We believe it ’ s possible to educate young people to possess new levels of intellectual , social , and cultural fluencies that will allow them to move seamlessly in any situation , in every city in the world , and in any university or profession . We believe students who possess such fluencies will be positioned for remarkable success as individuals and as contributors to society . No other school like Keystone exists . We have intentionally drawn from and woven together best practices in bilingual education , International Baccalaureate education , and character and leadership
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education that is a hallmark of U . S . -style residential schools . Weaving these three pedagogies together is our signature Chinese Thread , which incorporates Chinese history and culture in a global context . Recent neuroscience research indicates that an integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum is a powerful way to achieve deep , global learning . Through our unique model , Keystone aspires to transform fundamentally the concept of global fluency .
What Makes Us Different ? Our program is founded on three keystones that characterize and define who we are :
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1 . Bilingual immersion in Chinese and English ;
2 . Building character and community throughout our residential setting ;
3 . Promoting Chinese culture and identity in a world context .
The combination of these three key elements creates a dynamic context in which our students can develop the linguistic , cultural and social skills they will need for life beyond our gates . A Keystone education prepares students broadly by challenging their hearts and minds , and encouraging them to view themselves in a larger context .
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Class debates prepare students to tackle challenges with critical thinking and innovative solutions . |
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