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Our Curriculum The American International School of Guangzhou provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Diploma Programme as well as a standards-based curriculum. American Education Reaches Out (AERO), Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are used throughout all phases to tailor a program most relevant to our unique context and learners. AISG is one of only two schools in Asia and the only school in China to have a full Early Childhood through Grade 12 implementation of the PLC at Work framework. PLC (Professional Learning Community) teams work in a continuous cycle of inquiry focused on student learning outcomes and data-informed instruction and assessment. The 2020-2021 school year saw continued growth in our faculty’s approach to hybrid teaching and learning, including experiencing professional development tailored to a range of flexible learning environments. In the first half of the year, many teachers returned to China from their displaced locations abroad. At school, we pivoted with a return to face-to-face instruction, while maintaining all the valuable insights and learning opportunities gained from the prior year including flexibility in planning and instruction, varied and innovative assessment practices, and a focus on student well-being. The 2020-2021 school year provided us with a focus on accelerated learning – by ensuring the most essential learning opportunities
