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Chaoyin Bilingual School ACADEMICS & Curriculum
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Curriculum
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Curriculum approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Progressive, International Baccalaureate
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Progressive, International Baccalaureate approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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Chaoyin Bilingual School has a International Baccalaureate approach to supplementary curriculum.
Some private schools offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming. The "Diploma Programme" is offered to students in the final two years of high school, while the "Primary Years Programme" (ages 3 to 12) and "Middle Years Programme" (ages 11 to 16) serve as preparation for the diploma program.
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their overall curriculum and approach:
Chaoyin Bilingual School (CBS) offers a unique curriculum that blends the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme with a strong Mandarin immersion approach. Our curriculum is designed to develop bilingual students who are globally minded, empathetic, and capable of thriving in diverse environments. By integrating the IB framework, CBS emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to education. Students are encouraged to ask questions, explore topics deeply, and take ownership of their learning. This method cultivates curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning. Our bilingual model ensures that students become fluent in both English and Mandarin, connecting them to both Western and Eastern cultures. This immersive language approach prepares them for a globalized world, fostering cultural sensitivity and understanding. In addition to academics, CBS values character education and social-emotional development. Our supportive environment nurtures resilience, collaboration, and leadership, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the future. This comprehensive approach equips students with the skills needed to become compassionate and capable global citizens.
International Baccalaureate program(s) offered
| Program | Offered |
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| Primary Years | |
| Middle Years | |
| Diploma program | |
| Career-related program |
Approach
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| Science and technology |
Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics
Mathematics approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal Balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
CBS believes in a 2 stage focus on learning concepts and mathematical pedagogy in stand-alone classes, then applying the newly acquired knowledge and process to real-world situations. Our project based Projects of Inquiry take mathematical skills and processes learned into the application stage through group-centered activities that strive to tackle authentic problems that exist in the world around us.
Textbooks and supplementary materials:
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Calculator policy:
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Early Reading
Early Reading approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Balanced Literacy
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).
[Show: About Balanced Literacy?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Chaoyin applies a blend of reading programs that encourages an early love of reading with robust phonemic awareness and relevant programming. Students learn to apply their early language skills. Leveled and guided reading programs are utilized in all grade levels, with programing including Fountas and Pennell, Jolly Phonics and Reading Eggs.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
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Writing
Writing approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
[Show: About Equal balance?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Reseach and Critical Thinking are an important part of student literacy. Chaoyin feels it is imparitive that children learn how to negotiate the complex world we live in by applying both a creative and critical thinking approach to their research and literary projects. Students develop their creative and narrative writing skills in a carefully scaffolded writing program.
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Science
Science approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Inquiry
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Inquiry approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Equal Balance approach).
[Show: About Inquiry?]Teaching approach:
Our inquiry-centered approach to Social Sciences allows students to explore relevant topics within the BC Curriculum within an IB framework. This gives students agency in their learning and offers opportunities for real-world applications to prior knowledge and skills. Students are offered a project based approach to the Science and Social Studies, delving into activities that draw in their learning in Mathematics, Language Arts and Fine Arts.
Treatment of evolution:
Subject Offered Evolution as consensus theory Evolution as one of many equally viable theories Evolution is not taught Topics covered in curriculum:
Subject Offered Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Meteorology Physics Physiology Zoology Literature
Literature approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal Balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Social Justice approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Students learn the traditional approaches involving mechanics of writing, plot, character development and theme. These approaches are further unpacked in ways that allow students to then critically examine and discuss their ideas in group activities and group projects.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Canadian lit American lit European (continental) lit World (non-Western) lit English lit Ancient lit Social Studies
Social Studies approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Thematic
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Thematic approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Expanding Communities approach).
[Show: About Thematic?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Chaoyin applies the Big Ideas of the BC Curriculum through the lens and framework of IB. Themes follow the 6 Transdisciplinary Themes. These broad topics are covered in a scaffolded approach for all grades and become increasingly complex as the years progress. Projects take these themes and integrate prior learning from both Language Arts and Numeracy to create authentic applications to real-world scenarios.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal Balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
As Chaoyin grows and reaches Grade 7 and beyond, the same application of BC Curriculum Big Ideas are utilized through the lens and framework of IB Framework. Projects take increasingly complex themes and are integrated prior with both Language Arts and Numeracy in order to create authentic applications to real-world scenarios.
