ASDAN "Key Steps" Program

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ASDAN Key Steps Award Program

In-depth Study of International Politics, Economics, Society, and Culture in the World

Certificate in ESOL International Speaking and Listening issued by Trinity College London

UK Date: Jul.07-Jul.19, 2024; Jul.21-Aug.02, 2024 | EU Date: Jul.10-Jul.22, 2024（Suitable for students above 12 years old）

Why the ASDAN Key Steps program?

Highlights

Identity

  • Thinking of university and future education: University of Heidelberg, Oxford and Cambridge University, National University of Singapore/ Nanyang Technological University, Yale, Harvard/MIT
  • Cross Culture Communication
  • Belgium Comic Museum
  • Red Dot Design Museum
  • Johari window—personality test
  • The story of my family

Community

  • City Exploration: Munich, Brussels, Heidelberg, Freiburg, Amsterdam, Zurich, London, Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumper, Washington
  • Modern village

Health

  • Sports Culture-Bayern Munich/ Ajax
  • Chocolate/ Bakery Workshop
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Go Ape/ Indoor climbing
  • Scientific exploration- Secrets of DNA

Citizenship

  • European Parliament
  • Power of Media: BBC
  • Singapore Parliament
  • US Capitol

Environment

  • Innovation Academy Workshops in Germany
  • Black Forest Bioenergy Village
  • Natural History Museum
  • New Water Museum

Personal Finance

  • Financing class- Power of Money

Enterprise

  • Cadbury/ Hamleys Business Workshop
  • Made in Germany-Mercedes-Benz/ BMW/ Audi Car factory
  • New York Lego/ M&M shop; Hershey's Chocolate Factory

Values

  • Eco-friendly Lifestyle
  • Shakespeare’s Globe
  • US Melting Pot Culture

International

  • Cross Culture Communication and Edit Micro-film
  • Netherland Windmill culture
  • GESE courses
  • the British Museum
  • Legoland
  • Broadway Musicals

Agenda

Official Partner: Trinity GESE Course

Trinity's Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) are one-to-one , face-to-face assessments of speaking and listening skills with a Trinity examiner. Preparation for these exams and achievement of GESE qualifications support people wishing to develop their proficiency in English speaking.
GESE exams are available, from Grade 1 to Grade 12 (pre-A1 to C2 CEFR* proficiency levels). Grouped by development stage, GESE grade qualifications offer a progressive framework for the development of English language skills. Grades 4-6 are suitable for junior high school students above 12 years old.

Students will have 24 hours of training in the UK
• 24 hours of GESE classes, focusing on discussion. Trainers will prepare a topic related to the visits or exam every day
• Small-sized classes, highly interactive with more chance to practice
• Teachers with CELTA or TESOL qualification

Recommended Grades: Grades 4-6

Highlights

Personal Education:

Inspire innovation and encourage students' thinking of the future

  • Oxford, Cambridge and famous Universities
  • Teamwork and Filmmaking
Social Education:
Encourage students to go out of "Comfort Zone", build positive interpersonal relations, and experience and respect different cultures
  • Legoland
  • British Museum
  • London City Exploration
  • Shakespeare’s Globe
Health Education:

Promote "healthy" and "independent" lifestyle and improve ability to counter adversity and confront challenges

  • Chocolate/ Bakery Workshop
  • Go Ape/ British Green Farm
  • Natural History Museum
Economic Education:
Help students to get preliminary understanding of economy, develop healthy spending habits and improve sensitivity to data
  • Cadbury/ Hamleys Business workshop

Agenda

Round 1: Jul.07-Jul.19, 2024 (13days) | Round 2: Jul.21-Aug.02, 2024 (13days)

Day City Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 London Arrive in the UK Accommodation:

Student apartment

Academic: 

Finish ASDAN Key Steps portfolio with guidance of ASDAN tutors and finish film making
D2

Opening Ceremony

ASDAN Key Steps Courses Introduction:
Develop students' capability of study- experience-review. Students will study different courses, experience different visits and review in ASDAN Key Steps portfolio. ASDAN team leaders will make introduction of the UK culture and customs to help students adapt to the local life

Key Steps Course 1: Team work and film making
Students plan team micro-film production in groups

