校长访谈

未来科技学校的昨天、今天和明天

The Past, Present, and Future of FAST

    为了让更多家长能了解未来科技学校，近日多位家长与办学举办者代表倪中华先生就学校的办学宗旨、办学方向、办学策略等诸多若干问题做了深度交流。家长们在倪中华的娓娓道来中，感受到了一个资深教育工作者对教育的执着、对办学的思考、对教育的深厚感情。

To help more parents understand FAST, several parents recently engaged in in-depth discussions with Mr.Ni Zhonghua, the school's founder and representative, on various topics including educational philosophy, development direction, and strategic approaches. Through Mr.Ni's insightful narration, the parents gained a profound appreciation for a seasoned educator's unwavering dedication to education, thoughtful reflections on school management, and deep emotional connection with the field.

【学校综述 School Overview】

   未来科技学校是一所与众不同的学校，不同之处在于它的新：课程设置的创新，将国家课程、融合课程、导师课程设置为“三位一体”的建模，如此体系符合学生为终身发展打下扎实基础的理念。校内与校外、国内与国外教师有机结合，独具匠心地构建了学校的师资队伍。基于中外优秀名校的管理标准体系，从规范不断走向卓越。以直观、科学、全面的激励性评价，有助于学生阳光、自信、开朗性格；善学、好学、乐学的风气形成。同时这又是一所不同意义上的“老牌学校”，在来源名校、成熟课程体系上不断优化、名校名师和各路优质师资强强联手、深厚文化积淀与后现代完美融合的美丽环境、融洽温馨的师生关系，奠定了学校坚实的基石。

        FAST stands out as an innovative institution distinguished by its groundbreaking approach. The curriculum design integrates national standards, interdisciplinary programs, and mentorship systems into a cohesive "trinity" framework aligning with the philosophy of laying solid foundations for students lifelong development. Through strategic collaboration between in-house and external educators, both domestic and international faculty members have been strategically assembled to build a distinctive teaching team. Drawing inspiration from management frameworks of elite Chinese and international schools, the institution continuously evolves from standardization to excellence. Its intuitive, scientific, and comprehensive incentive-based evaluation system fosters students' sunny, confident, and outgoing personalities while cultivating a culture of proactive learning and academic enthusiasm. Simultaneously, this school also embodies the concept of a "time-honored institution" in a unique context. By refining its proven curriculum system from prestigious origins, leveraging collaborations between renowned educators and top-tier faculty, blending profound cultural heritage with postmodern aesthetics, and nurturing warm, collaborative teacher-student relationships, the school has established a robust foundation for sustainable growth.

【国际视野 International Vision】

我到过许多国外知名大学和著名中小学校，也深入思考我国知名大学和办学杰出的中小学校办学的成功经验，给我最深的感觉办学理念先进和行为的创新先进。

作为一所年轻的民办学校因体制的优势可大胆尝试办新优质背景下的创新学校去满足最广大百姓对优质学校的选择。办学的宗旨，全面贯彻党的教育方针；全面落实习总书记关于“扎根中国，融通中外，立足时代，面向未来”的重要指示精神；全面落实习总书记关于“绿水青山就是金山银山”的重要论述，推动校园生态环境达到最优状态，让全体学生在舒适的环境中享受最美的学习与生活。

I have visited numerous renowned foreign universities and prestigious primary and secondary schools, while also conducting in-depth analysis of the successful educational practices at China's top-tier universities and outstanding schools. What struck me most was their advanced educational philosophies and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

As a young private school, it can boldly experiment with innovative approaches under the new high-quality background due to institutional advantages to meet the majority of the public's demand for quality education. The educational mission is to fully implement the national educational policies; comprehensively carry out General Secretary Xi's important instructions on "taking root in China, integrating domestic and international resources, standing firm in the times, and looking toward the future"; fully implement General Secretary Xi's important discourse on "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," striving to optimize the campus ecological environment so that all students can enjoy the most beautiful learning and living experiences in a comfortable setting.

