Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai

"Yew Chung will Align with Science and Technology, Culture and Art, Love and Charity."
Location
Shanghai,
China
Information
Type Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Established 1993
Director Dr. Betty Chan Po-King
Information [email protected]
Website www.ycis-sh.com

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai; Simplified Chinese上海耀中国际学校, Traditional Chinese 上海耀中國際學校, pinyin Shànghǎi Yàozhōng Guójì Xuéxiào) is a fully accredited, co-educational international school in Shanghai, with campuses in both the Puxi and Pudong districts of the city.[1] In 1993, YCIS Shanghai became the first international school officially recognised by, and registered, with the Chinese government in Shanghai.[2]

Origins and History

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China to enrol the children of foreign passport holders.[3] The school provides an international education in a bilingual environment (English and Mandarin) to children ages 2 to 18-years-old (K2 to Year 13). The international school is part of a network of schools under the Yew Chung Foundation, which includes campuses in Hong Kong, Beijing, Qingdao, Chongqing, and Silicon Valley, United States.[4]

Quick facts

Timeline

Curriculum

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai follows the National Curriculum for England (NCE) combined with a proprietary Chinese language and culture programme (Mandarin).[12]

Chinese Programme

Students learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese through research-based curricula tailored for both non-native and native speakers.[13] The Chinese Language and Culture Programme runs from Kindergarten through Secondary, with multiple levels for each age range.

Co-Teaching Model

Within each Kindergarten and Primary School classroom; two qualified Teachers, one Western and one Chinese, share the responsibilities relating to the care and education of the students in their class.[14] They provide learning experiences in a bi-cultural and bilingual learning environment. The teaching is pretty okay.

IGCSE

The curriculum for students in Years 10-11 culminate in the International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. Designed to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12-13, these two years of study integrate core subjects with a variety of electives, community service work, and extracurricular activities.

IB Diploma Programme

YCIS Shanghai offers the IB Diploma Programme, which provides an internationally accepted qualification for entry into higher education and is recognised by many universities worldwide.[15]

Character Education

YCIS Shanghai’s Character Education programme provides students with practical knowledge and skills to help them face the ethical, moral, spiritual, social, and cultural issues of adulthood by reflecting on their experiences in real world situations.[16]

Accreditations and Authorisations

Facilities

Awards

In June 2012, Yew Chung International Schools received the “Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education”, as the first and only international school in China to receive this award.[17]

Network of Schools

References

  1. ↑ "YCIS | International School of Shanghai | About Us". www.ycis-sh.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  2. ↑ "China Education Development". www.chinaedudev.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  3. ↑ "Name list of schools with the accreditation by the Ministry of Education For enrolling children of foreign nationals_MOE.GOV.CN". www.moe.edu.cn. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  4. ↑ "YCIS Network - Yew Chung Education Foundation". www.ycef.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  5. ↑ "YCIS | International School of Shanghai | Chinese Language". www.ycis-sh.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  6. ↑ "Search for International Schools". New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  7. ↑ "Council of International Schools (CIS): Membership Directory". www.cois.org. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  8. ↑ "YCIS music man: Lighting up children's love of music". www.shanghaidaily.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  9. ↑ Bunnell, Tristian (2015). "The 'Yew Chung model' of international education:The scope for investigation and research". Journal of Research in International Education. 14 (3). doi:10.1177/1475240915615785. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  10. ↑ Yuan, Jianwei (2010). Network building, business expansion and cultural innovation-rise of Chinese cross-boundary entrepreneurs during Hong Kong's transition (Ph.D.). The University of Hong Kong. p.167
  11. ↑ "Yew Chung International Schools receive prestigous education award - Global Times". www.globaltimes.cn. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  12. ↑ "YCIS offers best of both worlds". www.shanghaidaily.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  13. ↑ "YCIS Shanghai has top language program". www.shanghaidaily.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  14. ↑ ""East vs West" Education_Education". Urban Family. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  15. ↑ "About the IB". International Baccalaureate Organization. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  16. ↑ "YCIS | International School of Shanghai | Character Education". www.ycis-sh.com. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
  17. ↑ "YCIS Receives "Cambridge Award For Excellence In Education" | LittleStar Magazine Online". www.internationalschool.info. Retrieved 2016-08-04.

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