https://www.scmp.com/rss/328266/feed Stamford American School – Hong Kong is a world-class international school offering a rigorous standards-based and inquiry-driven education for children ages 5 to 18 years old. Stamford prepares children for a world of possibilities by using a data-driven personalized learning approach, offering a unique STEMinn (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Innovation) Program and 3 graduating paths including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Stamford’s vision is for every child to... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Looking for a new international school in Hong Kong’s competitive education sector? Stamford American School Hong Kong is part of the Cognita group, and it opened its doors in Ho Man Tin in 2017. We spoke with Head of School Karrie Dietz to find out why she feels Stamford stands out from the pack. #1 Data-driven personalised learning “The school is passionate that students experience learning that is tailored to them as individuals,” Karrie says. Stamford uses continuous... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159583/5-fast-facts-about-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159583/5-fast-facts-about-one?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:25:32 +0000 [Sponsored Article] The opening of Stamford American International School in Hong Kong last September was a pretty big deal in the city’s education scene. The school, which offers an American standards-based curriculum, initially catered for students from pre-primary to Grade 7, and is expanding to include Grade 8 in the coming academic year. It will ultimately provide education up to Grade 12, with students having a choice of graduating with either the International Baccalaureate Diploma... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159568/stamford-students-spill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159568/stamford-students-spill?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:12:31 +0000 [Sponsored Article] They are among the most influential people in our children’s lives and play a key role in shaping the type of people they’ll grow up to be. But what’s a teacher’s job really like? Grade 5 teacher Shari Postemski shares some insights into life behind the school gates at Stamford American International School. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Shari says she was attracted to the opportunity to be involved in a new international school in Hong Kong when Stamford opened... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159564/day-life-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159564/day-life-international?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:00:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Attending an international school can be a great experience for a young child, with exposure to world-class teachers and cutting-edge curriculum methods. You’ve probably heard a lot about Stamford American International School in Hong Kong and its tailored approach to education with individualised learning plans for students. The school also has a unique, problem-based STEMinn (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Innovation) Program, daily classes in Mandarin and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159487/day-life-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-hk-inspiring-minds/article/2159487/day-life-international?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Hong Kong is a multilingual city with opportunities galore for learning a global language such as Mandarin. For our kids, it’s an option that can give them significant social and professional advantages in life. Here we take a look at learning Mandarin at Stamford American School Hong Kong and how they aim to instil a love of the language in their students through their teaching methods. Opening doors The benefits of being exposed to more than one language during childhood... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-learn-pros/article/2133453/how-get-your-child-love-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-learn-pros/article/2133453/how-get-your-child-love-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Feb 2018 04:15:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] In schools we tend to group students into grade levels based on their age because this provides the children the opportunity to be with others at a similar level of social and emotional development. However, that does not mean that all students within a class are at the same level across academic subjects. Students can often fluctuate in abilities in subjects within a grade level, and they experience different levels of growth. Thinking of our own experiences, we can all... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-learn-pros/article/2133456/stamford-american-school-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/stamford-learn-pros/article/2133456/stamford-american-school-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Feb 2018 04:15:00 +0000