Whilst knowledge is an essential component of our teaching at Huili, every teacher also knows the importance of teaching and facilitating the development of 21st Century life skills, notably independence, confidence, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, respect for key values and cultural competence. Such skills are built into the fabric of the curriculum and are developed in all subjects and in all lessons. As such, the Junior High curriculum at Huili School Hangzhou does not rely on one specific resource (such as textbooks) to develop the children’s learning. Instead, the curriculum is taught around the needs of the children themselves, with learning mapped out – where each pupil, regardless of their ability, engages in the development of both their knowledge and their life skills.