Learn without
boundaries

Learn without boun- daries

Curriculum
Characteristics

English is the medium of instruction for all subjects while Putonghua is used for Chinese and Moral Education.

Experienced and professionally trained teachers at YYPS design their own school-based curriculum. The teaching progression of all of our subjects is built around a set of corresponding topics in a theme-based curriculum.

Another unique feature in our curriculum is our co-teaching system. For many of our subjects, two teachers teach collaboratively in the classroom. With the co-teaching system, we can better tend to the individual learning needs of our students.

  • Developed and delivered by our qualified teaching team, our school-based curriculum is student-centered. The interactive and engaging nature of our curriculum inspires our students to be creative, inquisitive, expressive and enthusiastic for learning.
  • The teaching progression for all of our subjects are built around a set of corresponding topics in our theme-based curriculum. The interconnectedness across different learning areas strengthens our students’ vocabulary and understanding of the subject content.
  • Two teachers teach collaboratively in many of our subjects. With our co-teaching system, we have a lot more options when it comes to designing effective and fun learning processes that better tend to the individual learning needs of our students.
  • At YYPS, learning is fun! Enjoyable learning experiences inspire our students to be creative, inquisitive and enthusiastic for learning.
  • Communication and the ability to express oneself is a priority. Be it Language Arts, Mathematics or Music, students are always encouraged to share and present their ideas in English and Putonghua (Cantonese may be practiced in some Extracurricular activities).
  • Together with educational institutions overseas, we co-organize exchange programs and courses for our students. These international learning opportunities broaden our students’ horizons and foster independence.

Class
Structure

There are 4 classes in each grade. The average class size is 33 students. Classes are composed with heterogeneous grouping.
No. of Classes No. of Students
P1 4 33
P2 4 33
P3 4 33
P4 4 33
P5 4 33
P6 4 33

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

No. of 
Classes

4

4

4

4

4

4

No. of 
Students

132

132

132

132

132

132

Teacher to student ratio

TWO teachers teach collaboratively in most lessons. The teacher-student ratio in those lessons is around 1:16.

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
English is our medium of instruction for all subjects with exceptions to Chinese and Moral Education, which is taught in Putonghua.
Homework
We believe that adequate homework assignments can help students consolidate what they have learnt at school. However, we also believe that students have to be given sufficient time and capacity to read regularly. Therefore, students at YYPS generally have less homework compared to students in other local schools. Assignments that are rote in nature are reduced. We expect P1 to P3 students to spend 45 to 60 minutes on homework and P4 to P6 students to spend 60 to 90 minutes on homework daily.

ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM

To fully explore and develop the potentials of higher ability students systematically and strategically by providing them with opportunities to receive education at appropriate levels in a flexible teaching and learning environment. Our school develops school-based Enhancement Programmes in Chinese, English, Math and STEM, to cater the educational needs of higher ability students, enrich their knowledge in a specific subject area and develop their thinking and creativity.

ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM

To cater to learner differences, our Recovery Program and Enrichment Class provides extra support to students who may need additional guidance. Through small group learning during regular lessons and after class, as well as dedicated pull-out remedial classes, we support students who perhaps may need more time to develop certain skills. Overtime, students in the enrichment program gain more confidence and eventually become more engaged in regular lessons.

e-Learning

AT SCHOOL

Information technology in education is key to enhancing learning and teaching in the 21st century. E-learning has become even more essential as distance learning has become imperative in light of the pandemic. Our teachers are well-versed in using a variety of technology to complement our lessons in both face-to-face and distance learning settings. Our students learn the necessary skills and processes to effectively utilize these E-Learning platforms and applications as well. E-learning at YYPS is further supported by our hardware including the 300 tablets, laptops and interactive whiteboards we have available for our students and teachers.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

We have recently implemented the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) program, which requires our senior students to bring their own mobile devices to schools as an aid for the structured learning process. Together with MDM and other supporting systems, the BYOD program opens up new interactive learning opportunities for our students.

Teacher to
student ratio

TWO teachers teach collaboratively in most lessons. The teacher-student ratio in those lessons is around 1:16.

Medium
of Instruction 

English is our medium of instruction for all subjects with exceptions to Chinese and Moral Education, which is taught in Putonghua.

Homework

We believe that adequate homework assignments can help students consolidate what they have learnt at school. However, we also believe that students have to be given sufficient time and capacity to read regularly. Therefore, students at YYPS generally have less homework compared to students in other local schools. Assignments that are rote in nature are reduced. We expect P1 to P3 students to spend 45 to 60 minutes on homework and P4 to P6 students to spend 60 to 90 minutes on homework daily.

Enhancement
Program

To fully explore and develop the potentials of higher ability students systematically and strategically by providing them with opportunities to receive education at appropriate levels in a flexible teaching and learning environment. Our school develops school-based Enhancement Programmes in Chinese, English, Math and STEM, to cater the educational needs of higher ability students, enrich their knowledge in a specific subject area and develop their thinking and creativity.

Enrichment
Program

To cater to learner differences, our Recovery Program and Enrichment Class provides extra support to students who may need additional guidance. Through small group learning during regular lessons and after class, as well as dedicated pull-out remedial classes, we support students who perhaps may need more time to develop certain skills. Overtime, students in the enrichment program gain more confidence and eventually become more engaged in regular lessons.

e-Learning 

At School

Information technology in education is key to enhancing learning and teaching in the 21st century. E-learning has become even more essential as distance learning has become imperative in light of the pandemic. Our teachers are well-versed in using a variety of technology to complement our lessons in both face-to-face and distance learning settings. Our students learn the necessary skills and processes to effectively utilize these E-Learning platforms and applications as well. E-learning at YYPS is further supported by our hardware including the 300 tablets, laptops and interactive whiteboards we have available for our students and teachers.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

We have recently implemented the “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) program, which requires our senior students to bring their own mobile devices to schools as an aid for the structured learning process. Together with MDM and other supporting systems, the BYOD program opens up new interactive learning opportunities for our students.