Through the PBL approach, learners develop a comprehensive understanding of knowledge and refine their convergent thinking skills. The curriculum includes 84 themes for Kindergarten and 72 for Elementary, with all project-based activities conducted in English.
LEVEL | Book 1 ~ Book 4 (1-year course) | Lexile | AR |
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Level 1 (Red) | PBL Coursebook & Workbook | BR ~ 200 | ~ 1.5 |
Level 2 (Purple) | PBL Coursebook & Workbook | 75 ~ 325 | 1.2 ~ 1.9 |
Level 3 (Blue) | PBL Coursebook & Workbook | 275 ~ 450 | 1.7 ~ 2.5 |
Level 4 (Green) | PBL Coursebook & Workbook | 400 ~ 550 | 2.2 ~ 3.0 |
Level 5 (Orange) | PBL Coursebook & Workbook | 450 ~ 625 | 2.5 ~ 3.5 |
Kinder (Activities through English) |
iPBL Level | Course | Key Learning |
Pre-Level | 3-year course | Alphabet and phonics project with fun stories led by alphabet characters and animated phonics fairy tales. |
Recognize shapes and sounds of the alphabet letters and accurately distinguish phonemes.
Can read and write words and main sentences according to the sound rules.
Learn and recognize the alphabet, phonemes, and thematic words with their meanings.
Learn sentences through story learning and main sentence patterns.
Develop reading habits by reading stories with pictures and repeated reading.
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Language | Content | ||
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Reading | Word | Speaking | Brain Sketchbook | |||
Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 | Lesson 1 | Modeled Reading | - | Phonemic Awareness |
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Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 2 | Shared Reading | Phonics | Sentence Practice | |
Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 | Guided Reading | Vocabulary | ||
Lesson 4 | - | |||||
Lesson 5 | - | |||||
Review | Lesson 6 | Lesson 4 | Independent Reading | Role-play |
iPBL Level | Course | Key Learning | |
Lower Elementary (Learn to Read Stage) |
Red | 1-year | Practice the most important concepts of each subject through pattern sentences. |
Purple | Prepare for full-scale content learning by practicing applied sentences using expanded topics and concepts. | ||
Upper Elementary (Read to Learn Stage) |
Blue | Comprehension-oriented learning underscores the acquisition of subject-specific content, fostering a deep understanding of diverse themes and topics. | |
Green | Comprehension-oriented learning prioritizes the acquisition of subject-specific content alongside foundational skills in writing. | ||
Orange | Comprehension-oriented learning underscores the acquisition of subject-specific content, with a particular emphasis on developing proficiency in English writing. |
Recognize words by topic with their meanings, and practice using various vocabulary in sentences.
Practice listening with sentences in a question-and-answer format.
Gain subject knowledge with nonfiction books, understand the story flow and improve organization skills with fiction books.
Improve speaking skills by learning sentences by topic, practice sentence patterns, and create your own sentences.
Learn step-by-step on how to complete sentences, write personal thoughts in sentences, and write your own story.
Learning Flow Chart for Lower Elementary
Lesson | Objective | Language | Content | |||
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Reading | Writing | Speaking | ||||
Lesson 1 | Fun Thinking | Remember | Modeled Reading | - | - | Topic introduction |
Lesson 2 | Fun Singing | Understand | Shared Reading | - | Learn the song | Get familiar with the topic |
Lesson 3 | Fun Talking | Apply | - | Sentence Patterns | Learn about the topic | |
Lesson 4 | Fun Words Fun Phonics Picture Comprehension |
Guided Reading | Shared Writing | Sentence Practice | ||
Lesson 5 | Fun Sentences Fun Writing |
Interactive Writing | Sentence Development | |||
Lesson 6 | Reading Comprehension Fun Grammar (Purple Level: Smart Words) |
Analyze | Independent Reading | Independent Writing | Read about the topic | |
Lesson 7 | Fun Activity | Evaluate | Talk about the topic | Write about the topic | ||
Lesson 8 | Fun Journal | Create | Presentation |
Learning Flow Chart for Upper Elementary
Lesson | Objective | Language | Content | |||
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Reading | Writing | Speaking | ||||
Lesson 1 | Smart Thinking Fun Singing |
Remember | Shared Reading | - | Learn the song | Topic introduction |
Lesson 2 | Smart Reading Smart Talking |
Understand | Guided Reading | - | Sentence Patterns | Get familiar with the topic |
Lesson 3 | Smart Words Picture Comprehension |
Apply | Shared Writing | Sentence Practice | Learn about the topic | |
Lesson 4 | Smart Sentences Key Grammar (Orange Level: Smart Summary) |
Reading Comprehension | Interactive Writing | Sentence Development | ||
Lesson 5 | Reading Comprehension | Analyze | Independent Writing | Think about the topic | ||
Lesson 6 | Smart Research | Research | Independent Reading | Talk about the topic | Gain more knowledge about the topic | |
Lesson 7 | Smart Activity | Evaluate | Write about the topic | |||
Lesson 8 | Smart Journal | Create | Presentation |