Plan
Children are the experimenters
and not the victims.
Centered
and the world is our textbook.
Language
Educate for tomorrow: Bilingual, Biliterate, high academic achievement across all subjects areas in English and Putonghua, and a respect for all cultures.
Use “Benevolence, Virtuous, Propriety, Wisdom and Trustworthiness”as our value system.

How We Do It?
“The Dalton Plan is not a curriculum, it is a scheme of educational reorganization which reconciles the twin activities of teaching and learning. When intelligently applied it creates conditions which enable the teacher to teach and the learner to learn.”
by Helen Parkhurst
Nationalities Represented
*Based on DSHK enrollement of school year 2018-2019
The Reasons
Top 10 Reasons to come to DSHK as shared by students and families
Small student-teacher ratio
Diverse student population
Progressive approach combined with traditional values
Commitment to arts, technology, and well-being
Real world inquiry-based learning
Close to 100,000 square feet state of the art campus for Kindergarten and Lower Primary
Strong emphasis on Chinese culture
Children are respected and trusted to lead and follow their passions
Faculty’s passion for students and their success
Dual Language model that equally values Chinese and English
DSHK Experience

20
Over 20 Nationalities Represented

5:1
Student teacher ratio
(5:1)

200
Over 200 Dalton Schools around the world

50/50
50/50 Dual Language model

WORKSHOP
Monthly Parent and Professional Development

100%
100% subjects taught in both English and Putonghua

Teacher Testimonials
Teacher Ms. Cecile
First, all faculty from principal to teachers practice and believe in the child-centered philosophy and value the individual development of each student. Second, the school uses the Dual Language model that focuses on bilingual and biliterate students, high academic achievement in both languages in all subject areas, and socio-cultural competence. Third, the school pays special attention to the study of Chinese and traditional culture. For example, students learn ancient poetry, Chinese painting and calligraphy, Chinese dance classes, etc.... READ MORE