Key Steps Course 2: visit Shakespeare's Globe to learn British Drama and enhance student's self-confidence and speaking skills
D3 GESE Course 1: introduce standards and
requirements of GESE exam		 GESE Course 2: discuss hobbies, interests, and habits
D4

Key Steps Course 4: "Go Ape"

Walk through an air corridor in forests and complete challenges with teammates to improve the sense and ability of survival

Key Steps Course 5: British farm management

Walk into the bee breeding garden, and learn about the farm management
D5 GESE Course 3: discuss British culture GESE Course 4: learn how to raise questions effectively and make a mind map
D6

Key Steps Course 6: Visit Motor Museum 

one of the world's largest collections of historic cars

or Wisper forest story adventure

or STEAM Workshop  

Key Steps Course 7: My future university and planning

Visit Oxford University, experience Oxford culture led by Oxford students, and learn about majors and recruitment standards of Oxford
D7

Key Steps Course 8: Lego Land

Students will visit the world's second-largest Legoland to inspire business ideas

Key Steps Course 9: Field research Students will work as groups to research the topic "City Development" with the guidance of an ASDAN tutor and do interviews in London to improve team working skills and better know life and culture in London

Closing Ceremony
Submit ASDAN Key Steps portfolio to ASDAN UK
D8

GESE Course 5:

Describe mind map with right words

GESE Course 6:

Learn key elements of communication
D9

Key Steps Course 10: My Education Plan- How to apply for ideal university

Visit the Cambridge campus and experience its culture under the guidance of Cambridge students, and learn about majors and recruitment standards of Cambridge
D10

Key Steps Course 11: Nature

Visit Natural History Museum, explore"Fossil and Specimen" and gain knowledge of environment friendly

(or) Hamleys Business workshop learn brand management and business strategy, and design a store opening plan in groups

Key Steps Course 12: Visit the British Museum, experience the history of the world and the progress of civilizations such as ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient Egypt, ancient India, and ancient Babylon.
D11

GESE Course 7:

Family roles

GESE Course 8:

Discuss international events
D12

GESE Course 9:

Take GESE exam and get GESE certificate

Key Steps Course 13: London City

Exploration : Visit Big Ben/ Palace of Westminster/ Buckingham Palace/ London Bridge and Thames

Closing Ceremony

Submit ASDAN Key Steps portfolio to ASDAN UK
D13 Fly back to China

Official Partner: Innovation Academy

German Innovation Course aims to develop students' innovation through multiple activities.
There are roughly 150 regions around the world where the borders of three cities meet at one spot, 48 of which are in Europe. Hardly any other European regions work as closely and successfully together as the trinational metropolitan Upper Rhine region though. Thousands of professional donors and shopping tourists cross the borders daily.
EUCOR is a cooperation of universities from all 3 nations, and the Upper Rhine council has been promoting cooperation for over 20 years. The agglomeration of Basel is located centrally, and in addition to the Swiss cantons of urban and rural Basel, the German cities of Weil and Lorrach as well as the French St. Louis area are part of this unique settled area.
Over the course of only a few hours, this excursion takes students by way of public transport through three different countries and shows the advantages and challenges that come with cross-border interconnectivity: Excursion Trinational Agglomeration Basel.


Courses and Workshops in Innovation Academy:
• Historical and Current development of the Town
• Sustainable Development and Waste Management
• Renewable Energy
• Transportation Concept of a “Green City”
• Black Forest Excursion

• Solar House
• Cross Culture Communication
• Climate Change


Highlights

Personal Education

Inspire innovation and encourage students' thinking of the future

  • University of Heidelberg
  • Belgium Comic Museum
  • Science Museum
  • edit Micro-film
Social Education:
Encourage students to go out of "Comfort Zone", build positive interpersonal relations, and experience and respect different cultures
  • Black Forest Bioenergy Village
  • Environmental Management in Germany
  • European Parliament
  • City exploration in different cities
  • Netherland Windmill culture
  • Team Work in Zurich
Healthy Education:

Promote "healthy" and "independent" lifestyles and improve their ability to counter adversity and confront challenges

  • European Sports Culture
  • Belgium Chocolate Workshop
Economic Education:
Help students to get preliminary understanding of the economy, develop healthy spending habits and improve their sensitivity to data
  • Mercedes-Benz/ BMW/ Audi Car factory

Agenda

Dates: Jul.10-Jul.22（14 Days)

