Message from the Elementary Principal
Our program is unique; from the age of two, our students learn and use two foreign languages to explore the world around them. Many educators find this model fascinating, as exposure to three languages from a young age stimulates brain development in ways that differ from monolingual education.
Ms. Ariel Wang
Dear PYP Community,
In August 2024, we celebrated the start of Concordian's 24th year!
Since its establishment in 2001, Concordian has continuously sought out and selected outstanding educators from around the world to provide the best education for our students and refine our program. With the support of our community, our students are inspired to live out the school's Mission and Vision.
Our trilingual program, featuring full immersion in two foreign languages (Chinese and English), has attracted not only many interested parents but also educators globally. The program is unique; from the age of two, our students learn and use two foreign languages to explore the world around them. Many educators find this model fascinating, as exposure to three languages from a young age stimulates brain development in ways that differ from monolingual education.
English, an alphabetic language, relies on phonetic processing primarily handled by the left hemisphere of the brain. Chinese, a logographic language with characters representing words, engages both hemispheres: the left for language processing and the right for visual-spatial recognition. Thai also involves both hemispheres: the left for phonological processing and the right for tonal recognition and visual-spatial aspects of its script.
This year, our Grade 5 will continue the Chinese and English immersion model, completing our PYP program's immersion model from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5. It builds a solid foundation for students’ transition to the MYP program and continued exploration of the world with unique language and cultural perspectives.
We are confident that the 2024-2025 school year will be another fruitful year, full of happiness and growth!
Sincerely,
Ms. Ariel Wang Elementary Principal
As we start off the school year, a walk through the playgrounds brings an instant sense of energy and excitement. The laughter, movement, and creativity that fill these spaces remind us of just how important they are in the daily lives of our students. The playground isn’t just a place for fun—it’s where growth happens, where friendships are made, and where life lessons unfold in the most natural and joyful ways.
In this article, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the role our playgrounds play in shaping the minds and hearts of our children.
As we reflect on the role of playgrounds in our students' lives, it becomes clear that these spaces are much more than a break from the classroom—they are an extension of the learning environment. On the playground, students are not just having fun, they are growing in ways that will benefit them for years to come. They learn to face challenges, solve problems independently, and express themselves in ways that might not happen in a structured setting.
