Middle School
Academic Head Start, Bridging Global Standards
The Middle School at Cogdel School Chengdu adopts a "National Curriculum + IGCSE Preparatory" model, emphasizing subject depth and critical thinking. Through interdisciplinary practice and competition incubation, it cultivates academic resilience and global competence.
Here, electronic instruments in the physics lab stand in fascinating contrast to the dougong brackets under upturned eaves. Students calculate the load-bearing capacity of Anren Ancient Town structures using mathematical models, analyze pigments in ancient paintings with chemical reagents, and debate "Balancing AI Ethics" bilingually. Knowledge is not fragmented, but a key to solving problems.
Program Highlights
Academic Strengthening Pathway: Science Head Start: Physics, Chemistry, Biology taught to UK Key Stage 3 standards from Grade 6, with 40% lab time enhancing practical skills. Multilingual Advancement: 70% English instruction; addition of French/Spanish electives targeting CEFR B1 level (IELTS 4.5+).
Competition & Research Empowerment: Competition Incubation: 100% student participation in international competitions (e.g., AMC, BPhO), 60% win regional or higher awards. PBL Project-Based Learning: Complete 1-2 interdisciplinary projects annually (e.g., "Carbon Neutral Campus Design," "AI Ethics & Social Impact"), showcased publicly via research exhibitions.
University Planning Kick-off: Launch the "Future Portrait" plan from Grade 6, using Holland Career Assessments and workshops with renowned professors to identify student interest areas.
Our children will be...
Academic Climbers: Pass PET exam, achieving B1+ level (IELTS 3.5-5.5); possess experience in at least one international subject competition.
Global Actors: Complete at least one independent research project; engage with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), exploring "real-world issues," and lead cross-cultural proposals.