{"id":26414,"date":"2026-07-31T18:43:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hwis.org.tw\/academic-overview\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:08:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:08:46","slug":"academic-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hwis.org.tw\/zh\/academic-overview\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"26414\" class=\"elementor elementor-26414\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6facd97 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-bc58f06 \" data-id=\"6facd97\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"6facd97\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0238eab elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0238eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- HWIS ACADEMIC OVERVIEW \u2014 Elementor HTML widget -->\r\n<!-- Replace only the four image URLs marked CHANGE IMAGE. -->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n#hwis-academic-page {\r\n  --navy:#00127d;\r\n  --ink:#101936;\r\n  --yellow:#ffcc00;\r\n  --text:#253047;\r\n  --muted:#626d80;\r\n  --line:#dde3ec;\r\n  --light:#f5f7fa;\r\n  --white:#fff;\r\n  --max:1240px;\r\n  position:relative;\r\n  left:50%;\r\n  width:100vw;\r\n  max-width:100vw;\r\n  margin-left:-50vw;\r\n  overflow-x:clip;\r\n  background:var(--white);\r\n  color:var(--text);\r\n  font-family:inherit;\r\n  line-height:1.65;\r\n}\r\n#hwis-academic-page,\r\n#hwis-academic-page * { box-sizing:border-box; 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border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-left:0; }\r\n  #hwis-academic-page .hwis-image-wide,\r\n  #hwis-academic-page .hwis-image-stage { aspect-ratio:4\/3; }\r\n  #hwis-academic-page .hwis-cta-inner { display:block; }\r\n  #hwis-academic-page .hwis-cta .hwis-button { margin-top:25px; }\r\n}\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {\r\n  #hwis-academic-page *,\r\n  #hwis-academic-page *::before,\r\n  #hwis-academic-page *::after { scroll-behavior:auto!important; transition:none!important; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<main id=\"hwis-academic-page\">\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap\">\r\n      <header class=\"hwis-hero-heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-label\">Academics \/ Academic Overview<\/div>\r\n        <h1>Learning with purpose. Pathways with possibility.<\/h1>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-hero-grid\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p class=\"hwis-intro\">Hong Wen International School provides a personalized and rigorous academic program for students in Grades 7\u201312. Strong foundations, meaningful choice, and internationally recognized pathways prepare students for university, lifelong learning, and responsible participation in a changing world.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"hwis-actions\">\r\n            <a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"#academic-programs\">Explore Academic Pathways<\/a>\r\n            <a class=\"hwis-button hwis-button-outline\" href=\"\/core-courses\/\">View Core Courses<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- CHANGE IMAGE 1: classroom learning, landscape, recommended 1600 \u00d7 1000 -->\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-image hwis-image-hero\">\r\n          <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hwis.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_20251002_162420.jpg?ssl=1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"IMG 20251002 162420\" title=\"\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-facts\" aria-label=\"Academic overview highlights\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-fact\"><strong>Grades 7\u201312<\/strong><span>One connected journey from foundations to advanced study.<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-fact\"><strong>English-medium instruction<\/strong><span>Academic language developed across subjects.<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-fact\"><strong>AP \u00b7 IB \u00b7 Cambridge<\/strong><span>Pathways aligned with student strengths and goals.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-label\">The HWIS Academic Approach<\/div>\r\n        <h2>Strong foundations. Meaningful choice.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Students experience a broad and balanced curriculum, with increasing opportunities for challenge, specialization, and informed academic choice.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-approach-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-principle\"><span class=\"hwis-number\">01<\/span><h3>Personalized<\/h3><p>Academic planning considers student readiness, strengths, interests, and future aspirations.<\/p><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-principle\"><span class=\"hwis-number\">02<\/span><h3>Rigorous<\/h3><p>Students are challenged through core, honors, advanced, and international courses.<\/p><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-principle\"><span class=\"hwis-number\">03<\/span><h3>International<\/h3><p>Learning develops global awareness and preparation for universities around the world.<\/p><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-principle\"><span class=\"hwis-number\">04<\/span><h3>Supportive<\/h3><p>Guidance, progress monitoring, tutorials, and additional study help students become independent learners.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CHANGE IMAGE 2: laboratory, project, or collaborative learning, recommended 1800 \u00d7 730 -->\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-image hwis-image-wide\">\r\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hwis.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_20251003_104337_Burst34.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"HWIS students engaged in collaborative academic learning\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-section hwis-section-light\" id=\"academic-programs\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-label\">Academic Pathways<\/div>\r\n        <h2>One school. Multiple possibilities.