Philosophy
Our Middle School curriculum focuses on independent thought and enquiry. We encourage our learners to think critically as they navigate new concepts and ideas within mathematics, the sciences, languages, humanities and the arts. We focus on educating the whole student and provide learners with quality pastoral care as they make the transition from our Lower School.
The ACS Middle School program adopts a holistic attitude to education. We place intercultural competence and effective communication at the heart of our teaching. We situate learning within context and emphasise interdisciplinary connections between subject areas. Through the use of innovative teaching methods, we equip our students with the academic skills required to successfully complete the rigorous IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Our aim is to develop engaged, globally-minded young people who are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.
We provide our students with a close-knit community at every stage of their learning journey. Our students come from over 70 countries, and we consider our diversity to be one of our principal strengths. We also stress the importance of entrepreneurship and accountability, and our student leadership and governance programs provide the ideal platform for developing these skills.
