We believe the world
becomes what we teach

The OECD defines “literacy” as a blend of knowledge, skills and dispositions.

Our literacy-based curriculum empowers learners to thrive in today’s world and shape tomorrow’s.

All our literacies and credits reflect the most sought-after workforce skills, key elements for a fulfilling life, and essential tools for human progress.

An interdisciplinary
approach to learning

We know that it takes interdisciplinary thinking to understand our world and tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges.

This is why learners attain credits from the core curriculum in an interdisciplinary way.

For example, we have seen learners learn geometry through design, improve their emotional intelligence through art, and learn economics by creating a society on Mars.

Our Core Curriculum: The Human
Literacies Framework

Every learning experience during the four-year program is guided by the curriculum’s explicit set of learning outcomes captured in what we call The Human Literacies Framework.

These standards, when met, will ensure that learners are truly future-ready.

Foundational credits (typically developed in years 1 & 2) represent the areas we guide all learners to develop.

Advanced electives offers learners the opportunity to go for depth or breadth – taking either a generalist or a specialist approach (in years 3 and 4).

Thought

Thought

We put significant emphasis on developing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and systems thinking. We empower learners to tackle problems through interdisciplinary thinking.

    Credit Areas

  • Information Literacy
  • Morality & Ethics
  • Systems Thinking
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving

    Examples

  • Learners participate in skills workshops on moral reasoning.
  • Every term, learners apply systems thinking to the challenges they are tackling.
  • We offer units on systems thinking such as “Life’s Systems”.

Discovery

Discovery

We learn to apply scientific thinking, systems thinking, and mental models to understand the physical, biological, and chemical world.

    Credit Areas

  • Scientific Inquiry
  • Biological Models
  • Physical Models
  • Chemical Models

    Examples

  • We learn science as a process and framework via our scientific thinking skill unit.
  • In the “Designing with Nature” unit, learners learn biomimicry and how to apply lessons from biology to innovation.
  • In the “Designing Space Habitats” challenge, we explore the chemistry of space and how to create habitable conditions.

Flourishing

Flourishing

We foster whole-human development by deep-diving into emotional, existential, and somatic intelligence. We facilitate experiences for learners to tap into mindfulness and a life of purpose.

    Credit Areas

  • Healthy Body & Mind
  • Philosophical & Existential Inquiry
  • Sport & Activities
  • Community Service
  • Fulfillment & Wellbeing
  • Emotional Intelligence

    Examples

  • In weekly Flourishing workshops, we participate in sessions on mindfulness, purpose, and existential inquiry.
  • Many of our learners have athletic pursuits and activities after school.
  • Learners can embark on skill units such as “Happiness Philosophies” and “Healthy Body & Mind”.

Creativity

Creativity

We explore, appreciate, and apply creativity in various mediums, and encourage learners to contribute innovative solutions to the world. We develop imagination and futures thinking skills.

    Credit Areas

  • Visual Analysis
  • Creative Expression
  • Literary Analysis
  • Futures Thinking
  • Idea & Product Building

    Examples

  • Learners develop their imagination and foresight skills in our “Futures Thinking” unit.
  • In the “Future of the Internet” challenge, explore the future of the Internet through science fiction.
  • Many of our learners actively practice their creative expression through dance, visual arts, music, and other mediums.

Action

Action

We learn the skills and mindsets needed to transform our knowledge and abilities into meaningful actions, both to better ourselves and better the world.

    Credit Areas

  • Verbal Communication
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Visual Communication
  • Self-independence
  • Written Communication
  • Internship/work experience

    Examples

  • Every term ends with a micro-internship with a pioneering organization.
  • Our learners participate in workshops on storytelling, presentation skills, and more.
  • Learners participate in a 360 evaluation every term to develop their soft skills.

Society

Society

We develop political awareness, social responsibilities, and cultural awareness. We learn from history to improve future societies and contribute to Sustainable Development Goals.

    Credit Areas

  • Worldviews
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Cultural Awareness
  • History of Humanity
  • Political Awareness

    Examples

  • Learners explore this literacy in an interdisciplinary way through challenges such as “Maintaining Global Peace”.
  • Learners participate in Flourishing workshops on cultural communication and empathy.
  • Many of our learners have developed projects on collective illusions and worldviews.

Quantitative

Quantitative

We develop quantitative skills to tackle probabilities, analyze functions, and become adept in data analysis. We learn mathematics in an interdisciplinary way to tackle real-world issues.

    Credit Areas

  • Geometry
  • Financial Literacy
  • Probability
  • Algebra
  • Data Analysis

    Examples

  • In our “Data for SDGs” unit, learners apply data analysis skills to human progress.
  • In our weekly “Quant Lab” learners progress on their personalized journey towards quantitative learning targets.
  • In our “Social Entrepreneurship” challenge, learners develop financial literacy skills.

