Primary Division

As an interdisciplinary learning journey, the Avenues Discovery Course fully integrates the Avenues World Elements and comprises two main strands: humanities and science. In thematic units, students apply project-based learning in both Chinese and English language immersion environments, acquiring knowledge and skills while connecting their learning to the world beyond the classroom.

One afternoon a week, students take SPARK, a personalized course of study specially developed by Avenues Shenzhen. SPARK is an opportunity for students to pursue their particular interests in a small group format, with targeted guidance from teachers and outside experts. In SPARK, students deepen their understanding of a subject that inspires them.

Integrated Math is a special opportunity for students to connect what they learn in their regular math class to their daily lives, applying their skills to real-world problems. Through project-based and experiential learning, students solve problems while developing mathematical thinking, building confidence and practicing perseverance.

The Primary Division uses a homeroom model, in which two pairs of teachers—head and associate—in Chinese and English are responsible for most of a student’s education, including literacy (Chinese and English), math, and the Discovery Course (humanities and science). Spending the whole day with their class, teachers take a student-centered approach, getting to know their students and implementing differentiated instruction according to each student’s strengths, needs and interests.