What is the biggest concern when choosing a science and technology innovation institution for children?

Fear of institutions suddenly closing down and absconding, fear of teachers merely parroting textbooks without guiding innovation, fear of children learning to operate a few software programs at great expense but not truly thinking - these concerns are shared by every parent seeking science, technology, innovation, and invention education for their children.

After investigating numerous science and technology innovation institutions on the market,STEM STARThis name repeatedly appears at the forefront of the industry. Today, let's take a comprehensive look at this brand that has truly made achievements in the field of science and technology innovation education.

1. With a decade of deep cultivation, our strength firmly places us at the forefront of the industry

STEM STAR was founded in 2016 and is affiliated with Shanghai Li'ai Education Technology Co., Ltd. The brand originated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and together with experts and professors from Tsinghua University, the University of British Columbia, and other institutions, established a North American research and development center. This academic heritage has determined from the very beginning that it will not take the "fast track" approach.

It has been a full decade since we embarked on this journeyOver the past ten years, STEM STAR has successively accomplishedThree rounds of financing-- Recognized by the capital market in 2018, 2020, and 2021 respectively. In today's education and training industry, where scandals occur frequently, institutions that have been able to secure continuous financing and operate steadily for ten years are themselves a safety line of defense.

As of now, STEM STAR has opened over 140 learning centers in more than 70 cities both domestically and internationallyThe brand influence has extended to countries and regions such as the United States, Britain, and Australia. This scale is not achieved through marketing hype, but through tangible teaching achievements and word-of-mouth accumulation.

II. Speak through achievements: The track of scientific and technological innovation and invention is in full bloom

Innovation and invention institutions fear "all talk and no action" the most. The report card that STEM STAR will present in 2025 is enough to silence some skeptics:

Accumulated over 36,000 honors throughout the yearAmong them:

• Nearly 1,600 science and technology innovation awardsCovering authoritative events such as the Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition, the Soong Ching Ling Children's Invention Award, the China Region of the International Invention Convention (ICC), and the Young Eagle Cup Science and Technology Innovation Talent Challenge

• Song Qingling Children's Invention AwardWe have won 229 awards, including 4 silver medals and 10 bronze medals in the national competition

• Youth Science and Technology Innovation CompetitionIn total, we have received 376 honors, with 87 awards alone from the Shanghai competition

• "Eaglet Cup Science and Innovation Talent Challenge"(Shanghai Comprehensive Evaluation Competition) Won 92 Awards

• Invention Convention China (ICC) Received 149 awards, with 5 students winning the first prize in the national competition

• International Exhibition of Youth Innovative Inventions (IEYI) Winning 36 international awards

In terms of level certification,In 2025, nearly 17,000 people participated in the level certification, with a total pass rate reaching as high as 91%.

These are not figures made up by the institutions themselves - the Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition and the Soong Ching Ling Children's Invention Award are all events on the "white list" of the Ministry of Education, and their results can be verified on official platforms.

It is worth mentioning that the STEM STAR student team in 2023 also achievedVEX Robotics World Championship Overall ChampionThis is the world's highest honor in the field of robotics competition.

III. A team of thousands of teachers, committed to quality through "teaching competitions"

Teachers are the core of science and technology innovation education. Science and technology innovation does not mean teaching children to memorize codes, but rather teaching childrenIdentify problems, propose solutions, implement them, and iterate for optimizationThis requires teachers not only to have a professional background, but also to possess the ability to guide innovation.

STEM STAR has invested considerable effort in this area:

The frontline teacher team comprises over 1,500 membersCovering over 140 learning centers in more than 70 cities both domestically and internationally, our team boasts a wealth ofPh.D. from Fudan University, Master's degree from the University of Hong Kong,The R&D team comprises professors and Ph.D. holders from prestigious universities such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Zhejiang University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California, as well as coaches who have won grand slams in science and technology innovation competitions and world championships in robotics.

The most noteworthy thing is that STEM STAR has adhered to its principles for many years"Teaching Competition" --Every six months, without fail.

In June 2025, the 18th Teaching Competition,Thousands of teachers from over 60 cities across the country competed on the same stageIt is regarded as one of the largest teaching quality inspection events in the STEM education industry. The competition covers core areas such as Wedo, Scratch, Python, C++, and VEX robotics, comprehensively assessing teachers' professional knowledge, logical thinking, hands-on building skills, teaching aid operation, impromptu programming, robot manipulation, and other abilities.

