Seven Star Kindergarten

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM

Multidimensional interaction will provide diverse development for children aged 3-6 years. We believe that on the basis of comprehensive development of children, adults should provide effective support and guidance for their unique and personalized development. Therefore, the courses of Seven Star are supplemented by IBPYP and Extra-Curricular Activities Courses.

IBPYP COURSE

Seven Star Kindergarten’s curriculum (ages 3-6) adopts IBPYP courses. Our kindergarten curriculum is compatible with Eastern and Western educational ideas, connects Chinese culture and educational tradition with international education systems, and trains children to become lifelong learners according to the ten IB characteristics.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Seven Stars provide ample time and a wide range of course options for children to personalize their development, children can choose to explore the game independently or professional teachers leading according to their interests and expertise, in language, social studies, mathematics, arts, science, personal, social and physical education and other fields of deep exploration and learning.

Inquiry English Learning

The highly qualified foreign teachers set up inquiry activities around different inquiry topics according to their childrens interests, and communicate and guide students in pure English to help them acquire communication and language, natural expansion of abilities in spelling, reading and writing development.

IB LEARNER PROFILE

Open-minded

They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Inquirers

They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Caring

They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Knowledgeable

They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Risk-takers

They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Thinkers

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Balanced

They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Communicators

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Reflective

They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

Principled

They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

What is IBPYP?

IBPYP is a sub-project of IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization), designed for 3-12-year-old students with long-term educational needs, focusing on training children as all-round explorers.
Its core is to form an understanding of important concepts, to form a positive attitude, to master basic knowledge and skills, and to take responsible actions. It can greatly promote the development of concepts, knowledge and skills in educational activities and games.

Transdisciplinary Themes of IBPYP

WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANET

PYP SUBJECT AREAS

Language
Social Studies
Mathematics
Arts
Science
Personal, social and physical education

The core of PYP course:Inquiring as the main way of learning

PYP encourages children to construct meaning from the world around them by harnessing the knowledge that children already have, providing incentives for new experiences, and providing children with the time and opportunity to think and consolidate. For children, inquiry is manifested in the process of generating interest, exploration, investigation, synthesis and reasoning. In games and contemplation, children use theory, test theory and revision theory in different ways to express their ideas, thus helping children to develop an understanding of important concepts, acquire basic knowledge and skills, develop a positive attitude, and learn to take responsible action.