INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF Different By Design

1 BEIJING’S OLDEST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ISB COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED SPORTS ISB MOVES INTO THE ISB’S INAUGURAL FACILITY, COMPLETE WITH TWO ISB LAUNCHES ITS DUAL LIDO CAMPUS, FROM CLASS OF PRESSURIZED DOMES WITH LANGUAGE PROGRAM 1980 1991 2002 ADVANCED AIR FILTRATION, TENNIS 2014 2019 & 2020 THE ORIGINAL U.S. FIVE SENIORS IN THE ELEMENTARY EMBASSY LOCATION. GRADUATES. COURTS & A PLAYING FIELD AREA. SCHOOL.

THE FIVE FOUNDING ISB BECOMES THE ISB IS ACCREDITED AS AN ISB ESTABLISHES ITS NEW FACILITIES OPENING INCLUDING EMBASSIES: AUSTRALIA, FIRST SCHOOL IN “INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR FUTURES ACADEMY IN AN ELEMENTARY ARTS CENTER & UNITED KINGDOM, BEIJING TO OFFER THE FOREIGN CHILDREN” BY THE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL. THEATER, EARLY YEARS LEARNING CANADA, NEW ZEALAND FULL INTERNATIONAL BEIJING MUNICIPAL EDUCATION CENTER, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL & UNITED STATES; BACCALAUREATE (IB) BUREAU. ISB RELOCATES ITS DESIGN CENTER, & MIDDLE & HIGH 1988 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME. 1993 CAMPUS TO A 33-ACRE, PURPOSE- 2013 SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. FORMALLY ESTABLISH ISB. 2016 2 BUILT FACILITY IN SHUNYI . 3 WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIJING Different By Design ISB is an extraordinary school for students aged 3 to 18, with a history of excellence spanning almost 40 years. The school is committed tonurturing the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each child. ISB provides an environment which allows students to explore and tailor their learning to prepare them for the future, whatever direction they choose. High-quality teaching, research-based programs, and outstanding and ever-improving facilities mean students at ISB are beingprepared for success in a world that keeps changing at a breathtaking pace. With a proven track record of excellent learning outcomes, ISB students attend colleges and universities around the world. ISB programs equip students to be productive, healthy, and fulfilled young adults.

4 5 CORE VALUES MISSION, VISION & CORE VALUES ISB and its community embody the following values: Global-Mindedness fosters diversity of thought among students MISSION who consider their role in an increasingly connected world. ISB offers an academically rigorous, balanced and engaging learning environment enriched by being in China and strengthened by Integrity is as highly valued as results, laying the platform by which collaboration with parents and external partnerships. We cultivate we function. inspirational and creative opportunities to develop each student’s unique potential. We nurture confidence and intellectual curiosity Respect among our community is a fundamental attribute for through experiential learning and innovative applications of learning together. knowledge and skills. Balance in the lives of all our community members is promoted and supported.

Service prepares engaged global citizens committed to contributing to the world around them.

Creativity is a critical quality for future success. It is valued and promoted along with innovation.

VISION ISB aspires to be an adaptive, inspirational, forward-looking learning community, cultivating relationships that ignite each student’s passion for lifelong learning. We will nurture the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each child. We will embrace change, inspire creativity and foster innovation. We will actively promote global understanding and respect within and between cultures. Our community will model integrity and seek opportunities to serve with compassion and conviction.

6 7 DIFFERENT BY DESIGN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING Approaches to Learning ISB has a dedicated team of school counselors in all three divisions who offer support to students as they grow and learn how to overcome new challenges and experience ISB strives to make the learning experience for every student ‘different by design.’ From the social, emotional, and physical changes. Counselors also support parents by holding curriculum to the facilities, from individual student experiences to the school-wide culture and regular workshops throughout the year that present helpful strategies for parenting and community, ISB is constantly reflecting on what can be done to offer relevant, modern, and navigating the college admissions process. intentionally designed programs for everyone.

u Student Centered and Driven by the Learner u Research-based u Real-world and Impactful u Design & STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) u Connected to China

PERSONAL SUPPORT Students can experience pressures, obstacles, and significant challenges during the school year. Counselors assist students in a variety of ways including providing emotional support, effective coping strategies, and helpful information.

