Teaching for the Unknown, Learning for the Future
At Speater College, the curriculum is not a fixed timetable; it is a growth system designed around the “whole person.”
Our curriculum is structured in three layers: Foundation Courses, Enrichment Courses, and Inquiry Courses. These three pillars support one another, all pointing toward one core goal: cultivating future citizens who are grounded, broad-minded, and action-oriented.
I. Foundation Courses: Rooted in Growth
Language arts, mathematics, English, science, and other core subjects form the foundation of every child’s growth. At Speater College, however, we pursue not only “learning” but “mastery.”
Small-class size: No more than 25 students per class, ensuring every learner receives ample attention and feedback
Differentiation and personalization: Within the same classroom, we provide tailored learning support and challenge tasks based on each student’s actual level and pace
Real-world integration: Solving real campus problems in math class; writing for real readers in language arts—bringing knowledge to life
II. Enrichment Courses: Windows to the World
We believe every child holds more than one possibility. Enrichment courses help children discover their interests and talents
III. Inquiry Courses: Connecting to the Real World
This is the most distinctive part of the Speater College curriculum. Each semester, students engage in deep inquiry around an authentic theme through Project-Based Learning (PBL).
For example:
- “Our Campus”—from designing a campus guide map to proposing improvements
- “Water in Our City”—investigating local water resources and proposing conservation plans
- “Design for the Community”—creating a practical product for elderly or young neighbors
During inquiry, students must ask questions, gather information, collaborate, practice hands-on, and present publicly. What they learn is not only knowledge, but how to learn itself.
The Philosophy Behind the Curriculum
Speater College’s curriculum design follows three principles:
- From “teaching knowledge” to “cultivating capability”: Knowledge is the vehicle; capability is the destination
- From “uniform standards” to “honoring differences”: Recognizing that every child grows at a different pace
- From “inside the school walls” to “the real world”: Learning happens everywhere in life
We do not promise children “the best education”—because “best” has no standard answer. But we promise that every day at Spater College, every child will be taken seriously, treated sincerely, and regarded as a complete human being.