WFLS Meiga Academy is a well-known private boarding school, ratified by Wuhan Education Bureau, sponsored by CIMIC Meiga Group and administered by Wuhan Foreign Languages School. The academy is conveniently situated in Wuhan Optical Valley of China and covers a total area of over ten hectares ( 160 mu ) with a total building area of 70,000 m2. With an enrollment of over 2160 students, the academy has two parts -- the Primary School (Grades 1 - 6) and Middle School (Grades 7- 9) and enjoys a good reputation for its beautiful campus, extraordinary resources, committed，experienced faculty and excellent teaching quality.
Mission and Philosophy
Our tenet is to "Inherit the Chinese culture, master the western science and technology and foster young talents with Chinese virtues and world views". Our guiding principle is to "Give priority to foreign languages project, attach equal importance to science and arts and promote international co-operation" so that Meiga will become a top private school with high teaching quality, strong characteristics and broad international contacts. The mission of Meiga is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment and to offer an exceptional and balanced educational experience by encouraging each student to reach his or her potential and enabling them to develop academically, socially and emotionally and prepare themselves for the world and the future.
Administration
Meiga Academy is governed by a Board of Directors headed by Ms. Yungray Hsiao, MBA of Pace University, who used to be on the senior staff of Prudential Bache Securities, Merrill Lynch and Chase Marhattan Bank on Wall Street and is now President of CIMIC Meiga Group, Vice-chairman of Wuhan Overseas Friendship Association and Taiwan Merchant Association Wuhan. Headmaster Huaxing Yan and vice-headmaster Ming Huang oversee the academy’s administration and its schools.
Mr. Huaxing Yan, a winner of the State Council Award for Best Expert， is a nationally respected educationist and a prolific author on teaching and learning of English language. Among his books, An Integrated English Course is used as textbook by over 100 foreign language schools throughout the country.
Mrs. Ming Huang, the party secretary of WFLS, is a well-known teacher of a special classification, and national model teacher. Her deeds and achievements hit the headlines on China Education Daily.
Teachers
The most important part of the value of Meiga Education is teachers and the support and encouragement they provide for students. Over 190 talented and committed teachers, the great majority of whom hold advanced degrees and 20% of whom are senior lecturers, maintain active roles in their fields and ensure that students receive a leading education with social skills and strong foundation in character development. Meiga Academy has a low student teacher ratio and small classes so that students enjoy coaching, mentoring and caring in every possible way. Many teachers are awarded prizes and titles by local educational authorities.
Academic Program
Meiga Academy offers all the curriculum designed by the national ministry of education and at the same time provides Meiga-originated compulsory and elective courses. Here are some examples:
The Chinese traditional Primers
Students get up at dawn and read aloud the collection of the best Chinese traditional primers, i.e. The primer classic in Three-character Lines, Pupils’ Rules and Disciplines, Zhu Family Instructions and The Thousand Character Writing, etc. We develop new methods of reading primers—reading with vocal accompaniment, with musical accompaniment and with dancing accompaniment. Many lines of the primers are often on the lips of the children.
English Program
The program is based on authentic material from a variety of reliable sources and brings the real world to the classroom. The talented teachers shift the emphasis from grammar to communication skills, especially listening and speaking. Interesting and relaxing classroom activities and tasks extend the language in meaningful context and enable students to learn more effectively. Extensive Reading program guided by professors of Beijing Foreign Studies University is popular with students and encourages student fluency and confidence. Varied extra-curriculum activities, such as English corner, English party and competitions, foster the joy of learning and add to the attractions of the program.
Academic Achievements
Ever since 2008, we have been taking a great pride in our graduates’ success. 6 Meiga graduates tied for first place in the Wuhan Metropolitan Matriculation Examination. 68% of the students were enrolled by Key senior schools. 100% of the students completed the junior middle school course of study with satisfactory records. In 2010 two students got the first five places in a provincial English-speech Contest.
Balance of academics, ethics, arts and athletics
We attach great importance to ethical basis for education. Traditional virtues such as loyalty, courage, truthfulness, charity, justice ground everything that students do and make them gentlemen and ladies who behave well towards other people and act graciously and honorably. Our club and association program of arts and athletics help students discover new talents and make the joy of learning surround our students.
Campus and Facilities
From the playgrounds and gymnasium, to the arts centre, library, the spacious classroom building, the comfortable dormitory, and the gorgeous campus, Meiga Academy students are afforded a wide range of campus resources to embrace challenges within well-designed curriculum and rich extra-curriculum activities.
