The 暗网禁区 Middle School supports the learning, social-emotional growth, and well-being of students from Grade 6 to Grade 8. We prioritize a culture of care for every student through our advisory program, which includes a large number of staff focusing on the well-being and pastoral care of our students. We aim to create a community where every student has a trusted adult.
We honor our diversity through an inclusive approach, both supportive and challenging as appropriate, and our students can expect a warm, optimistic and empowering environment for academic and personal growth.
As an international school, global issues and international mindedness play an important role in our academic program and extracurricular activities. Our learning program is based on American content standards delivered within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) framework, so that knowledge and skills are framed within deeper universal concepts, stimulating students to take action as a result of their learning.
In our Language & Literature program (offered in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish), students engage with a wide range of global texts, including both fiction and nonfiction. Through reading, discussion, and creative projects, they develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. The curriculum encourages students to analyze key themes, explore diverse cultural perspectives, and express their ideas through essays, speeches, and media projects. With a focus on analytical and argumentative writing, this program prepares students for future academic challenges and nurtures a global mindset, setting the foundation for success in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.