SCIS provides a challenging and creative program that is based on an American framework but meets the standards of many Western Countries.

At SCIS, our curriculum committee works to regularly incorporate the best of the educational methodologies, curriculum, and materials from around the world. Our teachers make a difference in ensuring that SCIS is meeting and exceeding the national standards of Western countries (U.S., England, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand). Our staff inspires change and creates truly international learning environments for students.

For example:
  Australia and New Zealand have been on the leading edge of reading and language arts development world-wide. We have used the Australian documents as a base, but have incorporated specific skills from the USA, UK, and Canada to make sure our documents are thorough.
  In math, Ontario, Canada has had some of the best curriculum development in the world. We work from some of these documents, but our teachers from around the world carefully check off and incorporate the skills from their home countries to make sure that students can repatriate easily.
  Our science and math are hands-on programs that develop deep understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts. Our main program materials, Math Investigations and Full Option Science System stem from the USA. Our teachers utilize a variety of materials (and incorporate their own creative ideas) to provide rigor and to stimulate children’s natural curiosity and love of learning.

SCIS Students will demonstrate:

	Effective Communication
	High Level Thinking
	A Solid Foundation of Knowledge
	Positive Learning Attitudes and Behaviors
	Global and Community Appreciation

Our curriculum coordinator can be reached at curriculum@scischina.org and is always willing to answer more specific questions regarding our programs.