STEM
In an increasingly interconnected world driven by technology, innovation, and collaboration, Concordia's STEM program is more than just a curriculum, it's an integrative learning experience designed to prepare students for complex challenges and opportunities in the present and future.
Our STEM approach aims to look for interdisciplinary connections, integrated subjects, and authentic applications that meaningfully combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Additionally, we look for ways to use artificial intelligence, data science, and virtual reality, in meaningful activities and projects. Students engage deeply through purposeful, hands-on, collaborative projects that mirror real-world scenarios, equipping them with essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and innovation.
Teaching philosophy
At Concordia, learning is active, collaborative, aiming to allow student to drive the learning. In our labs, students undertake projects that bridge disciplines, prompting them to pose thoughtful questions, test hypotheses, and explore innovative solutions. Our teachers serve as facilitators and instructors, fostering an environment of curiosity, purposeful use of technology, and independent experimentation, empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey.
Our educational philosophy aims to transforms students from passive recipients of information into active participants who confidently navigate ambiguity and complexity. Students engage in scientific research, exploring interdisciplinary connections, such as applying engineering principles to complex problems, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze real-world data, or leveraging virtual reality to simulate and understand intricate concepts. These experiences develop the initiative, resilience, and creative thinking essential for future success.
Future-Ready Skills
Concordia’s STEM program stands out for its integration of emerging technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. For example, VEX robotics, begins in early childhood and extends through grade 12. It is one of many powerful tools we use to teach core concepts such as coding, engineering design, and collaboration. Students engage in hands-on challenges that promote critical thinking and teamwork, while also exploring broader applications in data analytics, and immersive technologies like VR.
What makes our program unique is the teachers, facilities, equipment, and the way we use these tools not in isolation, but as part of an adaptive, future-oriented learning ecosystem. Whether students are conducting original research, building intelligent systems, or solving real-world problems through design thinking, they are continually developing the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a dynamic global landscape. Our STEM program is not defined by any one piece of technology—it is defined by the way we empower students to explore, create, and innovate across disciplines.
Achievement of VEX Robotics Program
Our students have won multiple awards, from tournament champions in Shanghai at different competitions including other awards such as Design award and Innovation awards. Additionally, our commitment to fostering collaboration across different age groups and skill levels within our school community has been recognized with the VEX Community Award. These achievements reflect our dedication to excellence in robotics and our efforts to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Our Stories
Oxford Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, a leading scholar and authority on big data and its societal implications, brought his thought-provoking seminar to our eager high school students and the Concordia community.
Concordia students from elementary to high school demonstrated their mathematical prowess, earning prestigious accolades in competitions like AMC, SUMaC, and Math Kangaroo.
Middle schooler Jason W. claims title of world champion at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship Tournament.
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Concordia Shanghai was pleased to participate in the Shanghai International Schools Science and Engineering Fair (SISAFF). Our Tech-savvy teens brought home prizes for their outstanding efforts.
On January 27, Concordia Shanghai became the arena for the VEX International Schools Robotics Competition, with 31 teams from 9 leading international schools across China going toe-to-toe. And who emerged victorious? None other than the unstoppable alliance of SAS Puxi and Concordia!
Huge congratulations to all our Middle School and High School participants at the 2022 AMC (with medalists named below), among which 14 made it to the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination).