A STEM School is a school with a well-defined STEM strategy, characterized by key elements and criteria. This definition is based on the European STEM Schools Report, which draws from extensive research and input from various stakeholders in STEM education, including schools, STEM teachers, Ministries of Education, and STEM industries.
Check out the full report (also available in Portuguese | French | Serbian | Lithuanian) or have a look at the Executive Report.
How can you develop a clear STEM strategy at the school level?
At STEM School Label, we assist schools in meeting the criteria that define a STEM School. Our accreditation process helps schools assess their strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvement. To establish an effective STEM strategy, we consider seven key areas:
- ● Instruction
- ● Curriculum implementation
- ● Assessment
- ● Professionalization of staff
- ● School leadership and culture
- ● Connections
- ● School infrastructure
These seven key areas are further split into different criteria as:
More information about the definition of each criterion under this link.