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Explore the foundations, international pathways, and wider opportunities that shape learning at HWIS.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"HWIS academic pathways\">\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-overview\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-overview\" data-tab=\"overview\">Overview<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-core\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-core\" data-tab=\"core\" tabindex=\"-1\">Core Courses<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-ap\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-ap\" data-tab=\"ap\" tabindex=\"-1\">AP Pathway<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-ib\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-ib\" data-tab=\"ib\" tabindex=\"-1\">IB Diploma<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-cambridge\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-cambridge\" data-tab=\"cambridge\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cambridge<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-electives\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-electives\" data-tab=\"electives\" tabindex=\"-1\">Electives<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-enrichment\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-enrichment\" data-tab=\"enrichment\" tabindex=\"-1\">Enrichment<\/button>\r\n        <button class=\"hwis-tab\" id=\"tab-sports\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-sports\" data-tab=\"sports\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &amp; PE<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-overview\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-overview\" data-panel=\"overview\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Grades 7\u201312<\/p><h3>A connected academic journey<\/h3><p>HWIS combines broad foundational learning with increasing opportunities for choice, specialization, and advanced study. Students develop the skills and independence needed to pursue pathways suited to their readiness and future goals.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Academic priorities<\/h4><ul><li>Strong foundations<\/li><li>Guided choice<\/li><li>Academic challenge<\/li><li>Global readiness<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-core\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-core\" data-panel=\"core\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Academic foundations<\/p><h3>Core Courses<\/h3><p>Core courses develop essential knowledge and transferable skills across language and literature, mathematics, sciences, humanities, technology, world languages, the arts, and physical education.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/core-courses\/\">Explore Core Courses<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Areas of study<\/h4><ul><li>English and languages<\/li><li>Mathematics and sciences<\/li><li>Humanities and technology<\/li><li>Arts and physical education<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-ap\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-ap\" data-panel=\"ap\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Flexible advanced study<\/p><h3>Advanced Placement\u00ae Pathway<\/h3><p>The AP Pathway offers college-level academic challenge through subjects selected according to student strengths, interests, and university goals. Individual AP courses and AP Capstone opportunities develop analytical ability, examination readiness, and academic independence.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/ap-pathway\/\">Explore the AP Pathway<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Pathway strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Flexible subject selection<\/li><li>College-level study<\/li><li>External examinations<\/li><li>AP Capstone<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-ib\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-ib\" data-panel=\"ib\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Broad and connected<\/p><h3>IB Diploma Programme<\/h3><p>The IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous two-year pathway for Grades 11\u201312. It develops academic depth, research, reflection, communication, intercultural understanding, and meaningful connections across subjects and global contexts.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/ib-diploma-programme\/\">Explore the IB Diploma Programme<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Pathway strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Grades 11\u201312<\/li><li>Research and reflection<\/li><li>Connected learning<\/li><li>International-mindedness<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-cambridge\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-cambridge\" data-panel=\"cambridge\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Progressive specialization<\/p><h3>Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels<\/h3><p>The Cambridge pathway provides internationally benchmarked study through IGCSE and A Levels. Students build strong subject foundations before progressing toward greater depth, specialization, and university preparation.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/cambridge-igcse-and-a-levels\/\">Explore Cambridge<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Pathway strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Subject foundations<\/li><li>Academic depth<\/li><li>Specialization<\/li><li>External assessment<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-electives\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-electives\" data-panel=\"electives\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Personalized academic choice<\/p><h3>Elective Courses<\/h3><p>Electives allow students to explore new disciplines, deepen existing strengths, and select subjects connected to future study and career interests. Guided course selection supports a balanced programme with appropriate breadth and challenge.