Day Location Morning Afternoon Evening
D1 Munich,
Germany		 Arrive in Germany, check in the hotel Accommodation:
Twin room
in three-star
hotels
Academic:
Finish ASDAN
Key Steps
portfolio
under the
guidance
of ASDAN
tutors and
edit micro-
film
D2 Opening Ceremony: ASDAN team leaders will
introduce the Europe culture and customs to help
students adapt to local life. Students will study
different courses, experience visits, and review in
ASDAN Key Steps portfolio.		 Made in Germany
(Enterprise): students will
visit Audi/ Benz/ BMW to
learn development, modern
assembly line, and marketing
of the German car industry		 Munich City Exploration
(International): Marienplatz
Square, Palace of
Wittelsbach, Viktualien
Market
D3 European Sports Culture (Health): visit Bayern
Munich football club to know European people's
understanding of sports. Students will do field-
research of European sports in groups		 Drive to Zurich
D4 Zurich,
Switzerland		 Team Work Day (Community): students will work together to research into topics
they’re interested in with the guidance of ASDAN tutor and do interviews in London
to improve team working skill and better know life and culture in Europe		 Drive to Freiburg
D5 Freiburg,
Germany		 Development of Freiburg (Values): the historic
town of Freiburg was largely destroyed in World
War II. Due to careful reconstruction and the
establishment of a pedestrian zone, the heart of
Freiburg is today an attractive and vibrant center.		 Transportation Concept
(Environment): students will
know that how Freiburg can
encourage its inhabitants for
a life without a car and why
the bike become the most
important transportation		 New City Hall
(Environment): learn
the principles of energy-
efficient construction and
how the town hall achieves
the status as an energy
positive building.
D6 Black Forest Excursion (Health): How does the forest react to climate change? What potential do
renewable energies harbor? Students will observe the plants and learn the importance of sustainable development.
D7 Green Farm (Environment): Learn how green farm product energy itself and supply electricity to their community. Vauban: The model district (Community): Learn how this
district has become an internationally famous example of
sustainable residential development.
D8 Heidelberg,
Germany		 Drive to Heidelberg Heidelberg University (Identity):
visit the university with 600
years of development and
know the campus culture		 Heidelberg exploration
(International): experience the
classic romance in Germany.
D9 Brussels,
Belgium		 Drive to Brussels Brussels exploration (International): looking for Belgium snacks
and cultural symbols in Brussels old town
D10 Chocolate Workshop (Enterprise): students will learn chocolate making skills in a chocolate workshop and design their own chocolate
workshop to practice innovative thinking.		 Little Politician (Citizenship):
Students will learn the development and political concepts of European Union in the European Parliament, and explore with world-leading technique.		 Comic Museum (Identity):
Students can learn imaginative thinking in the Belgian Comic
Museum, and find happiness in their childhood.
D11 Amsterdam,
Netherlands		 Drive to Amsterdam Science Museum (Identity): students will visit a museum
highly welcomed by teenagers, explore interactive
science-related facilities and bathe in a children-friendly
environment.
D12 Windmill Town (International): visit a windmill
town with a history of hundreds years and
learn windmill and cheese culture in the
Netherlands.		 Closing Ceremony:
Micro-film competition and submit ASDAN Key Steps
portfolio to ASDAN UK.
D13/D14 Departure and arrive in China on next day

Multi Culture and Ethnic

The societies of Singapore and Malaysia are composed of diverse ethnicities, with cultural integration and prosperity. Located in Southeast Asia, in addition to the local ethnics, there are also Chinese immigrants and descendants, and Dutch people who ruled in the past. The languages, customs, cultures, and cuisines of each ethnic group are intertwined to form a unique appearance. Students will experience the economic and technological development of Singapore under the guidance of professional guides, experience the rich culture and society of Malacca, and experience the speed stimulation and traditional handicrafts in Kuala Lumpur.