【办学规模 Educational Scale】

未来科技学校属新加坡未来科技教育集团旗下的一所十二年一贯制学校，其中包括小学学部、初中学部和高中学部。可容纳学生两千余名，新加坡未来科技教育集团旗下还有浦东菲索幼儿园和嘉禾幼儿园，以及新加坡爱丁堡大学。

FAST is a 12-year integrated school under the Singapore Future Technology Education Group, comprising primary, secondary, and senior high school divisions. It has a capacity of over 2,000 students. The group also operates Pudong Fastkids Kindergarten and Jiahe Kindergarten, as well as the University of Edinburgh Singapore.

【办学理念 Philosophy on School Management】

家长：倪校长，请问如何在教育教学中贯彻实施学校格局宏大的办学理念？

倪中华：为了更好地贯彻中国改革开放总设计师邓小平同志提出的“计算机要从娃娃抓起”理念，以及“面向现代化、面向世界、面向未来”的教育“三个面向”方针。学校的十六字办学理念为：中国文化、世界眼光、科技见长、人文情怀。通过贯彻国家课程，重点突出数理化学科与英语教学，开展形式多元的项目活动。有机渗透传统文化精髓从而深植中国文化根基；立足语言技能，汲取海外文化，培养世界眼光；项目化学习有助于培育科学素养，奠定科技见长；融汇古今中外，追求美好生活，崇尚人文情怀。

Parent A: Principal Ni, how can we effectively implement the school's educational philosophy in teaching activity?

Ni Zhonghua: To better implement the concept of "computer education should start from childhood" proposed by Comrade Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of China's reform and opening-up, as well as the educational "three orientations" policy of "facing modernization, facing the world, and facing the future," the school's educational philosophy is: China culture, global vision, strong in STEAM, and humanistic sentiment. By implementing national curricula, we emphasize mathematics, physics, chemistry, and English teaching, while conducting diverse project-based activities. We organically integrate the essence of traditional culture to deeply root China's cultural foundation; focus on language skills while absorbing overseas cultures to cultivate a global outlook; project-based learning helps foster scientific literacy and lay the groundwork for technological excellence; and integrate ancient and modern, domestic and international elements to pursue a better life and uphold humanistic sentiment.

【课程设置 Curriculum Arrangement】

家长：倪校长，现今民办学校面临激烈的市场竞争，学校以什么优势吸引学生选择未来科技学校？

倪中华：我认为学校如果从以下几方面思考并落实到办学行动上，就会有更多的家庭选择我们学校，有更多的孩子来校园里享受优质教育。首先是科学先进的课程设置：围绕办学理念综合实行三段课程：核心课程是国家课程；融合拓展课程；导师课程。以国家课程为核心，凸显英语与数理化学科的重要性。在科创、艺术与体育等学科开展双语融合教学，并逐步过渡到部分学科的全英文教学，同时实施物理、化学等注重动手操作的实验课程，提高学生国际化学习适应能力。导师课程时间完成书面回家作业。多余时间开展各类项目活动，既发展了孩子兴趣特长，又着实解决了家长下班晚的后顾之忧。高质量的现代化双轨制课程贯穿始终，实现所有学生全面发展、个性张扬的培养目标。

Parent: Principal Ni, private schools are currently facing intense market competition. What advantages can the school offer to attract students to choose Future Science and Technology School?

Ni Zhonghua: I believe that if schools implement the following strategies in their educational practices, more families will choose our institution and more children will come to enjoy quality education. First, we adopt a scientifically advanced curriculum framework: integrating three core components aligned with our educational philosophy – national core curriculum, interdisciplinary extension courses, and mentorship programs. With the national curriculum as the foundation, we emphasize the importance of English, mathematics, and science subjects. Bilingual integrated teaching is implemented in STEM disciplines, arts, and physical education, gradually transitioning to full English instruction in certain subjects. Hands-on experimental courses like physics and chemistry are designed to enhance students 'international learning adaptability. Mentorship programs require students to complete written assignments at home, while extracurricular activities during free time not only cultivate children's interests and talents but also alleviate parents' concerns about late work hours. This high-quality modern dual-track curriculum system ensures comprehensive development and personalized growth for all students.

