The mission of  明悦成均  Aurora Academy International (AAI) is to become 'A Center for Excellence in Education', providing holistic education that addresses children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs within a respectful, diverse, captivating, active and child-focused learning environment.

AAI empowers children to achieve their full potential, to become responsible and capable global citizens who will make meaningful decisions for themselves as well as for future humanity.

AAI educational philosophy is deeply rooted in Chinese cultural heritage which has a heightened respect

• For nature
• For spirituality rather than material possessions
• For the group rather than for the individual

Whole person education nurtures students to responsibly contribute to the global community.

Small but effective learning environment (maximum 20 students per class; student/teacher ratio less than 7:1)

Learning opportunities beyond classrooms:  Incorporate field trips to nature, museums, gymnasiums, art galleries, factories and other social establishments.

Well-rounded curriculum: A comprehensive design focusing on competency, morality and virtue ensures the children grow in both physically and spiritually healthy way. The design also helps the children to develop their critical thinking, artistic accomplishment, wisdom of living, a sense of sustainable development, and a spirit of freedom, justice and collaboration.

Kindergarten stage: Early sense, motor, language and emotion development is pivotal to children’s future life and life quality.

Primary School: Thematic and Practical learning allows children to develop their curiosity and nurtures their self-taught abilities.

Secondary School: Adopts tutorial pedagogy and project-based learning, thus facilitating students’ understanding of the society.

International field trips: Average one to two months of international field trips in one academic year. The international intra-school cooperation promotes exchange between the East and the West and builds an international learning community.

Multilingual curriculum: English and Chinese are used as languages of instruction, while Spanish and Arabic lessons are also offered.

International Education Track: School’s curriculum enables students to have broad range of cultural expertise and critical thinking skills, laying a solid foundation for students willing to pursue higher education both domestically internationally. College counselling services are also available.

Parent Class: Two terms per school year, helping parents to understand core educational philosophy of AAI and to align parent-school collaboration.

The ideal of sustainable development has been Aurora’s founding principles from day one. We even go one step further and translate this idea into actionable goal: to create a zero-waste campus. To achieve this goal, students and teachers work together and come up with ingenious solutions. The process to achieving this daring goal nurtures student’s awareness for local and global environmental issues, improves students’ problem solving skills, lays solid foundation for the understanding of rapid global population growth and of the relationship between humanity and nature.

1. Equivalent LEED Certified Campus Design
2. Maximize usage of natural sunlight
3. Maximize natural ventilation
4. Use environmentally friendly building materials
5. Use double-layered thermal-insulated windows
6. Use decentralized heating control system
7. Continuously monitor electricity usage
8. Encourage green transportation fostering heathy lifestyles
9. Turn off lights when unneeded

1. Waste sorting
2. Make trash bin using recycled box
3. Use stationery made from recycled materials
4. Use both sides of paper
5. Use recycled materials for artistic creations
6. Use straw-made tissue free of bleaches and fluoresce
7. Refrain from using disposable tableware
8. Recycle used batteries

1. Water-conserving toilets
2. Use environmentally friendly detergents and sanitizer
3. Use permeable tiles for courtyards

1. School organic farm
2. Animal Caring Program
3. Indoor plant management program
4. Food residue and fallen leave compost

1. Sustainable development practices for K-12 students
2. Diversified natural education activities
3. School environment-friendly procurement policy
4. Weekly Community Recycle Day