The elementary years at Stamford (Pre-primary to Grade 5) build a strong foundation of skills and academics through the IB Learner Profile and American standards-based curriculum. Our inquiry-based approach focuses on building positive attitudes toward learning from a young age prepare our students to navigate the future challenges of middle and high school. Our elementary programs include a broad range of classes the develop the whole child, build confidence and enhance your child’s well-being so they achieve their greatest possible potential.

Stamford American School Hong Kong is through-train IB World School that offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). All graduates will receive the Stamford American US High School Diploma accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), which provides your child a passport to universities globally. The elementary years foster skills to enable our learners to pursue the full IBDP or IB courses option to access over 5,000 universities in 100 countries. With a strong foundation, the possibilities are endless!

A successful elementary education not only builds a solid academic foundation but nurtures the whole child to inspire curious and risk-taking learners. Stamford builds social-emotional skills through weekly lessons in the Second Step Program, focusing on outdoor education and developing life skills. Students develop diverse skills through the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning, and a broad range of specialist courses in the arts, science, languages, and more. As every child is unique, our faculty are experts in personalizing learning. We see each child as a unique individual and our curriculum ensures children are supported and challenged at every grade level. As an international community, we offer over 48 levels of Spanish and Mandarin, EAL support and over 50 CCA programs that caters to a wide range of interests and passions.