【项目学习 PBL】

家长：倪校长，项目化学习是时下教育界的一个热点话题，那么你们学校是如何开展的？

倪中华：项目化学习我校有着得天独厚的条件，学校与美国顶级创新名校High Tech High深度合作，开展跨学科项目式学习（PBL）。学校因地制宜、就地取材，充分发挥本校教师的专业能力，聘请社会业界精英，其中有大学教授、学者、国家级教练、书法名师、资深音乐人、能工巧匠、金融专家、知名企业家，指导学生开展声乐、书法、网球、足球、手球等项目式活动，引领学生个性化发展，我坚信只要努力，项目化学习的效果一定会获得成功。

Parent: Principal Ni, project-based learning is currently a hot topic in the education field. How does your school implement it?

Ni Zhonghua: Project-Based Learning Our school possesses unique advantages, collaborating closely with High Tech High—a top-tier innovative institution in the United States—to implement interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning (PBL). By leveraging local resources and adapting to regional characteristics, we fully utilize our faculty's expertise while engaging industry leaders—including university professors, scholars, national-level coaches, calligraphy masters, veteran musicians, skilled artisans, financial experts, and renowned entrepreneurs—to guide students in project-based activities such as vocal training, calligraphy practice, tennis, football, and handball. This approach fosters personalized development, and I firmly believe that with dedicated effort, the outcomes of project-based learning will undoubtedly succeed.

【评价方式 Evaluation Method】

家长：各行各业对评价越来越重视，作为家长也很想看到老师对我们孩子及时和比较直观的评价，以便我们对孩子在校有个全面的了解。学校的评价很有特色也很细致，这方面学校是如何设想的？

倪中华：科学、多元的评价方式激发学生的学习动力。依据学校的课程、学科、学生个体需求，我校的评价体系注重过程、注重激励、评价手段丰富。通过语言描述、雷达图、折线图等量化图表形象呈现学生不同学科不同素养的成长轨迹。实行每月评价+学期综合评价体现过程和结果，对阶段性成效及时奖励和表彰。由激励性评价促进学生形成良好的学习习惯、学习态度、顽强的学习意志，成就真正意义上的素质教育。

Parents: Evaluation is increasingly emphasized across various industries. As parents, we also desire to receive timely and intuitive feedback from teachers regarding our children, enabling us to gain a comprehensive understanding of their academic performance. The school's evaluation system is notably distinctive and meticulous. How does the school conceptualize this approach?

Ni Zhonghua: Scientific and diversified evaluation methods stimulate students 'learning motivation. Tailored to the school's curriculum, academic disciplines, and individual student needs, our evaluation system emphasizes process-oriented approaches, motivational strategies, and diverse assessment tools. Through visual quantification using language descriptions, radar charts, and line graphs, we vividly demonstrate students 'developmental trajectories across different subjects and competencies. The combination of monthly evaluations and semester-wide comprehensive assessments reflects both progress and outcomes, with timely rewards and recognition for interim achievements. Incentive-based evaluations foster students' development of effective learning habits, positive attitudes, and persistent academic perseverance, ultimately realizing the true essence of quality education.

【师资团队 Faculty Team】

家长：优质的师资是优质教学质量的保证，所以作为家长一直很关注学校的师资团队建设如何？

倪中华：强大师资队伍是优质教育教学质量实施的保障。高学历、高职称的团队紧密组合，整体专业水平高于同类民办学校。由区级以上骨干教师和学科中心组成员组成核心教学团队，全体教师硕士以上学历占42%，海外学习工作经历的教师占其中的30%，教学经验5年以上约占整个团队的90%。担任ESL教学的外籍教师在我国各类学校教学经历都在5年以上，责任感强、口语纯正、热爱英语教学。外聘教师团队都是社会上专业领域的佼佼者。如此师资对学生综合素养的培养，拥有得天独厚的保障条件。

Parents: High-quality teaching staff is the guarantee of superior teaching quality. Therefore, as parents, we have always been concerned about how the school's faculty team is being developed.

