle, stories, and outdoor activities, learning to build a sense of security within structure.
In PreK2–PK3, children take their first steps in building friendships—learning to take turns, share, and collaborate—while discovering the joy of belonging to a caring community.
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In PK4–K, the inquiry themes Who We Are and How We Express Ourselves guide children to explore identity and self-expression. Through family photo frames, emotion portraits, and “All About Me” projects, they learn to understand themselves and use art and language to share their feelings and ideas.
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Here, children not only develop early language and math skills, but also build confidence and a sense of belonging through interaction and self-expression.
Elementary
Exploring Knowledge
Connecting Worlds
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The focus in Lower Primary is on developing strong learning habits andbuilding solid academic foundations. Through reading, writing, and math practice, children gradually master effective learning methods, while co-creating classroom agreements that teach kindness, respect, and responsibility. Inquiry units start from everyday life themes, helping them understand how to build positive relationships with others and their communities.
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In the upper grades, students engage in higher-level thinking and learning. They continually challenge themselves with more complex concepts in language, mathematics, and science, while learning to connect knowledge across different subject areas. Inquiry projects guide them to link what they have learned with the real world, encouraging them to reflect on their responsibilities as individuals and as members of the community.
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Elementary school learning enables students to make steady progress academically while continuously growing within a culture of community.
Secondary
Academic Depth &
Holistic Growth
In Secondary School, students engage in deeper academic exploration, following differentiated learning pathways tailored to their future study directions. Whether in languages and humanities or in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and economics, the curriculum emphasizes rigorous thinking and precise expression. Through inquiry projects, students further develop interdisciplinary connections and critical thinking skills.
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At the same time, the Secondary School places equal emphasis on students’ holistic development. Cross-cultural exchanges and teamwork help them cultivate responsibility and leadership through challenges, while the Life Skills program supports their mental well-being during rigorous study and gradually builds independent living abilities, preparing them for future academic pursuits and life development.
Integrated Curriculum
The Cornerstone of
Holistic Development
Beyond the core subjects, students also step into music, art, PE, and library classes. These courses run through all grade levels, nurturing expression and creativity, strengthening collaboration and healthy habits, and laying a solid foundation for holistic development.
In the first week of school, CIS students have already begun to shine across different divisions. In the ECE program, children are gradually building confidence and a sense of belonging through nurturing routines and expressive activities; in the Primary School, students are progressing steadily along a clear academic pathway while growing within a culture of community; and in the Secondary School, learning is guiding them toward deeper inquiry and broader global perspectives.
This is the vision of CIS: centered on Academic Excellence & Caring Community, enabling every child to grow with confidence, rise to challenges, and embrace their own brilliance through the dual nourishment of learning and life.
