Academics

Academic Vision

At Valor International School, our academic vision is to develop curious, confident, and capable learners who are equipped to lead with courage, compassion, and purpose.

We are building a learning community that values critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning— laying a strong foundation for academic excellence and the formation of adaptable, resilient thinkers.

With our curriculum, VIS families can expect an academic experience that includes:

• A world-class, U.S.-based curriculum grounded in strong learning research
Thoughtfully sequenced units that build deep knowledge and essential skills across grade levels.

• Research-backed literacy and mathematics instruction
Approaches proven to strengthen reading, writing, communication, and conceptual understanding.

• A rich, knowledge-building program in science and the humanities
Students learn through meaningful content that expands their understanding of the world and fosters global citizenship.

• Well-structured, joyful classrooms
Routines and learning experiences that help children feel safe, known, and ready to take intellectual risks.

• Inclusive and intentional teaching
Instruction designed to support diverse learners, including multilingual students, through clarity, scaffolding, and high expectations.

Our promise is simple: to offer a research-informed, academically rigorous program that nurtures both excellence and joy in learning.
This is how we begin forming the Lionheart Generation—students who think deeply, live courageously, and thrive in a changing world.

Elementary School

We are thrilled to welcome our first cohort of elementary students in Kindergarten (年長), 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade at Valor International School. As a growing school with a long-term vision, we are committed to expanding thoughtfully and sustainably—adding one academic grade level each year as our students advance.

This intentional, phased approach ensures we can maintain the highest standards of academic excellence, community culture and student support. With each coming year, we look forward to growing alongside our students—laying a strong foundation now while building toward a full, future-ready elementary program and beyond!