Creating future-oriented learning for a distinctive future
TONGXIANG, China, March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW), with a 92-year legacy, has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its Future School Programme at Yew Wah International Education School of Zhejiang Tongxiang (YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang). This pioneering initiative redefines traditional education through its innovative curriculum, thus empowering students to create a distinctive future.
YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang is located within the economic hub encompassing Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou, in the cultural Jiangnan region. Established in 2017, YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang is recognised for its diverse and inclusive educational environment, student-centred philosophy, and commitment to delivering high-quality bilingual instruction.
Because of the rapid pace and intricate nature of change, students must acquire the knowledge and cognitive skills to navigate future challenges. Schools need to offer innovative teaching methods that break through traditional approaches, and extend learning across fields, disciplines, time, and space.
In light of this context, the Future School Programme aims to introduce the distinctive aspects across learning, campus, boarding, and community experiences .
The Future School Programme introduces a university-style modular learning model in line with YCYW's three core missions—"Aligning with Science and Technology", "Aligning with Culture and Arts", and "Aligning with Love and Charity". The curriculum has four key areas: Science and Technology; Entrepreneurship; Creative and Performing Arts; and Health and Wellness. Under the guidance of a dedicated academic team, students have the flexibility to choose their courses according to their personal interests and developmental goals.
In addition, students will benefit from professional career guidance and university counselling. Students will also have immersive opportunities to learn about careers, and they will be able broaden their horizons and gain rich experience under the guidance of industry experts and university professors. The school provides first-rate dormitory facilities that support the social, emotional, and leadership development of the students as they hone their life skills.
Dr Betty Chan Po-king, YCYW's Chief Executive Officer & School Supervisor, said, "The purpose of education is to prepare children for the future, but a child's future is not only about studying at a prestigious university. Education is an ongoing, life-time journey. The Future School Programme will provide students with opportunities to explore and express their inner creativity, experience the joy of learning, gain self-confidence, and clarify what they hope to achieve in the future."