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Brief Introduction

The STEAMS Advisor Office in SHSID High School

STEAMS Office of Shanghai High School International Division (SHSID) builds innovative practice platforms across curriculum, academic challenges, and activities, offering students showcase opportunities to focus their interests and develop holistically through learning and innovation.

Multidisciplinary, multi-technology spaces include the 3D Innovation Lab, Robotics Development Center, AI Computing Lab, Drone Flight Center, Racing Smart Car Studio, Robotics Arena, Physics-Intelligence Integration Lab, and Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering Lab. Equipment includes FDM 3D printers, laser engravers, dual-arm collaborative robots, GPU clusters, multi-configuration UAVs, intelligent racing platforms, FTC kits, IYPT inquiry equipment, and 3D gait analysis systems. These support teaching, projects, independent exploration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation incubation, making learning-by-doing routine.

In terms of curriculum, the high school Project-Based Learning (PBL) program is an innovative practice course launched in 2017. In the course, students learn and apply knowledge by completing projects through teamwork. The projects may involve complex problem-solving, real-world problem-solving, or research topics or small-scale making projects. On average, more than 40 PBL course sections are offered each semester. The STEM exploration and innovation practice outcomes that continue to emerge after class also inspire more students to engage in academic inquiry.

In terms of academic challenges, STEAMS Office recommends many academic activities and innovation programs to students. These include international STEM challenges, such as international subject Olympiads, as well as activities officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, such as the S.-T. Yau High School Science Award. With the support and guidance of teachers, students have demonstrated their strength in science and innovation through various activities. In doing so, they have enhanced their disciplinary innovation and practice capabilities while also contributing to their future university applications.

STEAMS Office also organizes major science and technology events on campus, such as the Science and Technology Festival, academic lectures, activity information sessions, and STEM clubs. The Science and Technology Festival features curriculum and club showcases, external guest lectures, and other formats. We regularly invite leading experts in the field to deliver on-campus lectures on cutting-edge topics, aiming to popularize science and inspire exploration. These lectures integrate innovative thinking and scientific literacy, cultivating students' innovative awareness while inspiring them to participate in STEM activities and innovation projects.

The SHSID STEAMS Office collaborates with functional departments across the school and is committed to offering students more options for personal development. We hope to see more students participate in STEM programs and academic activities on future platforms and achieve even greater success.

High School Science and Technology Guidance Team: Liao Hui, He Tianzhou, Zhang Feifan, Liu Jialong, Zhu Yating, Gu Jiaoyu

Creative and Innovative Courses at Middle and Primary School

Let the Curriculum Follow the Possibilities of Every Child

At our school, we believe that every child’s potential deserves to be recognized, and every possibility should be taken seriously. Innovation education is not about following a fixed path, but about building an open, rich, and flexible ecosystem—where the curriculum adapts to each student’s interests and pace of growth, inspiring them to actively explore the world, solve problems, and create new knowledge.

Systematic Support for Student Innovation

With a clear understanding of students' developmental stages, the school has built a comprehensive curriculum and practice framework centered on Science and Innovation Education.

7 Major Fields: Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Creative Arts, Languages & Social Sciences

150+ Creative Courses, covering 60+ research topics across 4 proficiency levels

32 Specialized Laboratories

~100 students involved in research projects annually, with 60+ innovation outcomes produced each year

Diverse STEAM activities: expert lectures, science tours, school-wide competitions, science fair events

30+ professional partners, including CAS institutes, universities, and research centers

Over 100 experts involved in curriculum co-creation and project mentorship

Featured Programs: "Collaborative Curriculum with Experts", "Laboratory Open Program"

Four-Level Course Progression

STEAM Research Projects:
Students who demonstrate strong academic performance and inquiry skills may undertake personalized STEAM research projects under the joint guidance of both internal and external mentors.

After-School Club Courses:
Selective, topic-based courses in which students engage in semi-open or open project-based learning over a semester or full academic year, conducted in dedicated laboratories.

Short-Term Project Clubs:
Flexible, short- to medium-term opportunities for semi-open or open project-based learning, designed to engage a broad range of participants.

Elective Courses:
Open-enrollment courses with no prerequisites, featuring result-replication experiments, inquiry-based experiments, and semi-open project-based learning modules.

Student Learning Outcomes

Clear self-awareness and intrinsic motivation

Solid foundation in scientific literacy

Creativity and expression through hands-on exploration

Emotional resilience in the face of challenges

Development of patience, persistence, and curiosity

Improved collaboration and communication skills

Broadened interdisciplinary perspectives

Confidence and adaptability for the future