Yew Chung International School of Beijing Introduction This presentation outlines the four key pillars of education at Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) www.ycis-bj.com enquiry@bj.ycef.com

1. What is an International School?
• Different Nationalities of Students
• Different Nationalities of Teachers
• International by Nature, not just by Name
• An International Curriculum
• An International Focus in all Subjects

2. Interestingly, China has constantly
scored higher in tests compared with
the majority of the Western world,
including the US, which has
performed quite poorly.
However, these tests are clearly not a
great benchmark as the US have
thrived in the past 50 years, especially
in terms of innovation, whereas China
has struggled in the industry.

3. The Conundrum of Modern Education
So now we have an interesting situation in which China is
trying to learn from the education model of the US and the
US is trying to learn from the education model of China.
YCIS has been combing both models for over 80 years.

4. YCIS is about Education
• Dr. Betty Chan is the leader of YCIS
• An Educator
• A vision for a truly international school & curriculum
• Madame Tsang Chor-hang founded YCIS in 1932
• Dr. Chan has received honorary doctorates from University of
Illinois, University of Bath and Hong Kong Institute of Education

5. Leadership is Vital!
Co Principals Mr. Noel Thomas and Ms. Christine Xu have a
combined experience of over 45 years in education.

6. Kindergarten to Year 13
National Curriculum for England combined with an extensive
Chinese Language & Culture Programme
Co-Teaching in Kindergarten and Primary
IGCSE and IB in higher Secondary

7. These four traits at YCIS form the key pillars of the school’s Philosophy & Objectives

8. Chinese Language & Culture
50/50 split in Kindergarten
60/40 split in Primary with increasing English focus as they move towards Secondary
1 Chinese Class a day in Secondary
Option to take IGCSE Chinese as First or Second Language
Students take the IB Diploma in English & Chinese. They can request a third language
if they wish to.

9. Truly International
Our students have a huge amount of opportunities to experience different cultural
perspectives in all subjects and topics.
In every year level, students will be introduced to at least two cultural perspectives in
different subject topics to allow for more cultural awareness and international mindedness.

10. Academic Excellence
Only international school in Beijing to maintain a 100% pass rate in IB.
Only international school in China to receive the ‘Cambridge Award for
Excellence in Education’.
Top in the World and Top in China results every year.
Accredited by five education accreditation authorities.
World class university offers every year including Oxbridge & Ivy League
universities.

11. Why is Character Education Important?
Character Education is important because we don’t want our students
to becoming like the person in this picture who will do anything to
succeed.

12. Character Education
YCIS students are taught not just to lead, but do things that will benefit all
society and change the world for the better.

13. Questions for Admissions
a) What is the school’s vision?
b) Is the school licensed by the Ministry of Education? And who for;
expatriates, local Chinese or both?
c) Is the school accredited by external educational agencies?
d) Are the school’s employees, both academic and administrative, fully
qualified?
e) What are the school’s curriculum strengths? Does the school have
any external exam results such as IGCSEs and IB Diploma?
f) How does the school ensure positive behaviour? Is it a caring
school?
g) What in-school music, art and sports programmes does the school
offer?
h) Is there homework? If so, in what format?
i) What after school activities programme does the school have?

14. Admissions Requirements for
International Schools
• The Admissions team at YCIS Beijing strictly follow regulations from the
Beijing Education Commission (BEC)
• Student and parent(s) require foreign passports and a BJ residence permit
(work visa)
• Other cases to be referred to Beijing Education Committee for prior
approval:
• HK/Macau/Taiwan
• “Green cards”

15. www.ycis-bj.com
enquiry@bj.ycef.com
(010) 8583 3731