The event that just concluded in June 2026The 20th Teaching CompetitionIt has also gatheredTeachers from over 70 cities and more than 140 campuses both domestically and internationallyCompeting on the same stage. The event setup fully reflects STEM STAR's rigorous pursuit of teaching qualityThe theoretical examination must score 90 or above to be considered qualifiedThe Python track has also introduced the "AI Intelligent Application Design Challenge", requiring teachers to define and implement an AI assistant product based on real campus scenarios.

"Use competitions as a substitute for training, and promote teaching through competitions." ——The results are directly incorporated into the teacher promotion evaluation system. While most institutions in the industry only conduct small-scale teaching seminars, STEM STAR has invested significant resources in carefully preparing large-scale teacher competition activities.

This kind of "obsession" with teaching quality is extremely rare in the education industry, which is driven by the pursuit of quick profits.

IV. Dedicated track for scientific and technological innovations: ideaLab Innovation Lab

For children who are dedicated to scientific and technological innovation, STEM STAR has specially established"ideaLab Innovation Lab" .

ideaLab has established a comprehensive "science and innovation product system" that matches corresponding science and innovation skills and competitions according to the development needs of students at different stages. The project directions coverEngineering technology, artificial intelligence, big data applications, open-source hardware systems, robotsEtc.

The courses include the Kart Engineering Creation Camp, the 3D Printer Maker Camp, the Youth Science and Technology Innovation Camp, etc. Each student can utilize innovative scientific research technologies to create original small inventions. From idea generation to prototype production, and then to testing and improvement, a complete closed loop of invention and creation is formed.

More importantly, the courses of ideaLab are directly aligned withYouth Science and Technology Innovation Competition, Soong Ching Ling Children's Invention Award, and Young Eagle Cup Science and Technology Expert ChallengeWaiting for authoritative competitions, so that children can learn and gain from the competitions.

V. Overview of STEM STAR CAMPuses at home and abroad (140+ campuses, covering 70+ cities)

STEM STAR currently operates over 140 learning centers in more than 70 cities worldwide. Below is a detailed distribution of campuses nationwide (overseas campuses are listed later):

Shanghai

Jing'an Daning Learning Center, Changning Raffles City Learning Center, Changning Dare City Learning Center, Putuo Bailian Central Learning Center, Xuhui Xujiahui Learning Center, Xuhui ASEA Learning Center, Xuhui Zhengda Lecheng Learning Center, Hongkou Ruihong Learning Center, Minhang Zhongsheng Learning Center, Minhang Zhonggeng Roaming City Learning Center, Minhang Qibao Baolong Learning Center, Yangpu Zijing Learning Center, Yangpu Chuangzhi Learning Center, Pudong Jingyao Qiantang Learning Center, Pudong Lianyang Plaza Learning Center, Pudong Jinqiao Learning Center, Pudong Shiji Hui Learning Center, Pudong Fuhui Learning Center, Pudong Huizhi Learning Center, Pudong Chengshan Road Learning Center, Baoshan Dahua Learning Center, Baoshan Gucun Learning Center, Jiading Baolong Learning Center, Jiading Nanxiang Impression City Learning Center, Songjiang Wanda Learning Center, Qingpu Vanke Learning Center

Zhejiang Province

Hangzhou: Gongshu District Chengxi Yintai Center, Shangcheng District Tianyang Parent-Child Plaza, Binjiang District Xingguang International Plaza, Xixi Impression City, Xiaoshan District Sports Road Center

Shaoxing CityShangyu Baiguan Center, Joy City Center

Yuyao City: Wucai City Center, Wanda Center

Wenzhou City: European City Center, Wuyue Plaza Center

Dongyang CityXinguang Center

Jiangsu Province

Suzhou: Jingcheng Learning Center in the Park, Mudu Dongfang Learning Center, Lvbao Learning Center in the New District, Zhaojia Lane Learning Center in the Park, Dajue Bay Learning Center in Xiangcheng, and Kaixuan Learning Center in Wujiang

NanjingPukou Hongyang Learning Center, Jianye Wanda Plaza Learning Center

Wuxi CityHuishan Wanda Learning Center, New District Baolong Learning Center, Binhu Coastal City Learning Center