 • Malacca History & Ethnography Museum
 • Red Dot Design Museum
 • Queenstown/ Singapore Parliament
 • International Circuit
 • Yakult Factory

Highlights

Personal Education:
Inspire innovation and encourage students' thinking of the future
  • National University of Singapore/Nanyang Technological University
  • Red Dot Design Museum
  • Edit Micro-film
Health Education:

Promote "healthy" and "independent" lifestyle and improve ability to
counter adversity and confront challenges

  • New Water Museum
Social Education:
Encourage students to go out of "Comfort Zone", strive to involve in new environment, build positive interpersonal relations, experience different cultures and respect differences
  • Team Work in Singapore
  • Malacca History & Ethnography Museum
  • Universal Studio
Economic Education:
Help students to get preliminary understanding of economy, develop healthy spending habits and improve sensitivity to data
  • International Circuit
  • Yakult Factory
  • Bank Negara Malaysia

项目行程

Dates: 12, Jul.,-19, Jul., 2020（8 Days)

 

Day City Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 1 Kuala
Lumper,
Malaysia		 Arrive in Kuala Lumper, check in the hotel Accommodation:
Twin room
in three-
star hotels
Academic:
Finish
ASDAN
Key Steps
portfolio
under the
guidance
of ASDAN
tutors and
edit micro-
film
Day 2 Opening Ceremony: ASDAN team leaders
will introduce the South-East Asia culture
and customs to help students adapt to
local life. Students will study different
courses, experience visits, and review in
ASDAN Key Steps portfolio.		 International Circuit
(Enterprise): students will
learn how Formula 1 is
managed, and get access
to areas where no camera
goes.		 Bank Negara Malaysia (Enterprise):
Headquarter established in Kuala
Lumper with the history of 60
years, Bank Negara Malaysia is the
representative finance enterprise
locally. Students will visit the bank
with professional guide.
Day 3 Malacca,
Malaysia		 Drive to Malacca Malacca History & Ethnography Museum (Values/ International):
students will learn the Colonial period of the Netherlands
in 17 century and see how Eastern and Western cultures
working together in Malacca.
Day 4 Singapore Drive to Singapore Red Dot Design Museum Singapore (International): Red Dot
Design Award is one of the world's top design competitions.
Designs need to have unique ideas, functionality and quality
to win the favor of judges. Singapore Red Dot Design Museum
brings together a wealth of global and local contemporary
design works. Students will experience a unique learning and
exploration journey there.
Day 5 National University of Singapore
(Identity): students will visit the top
university in Asia know the entry
requirement and think of their career plan		 Yakult Factory (Enterprise):
Yakult is one of the most popular
beverages, and students will visit
the world's leading automated
production lines, understand
international standardized
production management
processes, and witness the
produce of Yakult.		 Queenstown (Community):
students will visit Singapore's
first satellite city named after
Queen Elizabeth II to learn about
the development background
and historical significance. (or)
Parliament (Citizenship): learn
the parliamentary system and
functions of Singapore
Day 6 Team Work (International): Students will work together interviewing at Universal Studios Singapore on issues such as
inter-country relations, sustainable development, and cultural export influence of movies and TV shows in the age of
globalization
Day 7 Mediacorp (Citizenship): visit Singapore
broadcasting and television station,
learn Singapore media industry,
and understand the technological
developments.		 New Water Museum (Environment): how can Singapore, which
lacks freshwater resources, use high technology to purify domestic
sewage to alleviate water pressure? Students will learn about
Singapore's water resources problems, solution process and the
future development of freshwater related technologies in the New
Water Museum.
Day 8 Singapore/
China		 Closing Ceremony: micro-film competition
and submit ASDAN Key Steps portfolio to
ASDAN UK		 Departure and arrive in China

Academic Preparation

Training Goals Content
Comprehensive Training ASDAN ASDAN Key Steps Introduction
ASDAN Key Steps Academic Work Guidance
UK Culture
Skill of Communication Communicate Politely with Proper Body Language and Eye Contact
Speed of Speaking
Specify the Communicating Objects and Convey the Viewpoint

参与感言

马老师
北京中加学校
项目带给学生的成就感是无与伦比的，这些天里我能感觉到学生的用心。即便是在乐高乐园里，学生还是始终不忘学习调研的任务。给我印象很深的是街头采访环节，即便刚开始采访被拒绝了，学生还是锲而不舍的努力去做，直到成功。学生自信的提升，他们的成就感、满足感真的是来自于完成任务的过程，这也是对他们付出努力的回报。很少有项目可以像“关键成长”这样让学生们愉快的同时还能有这么多的收获，所以我认为是非常值得来一次的。

