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NURTURING GLOBAL CITIZENS WELL VERSED WITH<\/span>
\r\nCHINESE AND WESTERN CULTURES BY STAGES<\/span><\/h1>\r\n

At Malvern, educating the \u201cwhole person\u201d begins with the cultivation of students\u2019 characters, the acquisition of skills and the finding of knowledge. From bilingual immersion education at primary and pre-school to international education in high school, each stage is marked by clear development goals. Pupils can acquire knowledge from subjects bilingually, gain capacity for cross-disciplinary investigation, critical thinking and collaboration, then growing to be the 21st century talent with their leadership and fine characters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nTEACHING APPROACH<\/td>\r\nDEVELOPMENT GOALS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Pre-school<\/td>\r\n\r\n

Pre-school focuses on a bilingual education allowing
\r\nchildren to acquire basic conversation skills in both
\r\nlanguages. Based on the United Kingdom\u2019s Early Years
\r\nFoundation Stage (EYFS), children are nurtured in the
\r\nfollowing seven major abilities through exposure to Forest
\r\nSchool, Montessori and Reggio Emilia teaching approaches:<\/p>\r\n

    \r\n\t
  • Personal ability, social skill, personal emotion<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Physical ftness<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Communication<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Language<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Mathematics<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Global outlook<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Visual arts and design<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
\r\n
    \r\n\t
  • Ability to develop healthy life habits and express one\u2019s needs<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Ability to get along with peers and adults<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Ability to communicate daily matters in both Chinese and English<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Ability to be curious about the world<\/li>\r\n\t
  • A Passion for learning and reading<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Good health and good eating habits<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Comprehensive development of IQ & EQ<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Primary 1-5<\/td>\r\n\r\n

On top of the Chinese national curriculum, MCC
\r\nextracts the best from both UK and Hong Kong
\r\ncurriculum frameworks to deliver an innovative, bilingual
\r\ninternational education. At its core, is an academically
\r\nrigorous interdisciplinary learning programme which
\r\nfocuses on delivering a hands-on, immersive learning
\r\nexperience for all our pupils<\/p>\r\n

    \r\n\t
  • Cross-discipline (Project- based learning)<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Chinese<\/li>\r\n\t
  • English<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Mathematics<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Science<\/li>\r\n\t
  • PE and Wushu<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Arts (Fine Arts\/ Dance\/ Drama\/ Music)<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Computer & Design Technology<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Character Formation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
\r\n
    \r\n\t
  • A serious learning attitude and capacity for independent learning<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Proficiency in mother-tongue language (Chinese) in listening,speaking, reading and writing sufficient for daily work and studies<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Master and apply the basic knowledge of Chinese and Mathematics<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Identification with and appreciation of Chinese culture &
    \r\nliterature<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Second language (English) profciency to allow for \ufb02uent daily conversation and reading<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Academic ability equal to that assessed by Cambridge Young Learners English<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Mastery of knowledge in various subjects with capacity for cross-discipline project investigation and analysis<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of personal interests and pastimes through a large number of extra-curricular activities and study tours<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Healthy habits regarding food and lifestyle<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Primary 6<\/td>\r\nDual-track instruction in accordance with students\u2019
\r\ngoal for further studies<\/td>\r\n		Options for Bilingual Junior Secondary and International Senior Secondary at Malvern or other junior high schools in China<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Junior
\r\nSecondary<\/td>\r\n		\r\n

A comprehensive learning curriculum encompassing
\r\nthe international curriculum together with the national
\r\ncurriculum:<\/p>\r\n

    \r\n\t
  • Literature & Languages: Chinese &English
    \r\nMathematics<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Arts<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Physical & Health Education<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Music<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Computer & Design Technology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n
\r\n
    \r\n\t
  • Critical thinking with students being encouraged to identify problems and devise solutions<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Profciency in Chinese and English for academic purposes with some students attaining capacity for literature appreciation and mother tongue profciency in both languages<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Academic profciency for both Senior High School Entrance Examinations and IGCSE<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Acquisition of a global outlook and awareness as a world
    \r\ncitizen developed through a large number of classes being
    \r\ntaught by expatriate teachers<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of personalized interest, teamwork spirit and leadership by experimental learning<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Development of the capacity for communal living through
    \r\nboarding school life<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Senior
\r\nSecondary<\/td>\r\n		Instruction of IGCSE and A-Level conducted mainly by expatriate teachers<\/td>\r\n\r\n