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"This outlook not only enriches stu-
dents' personal growth but also signifi-
cantly enhances their academic learning,"
says Hazel Chee, Senior School Principal
at Stratford Hall in Vancouver. "It provides
a broader context for subjects such as
history, economics and social studies,
making the curriculum more relevant
and engaging."
STRATFORD HALL
Stratford Hall is an independent school
offering the complete International Bacca-
laureate (IB) program. The IB curriculum
is by nature designed to instill global
awareness, citizenship and intercultural
understanding. There are more than 5,000
IB schools worldwide, each connected to
the next and bringing together thousands
of educators from around to further
understand different cultural perspectives
when developing programs.
Stratford Hall is grounded in principles
of pluralism and community, which means
cultivating an international perspective
that embraces cultural diversity and inclu-
sivity while fostering engagement within
both local and global communities.
SPECIAL FEATURE
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L S
GLOBAL
WORLD
BC's independent
schools foster critical
thinking, empathy and
social responsibility
with globally-focused
curriculum
I
nternationalism and global citizen-
ship are essential in today's inter-
connected world. They foster a deep
understanding of diverse cultures,
perspectives and global challenges, which
is the foundation of a well-rounded world-
view. Most importantly, understanding
the world as a global community instills
empathy and a sense of responsibility to-
wards both local and global communities.
That is why some of BC's finest indepen-
dent schools embed internationalism and
globalism in their curriculum.
Stratford Hall
