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Spotlight on Stamford The future is bright at Stamford as the school celebrates its fifth year anniversary in Hong Kong
It’s an exciting year at Stamford American School Hong Kong. Four years since its opening, the school has grown not only in terms of student numbers but also facilities and curriculum offerings. As the school looks ahead to its next major milestone – the first graduating class in 2023, Head of School, Karrie
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Dietz fills us in on what current and prospective students can expect.
Learning approach Stamford offers an American Standards-based curriculum taught through an inquiry-based approach. “It is important that we offer a progressive approach to teaching and learning with the standards in place for a clear path and milestones along the way, so we can also ensure growth and prepare students well for their futures,” says Dietz. This rigorous framework was key in helping Stamford achieve full IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) authorisation and
accreditation from the Council of International School (CIS) in 2021. It’s the perfect fit: the US standards at each grade level provide a firm foundation for IB study, transdisciplinary inquiry fosters international mindedness and global citizenship in every child, and equip students with the knowledge, skills and values required to succeed at the highest level wherever they go. To prepare every student for the rigorous IBDP, the school makes sure the IB learner profile attributes are fostered within students from age 5 and up. These values focus on developing global citizens who, recognising their
