Project-based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) at A-School

Future-Ready Learning for the AI Era

In today's AI-driven world, students need more than knowledge — they need to think critically, create innovative solutions, collaborate effectively, communicate with confidence, and act with character and purpose. At HKBUAS Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School (A-School), our whole-school Project-Based Learning (PBL) programme develops these 5Cs through authentic, interdisciplinary challenges.

Our PBL Program extends learning beyond the classroom, developing self-directed, self-regulated, and reflective learners who can apply knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to solve real-world problems and thrive in the 21st century.

Stage-Appropriate Approaches

Junior School (G1–4)

Students engage in guided, play-based inquiry projects that spark curiosity and creativity. Through hands-on exploration, storytelling, and collaborative tasks, they build foundational skills in questioning, observing, and sharing ideas in age-appropriate ways.

Middle School & beyond (G5-9)

Students tackle more complex, interdisciplinary challenges aligned with real-world contexts. They apply design thinking to investigate problems, work in teams, and develop solutions that integrate knowledge across subjects while strengthening independence and resilience.

Across both stages, students follow a human-centred Design Thinking process:

  1. Discover — Explore real-world challenges through empathy-driven interviews, observations, and research.
  2. Define — Frame meaningful problems and set clear goals based on user insights.
  3. Develop — Ideate, prototype, and refine creative solutions through iterative testing.
  4. Deliver — Deliver by prototyping, testing, and pitching impactful solutions.

From Learning to Impact

Each year, our PBL journey culminates in the carnival-like PBL Showcase Day, where students present their findings and solutions to teachers, parents, alumni, and the wider community — celebrating creativity, collaboration, and real-world impact.