STEM.org International Student Endorsement
A key proof of your learning portfolio and college-readiness
AAES is the official STEM.org partner responsible for student endorsement across Asia. The system is widely used as evidence of diverse achievements within learning-portfolio files.
Students completing structured STEM projects, recommended by STEM.org-certified instructors and reviewed by accredited venues, earn an internationally credible portfolio recognized by Taiwan MOE. See MOE K-12 Education Administration Learning Portfolio Database (search "STEM").
Assessment Rubric (5 dimensions)
Four-tier rubric (Beginning, Developing, Proficient, Excellent) for ages 3–18.
Interdisciplinary Integration
Synthesizes science, technology, engineering, and math to solve real problems.
Problem-Solving & Innovative Thinking
Analyzes context, predicts outcomes, leverages data and models, develops creative solutions.
Collaboration & Communication
Sets shared goals, follows team norms, organizes and conveys information, listens actively.
Hands-on & Application
Translates knowledge into practice through tools, materials, and design.
Critical Thinking & Ethical Responsibility
Evaluates information independently, considers societal and environmental impact.
Process
- Recommendation by a STEM.org-certified instructor based on the student's portfolio and performance.
- Issuance by the instructor's accredited venue (an official STEM.org-certified site).
Why students should earn this
- ✓Counts in Taiwan MOE 108 curriculum portfolio
- ✓Strengthens competency-based admissions
- ✓Demonstrates problem-solving and interdisciplinary skills
- ✓Aligns with global learners
- ✓Digital badge with QR verification
Audience & Age
- • Upper elementary through high school
- • Project-based STEM students and camp participants
- • Applicants for selective programs, contests, or overseas study
Total STEM.org-endorsed students in Asia
Cumulative 2022–2026
Endorsements by Year
To protect student privacy, this page publishes yearly totals only — no names and no individual certificate links. The roster is managed in the Elite certification system.
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