School Profile 2020-21
Discovery College (DC) is a co-educational independent school located in Discovery Bay, Hong Kong. DC was established in 2008 by the English Schools Foundation (ESF) to serve the needs of the local and international expatriate community in Hong Kong. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. School Profile 2020-21 Vision Statement Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Individuals and Societies, Design, and the Be passionate about being the best we can be. Grow. Arts: Music, Drama and Visual Arts. Discover. Find wonder in the world around us. Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, In Years 12 and 13 (Grades 11 and 12), students take the full DP, humanity and our planet. the CP, or pursue Diploma Courses. The DP is recognised as a comprehensive pre-university programme that offers courses in International Mindedness Statement six subject areas. Students also undertake Theory of Knowledge International Mindedness is a commitment to celebrating (ToK), complete a 4,000-word Extended Essay (EE) and participate our diversity where people know themselves and others, and in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The CP allows students to demonstrate empathy by thinking globally and acting ethically. specialise and dedicate themselves to an area of learning that they The three core components of international mindedness at DC know they want to pursue and encompasses the IB’s educational are: philosophy and mission. Students undertake up to four DP • Intercultural understanding – recognising and reflecting on courses, a course in Personal and Professional Skills, complete a one’s own perspectives, as well as the perspectives of others Reflective Project, and participate in Language Development and • Global engagement – developing global and local awareness, Service Learning.
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