Ni Zhonghua: A robust faculty team serves as the cornerstone for delivering high-quality education. The institution boasts a tightly-knit group of highly qualified educators with advanced degrees and professional titles, maintaining superior academic standards compared to peer private schools. Its core teaching team comprises district-level or higher backbone teachers and members of subject-specific expert groups, with 42% holding master's degrees or higher. Among them, 30% have overseas study or work experience, while over 90% possess more than five years of teaching experience. Foreign ESL instructors all have at least five years of teaching experience across various Chinese schools, demonstrating strong accountability, native-level English fluency, and genuine passion for language education. All external faculty members are top-tier professionals in their respective fields. This exceptional faculty structure provides unparalleled support for cultivating students' comprehensive competencies.

【师生关系 Teacher-student Relationship】

家长：近年以来，我的孩子更加活泼了，更加开朗了，这里有奥秘吗？

倪中华：当然，我认为很大的原因是因为学校倡导建立融洽的师生关系，这也是家长们最愿意看到的场景。学校里看到的是老师对学生的循循善诱、看到的是大手牵小手、看到的是师生相拥、看到的是老师蹲下身来的倾听、看到的是老师如母亲般的温柔、看到的是老师充满爱意的目光。这种环境里，孩子怎能不快乐地生活与学习！

Parent: In recent years, my child has become more active and outgoing. Is there any secret behind this?

Ni Zhonghua: Undoubtedly, a key factor lies in schools 'commitment to fostering harmonious teacher-student relationships—a scenario parents universally desire. In such environments, educators patiently guide students, parents hold their children's hands, teachers embrace students warmly, educators listen attentively while crouching down, and educators demonstrate maternal tenderness through loving gazes. How could children possibly not thrive in such a joyful learning atmosphere?

【梦幻校园 Dream Campus】

家长：走进学校如同走进充满科幻感和时代感的未来学校，作为学校设计者，倪校长，您是怎么想的？

倪中华：我把几十年对教育的理解、对建筑的审美、对未来世界发展趋势的预判，把我的教育理想都倾注到校园建筑设计之中。因此出现在我们眼前的是一座集现代与科幻、东方与西方、刚强与柔和、建筑与园林的完美融合。我们的校园颠覆了对学校的固定认知，不断变换的学习场景打破了传统课堂的壁垒，为学生打造了和智慧一起健康幸福成长的极佳学习环境。  

Parents: Walking into the school feels like stepping into a futuristic campus brimming with sci-fi elements and contemporary vibes. As the school's designer, Principal Ni, what are your thoughts on this?

Ni Zhonghua: Drawing on decades of insights into education, architectural aesthetics, and predictions about future trends, I have infused my educational ideals into campus architecture design. The result is a harmonious fusion of modernity and sci-fi elements, Eastern and Western influences, strength and gentleness, as well as architecture and landscaping. Our campus challenges conventional perceptions of schooling, with dynamic learning environments that break down traditional classroom barriers, creating an exceptional learning space where students thrive healthily and joyfully alongside technological intelligence.