Technology

Technology

We learn about applications of emerging technologies and their ethical considerations. We develop computational thinking to tackle challenges and develop foundational skills in programming.

    Credit Areas

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Technical Skills

    Examples

  • Learners participate in workshops on computational thinking.
  • Every learner is guided to develop foundational programming skills in any language of their choice.
  • We examine the ethical implications of technologies in many of our challenges.

Thought

We put significant emphasis on developing critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and systems thinking. We empower learners to tackle problems through interdisciplinary thinking.

    Credit Areas

  • Information Literacy
  • Morality & Ethics
  • Systems Thinking
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Problem Solving

    Examples

  • Learners participate in skills workshops on moral reasoning.
  • Every term, learners apply systems thinking to the challenges they are tackling.
  • We offer units on systems thinking such as “Life’s Systems”.

Discovery

We learn to apply scientific thinking, systems thinking, and mental models to understand the physical, biological, and chemical world.

    Credit Areas

  • Scientific Inquiry
  • Biological Models
  • Physical Models
  • Chemical Models

    Examples

  • We learn science as a process and framework via our scientific thinking skill unit.
  • In the “Designing with Nature” unit, learners learn biomimicry and how to apply lessons from biology to innovation.
  • In the “Designing Space Habitats” challenge, we explore the chemistry of space and how to create habitable conditions.

Flourishing

We foster whole-human development by deep-diving into emotional, existential, and somatic intelligence. We facilitate experiences for learners to tap into mindfulness and a life of purpose.

    Credit Areas

  • Healthy Body & Mind
  • Philosophical & Existential Inquiry
  • Sport & Activities
  • Community Service
  • Fulfillment & Wellbeing
  • Emotional Intelligence

    Examples

  • In weekly Flourishing workshops, we participate in sessions on mindfulness, purpose, and existential inquiry.
  • Many of our learners have athletic pursuits and activities after school.
  • Learners can embark on skill units such as “Happiness Philosophies” and “Healthy Body & Mind”.

Creativity

We explore, appreciate, and apply creativity in various mediums, and encourage learners to contribute innovative solutions to the world. We develop imagination and futures thinking skills.

    Credit Areas

  • Visual Analysis
  • Creative Expression
  • Literary Analysis
  • Futures Thinking
  • Idea & Product Building

    Examples

  • Learners develop their imagination and foresight skills in our “Futures Thinking” unit.
  • In the “Future of the Internet” challenge, explore the future of the Internet through science fiction.
  • Many of our learners actively practice their creative expression through dance, visual arts, music, and other mediums.

Action

We learn the skills and mindsets needed to transform our knowledge and abilities into meaningful actions, both to better ourselves and better the world.

    Credit Areas

  • Verbal Communication
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Visual Communication
  • Self-independence
  • Written Communication
  • Internship/work experience

    Examples

  • Every term ends with a micro-internship with a pioneering organization.
  • Our learners participate in workshops on storytelling, presentation skills, and more.
  • Learners participate in a 360 evaluation every term to develop their soft skills.

Society

We develop political awareness, social responsibilities, and cultural awareness. We learn from history to improve future societies and contribute to Sustainable Development Goals.

    Credit Areas

  • Worldviews
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Cultural Awareness
  • History of Humanity
  • Political Awareness

    Examples

  • Learners explore this literacy in an interdisciplinary way through challenges such as “Maintaining Global Peace”.
  • Learners participate in Flourishing workshops on cultural communication and empathy.
  • Many of our learners have developed projects on collective illusions and worldviews.

Quantitative

We develop quantitative skills to tackle probabilities, analyze functions, and become adept in data analysis. We learn mathematics in an interdisciplinary way to tackle real-world issues.

    Credit Areas

  • Geometry
  • Financial Literacy
  • Probability
  • Algebra
  • Data Analysis

    Examples

  • In our “Data for SDGs” unit, learners apply data analysis skills to human progress.
  • In our weekly “Quant Lab” learners progress on their personalized journey towards quantitative learning targets.
  • In our “Social Entrepreneurship” challenge, learners develop financial literacy skills.

Technology

We learn about applications of emerging technologies and their ethical considerations. We develop computational thinking to tackle challenges and develop foundational skills in programming.

    Credit Areas

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Technical Skills

    Examples

  • Learners participate in workshops on computational thinking.
  • Every learner is guided to develop foundational programming skills in any language of their choice.
  • We examine the ethical implications of technologies in many of our challenges.

Globally Benchmarked Curriculum

Our school is internationally accredited, and our curriculum is benchmarked against the Australian, European and UAE qualifications frameworks.

We benchmark some advanced credits against AP (Advanced Placement) learning targets, which means learners also have the option of taking the AP examinations (recognized by universities globally) in their final years should they choose to do so.

Learn more about the learning journey