Course Description
The program aims to equip students with master in-depth subject knowledge, advanced academic research skills, and the ability to think critically, model scientific phenomena, and solve real-world problems on a global scale.
Grade 11 marks a stage where students accelerate specialization and clearly define their academic pathways toward university. Subjects are taught at a high level of depth, requiring the integration of knowledge, rigorous reasoning, and the ability to address open-ended problems. Students also prepare for international academic examinations (SAT, AP, A-Levels, etc.) and undertake specialized research or STEM projects.
The program is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and integrated with a global academic orientation, ensuring that students are fully prepared to enter university with a strong foundation in science.
🔹 Learning Content
BIOLOGY – Advanced Biology
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Gene regulation and expression
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Cell division: mitosis, meiosis, and molecular mechanisms
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Molecular genetics and gene-editing techniques (CRISPR, GMOs)
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Biological evolution: natural selection and genetic evidence
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Immune system, endocrine system, and homeostasis regulation
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Biotechnology and regenerative medicine (stem cells, vaccines, etc.)
CHEMISTRY – Advanced Chemistry
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Chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s principle
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Thermodynamics: enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy
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Redox reactions, electrolysis, and electrochemical cells
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Molecular structure, hybridization theory, and molecular geometry
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Advanced solutions: concentration, dissociation, and net ionic equations
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Fundamentals of organic chemistry: hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, and esters
PHYSICS – Advanced Physics
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Advanced dynamics, uniform circular motion, and centripetal force
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Conservation of momentum and energy in collisions
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Electricity and electromagnetism: RC circuits, induced current, and changing magnetic fields
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Wave and quantum optics: interference, diffraction, and the photoelectric effect
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Thermodynamics and the ideal gas laws
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Fundamentals of nuclear physics and fission–fusion reactions
🔹 Learning Methodology
Grade 11 challenges students to move beyond the role of “knowledge receivers” to become “junior researchers” with the ability to think systematically, provide in-depth explanations, and engage in scientific debate supported by clear evidence.
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University-Level Scientific Thinking
Students are trained to think at a university-equivalent level: explaining concepts through principles, models, and formulas; and critically responding to ideas using experimental evidence and scholarly data. -
Guided Research and Inquiry Projects
Undertake individual or group research projects with a clear structure: problem statement – hypothesis – methodology – execution – reporting. This serves as preparation for independent research, science scholarships, or STEM-focused university applications. -
Experimental Design and Data-Driven Analysis
Instead of simply “following instructions,” students design their own experiments, predict variables, analyze errors, and present results using graphs, formulas, and reports. -
Scholarly Communication and Journal-Style Writing
Produce scientific papers following international standards: including abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. Students practice proper citation and accurate academic report formatting. -
Integration of AI and Technology in Science
Use simulation software, AI tools, and basic programming for analyzing experimental data, modeling DNA sequences, interpreting IR/NMR spectra in chemistry, or simulating quantum physics phenomena. -
Advanced 5E Instructional Model
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Engage – Real-world scenarios or controversial science-related questions
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Explore – Open-ended experimental design and independent data analysis
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Explain – Present concepts using scholarly models, formulas, and diagrams
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Elaborate – Apply theory to solve real-world problems or model new phenomena
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Evaluate – Academic assessment through research, scientific writing, peer review, and unit examinations
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