Innovation Centre - ISA International Academy

ISAIA Innovation Centre Ignite students’ innate innovation DNA in technology

Ignite students’ innate innovation DNA in technology. Nurturing exceptional STEM talent through industry-academia collaboration

ISAIA Innovation Centre within the ISA International Education Group focuses on cutting-edge technology education, integrating resources from universities and enterprises to cultivate students’ systematic thinking and practical engineering skills for the future.

Courses Introduction

MIT Fab Lab Resources × Cutting-edge Fields × Competition-Proven Pathways

Frontier Technology Curriculum

In collaboration with MIT Fab Lab and other global resources, it offers courses and projects in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and more, igniting students’ passion for science.

【Programming and Electronics】

Programming Basics: Python, Java, C++

Electronics Fundamentals: Circuit principles, component identification, soldering techniques

Microcontroller：Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, etc.

【Maker Courses】

3D Printing: 3D modeling, printer operation, material application

Laser Cutting: Laser cutting principles, design software, operational skills

Robotics Technology: Robot structure, sensor application, programming and control

【Applied Courses】

Internet of Things: Sensor application, data transmission, IoT project development

Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, data analysis, AI application development

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: VR/AR technology, application development, user experience design

【Integrated Courses】

Interdisciplinary Projects: Comprehensive projects combining programming, electronics, mechanics, and other fields

Technology Competition Preparation： Competition rules, project design, team collaboration training

Course Highlights

Project-based Learning

Encourages hands-on practice and interdisciplinary integration, enabling students to complete innovative projects and enhance their problem-solving and creative thinking skills through practical experience.

University and Enterprise Resources

Maintains close collaboration with multiple universities and research institutes, inviting experts to serve as mentors and provide scientific research guidance. It also partners with high-tech enterprises to create an integrated industry-academia-research platform, broadening students’ innovation horizons and practical opportunities.

ISAIA Innovation Centre paves the way for future tech innovators by leveraging MIT Fab Lab resources while integrating academic research capabilities and industry practice ecosystems.

Faculty Introduction

Wayne Liu

Director of Project Development Dept. of ISAIEG

Director of Innovation Centre of ISA International Academy

Since joining international schools in 2003 and having worked at several well-known international schools in China, Wayne has, during his tenure at ISA Education Group, designed and managed the operations of multiple FAB LAB-standard maker labs in various ISA-branded schools.
He has accumulated considerable experience in space design, curriculum development, staff training, and event planning. By constructing an ecosystem for innovation-oriented education, he has contributed to talent-cultivation programs targeting top-notch technological expertise.

Chris Guo

Assistant of Innovation Centre

New Jersey Institute of Technology，Engineering Management, Master
Joined ISA International Education Group in March 2022, as a member of the Project Development Department, Chris participated in the founding activities of ISA International School Liwan and Wuhan campuses and the construction of the ISA Innovation Centre. He then joined the newly established ISA Innovation Centre and participated in equipment procurement and maintenance, equipment use training, Fablab application and operation, Fab Academy and Fab Learning Academy teaching point application and operation, curriculum development, event planning, etc.

John Yu

Science and Technology Teacher

Multiple Innovation Competition Committee Judge & Expert Panellist
Seasoned Maker Educator | 13+ Years in STEAM Education
Specially Appointed Innovation Mentor for K-12 Schools & Universities across Shenzhen
Co-Founder of Shenzhen Youth Maker Base & IDE3 Advantage Education
Featured Writer for ‘Adore Robotics’ Magazine
Holder of Multiple National Professional Certifications
Co-Promoter of OSROBOT China Open-Source Robotics Alliance
Dedicated Maker Education Pioneer, upholding the pedagogical philosophy: ‘Discovering one shining strength in a child is enough’. Repeatedly guided students to win grand prizes and first-place awards in national innovation/technology competitions

Dion Zeng

Science and Technology Teacher

Guangdong Medical University, Computer Science and Technology, Bachelor
High School Information Technology Teacher Certificate
Fab Academy Diploma 2024
Ms. Dion Tsang joined ISA in 2022. She mainly supports auxiliary courses and after-school courses on a daily basis， and has carried out interest courses such as “Artificial Intelligence and Popular Applications”, “Game Design Based on Graphical Programming”, and the popular programming language Python.
Ms. Dion Tsang has been engaged in the education industry in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Zhongshan, and has rich teaching experience and experience in guiding youth science and technology innovation competitions. Her teaching cases have been included in well-known academic platforms. In 2023, she will be qualified to referee the corresponding science and technology innovation competition. In 2024, Ms. Dion Tsanghas completed the six-month Fab Academy digital skills training course and become one of the only 27 Fab Academy official instructors in the country.