Middle school 2020-2021

Middle School

Welcome to Middle School​

Our MYP programme within OCAC is unique. Fundamentally, we use the content from the Chinese National Curriculum and teach it with the MYP Framework. 

All our curriculums are tailored to every student’s needs. With languages of instruction in both Chinese and English. We focus our education with a student-centred approach. This means we expect students to be able to deepen their understanding through their further investigations. 

We do not deliver an “off the shelf” curriculum that is solely taught through rote-learning by the teacher. We expect our students to question their understanding of the information provided. 

On the other hand, ATL skills in MYP curriculum help students to be life-long learners. 

Our school’s vision is at the heart of what we do in MYP – Chinese Origins, Global Originality. We also focus on developing well-rounded Chinese citizens, with a strong emphasis enhancing student character traits via the IB Learner Profiles and on the Socialist Core Values. 

We welcome you to join us and blaze the trail towards the future of high educational standards in China. 

Secondary Courses 2019-20 (English and 中文)
With “Chinese Origins, Global Originality”, OCAC Suzhou Middle School division is committed to help students be their own best.
Liu Xiaohong
Liu XiaohongDeputy Head of Middle School
In alignment with IB philosophy, we help students grow into talents that serve a future society through cultivating their self-management skills and healthy personalities.
Jiang Chenyu
Jiang ChenyuPastoral Director of Middle School
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I am very proud that OCAC MYP not only strives to create curricula to enhance the CNC, but in MYP we also emphasise the development of social, communication, and collaboration skills. These skills will put them in good stead not only for their time in school but will also provide them a stepping stone to success in their future careers.
Nicolas Ellicott
Nicolas EllicottMYP Coordinator
In MYP at OCAC, we especially emphasize the importance of national curriculum, which provides us with high-quality teaching resources, reasonable teaching gradients, and cultivates children's solid knowledge and skills. At the same time, it also plays an irreplaceable role in shaping students’ cultural identity as Chinese citizens. It is the responsibility and mission of every overseas returnee to hold the vision of "Chinese Origins, Global Originality". I am deeply honored and proud of this.
He Ji
He JiMYP/CNC Coordinator
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Parent of a Grade 7 Student

The Secondary School has organized many student workshops this semester. Teachers carefully select the topic for each workshop and offer solutions to important questions about the different stages of student growth. Workshops are great opportunities for students to learn and grow, and they are also great opportunities for parents to learn with their children. One workshop in particular, “How to learn effectively,” helped students learn how to schedule their learning tasks/exams every day, track their homework status, make plans and manage their time efficiently. The self-management and effective learning skills taught in the workshop will be a life-long benefit to students, which will enable them to finish their learning tasks on time. My experience is that OCAC teachers aim to develop students’ abilities through student agency and prepare them for future success in life beyond the classroom. I have a deep appreciation for the excellent educators at OCAC.
Parent TestimonialSecondary School Parent
Parent of a Grade 8 Student:

My child entered Grade 8 this past September, his second year at OCAC Suzhou. During this period, my child has shown significant changes both physically and mentally. His growth was so rapid that it caught us off guard and we felt that we did not have enough experience to deal with it. Luckily, to help us navigate through this transition, the school provides support through their Advisory Program. After the first lesson, “New environment, New Start”, my child could not wait to share with us what he learned. During the lesson, students were introduced to topics, such as adapting to the new school life, building relationship effectively, protecting themselves, respecting teachers and learning to live and collaborate with others. I believe that my child benefited from this program and we were happy to see his progress. We would like to thank the school for arranging this timely lesson at the beginning of the semester.

Most of OCAC Suzhou students will live and study abroad in the future. Therefore, students must be trained in safety awareness, skills and habits before they travel to live in a different country. The Advisory Program enables them to become self-disciplined and stress-tolerant individuals who can adapt quickly to living and learning abroad. This is a forward-looking and effective program that positively influences students’ character traits. This kind of education at school is far more effective than parents nagging at home.

The second lesson is about academic integrity and time management. Those regular training sessions will definitely benefit my child for the rest of his life.
Parent TestimonialSecondary School Parent
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For additional resources related to our Middle and High School program (including curricula and info session PPTs), click here.