Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
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"Yew Chung will Align with Science and Technology, Culture and Art, Love and Charity." | |
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Shanghai, Hong Kong, United States, People's Republic of China | |
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| Type | Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School |
| Established | 1932 |
| Director | Dr. Betty Chan Po-King |
| Information | enquiry@sh.ycef.com |
| Website | www.ycis-sh.com |
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) is a [co-educational] international school in Shanghai. The schools' campuses are situated in Pudong & Puxi. It is operated by Yew Chung Education Foundation. YCIS-Shanghai provides a fully rounded education that shapes students into balanced and responsible citizens of a global community.[1]
History
Since its establishment in 1993, YCIS Shanghai has served the needs of Shanghai's expatriates by providing excellent international education, and has become an important "window" to China in the exchange of educational ideas and experiences.
The rapidly expanding cosmopolitan metropolis of Shanghai has become a world-class economic centre with an added emphasis on arts and culture. In this same regard, YCIS Shanghai is proud to be a truly international school reflecting the global nature of today's world, with a student body representing more than 50 nationalities.
Mission and philosophy
YCIS is committed to offering a global education characterized by:
- A fully rounded and balanced education which nurtures the whole child: academically, socially and spiritually;
- An emphasis on academic excellence, dual language acquisition and the tools for success in a globalised world;
- A bilingual and multicultural learning environment which fosters respect for diversity;
- A supportive and nurturing school life which seeks to produce confident, balanced and socially responsible individuals.
YCIS education programme
YCIS’s international curriculum is based on the framework and schemes of work from The National Curriculum for England (NCE). It is a research-based curriculum that allows high standards and ease of transition for international students who move from one country to another. YCIS offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in years 10 & 11 and the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in years 12 & 13.[2]
Chinese curriculum
At YCIS Shanghai, students learn to read, write, and speak fluently in Chinese. The schools' curriculum caters to students, ages two to eighteen, from kindergarten to secondary school, and is tailored for both non-native and native speakers.[3]
Recent News
YCIS Shanghai celebrated the impressive achievements of its graduating class at the end of May during commencement ceremonies at both YCIS Shanghai's Century Park and Gubei Campuses. This year, a number of exemplary students received awards recognising their excellence and accomplishments in a variety of different fields.[4]
Network of schools
- Yew Chung International School
- Yew Chung International School of Beijing
- Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
- Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
- Yew Chung International School of Qingdao
- Yew Chung International School – Silicon Valley
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yew Chung International School (Hong Kong). |
- YCIS Silicon Valley
- Yew Chung Education Foundation
- YCIS Shanghai school profiles on Time Out Shanghai Family
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