Our children are growing up in a world where rapid change is one
of life's constants. Technology and global economics have reshaped
our world during the past decade.
The advent of the Internet and e-commerce in the last few years
has provided many opportunities for those with the necessary skills
and attitudes to adapt to this rapidly changing environment and
be successful.
Today, business is seeking highly skilled young people who not
only have a strong work ethos, but are passionate and committed.
They are looking for people who can use Information Technology (IT);
who see opportunities to adapt and incorporate emerging technologies.
They are looking for individuals who can work as a team, are creative,
problem solvers, good communicators, flexible and can take risks.
In an increasingly global market place, those individuals who possess
a multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity and multiple linguistic
backgrounds have a significantly enhanced advantage.
Today's kindergarten students will be in the workforce around 2020.
We cannot imagine the changes in technology, lifestyle and work
that will occur in the next 20 years, let alone the mid 21st century.
To keep pace with this change, everyone must be a learner for life,
and have ownership for their own learning and professional development.
No longer must professionals simply keep their own careers up to
date - they must have the adaptability to switch between several
jobs in a lifetime.
Our world needs good citizens - those with a strong social conscience
- who care for and contribute to sustaining the world we live in
and everyone who lives in it. We need to live in peace, and this
requires citizens who understand each other's beliefs and cultures.
It also requires a commitment to help those in need, to enjoy life
more.
Above all, the successes that we as parents wish for our children,
two things are most important - health and happiness. This requires
an education that focuses on the development of the whole person
- including encouraging a healthy lifestyle and an understanding
and contentment with themselves as individuals.
At WAB, we are committed to providing an education which
best meets the needs of our children in the 21st century, by providing
one where students can:
• Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to work within
the world and understand the way it works;
• Enjoy learning and become independent life long learners;
• Interact in learning experiences which incorporate
the common experience of China and the international school community
as rich resources for learning and development;
• Develop a strong sense of social conscience and service.
To do this we:
• Use International Baccalaureate education programs
which have a strong focus on developing students who are active
learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged global citizens;
• Use contemporary teaching and learning pedagogy which
focuses on active learning;
• Incorporate IT and other materials and resources;
• Provide experiences with Chinese language, environment
and country;
• Value each individual and provide a broad educational
program that develops all aspects of the child and allows them to
identify and extend their interests and talents;
• Provide support programs and a supportive and nurturing
environment that empowers and celebrates each individual.
