As a vital bridge to the VIS senior high section, VIS Elementary and Junior High Section (JHS)  is dedicated to guiding students to step confidently beyond their comfort zones, explore new possibilities, and pursue their dreams. We emphasize an education that nurtures students “from the heart to the mind,” encouraging them to develop inner strength that drives their curiosity, passion, and capacity for learning.

The JHS is a critical stage of growth. Physically, students are entering adolescence; psychologically, they are beginning the journey of self-discovery, self-identity, and a desire for independence. At VIS JHS, we provide thoughtful guidance, empathetic mentorship, and professional counseling to ensure students receive the support and space they need to discover their own “anchor” and embark on their journey with confidence. More importantly, through our three guiding principles “Respect, Empathy, and Responsibility”, students not only learn to explore and define themselves but also to understand others, build mutual respect, and develop healthy emotional expression and regulation, preparing them to grow into responsible global citizens.

Academically, VIS JHS strengthens students’ foundation in core subjects such as English and Mathematics, while centering learning around Project / Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Through PBL, students cultivate creativity, critical thinking, interdisciplinary problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. These are essential skills that ensure a smooth transition into the VIS senior high and empower them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
As the educator and philosopher John Dewey once said: “Give the students something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.” At VIS JHS, we believe education is not about memorizing content or preparing for exams. It comes from authentic experiences. We create an engaging learning environment that encourages students to learn by doing, to embrace challenges, and to celebrate the effort and growth they achieve along the way.

Guided by the VIS philosophy, that is Locally Cooperative Education、Critical Thinking、Internationally Minded、Global Citizenship, and our mission is to empower students to become confident, courageous, and responsible learners, ready to step out into the world and embrace the challenges of the future.

作為銜接 VIS 高中部課程的重要橋樑，VIS 小學與國中部致力於引導學生自信地踏出舒適圈，勇於探索與追尋夢想。我們強調「由內而外」的教育，期望孩子從內在培養自我力量，並透過興趣與熱情，驅動外在的學習與能力發展。

國中階段是孩子身心快速發展的重要時期。除了在生理上邁向成熟，他們在心理層面也正進入自我探索與自我認同的過程，並開始追求更高的自主性。VIS國中部在這個關鍵時刻，透過導師的細心關懷、師長的同理陪伴，以及專業的輔導支持，為學生提供充分的空間與資源，幫助他們找到屬於自己的「錨點」，安心啟航。更重要的是，透過『尊重、同理、責任』三大核心原則，我們希望學生在自我探索與自我建構的同時，也能學會理解他人的感受，懂得互相尊重，並培養健康的情緒表達與管理能力，進而成為具有責任感與國際視野的未來公民。

在學術方面，VIS 小學與國中部不僅持續強化學生的英文及數學等核心基礎能力，更以『專案/問題導向學習』（Project / Problem-Based Learning, PBL）為核心，訓練學生的創造力、批判性思考、跨領域解決問題的能力，以及團隊合作與有效溝通等關鍵軟實力。這些能力不僅幫助學生順利銜接VIS高中部的課程，更讓他們能在國際教育舞台上從容展現自我。

正如教育哲學家約翰·杜威所言：「給予學生學習任務，而不是教材；因為學習任務能引發學生思考，而真正的學習就在此刻自然發生。」在 VIS 國小暨國中部，我們相信教育不應只是課本知識的記憶或考試的應對，而應源於真實的經驗。我們營造一個積極探索的學習氛圍，鼓勵學生透過實作、合作與反思，在過程中培養堅毅與自信。

秉持 VIS 核心教育理念 『在地學習、理性批判、全球視野、世界公民』我們的目標是培養學生成為具備自信、勇氣與責任感的學習者，讓他們勇敢走向世界，迎接未來挑戰。