The Yew Chung model of international education is based on a vision of an emerging international, global civilization. This global village is seen taking shape in the growth of international cities such as Hong Kong, in the proliferation of international and multinational companies and businesses, the rapid worldwide expansion of English as a second language, the increasing significance of Chinese in the world economy, and the phenomenal globalization of telecommunications, economics, scientific, music and entertainment fields. For Yew Chung an international school is one that integrates an international curriculum to prepare students for this emerging world civilization.

Yew Chung's educational aims, based on one unified educational philosophy, focus on preparing students who will be responsible citizens of the emerging global civilization through a bilingual and multicultural educational process. The aims are:

? Develop students' intellectual, academic and physical potential to the fullest.

? Provide a bilingual program that emphasizes both English and Chinese languages and cultures.

? Encourage young people to develop their talents and contribute actively to society.

? Train students for a high proficiency in English and Chinese.

? Integrate knowledge with action to put behavior in line with thinking.

? Create students'ability to adjust well in a competitive and highly technological world.

? Blend tradition with modernity to reap the harvest of both past and present.

? Combine elements of Eastern and Western cultures to learn the best of both cultures.

? Provide a futuristic orientation to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.

? Incorporate a research-based curriculum that is regularly evaluated by teaching and research professionals to improve the quality and effectiveness of the program.

? Provide individualized attention and guidance to meet the needs and to develop the potential of individual students.