Q：Does the name of the school “Kornerstone”have a special meaning?

Yes. It comes from the word “Cornerstone” which means the foundations of a building. Just as a building requires strong bases for its structure, children need four important basics to fully develop ­– namely, Critical Thinking & Originality, Intimate Adult-Child Connection, Healthy Personal Habits, Wholesome Character. It is our mission to strive for these goals.

Q: Is there a special relationship between "Square Corner Stone" and "Zhongfang?

A: Yes, "Square Corner Stone" and "Zhongfang" are strategic partners. We serve Yinchuan Xingqing District, and we welcome children from Zhongfangxi Yuntai Community to enter school. After they graduated from Square Stone Kindergarten, they gave priority to connecting with Jingbo Primary School!

Q：Do you have more advantages over other schools?

Here are some examples of our advantages:

1. We have a low Teacher/Student Ratio for our small classes.
2. We have 24-hour security monitoring system around the campus to ensure student safety.
3. We are environmentally conscious with our entire campus.
4. We care about parent education and their ability to raise healthy children.
5. We have self-contained classrooms where teacher can properly bond with the students.
6. We cultivate character development and foster individual interests.
7. We offer opportunity for children to exercise decision-making skills through our thematic and investigative teaching.
8. We design Edible Garden to bring learning from the classroom to the school yard that tie in with our weekly meals.

Q：What are some of your major features?

We have three major features:

A.Our masterfully planned and blended curriculum, Stepping Stones™, is based off our specified approach, the newest research and trends to prepare young children to enter their educational career. Stepping Stones™ guides our teachers through each day, enriching the classroom environment through S.T.R.E.A.M. ( Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Math), building each child’s self-esteem, facilitating smooth transitions between activities and creating a literacy-rich and multicultural environment where each child will be comfortable to explore.

B.In addition, we provide an abundance of reading materials at our library, including children’s books from around the world, to cultivate a strong sense of curiosity in every child to become a life-long reader.

C.Our special 3D curriculum also strengthens the skills required for early literacy, which brings revelation to our kids as their senses are fortified and participation reinforced during these activities.

Q: What is the difference between square stone kindergarten and other kindergartens?

A: We have differences in many aspects, but the biggest difference lies in our bilingual teaching and 3D teaching. Bilingual teaching allows our children, regardless of class, to immerse themselves in the speaking environment of Mandarin and English all day long. The learning of Chinese and English is 50/50. The subjects are held by specialized Chinese and English teachers alternately or alternately, giving children the most direct and adequate learning and absorption. In a short period of time, children can naturally distinguish the characteristics and differences of the two languages, can actively speak and be fluent. However, don't forget that our ultimate goal (mentioned earlier) is to cultivate the four indispensable cornerstones of children's growth stage, not just language!