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/elective-courses\/\">Explore Elective Courses<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Elective goals<\/h4><ul><li>Explore interests<\/li><li>Develop strengths<\/li><li>Prepare for university<\/li><li>Balance challenge<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-enrichment\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-enrichment\" data-panel=\"enrichment\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Learning beyond requirements<\/p><h3>Enrichment Courses<\/h3><p>Enrichment extends learning through creative, practical, and interdisciplinary experiences. Students discover new interests, apply learning in authentic settings, and develop confidence, initiative, collaboration, and responsibility.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/enrichment-courses\/\">Explore Enrichment Courses<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Opportunities<\/h4><ul><li>Academic exploration<\/li><li>Arts and performance<\/li><li>Technology and making<\/li><li>Leadership and service<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"hwis-panel\" id=\"panel-sports\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-sports\" data-panel=\"sports\" hidden>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-panel-copy\"><p class=\"hwis-eyebrow\">Movement and well-being<\/p><h3>Sports and Physical Education<\/h3><p>The HWIS Sports Program combines curriculum-based physical education with varsity opportunities. Students develop fitness, teamwork, discipline, resilience, leadership, and healthy habits.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/sports-and-physical-education\/\">Explore Sports and PE<\/a><\/div>\r\n        <aside class=\"hwis-highlights\"><h4>Programme outcomes<\/h4><ul><li>Fitness<\/li><li>Teamwork<\/li><li>Resilience<\/li><li>Leadership and school spirit<\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap\">\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-heading\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-label\">One School, Two Stages<\/div>\r\n        <h2>From broad foundations to specialized study.<\/h2>\r\n        <p>The academic experience evolves as students mature, develop independence, and make increasingly informed choices.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CHANGE IMAGE 3: mixed grade levels or collaborative learning, recommended 1800 \u00d7 900 -->\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-image hwis-image-stage hwis-stage-image\">\r\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hwis.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_20251002_154856.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"HWIS Junior and Senior School students learning together\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-stage-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-stage\"><small>Grades 7\u20139<\/small><h3>Junior School<\/h3><p>Students build broad foundations across academic, creative, technological, and physical disciplines while strengthening communication and independent learning.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-text-link\" href=\"\/core-courses\/\">Explore Junior Core Courses \u2192<\/a><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"hwis-stage\"><small>Grades 10\u201312<\/small><h3>Senior School<\/h3><p>Students pursue required subjects, electives, and advanced pathways supported by academic advising, leadership opportunities, and university preparation.<\/p><a class=\"hwis-text-link\" href=\"\/core-courses\/\">Explore Senior Core Courses \u2192<\/a><\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-section hwis-section-light\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap hwis-guidance-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-guidance-copy\">\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-heading\">\r\n          <div class=\"hwis-label\">Guidance and University Preparation<\/div>\r\n          <h2>Challenge supported by guidance.<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Beginning in Grade 9, students receive support as they plan courses, explore universities, prepare for standardized testing, and develop their academic and extracurricular profiles.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hwis-guidance-items\">\r\n          <div class=\"hwis-guidance-item\"><h3>Academic Support<\/h3><p>Tutorials, workshops, progress monitoring, and coordinator guidance help students improve and become more independent.<\/p><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"hwis-guidance-item\"><h3>University Preparation<\/h3><p>Counseling supports pathway decisions, university research, applications, recommendations, leadership, and extracurricular development.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"hwis-text-link\" href=\"\/university-counselling-and-preparation\/\">Explore University Counselling and Preparation \u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CHANGE IMAGE 4: counseling or university planning, recommended 1000 \u00d7 1300 -->\r\n      <div class=\"hwis-image hwis-image-portrait\">\r\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hwis.org.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_20251003_105524.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"HWIS student receiving university planning guidance\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"hwis-cta\">\r\n    <div class=\"hwis-wrap hwis-cta-inner\">\r\n      <div><h2>Find the pathway that supports your future.<\/h2><p>Discover strong academic foundations, internationally recognized programmes, personalized guidance, and university preparation at HWIS.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <a class=\"hwis-button\" href=\"\/admissions-enquiry\/\">Contact Admissions<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n<\/main>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function () {\r\n  var page = document.getElementById('hwis-academic-page');\r\n  if (!page) return;\r\n  var tabs = Array.prototype.slice.call(page.querySelectorAll('.hwis-tab'));\r\n  var panels = Array.prototype.slice.call(page.querySelectorAll('.hwis-panel'));\r\n\r\n  function activate(tab, moveFocus) {\r\n    var target = tab.getAttribute('data-tab');\r\n    tabs.forEach(function (item) {\r\n      var selected = item === tab;\r\n      item.setAttribute('aria-selected', selected ? 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