Teachers of Yoder’s International Department come from various countries such as Canada, Philippines, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The English teachers are not only subject teachers but also assistant homeroom teachers for Grade 1 to Grade 4, as well as our middle school language arts classes.
CURRICULUM
In the Elementary School Division, we offer students Language Arts and Creative Writing as well as Math and Science; all taught in English.
In the middle school division, students will study Language Arts. They can also choose one of the following clubs and elective courses in English: English for tourism, English movie critics, public speaking, chess, basketball, soccer, table tennis, and so on. In these courses, students can learn English in a more hands-on and fun way.
THEME-BASED LEARNINGS
- English Only Zones – In order to promote the use of English, areas such as the English theme store and Yoder Library are dedicated as English only zones.
- English Assembly – There is an English Assembly for Elementary School students every Friday. During this time, we sing the Yoder Anthem and hand out awards to our best students and classes.
EVENTS
Earth Month – During Earth Month our students do projects on caring for Mother Earth. Projects include topics such as recycling, reducing waste and growing your own vegetables.
Halloween – This is one of the highlights for students on our calendar! Students dress up and do many activities, including a visit to the haunted house in our basement.
International Day – On International Day we teach students more about some of the lesser-known countries in the world. Activities include video clips, handy crafts, food, and also some presentations from our Junior High students.
Thanksgiving – We celebrate Thanksgiving by doing some fun and educational activities. We also share a special meal on this day.
Christmas Event – It’s the most popular annual celebration of Yoder’s elementary division. Almost all students get the chance to perform on the stage. Each year, hundreds, if not over a thousand, of parents participate in the event.
CONTESTS
English Speech Contest – Our annual Yoder English Contest is an important event where students from all grades compete in a storytelling, reading, and speech contest. We invite judges from our local high schools and universities.
Spelling Bee – Yoder’s Spelling Bee takes place during the month of June. Top students from each class are invited to compete in the invitational round of the competition.
Related Links:
- Yoder International Summer/Winter Camps
- Yoder Footprints – The places we have visited