中考后转轨DSE,还来得及吗?

刚进入佛山ASJ时，李秋颖同学最不习惯的，其实不是课程难度，而是学习环境的改变。

过去在公办体系里，大家更习惯安静地独立学习；而来到这里之后，她第一次真切感受到了互助、有温度的班集体氛围。遇到问题时，同学们愿意一起讨论思路、分享方法，这种开放的氛围，让她慢慢放下了转轨初期的不适应与陌生感。“我认为多跟同学交流很重要，因为我可以从他们身上学到更多不同的思维方式，进而帮助我解题和学习。”

学习方式的改变，也让她印象深刻。

课堂上，老师会给予学生更多自主空间。她发现，老师不会事无巨细地安排好每一步，而是鼓励大家自主探索、寻找方法。尤其是英语课堂，老师会借助iPad开展“e-learning”互动式学习，将知识点设计成闯关、答题、积分的形式，让课堂氛围既轻松又高效。兴趣被调动起来后，她开始主动扩充词汇量、研究阅读技巧，也会积极向老师请教问题。

除了学习，她还担任副班长，参与班级事务管理。在一次次与同学的沟通、协调和服务中，她学会了如何与人相处，也真正理解了“集体荣誉感”的含义。“以前会觉得学习只是自己的事，现在才明白，班级是大家共同的责任。”

如今，她已经开始规划新的目标：备考雅思，持续提升英语能力；花时间深耕自己喜欢的化学学科，也希望未来有机会走出去，看看更广阔的世界。

同样转轨学习赛道的谭越同学则表示：“理科变简单了。”进入DSE课程学习后，他发现，原来自己也能轻松建立起学习的信心。

但与此同时，英语学习的挑战也愈发明显。尤其是英语词汇量的不足，让他意识到需要投入更多时间和精力。老师会带着大家阅读积累词汇，还会推荐雅思相关书籍，帮助学生夯实语言基础。对他而言，这种学习不再是单纯“被要求完成任务”，而是在老师的陪伴与支持下，逐渐找到适合自己的学习节奏。

如果说课堂学习让谭越逐渐建立起学术自信，那么竞赛经历，则让他学会了真正“解决问题”。

在2026 Spark设计思维挑战赛中，谭越和队友一起完成项目整体设计、梳理问题、反复测试优化，并练习全英文讲稿，最终斩获商业创新成就荣誉。这些经历让他逐渐适应了站在更大的舞台上展现自己。“面对很多人的时候，心态会慢慢变稳，也不再那么胆怯了。”

他喜欢玩魔方，也参加过国内外相关比赛。学习压力大的时候，他会通过练习魔方来调整状态。学校并没有把这些兴趣视为“学习之外的事”，而是鼓励学生在不同领域找到自己的热爱与长处。

在佛山ASJ，他也很喜欢这里的师生关系：老师愿意倾听学生的想法，像朋友一样与大家交流；同学之间彼此鼓励、互相带动。身边优秀的伙伴，也不断激励着他奋勇向前。

入校以来，他觉得自己最大的变化在于思维方式。“以前可能比较偏向埋头苦学、固守书本，现在会试着用新的角度去思考成长中的问题。”

范译文同学则在佛山ASJ，更真切地感受到了“全面成长”的力量。

刚接触DSE课程时，她发现很多学科的答题逻辑与过去截然不同。以中文阅读为例，就需要重新摸索答题规律。“压力还是有的，感觉身边很多同学都特别认真、特别努力。我也会主动找出自己的不足，然后向他人学习。”

而学校“全人发展”的理念，给了她更多课堂以外的学习机会，也让她开始将更多注意力放在长期成长上。

除了学科学习，她积极参与AMC数学竞赛、BBO生物竞赛，站上TEDxASJ Foshan Youth演讲台，还加入模拟联合国与辩论社，并前往深圳参与湾区模联活动。这些经历，让她逐渐打破了书本的局限，拓宽了自己的视野。

在她看来，学校给予学生的，不仅是学术上的支持，更是一种鼓励学生不断探索世界、提升表达与思考能力的成长环境。“我自身的心态有了很大变化。初中时期，我一味紧盯学业成绩，却忽略了自身综合能力的提升。来到佛山ASJ后，我的心境变得更加从容，不再会因成绩的短暂波动而情绪低落。如今我的成绩稳居班级与年级前列，我也有信心继续保持良好的学习状态，稳步前行。”

这些藏在成长里的细微变化，往往比一次分数的提升，更加珍贵。

When Li first enrolled at ASJ Foshan, what she struggled with most was not the difficulty of courses, but the shift in the learning environment. In the public school system she attended before, students were mostly used to studying quietly on their own. Coming here, she truly experienced for the first time a warm class atmosphere filled with mutual support. Whenever problems arise, classmates are willing to discuss ideas and share learning methods. This open atmosphere gradually helped her ease the discomfort and unfamiliarity during the curriculum transition.

