An Overview

Curriculum

Subjects taught include the Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Mandarin. High School students are offered are a variety of electives that have included art, public speaking, horticulture, Advanced Chinese language study, Journalism, and Shakespearean dramas.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

A full “English as Foreign Language” program is offered in the primary grades. Enrollment in EFL is limited in the secondary school. TLC International School’s EFL program is especially designed for the students whose native or primary language is not English, and who have not been functioning previously in an international school environment. EFL focuses on phonics and vocabulary, with a heavy concentration of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities that enable the student to gain the language skills needed to function in an all English environment as quickly as possible. Confidence-building is an essential part of the ESL program that helps encourage students to speak and communicate without fear of failure.

Learning Services

TLC International School recognizes that students have very diverse abilities. The Learning Services Program is for students who have demonstrated a need for special services or who enroll with a completed psychological testing that have diagnosed learning needs. Based on needs and diagnosis, student receive an Individualized Learning Plan. Students continue to work in the regular classroom using AERO standards, but they will receive support from the learning services program to help close any learning or skill gaps. Enrollment is capped in this program to best serve students.

MAP Testing / Student Progress

The Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is used to assess the progress of students. TLC International School conducts testing of its students three times per year. MAP provides comparison of our students’ progress to all students who participate in MAP testing. Testing results are used to assess student and program needs and strengths.

Elementary School

Kindergarten Curriculum

Language, mathematics, reading, science, and social studies are learned through teacher directed, student interactive activities, projects and experiences. Children not only learn through these activities, but also develop a love for learning that will be beneficial to them throughout their lives. An emphasis on reading, phonics and language skills enable our students to begin sounding out words and reading in K4 and K5.

Elementary Curriculum

Core subjects are experienced through standard-based unit plans and delivered using The Gradual Release of Responsibility model. This model is a broadly recognized approach for moving classroom instruction from teacher-centered to student-centered. Through engaging, hands-on activities, students master concepts that are critical for current and future success inside and outside of the classroom. Students also acquire skills by collaborating with their peers and participating in authentic, real-life tasks. Aside from the core curriculum, elementary students also participate in a variety of elective classes including PE, Music, Art, Computer, Library, and Character Education.

EFL (English as a Foreign Language)

A full “English as Foreign Language” program is offered in the primary grades. TLC International School’s EFL program is specially designed for the students whose native or primary language is not English, and who have not been functioning previously in an international school environment. EFL focuses on phonics and vocabulary, with a heavy concentration of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities that enable the student to gain the language skills needed to function in an all English environment as quickly as possible. Confidence-building is an essential part of the ESL program that helps encourage students to speak and communicate without fear of failure.

You may download the Curriculum Handbook for each Elementary grade below:

Secondary School

Academic Life

TLC International School uses a standard-based curriculum, American Education Reaches Out (AERO). The AERO standards, while based on U.S. standards have been modified for the international school environment. These standards are widely used in international schools that want to prepare their students for entrance into the American university system. To read more about AERO, please go to the following link: http://www.projectaero.org/

Extra-Curricular Activities and Organizations

TLC desires to create an institution that meets the needs of students holistically. In addition to academics, we try to fulfill this goal by creating opportunities for students to develop skills outside the normal classroom through extra-curricular activities. The main extra-curricular activities provided at TLC are fine arts and athletics. TLC provides opportunities for students to take music lessons on campus during their school day. Drama and music classes are available based on student interest level and faculty availability. In secondary school, interscholastic athletics are available for male and female students from 6th-12th grade in sports including Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country and Badminton.

Student organizations such as TLC Ambassadors and Student Government (Secondary School) are used to train students in leadership and social skills. These organizations are supervised by TLC faculty to allow additional opportunities for mentoring and training in a more individualized way.

You may download the Curriculum Handbook for each Elementary grade below: