資優教育及特殊教育需要

Gifted Education cum Excel 33 Team

The School has a comprehensive gifted education policy, which the Center for Gifted Education coordinates. Teachers have been trained to identify gifted and talented students and design appropriate curricula and teaching resources. The school adopted Dr. Joseph Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness. Students selected to participate in the school-based Excel 33 Gifted Education Programme will be offered ample chances to excel with their potential and become active community contributors.

In junior grades, students can choose one of the three strands, Humanities, STEAM, or Global Vision, to explore their interests and passions further. At the same time, we will develop their Leadership, Wilderness, and Interpersonal Skills.

In senior grades, students will be well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to become student leaders at school and in the community. They will continue to enhance their exposure to local or international institutions' programmes and plan their pathway for further studies.

In our “through–train” system, students can benefit from our support measures, whole-class enrichment, pull-out programmes, and off-school support. Students can also benefit from the Acceleration Programme in individual subjects or the Double Promotion Programme.

A-School has become the Gifted Education Satellite Centre to further enhance the provision of gifted education and realize the vision of whole-person development.

Excel 33 Gifted Education Programme

In junior grades, students can choose one of the three strands, Humanities, STEAM, or Global Vision, to explore their interests and passions further. At the same time, we will develop their Leadership, Wilderness, and Interpersonal Skills.

Excel 33 is a 6-year (3 + 3) gifted education programme in A-School Secondary Division. For students who are selected to take part in this programme, we expect that students will excel with the following personal qualities:

● E - Excellence (Strive for Excellence)

● X - X-factor (Stand out from the peers)

● C - Courage (Courage to accept challenges)

● E - Enthusiastic (Enthusiastic about your passion)

● L - Loving (Love yourself, peers, community, becoming a global citizen)

3 Strands	Competition / Programme
Humanities	World Scholar’s Cup ● International Competition ● Covered in Science & Technology, Social Studies, History, Arts & Music and Literature & Media ● Research Skills, Debating Skills, Writing, General Knowledge
STEAM	Formula 1 in School (Hong Kong) ● International Competition ● Explore the world of Formula 1 racing ● Covered in CAD / CAM software ● Project-based learning, Design, Analyse, Manufacture, Marketing
Global Vision	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ● Model United Nations ● Covered in various world issues and awareness ● Project-based Learning, Works with Local Entrepreneurs, Public Speaking
3 Skills	Personal Development Programme
Personal Development Lesson	School – based Community Outreach Programme – CLAPS ● Creativity, Leadership, Activity, Project-based Learning & Service

● Model United Nations (Excel 33 Global Vision Students)

      o Hong Kong International School Model United Nations VI

          ▪ It was held on 13th and 14th Jan, 2024. 29 students participated in the event and 2 of them were awarded Best Delegate and 1 received Honorable Mention.

     o Youth Leadership Camp cum SCMUN Conference, organized by See Change Education and City University of Hong Kong was held from 5th to 11th August, 2024. One of our students was awarded the Best Speech and Outstanding Delegate. The team was nominated to participate in the University of Oxford and Harvard University MUN Conference.

● Humanities Strand:

      o WSC Regional Round was held on 23rd and 24th March, 2024. Students were awarded 3 Trophies, 48 Gold and 52 Silver medals. One of our Junior Teams ranked 3rd Place overall out of more than 400 scholars combined!

     o WSC Global Round was held from June 23rd to July 1st, 2024. Our students got 26 Gold and 23 Silver medals. The team won 3rd in writing among 695 junior scholars. With their strong linguistic skills, the team also attained 6th in debate among more than 700 senior scholars! In short, our junior team ranked 3rd Place in North and East Asia and overall 11th Place among 231 teams from 38 countries. Their amazing achievement also made them qualify to join the WSC Tournament of Champion in mid-Nov 2024, which will be held in Yale University!

● Formula 1 in School (Hong Kong)

     o Received the Best Race Car Design Award

● Personal Development Lessons

     o The CLAPS (Creativity, Leadership, Activity, Project-based Learning & Service) programme is a dynamic school-based community outreach initiative that empowers students to engage meaningfully with their communities. Through hands-on projects, students participate in exchange programs and community service activities that align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Visits to local NGOs enrich the learning experience, allowing students to collaborate on real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions. By cultivating creativity and leadership skills, CLAPS fosters a sense of social responsibility while enhancing students' understanding of global issues.

     o The regular personal development lessons for gifted students focus on nurturing character, well-being, and self-identification. Through various engaging activities—such as group discussions, mindfulness exercises, and creative projects—students explore their values, strengths, and aspirations. These lessons encourage self-reflection and collaboration, helping students develop emotional intelligence and resilience. By fostering a supportive environment, the program aims to empower students to embrace their unique gifts and confidently navigate their journeys.

Acceleration Programme in Particular Subjects/h2>

● Mathematics AP

Students who show extraordinary results in specific subjects - Mathematics

     o Acceleration Programme could be provided within the school timetable.

     o Recommend students to join the school Mathematics Team.

The Acceleration Programme (AP) in Mathematics provides a school-based mathematics curriculum tailor-made to exceptional mathematics students. AP students can learn more advanced and challenging knowledge based on their needs. The mathematics skills covered in the AP, such as problem-solving, computational thinking, etc., further stimulate students’ performance in assessments and competitions. The programme also equipped the students with essential knowledge that can be further extended to other disciplines, for example, engineering courses at the university level.

Joining the Acceleration Programme is not just about skipping grades; it is also about experiencing a different learning environment. Those who joined are grateful that A-School has provided them with an optimal learning environment in the programme, which is crucial to their academic development.

Double Promotion Programme

Grade skipping is an opportunity for students with exceptional academic performance to advance one or more grades at the end of the school year. Students must undergo academic assessments and receive approval from Subject Panels to qualify. The student, parents, principals, and an Educational Psychologist will be interviewed to evaluate readiness for double promotion.

Under the "Education Performance Plan and Record" scheme, regular reviews of the students' learning progress and overall development in other areas (OLE) are conducted. Additionally, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, and the student development team provide comprehensive social and emotional support, ensuring a well-rounded approach to the students' growth and well-being.

Whole School Approach

Besides, a school-based three-tier model is adopted to implement gifted education in A-School: whole-class enrichment, pull-out programmes, and off-school support. Students can benefit from the acceleration of individual subjects or even a whole grade. Various support measures have also been developed for their unique affective development.

Teachers’ Professional Development and Parents’ Education are what A–school values. Regular gifted education workshops, talks, and seminars will be organized to foster home-school collaboration for the growth of gifted students.

Networks

A school has become the Gifted Education Satellite Centre of Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education to further enhance the provision of gifted education and realize the vision of whole-person development. In addition, students have plenty of opportunities to participate in the gifted programmes offered by external organizations and challenge themselves by joining local and overseas curricula and academic competitions.

Local and International Institutions

John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)

The University of Hong Kong - Academy for the Talented

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (Dual Programme)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Programme for the Gifted and Talented

City University of Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University