【校园生活 School Life】

家长：我们很多家长可能都没有机会进入校园一起体验学生的学习与生活，对此倪校长能稍作介绍吗？

倪中华：让学生身心健康和智慧一起幸福成长是办学的初心，孩子一天或一周的校园学习与生活是经过精心设计的。充足的户外户内运动时间；网球、篮球、手球、足球、书法、超级黏土等项目；轻松奔放的课间操；丰富的课间休息方式，确保学生在校运动两小时，突出学生身心健康第一的要求。加强阅读、益智类棋艺、名家诗书画赏析等；激发学生提高学习动力，也提高了学习效率。动静结合、智力与体力交错、场景变换，极大地调节学生身心及学习状态。用心配置正餐与课间点心的品种和营养，色香味、优质食材的全面细致考量，是孩子茁壮成长的沃土，也是教育工作者的匠心和情怀。

Parents: Many of us parents may not have the opportunity to visit schools and experience students' learning and daily lives firsthand. Could Principal Ni provide some insights on this matter?

Ni Zhonghua: Ensuring students 'holistic development of physical health, mental well-being, and intellectual growth remains the fundamental mission of our educational institution. Our meticulously designed daily and weekly campus curriculum includes ample outdoor and indoor exercise opportunities, diverse activities such as tennis, basketball, handball, soccer, calligraphy, and super clay modeling, along with dynamic recess routines and varied break schedules. These measures guarantee two hours of physical activity per day, prioritizing students' comprehensive wellness. We enhance learning engagement through reading programs, strategic chess training, and appreciation of classical poetry, calligraphy, and paintings by renowned masters, effectively boosting academic motivation and efficiency. By balancing structured activities with dynamic breaks, integrating cognitive challenges with physical exercises, and creating adaptable learning environments, we optimize students 'mental and physical states. The thoughtful selection of nutritious meals and snacks—meticulously curated for color, aroma, flavor, and premium ingredients—creates fertile ground for children's healthy development while reflecting educators' dedication and artistic vision.

【教育质量 Quality of Education】

家长：倪校长，请问近年来学校的教育教学质量如何？

倪中华：教育教学质量是衡量办优质学校的重要指标，是学校的生命，学校从办学至今始终围绕如何通过课程优化、课程执行、课内外教学活动追求合理性、科学性、适切性、有效性、发展性。

    ①德育教育：学校始终把培养什么样的人作为育人的首要任务。以德树人，围绕“中国文化，世界眼光，科技见长，人文情怀”十六字办学理念确定我们的育人目标，构建了学校德育教育框架并以完整课程化予以实施。

    ②心理教育：身心健康是人生最大的财富。学校高度重视心理健康教育，从专职师资的配备到心理健康课程进课堂，建立起了以心理健康教师到班主任和全体任课教师全方位导师关心学生的心理健康辅导立体网络，有效保证了我们学生心理的健康。

    ③体质素养：学生的身体健康是一所优质学校工作的重要关注点。我校每年春秋两次校园运动会雷打不动，周课程确保“三课两操两活动”，响应“一天活动二小时，幸福生活一辈子”初心使命。

    ④学科成效：近年来，我们狠抓教学质量，从办学和育人目标出发，以“基础课程、融合课程、导师课程”为基本课程框架，强化课程建设、课程管理、课程实施。我们学校独特的课程方案。在学生学科能力评估、数学演算能力、全国英语拼读和演讲比赛中成绩喜人，学生全面发展，个性张扬。

    ⑤科技素养：在教育部白名单以及上海市综评的科创赛道中，我校也成果累累：在各年级各类全国性比赛中荣获大奖，其中包括：在机器人格斗、无人机操控等全国性科创竞赛中，我校选手也屡次摘金夺银。物联网技术创新赛、机器人格斗冠军等。

    ⑥综合素质：近年来，按照学校的课程实施，学生在德智体美劳等各方面得到了很好地培养。从学科成绩、特色培养、身心健康、社会责任，每个年级都形成了尖子学生带头学、中间学生用心学、薄弱学生愿意学的良好学习生态。学生积极的学习心态、良好的行为习惯、崇高的社会责任感，讲礼仪、懂礼貌、善学习已经蔚然成风，学生的健康发展、全面素质发展、个性特长发展有目共睹，在社会上引起了强烈的影响，深受广大家长和社会各界的好评。

一番交流，使家长更深入了解学校的办学行为和策略，理解了孩子的成长与欢乐，也从内心深处更加认同学校的办学方向和理念，更有信心合力把孩子培养成具备“世界眼光、爱国情怀、知识渊博、科技素养、身心健康、责任担当”的现代青少年。

Parent: Principal Ni, how has the educational quality of our school improved in recent years?

