FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
The traditional system of education was built for an economy and a society that no longer exists. In the manufacturing and agrarian economies that existed 50 years ago, it was enough to master the “Three Rs” (reading, writing, and arithmetic). In the modern world driven by globalization and technology the “Three Rs” simply aren’t enough. The school must prepare its students for life in a global society by teaching them skills and values that are important in the 21st century, helping them become proficient communicators, creators, critical thinkers, collaborators and conscientious human beings.
UST's educational philosophy is based on child-centric, holistic education and focused on character building, healthy social skills, emotional development, critical thinking skills, experiential learning and core academics. There are seven main principles, the SEVEN Cs, that form the foundation of our school:
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CHILD-CENTRIC, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
We believe that education should be child-centered. Children who can work in their area of strength and interests are more motivated and likely to be successful. Our goal is to give students a strong foundation by building thinking abilities to encourage life-long learning. Our core curriculum is designed to engage students using an enriched environment that is intriguing, fun and challenging. Learn more... |
CONSCIENCE
At UST we focus on raising good citizens and compassionate human beings as we share the belief of Dalai Lama who once said: “I am hopeful that a time will come when we can take it for granted that children will learn, as part of the curriculum, the indispensability of inner values: love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness.” Learn more... |
CREATIVITY
Raising 21st century children requires education that focuses on a new kind of literacy, the one in which children must be able to be creative as much as they must be able to read, write or know about STEM. Learn more... |
COMMUNITY
Latest research shows that children whose parents are actively involved in school show higher academic achievement and better social adjustment. The main reason for developing the school-family-community partnerships is to help children succeed in school and in later life. Learn more... |
COMMITMENT
At UST our ultimate goal is Education as a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents. Learn more... |
COMMUNICATION
UST believes that communication at school should not be only about keeping parents informed about their child's progress. Having an open dialogue between school and parents about any school-related issues helps parents get actively involved not only in their child's education but in the school's community as a whole. Learn more... |
COOPERATION and COLLABORATION
We believe that cooperation and collaboration must play an essential role inside and outside the classroom. Children's learning is best served when they have opportunities to learn with and from each other, and are taught how to do so effectively. UST promotes and encourages various types of collaboration:
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