WELCOME TO CHINGSHIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary school is a time for surprises; a time when students learn to be scholars and a time for parents to realize milestones are within reach. The Chingshin Academy goal is for our students to feel excited about school every morning, stay curious about academics, and develop positive values. 

The Chingshin Academy approach

Our elementary school follows a creative, active, interdisciplinary curriculum that helps children acquire learning skills and bridge them with the wider world. Set in a bilingual environment, our students begin hearing English at a young age, and are constantly exposed to different ways of thinking between their multibackground homeroom teachers. We understand that the primary responsibility of lower school education is to teach learning skills in addition to academics. Thus, at the top of our agenda is to provide children with opportunities for meaningful learning as well as strategies for independent lifelong learning.

Defining aspects of our program

A solid knowledge foundation.

• Developing students’ bilingual capabilities
  • listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in both Mandarin and English.
  • Immersive bilingual environment 
• Experimentation and critical thinking in mathematics and sciences

​Interest in extracurricular (productive interests or hobbies)

• Training in psychomotor skills (dance, Chinese yo-yo, jump rope, Chinese martial arts, table tennis, basketball, swimming, and rock climbing).
• Periodic fitness tests for goal setting and progress tracking

Fine art programs 

• Innovative visual arts, musical, and performance arts programs
• We encourage every student to learn at least one musical instrument.    

 Cultivating global citizenship

• International curriculum where students are exposed to multiple languages, cultures, and perspectives.  
• International partnerships around the world for exchange programs (physically and virtually)  

Real world application 

• Comprehensive life education curriculum with immersive experience, empathy, and service programs
• Experiential learning curriculum

Core Curriculum

1. Speaking, listening, reading, writing in both English and Mandarin
2. Mathematics and science with emphasis on critical thinking and hands on opportunities
3. Physical activity: Martial arts, swimming, rock climbing, ball sports etc
4. Fine arts: visual and performance
5. Every student learns at least one instrument. 
6. International awareness
7. Community service learning
8. Field trips (both local and international)