Ni Zhonghua: The quality of education and teaching is a crucial indicator for evaluating the operation of high-quality schools, serving as the lifeblood of an institution. Since its establishment, the school has consistently focused on optimizing curricula, implementing teaching practices, and ensuring the rationality, scientific rigor, appropriateness, effectiveness, and developmental potential of both in-class and extracurricular educational activities.

① Moral Education: The school always regards the cultivation of what kind of people as the primary task of education. Guided by the sixteen-character educational philosophy of "China culture, global vision, technological excellence, and humanistic sentiment," we have established our educational objectives, constructed a framework for moral education, and implemented it through comprehensive curriculum design.

② Psychological Education: Physical and mental health constitute the greatest wealth in life. The school places high emphasis on mental health education, ranging from the allocation of full-time faculty to the integration of mental health courses into classrooms. A comprehensive mentorship network has been established, involving mental health teachers, homeroom teachers, and all subject teachers, providing holistic psychological counseling support for students, thereby effectively ensuring the mental well-being of our students.

③Physical Fitness Literacy: Students' physical health is a critical focus in the operations of a high-quality school. Our institution consistently holds campus sports events twice annually during spring and autumn, while ensuring weekly curriculum compliance with the "Three Courses, Two Exercises, and Two Activities" framework, in alignment with the original mission of "One Day of Activities, Two Hours of Joy, a Lifetime of Well-being."

④ Academic Excellence: In recent years, we have prioritized teaching quality enhancement by aligning with educational objectives. Adopting a curriculum framework comprising foundational courses, integrated courses, and mentorship programs, we have strengthened course development, management, and implementation. Our school's distinctive curriculum design has yielded remarkable results in student assessments of subject competencies, mathematical reasoning skills, and national English spelling and speech competitions. Students demonstrate well-rounded development with vibrant individuality.

⑤ Scientific Literacy: Our school has achieved remarkable accomplishments in the Ministry of Education's whitelist program and Shanghai's comprehensive evaluation for science and technology innovation tracks. Our students have won numerous awards in various national competitions across different grade levels, including gold and silver medals in national robotics combat and drone operation competitions. Other notable achievements include winning the Internet of Things Technology Innovation Competition and Robotics Combat Championship.

⑥ Holistic Development: In recent years, through the school's curriculum implementation, students have received comprehensive cultivation in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education. Across academic performance, specialized training programs, physical and mental health, and social responsibility, each grade level has fostered an exemplary learning ecosystem where top students lead by example, middle-level students engage with dedication, and underperforming students demonstrate proactive learning attitudes. Students' positive learning mindset, well-established behavioral habits, profound sense of social responsibility, along with their etiquette awareness, courtesy, and academic diligence have become widely recognized. The remarkable progress in students' healthy development, holistic growth, and individual talent cultivation has garnered significant societal impact, earning widespread acclaim from parents and diverse sectors of society.

Through this exchange, parents gained a deeper understanding of the school's educational practices and strategies, comprehended their children's growth and well-being, and developed a stronger internal endorsement of the school's educational direction and philosophy. This has bolstered their confidence in collaborating to nurture modern adolescents equipped with "a global perspective, patriotic sentiment, extensive knowledge, scientific literacy, physical and mental health, and a sense of responsibility."

倪中华：感谢今天参与交流的各位家长朋友，感谢投资方为我校提供办学平台，更要感谢教育主管部门和社会各界给予办学的大力支持。

Ni Zhonghua: Thank you to all the parents who participated in today's exchange, to the investors for providing our school with an educational platform, and most importantly, to the education authorities and all sectors of society for their strong support in school operations.