艾老师
北京中加学校
在下午的GESE 课堂上，他们与伦敦当地的老师共同探讨这些问题，兼听其他同学的意见，晚上的自习时间，他们在中国带队老师的辅导下，学习、巩固与问题相关的词汇和语法，继而完成每份成长报告。为了给学术报告提供充足的素材、为了给学生提供充分的思考时间、空间，每天的活动行程中都安排了伦敦地区的参访活动。

杨基民
贵阳花溪碧桂园学校
我感觉，在英国十四天的学习，很大程度的提高了自己思考问题的能力。比如讨论 Topic of my city, 刚开始我真的一点没有头绪，慢慢随着学习的深入，我开始学着提出自己的问题，这也帮助我最后的口语考试中取得好成绩。ASDAN 的活动还有很多 Teamwork，很多有趣的活动让你迅速融入到团队中。还有采访街头路人，调查一些 Financial 问题以及问一些关于Media 的问题，这些都提高了自己的沟通能力，让自己跟陌生人对话不再紧张，我真的很推荐大家来参加关键成长项目。

马美茹
北京中加学校
GESE 课堂氛围很好，一点都不枯燥、沉闷，大家都是在很快乐的学习。老师也会参与到她布置的任务中去，同学都很愿意去做这些作业。最难忘的是我们小组一起做的 Cupcakes 商业计划案，小组成员合作写方案，算财务数据，团队合作的感觉真的很好。

董老师
苏州外国语学校
短短的十数天时间，我感觉到了学生们明显的成长和进步，从不爱开口到爱开口，到主动找老师交流。尤其是社会调研采访，一些同学其实生活中面对身边的人都不愿开口说话，现在面对外国人，甚至是非英语母语国家的人，他们都能开始自信主动得跟对方交流。另外一种无形的收获来自于国外生活贴近的体验，不管是深入体验伦敦的公共交通，还是走进当地的蔬菜集市，感受地道的英伦生活、镜头背后伦敦人的生活，这些对学生都有潜移默化的影响。这段经历对学生是历练，也是一个难得的成长锻炼的机会。

盛嘉仪
苏州外国语学校
我觉得这个活动比想象中的“累”，但学到的东西非常多，比如说可以更加流利的跟外国人交流，锻炼自己主动处理问题的能力以及在团队中合作。之前我来过英国，那次时间还挺久的，但感觉这次活动反而收获的更多。首先很多活动是分小组进行的，我是小组的组长，团队合作一直很好，也很开心，学到了怎么样去领导团队。然后活动也很多元化，比如在BBC，学习了解怎么做新闻节目、天气预报，很专业也很有意思。印象很深的还有做 Business Plan，刚开始觉得很难，毕竟初中生嘛，经验不足。但在 ASDAN 老师的指导下，我们逐渐有了思路，开始有了自己产品的定位、团队分工等等，感觉很好。我对未来参加活动的同学建议是：在这里你一开始就要尽量主动些，可以认识很多朋友，这是难得的体验，所以最好要认真一些，把报告写好。

李思莹
上海平和光华学校
ASDAN Key Steps 行程中我印象最深刻的活动是团队合作。一天的团队活动中我们要自己设计采访问题、访问他人并制作视频，这都是我从未尝试过的活动，对我个人而言是非常大的突破。行程中 Go Ape 野人计划探险之旅是我最喜欢的，除了锻炼身体还锻炼了胆量和谋略。我会推荐我的朋友们来参加关键成长项目。

Registration and Payment Process

Step 1: Registration and Passport Application 

For students who don't have a passport yet, please apply for passport first.

Scan the QR code to fill in application form.

Step 2: Contract Signing Protocol 

ASDAN China will send the contract to students once the application is con rmed. Parents should sign the contract and pay the required fees within 5 working days.

Step 3: Visa 

After receiving passport, students should, in accordance with the visa material package, prepare relevant materials and submit to ASDAN China. ASDAN China will make an appointment and arrange for all other visa formalities.

Step 4: Academic Training

Once students complete payment, ASDAN professional trainers will give an introductory training.

Step 5: Participate in the Key Steps Program 

Students will travel around the UK and complete the ASDAN portfolio under their ASDAN Trainer's guidance and submit the final report to ASDAN UK.

Step 6: Receive Results 

The final results will be announced within 30-45 working days. Students who have passed the review will gain Key Steps Award.

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