Horizons Learning Center works with Shanghai's international school students (Grades 4-10). Our small group reading, writing, and language enrichment classes are designed to teach students the skills they need at each stage of academic development. Learn more about our step-by-step approach to English language education.

Current Classes

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
Early Years Writing
Feb 05 - Jun 03 Puxi
Feb 05 - Jun 03 Pudong
Feb 04 - Jun 02 Puxi
Coming of Age in a Multi-Cultural World
Middle Years Reading
Feb 11 - May 26 Puxi
Feb 11 - May 26 Pudong
Pre- AP/IB: G9-10

The Horizons Pre-AP/IB Literature program is designed to prepare students for the challenges of both AP/IB classroom assignments and the timed testing environment. Students will read classic and contemporary works of literature that were written for a collegiate audience. In class, discussions of plot and theme are supplemented with analysis of writing style and literary devices, so that students become both better readers and writers. Literary analysis and required essays conform to AP and IB standards for length, development of ideas, and mechanics.

Upper Years: G8-9

In the Upper Years program, students begin the crucial transition from literal thinking to symbolic thinking. This is a path of development which will serve them well as they begin to read classic works of English-language literature. At the same time, research skills are introduced and students are expected to be able to build sustained arguments with well-supported factual evidence. Essay proofreading skills are honed at this level, and teachers emphasize the importance of the revision process.

Middle Years: G6-7

Bridging the gap between elementary and middle school language programs can be challenging for Middle Years students. In sixth and seventh grade, students are getting their first direct experience with longer non-fiction writing. Horizons instructors work to develop true competency in the skills necessary to transition from writing simple compositions to writing complete, articulate, and well-reasoned reports.

Early Years

Our Early Years writing program doesn't just teach reading and writing skills-- Horizons instructors also work to find and nurture students' natural passion for language and personal expression. We engage students on personal level in order to develop their reading, comprehension, and reporting skills. Along the way, we also heavily emphasize composition writing that is grammatically and logically sound.

Upcoming Classes

Early Years Summer Scholars
Early Years Writing
Jun 18 - Jun 29 Puxi
Jul 30 - Aug 10 Puxi
Jul 30 - Aug 10 Pudong
Jul 30 - Aug 10 Puxi
Jul 30 - Aug 10 Pudong