"I believe communicating more with peers matters a lot. I can learn diverse ways of thinking from them, which greatly aids my problem-solving and academic progress."

The shift in learning approaches also left a deep impression on her.

In class, teachers grant students greater freedom to learn independently. She noticed that instead of arranging every single detail for them, teachers encourage students to explore knowledge and figure out solutions on their own. Especially in English classes, teachers adopt iPad-based interactive e-learning, turning knowledge points into challenges, quizzes and point-earning tasks, making lessons relaxing yet highly efficient.

With growing interest in study, she took the initiative to expand her vocabulary and polish reading skills, and never hesitated to turn to teachers for advice.

Beyond academics, she also serves as the vice class monitor and takes part in class management affairs. Through constant communication, coordination and dedication to her classmates, she has learned how to get along well with others and truly grasped the meaning of collective honor. "I used to think studying was only my own business, but now I realize that every member shares responsibility for the whole class."

Now she has set new goals for herself: preparing for the IELTS exam to steadily improve her English proficiency, and devoting time to delve deeper into her favorite subject — Chemistry. She also hopes to step out into the world someday and embrace broader horizons.

Tan, who also switched to this new academic track, shared his thoughts: "Science subjects have become much easier." After starting his DSE studies, he found that he could easily build up confidence in learning.

Yet at the same time, English learning poses increasingly obvious challenges. Largely due to his limited vocabulary, he realized he needed to devote more time and effort to this subject. Teachers guide students to expand vocabulary through reading and recommend IELTS study materials to solidify their language foundation. For him, studying is no longer merely completing assigned tasks. Instead, with teachers’ guidance and support, he has gradually found his own ideal learning pace.

If classroom learning has helped Tan Yue build academic confidence, competition experiences have taught him how to truly solve practical problems.

At the 2026 Spark Competition, he worked with his teammates to finish overall project design, sort out problems, conduct repeated tests and optimizations, and polish full-English presentation scripts, ultimately winning the Business Innovation Achievement Award. These experiences have helped him grow comfortable showcasing himself on bigger stages. "When facing large audiences, I gradually stay calm and no longer feel timid."

He is fond of Rubik's Cubes and has taken part in relevant competitions at home and abroad. Whenever overwhelmed by study pressure, he adjusts his mood by solving Rubik's Cubes. Rather than regarding such hobbies as distractions from studies, the school encourages students to discover their passions and strengths in diverse fields.

At ASJ Foshan, he greatly appreciates the harmonious teacher-student dynamic here. Teachers are willing to listen to students’ ideas and communicate with them like friends, while peers always encourage and motivate one another. Surrounded by outstanding classmates, he is constantly inspired to forge ahead.

Since enrolling, he believes his biggest transformation lies in his way of thinking. "I used to bury myself in rote learning and stick rigidly to textbooks, but now I try to reflect on life and growth from brand-new perspectives."

Fan has deeply felt the power of all-round development during her time at ASJ Foshan.When she first started learning the DSE curriculum, she found that the answering logic of many subjects was vastly different from what she had learned before. Take Chinese reading as an example; she had to explore brand-new answering rules from scratch.

"I do feel under pressure, as most of my classmates are highly diligent and hard-working. I take the initiative to identify my weaknesses and learn from those around me."

Guided by the school’s philosophy of holistic education, she has gained plentiful learning opportunities outside class and begun to attach greater importance to long-term self-development.

Besides academic coursework, she actively participates in competitions such as the AMC and BBO, delivers speeches on the TEDxASJ Foshan Youth stage, and joins the Model United Nations and Debate Society. She has also taken part in Bay Area MUN activities in Shenzhen. These experiences have enabled her to step beyond textbook boundaries and vastly broaden her vision.

In her view, what the school offers students is not only academic support, but also a nurturing environment that encourages them to explore the world and sharpen their expressive and critical thinking skills. "My mindset has undergone tremendous changes. Back in junior high, I solely focused on academic scores and neglected the development of my all-round abilities. Since coming to ASJ Foshan, I have become more composed, no longer feeling upset over temporary fluctuations in grades. Now I consistently rank among the top students in my class and grade, and I am confident in maintaining steady progress in my studies."

These subtle shifts in personal growth are far more valuable than a mere improvement in exam scores.