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Congratulations to ARCH students on receiving multiple offers from top UK boarding schools including Benenden School, Cheltenham Ladies College, Wellington College and more!
After months and years of hard work, we are proud to report this year’s ARCH students have achieved record results at multiple US universities!
Our subject specialists and test prep tutors are here to guide and support you for international curricula including IB, IGCSE, A-Levels, AP, ACT, SAT, SSAT as well as entrance exams and aptitude tests used by UK & US boarding schools and universities
As your education partner, we will provide the support you need to make your final decision on subject choices. Enroll now and empower your academic success.
Despite the increasing competition from both international and UK public school students, we are thrilled to announce ARCH's outstanding Oxbridge admissions results across various subject disciplines, including medicine, law, and PPE!
ARCH Education is thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the class of 2023-2024 US Boarding School acceptances.
This summer, we offer a wide range of skills-enhancing programs for kindergarten, primary and secondary schools’ students!
With our inhouse materials and as well as mocks, we will prepare you for the upcoming challenges of and school exams and public assessment.
The SPARK Program
About
The SPARK Program is a student-driven academic and leadership program that seeks to empower the next generation of youth scholars. Our independent studies program exposes scholars to diverse topics across the humanities, social sciences, and STEM. SPARK promotes students’ inquisitiveness, intellectual and personal growth - qualities that will make them stand out for future college admissions, careers and beyond!
Mission
SPARK fosters lifelong learning through engaging scholars in deep-learning in their pursuit of knowledge!
SPARK scholars will be inspired to make community impact and become the next generation of leaders and changemakers!
History
Building off a decade of success advising students across Asia, the UK and the US, ARCH Education faculty have mentored students in their pursuit of diverse interests and passions through tailor-made passion projects.
Through passion projects, students engaged in independent studies with a mentor and were able to demonstrate intellectual rigor, inquisitiveness, research, leadership skills and social impact.
As a result, 84% of ARCH students who were admitted to Ivy League and top 15 US universities had explored passion projects1.
The learning outcomes, development and success of our students associated with passion projects formed the foundation of the SPARK Program. We hope to inspire more students to discover their passions and lead with impact!
Remark: 1 Calculated based on U.S. News’ latest rankings and ARCH admissions results as of 2022.
Our Approach
“According to Harvard researchers, deeper learning allows students to be critical thinkers, problem posers, and problem solvers who can work through complexity, beyond the routine, and live productively in this rapidly changing world.”1
Likewise, deeper teaching promotes critical thinking and helps students build a new scholarly identity — one that enables them to not only master core academic content, but also to communicate and collaborate with intellectual confidence as active agents of their own learning.2
The SPARK Program adapts deeper learning theories and approaches in designing our independent studies curriculum.
Each student in the program is supported by a SPARK mentor. Students are able to explore an area of interest, develop ideas, deepen understandings, collaborate and build a sense of ownership with the guidance from their mentor.
SPARK instructors are vetted as deeper learning mentors. They bring diverse academic experience, talents and expertise in a range of disciplines, and a passion for education.
Remarks:
1. Mehta, J. & Fine, S. (2015). The Why, What, Where, and How of Deeper Learning in American Secondary Schools. Students at the Center: Deeper Learning Research Series. Boston, MA: Jobs for the Future. Retrieved from https://jfforgprod-new.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/The-Why-What-Where-How-121415.pdf
2. Lampert, M. (2015). Deeper Teaching. Students at the Center: Deeper Learning Research Series. Boston, MA: Jobs for the Future. Retrieved from https://jfforg-prod-new.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/Deeper-Teaching-120315.pdf
Program Track
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Past Student Project Examples
- The Art and Science of Cheesemaking
- Psychology of Gardening
- Gender Inequality in Rural China
- Feminist Theory and Publishing
- Refugee Art Therapy
- East and West Philosophy
- Smog and Environmental Solutions
- Unisex Fashion and History
- World War II History of Hong Kong
- Sino-US Relations and Diplomacy
- Impersonations and Improvisation
- Magic Performance
- Screenwriting
- Eco-tourism
- Puppet Revitalization
How to Apply?
Eligibility: Priority for ARCH US/UK consultation students. All students must submit the following application components:
- Online Application Form
- In-Person or Virtual Interview
- Application Essays (approximately 250 words each)
- 1) What is your interest and why?
- 2) What do you hope to take away from the program?