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal Balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
[Show: About Equal Balance?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Chaoyin Bilingual School offers Mandarin Language and Writing as an immersive progam from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 7. Beyond the English Language Arts programming in the classroom, students receive daily Mandarin classes,. as well as Music classes that are taught in both English and Mandarin. Weekly Chinese Culture classes provide students with additional language and writing experiences in Mandarin.
Language instruction offered in:
Subject Offered Chinese-Cantonese Chinese-Mandarin French German Greek Italian Japanese Hebrew Latin Russian Spanish ESL Fine Arts
Fine Arts approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Equal Balance
Chaoyin Bilingual School has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Creative approach).
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Subject Offered Acting Dance Drama/Theatre Graphic Design Music Visual Arts Visual studio philosophy:
Expressive Disciplined What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Visual Arts are provided as combination of both integrated classroom activities, as well as speciality instruction lessons 3 times each week.
Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Medium integration
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Medium integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Light integration, Heavy integration approach).
[Show: About Medium integration?]What Chaoyin Bilingual School says:
Digitial Literacy is an integral part of learning at Chaoyin. Technology is utilized at the classroom level using i-pads at the primary level and Chromebooks in the intermediate grades. Interactive LCD projectors are in every classroom. Teachers use tech to teach, facilitate and provide opportunities for students to show their learning throughout each learning module. Coding and Robotics is integrated into the learning model at various age and grade levels.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Computer science Robotics Web design Physical Education
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Sex and health education
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Preschool/K Curriculum
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Preschool/K Curriculum approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Play-based
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Play-based approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
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What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their preschool/K curriculum approach:
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Language
Learn about Chaoyin Bilingual School's languages of instruction and enrolment.
Chaoyin Bilingual School is a bilingual / dual-immersion school with English, Mandarin as the primary language of instruction
| English - 90% | Mandarin - 10% | ||||||||
Language of enrolment include: English, Mandarin
Curriculum Pace
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Curriculum Pace approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Standard-enriched
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
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What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their curriculum pace:
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Flexible pacing style
| Type | Offered |
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| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their flexible pacing:
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Academic Culture
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Academic Culture approach at Chaoyin Bilingual School: Supportive
Chaoyin Bilingual School has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
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Developmental priorities
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Primary Developmental Priority: Balanced
Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their developmental priorities:
At Chaoyin Bilingual School, we prioritize developing students into confident, curious, and compassionate individuals. Our goal is to cultivate critical thinkers who embrace challenges and approach learning with a growth mindset. We aim to shape students who are not only academically strong but also creative, adaptable, and capable of working collaboratively. Through our bilingual Mandarin-English program and inquiry-based IB curriculum, we nurture global citizens who appreciate diversity, respect different cultures, and are prepared for future success. By fostering resilience, independence, and empathy, we guide students to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their communities and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Special needs support
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A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - Environments
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:
Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
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Learning disabilitiesDyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.DyscalculiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.DysgraphiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.Language Processing DisorderThis is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor DeficitA characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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DevelopmentalAutismRefers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).Asperger's SyndromeOn the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.Down syndromehis is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.Intellectual disabilityThis is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).Williams syndromeThis is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Behavioral and EmotionalTroubled behaviour / troubled teensroubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.Clinical DepressionThis is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.Clinical anxietyThis is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.Suicidal thoughtsThis involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.Drug and alcohol abuseThis involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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PhysicalMultiple sclerosisThis is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.Cerebral palsyhis refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.Muscular dystrophyMuscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.Spina BifidaThis is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.BlindnessVisual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."DeafnessHearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.Multiple physicalAccommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Academic support
| Type | Offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities
| Type | Offered |
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Additional support
| Type | Offered |
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| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
Gifted learner support
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Class structure
| Program | Offered |
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| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
In-class adaptations
| Program | Offered |
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| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their gifted learner support:
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Homework Policy
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Nightly homework
In grade K, Chaoyin Bilingual School students perform an average of No homework of homework per night.
| K | |
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| Chaoyin Bilingual School | 0 mins |
| Site Average | 6 mins |
What Chaoyin Bilingual School says about their flipped classroom policy:
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Report Card Policy
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How assessments are delivered across the grades
| Type | Grades |
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| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | K to Gr. 7 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | K to Gr. 7 |