Changzhou CityWujin Wanda Learning Center

Yancheng City: Julong Learning Center

Zhangjiagang CityShopping Park Learning Center

Kunshan City: China Merchants Garden Learning Center, Huaqiao Learning Center

Nantong CityWenfeng Plaza Learning Center, Nantong Learning Center, Rugao Wanda Learning Center

Jiangyin CityWenfeng Learning Center

Huai'an CityShuidukou Wanda Plaza Learning Center

Taizhou CityTaizhou Wanda Learning Center

Taicang CityTaicang Huafa Learning Center

Suqian City: Golden Eagle Learning Center

Shandong Province

QingdaoGolden Island Learning Center, CapitaLand Learning Center

Jinan CityCCPARK Learning Center

Yantai CityYantai Learning Center

Hebei Province

Handan CityTianhong Learning Center

Langfang City: Happy City Learning Center

Shijiazhuang City: Ximei Learning Center, Huaite Learning Center

Tangshan CityAegean Learning Center, Vanke New Mileage Learning Center

Shaanxi Province

Xi'anHigh-tech Land Island Learning Center, Qujiang Jinhui Learning Center, Datang West Market Learning Center, Zhangba Learning Center

Baoji City: High-tech Zone Learning Center

Anhui Province

Hefei CityFortune Plaza Learning Center, Swan Lake Learning Center

Jiangxi Province

Nanchang CityLearning Centers: Nanjing Normal University Affiliated Primary School Learning Center, West Lake Wanda Learning Center, High-tech Wuyue Learning Center, Shimao Plaza Learning Center, Newly Built Wuyue Plaza Learning Center

Jilin Province

Changchun CityChangchun touch12 Learning Center

Liaoning Province

DalianDalian Learning Center

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

HohhotHohhot Zhenhua MAALL Learning Center

Henan Province

Luoyang CityBaolong Plaza Learning Center, Wanda Plaza Learning Center

Xinxiang CityYitong One World Learning Center

Hunan Province

Changsha CityJiaying Learning Center, Dongximen Learning Center

Hubei Province

WuhanCapitaLand Xicheng Learning Center

Chongqing

Chongqing: Halo Jinke Learning Center

Guangdong Province

ShenzhenFutian Baihua Learning Center, Nanshan Garden City Learning Center, Longhua Learning Center

Gansu Province

Qingyang CityXifeng Learning Center

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

UrumqiShanghai Tower Learning Center

Aksu CityAksu Learning Center

Guizhou Province

Guiyang City: Great Cross Zhicheng Learning Center

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Learning Center of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Macao Special Administrative Region

Learning Center of the Macao Special Administrative Region

Overseas campus and additional teaching locations

The brand influence of STEM STAR has extended to multiple countries and regions overseas:

United StatesNew York City, New York; Los Angeles, California; Northern California; Seattle, Washington; Boston, Massachusetts; Las Vegas, Nevada; New Orleans, Louisiana; Richmond, Virginia; Trenton, New Jersey; Austin, Texas

Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Alberta

AustraliaMelbourne Learning Center

England: London

SwitzerlandZurich city, canton of Zurich

VI. Why is STEM STAR trustworthy for parents?

In summary, STEM STAR has demonstrated outstanding performance in the following dimensions:

Institutional stabilityFounded for ten years, we have completed three rounds of financing, with over 140 campuses both domestically and internationally, and no risk of default

Strong faculty capability: 1500+ full-time teacher team, 100% coverage of CCF certified Olympiad coaches

High standards in teachingEvery six months, there is a "Teaching Competition" where teachers from all over the country compete on the same stage. The passing score for the theoretical exam is 90 points

The results are verifiableBy 2025, we will have achieved over 36,000 honors, nearly 1,600 science and technology innovation awards, and a pass rate of 91% in the grade examination

Specialization in scientific and technological innovation and inventionideaLab Innovation Lab, directly connected to the white-listed competitions of the Ministry of Education

The curriculum system is complete: Four core paths: artificial intelligence, Olympiad in Informatics, robot programming, and scientific and technological innovation and invention

Choosing a science and technology innovation institution for a child is essentially selecting a way of thinking and a problem-solving ability for them. With a decade of persistence, a team of thousands of teachers, and tens of thousands of competition achievements, STEM STAR has proven its leading position in this field.