Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS)

Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS) is a forward-looking international school. It has incorporated the best education theory and practices in China and the US, and has great leadership and teachers. With the deepening of Sino-US educational exchange, PRISMS will become the forward-looking international school with both Chinese and American characteristics, which is home to great talents from around the world.

Orchid in the spring, lotus in the summer, chrysanthemum in the fall, plum blossom in the winter, each of them attains its own beauty. There might be variance in terms of aesthetics, but not a ranking hierarchy to tell one's superiority over the other. And the same principle goes to scenic grandeur in nature. We have Yangze River in China, the Mississippi in the States, the Nile in Egypt, and the Volga River in Russia. Still, it is their difference that makes them what they are, not their goodness over each other. The greatest beauty lies with a respect for diversity. The laws of nature also apply to human society.

Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science immerses a multicultural, selfmotivated student body in an integrated STEM–centered curriculum and a research program that identifies and develops each student’s potential. Our approach promotes critical thinking, imagination, and deep curiosity, and enables students to ask meaningful questions and to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.

We believe the following:

• Respect and love are at the heart of effective teaching. The teacher–student relationship is based on teachers’ respect for their students, and that respect inspires learning and creativity. Devoted teachers love their subject and their craft. Together respect and love lead to the finest and most profound education.
• Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are crucial for the advancement of civilization.
• Humanities, world languages, and the fine arts are essential for students to understand and express themselves in the context of the world around them.
• Research-based education shapes the adolescent brain in a beneficial way.
• Excellent teaching ignites a sense of wonder.
• Perseverance is an essential trait for students to develop and nurture.
• Integrity is fundamental to a responsible and meaningful life.
• The ethical application of knowledge improves our world.
• Collaborative and independent learning are both essential for substantive achievement.
• The habit of excellence can be developed.
• Education should equip students to contribute positively to society.
• A healthy body and mind are essential to intellectual development and a productive life.