8 9 ISB offers unparalleled opportunities for students to explore their interests. After school activities start in Kindergarten and develop into an extensive list of opportunities up to grade 12. Examples include: Habitat for Humanity Mad Science Great Wall Runners Middle School Makers Robotics Rhythmic Gymnastics 200+ Coding in Minecraft Early Years Swimming Activities offered Guitar Scratch Programming Chess Ukulele Scientific Experiments Hip-Hop & Jazz Air Modeling Club Baseball/Softball Karate NBA Yao Basketball Club 15+ Badminton Kids Volleyball Sports Opportunities Magic Show Entrepreneur School Wide French Future Technology Mathletes (STEAM) Basketball Top Chinese Chef Public Speaking Fun with Clay Service Club Crystal Flower Making 14 Candle Making Hand Drum Service Groups Fencing Pure Dance Knitting Club Latin Dance Soccer Creative Hand Craft Work Jedi Jugglers Hogwarts Makers Space 49 Gymnastics Kids Love Baking Air Dry Clay Story Fun Middle & High School Clubs Python Programming Swimming Fundamental Tennis Rugby Table Tennis Volleyball Architecture Dance Opportunities50+ to perform in theater, band, choir, CO-CURRICULAR orchestra, dance & ensemble pieces

10 11 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ISB cares about students’ growth as learners and as individuals who contribute to their community. The school believes that young Nurture people are naturally curious and recognizes each student as a unique individual with the potential to achieve. Students are empowered to solve problems, question the world around them, and develop and test hypotheses in a collaborative, supportive environment.

DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM ISB gives PreK3 to Grade 2 families the option to enroll in its Dual Language Program. This program offers students the opportunity to become bilingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural, in that students learn for 50 percent of their day in Chinese and 50 percent in English. Learning in two languages allows students to develop respect and appreciation towards language, culture, and global diversity.

12 13 MIDDLE SCHOOL Explore Middle School is a time for exploration and personal development as well as forming healthy academic habits. ISB believes in nurturing students to be well-rounded community members. Through collaborative study and service learning projects, students are given the opportunity to experiment and tailor their own personal development. All students have the opportunity to be part of a sports team or perform in an arts group, and to show leadership through clubs and activities.

ISB FUTURES ACADEMY In grades 7 and 8, ISB offers the option for students to enroll in the Futures Academy — an educational model designed to inspire creativity, develop problem-solving and effective communication skills, and encourage flexibility and cooperation. The model facilitates learning opportunities and experiences that cultivate these transferable skills and aims to empower students to take ownership of their learning.

14 15 Prepare In the High School, our role is to nurture the talents of our students and develop their skills through authentic learning experiences that ensure they are engaged members of society. ISB’s approach places value on the student’s health and character development along with their academic performance.

Outcomes matter at ISB and the school believes successful students are not defined solely by their attainment in tests and exams, but also by their integrity, empathy, and sense of teamwork. ISB offers a tailored education to prepare young people for achievement and success whatever future direction they choose.

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16 17 UNITED STATES James Madison Stevens Institute of University of Wisconsin University of American Musical & University Technology Madison East Anglia Dramatic Academy Kansas State University Suffolk University Villanova University University of Edinburgh American University Loyola Marymount Syracuse University Wellesley College University of Essex Art Center College of University Temple University Wheaton College IL University of Kent Design Loyola University Trinity College Whitman College University of Leicester Amherst College Maryland Tufts University Worcester Polytechnic University of UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE Bennington College Mt. St. Mary’s Vassar College Institute Manchester Bentley University University Union College University of Binghamton University Macalester College University of Akron CANADA Nottingham Boston College Marquette University University of California Durham College University of St. COUNSELING Marymount Manhattan Berkeley Emily Carr College of Andrews Boston University ISB’s highly experienced team of high Brandeis University College University of California Art & Design University of Sheffield school counselors support students Brigham Young Mass. College of Art & Davis Langara College University of Sussex University Design University of California McGill University University of Warwick throughout their education and help them Brown University Mass. College of Irvine McMaster University Erasmus University to plan for life after ISB. Bowdoin College Pharmacy & Health University of California Ontario College of Rotterdam California Inst. of New School University Los Angeles Art & Design Grenoble School of Working with both students and parents, Technology New York University University of California Rerson University Management ISB’s counselors, who specialize in Cal Poly Pomona Northeastern Riverside Simon Fraser University Les Roches Cal Poly San Luis University University of California Trent University Tilburg University international university entry, support Obispo Northwestern San Diego University of Alberta University College families through the university and college California State University University of California University of British Groningen application journey with a comprehensive Fullerton Oberlin College Santa Barbara Columbia University of program that starts in grade 9. 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After transitioning back to the always be part of you. Being a trustee engraves that Canadian school system, I felt like I came back ahead of even more. It’s like a full circle.” my peers and had a different perspective/awareness of school. This carried onto university and the rest of my training.”

CAMILLE CHENG (2011) Rio Olympics Swimmer ALICE LI (2010) Emmy Award-Winning Video Journalist at “Two of the biggest things that I learned at ISB were the The Washington Post idea of balance and striving for excellence. I believe that having a balance allows me to be more well-rounded. “I discovered my passion behind the lens while studying The culture of excellence at ISB motivated me to keep film at ISB.” learning, growing, and striving to be the best Camille that I can be.”

JOHN LUI (2004) ERIC LIVDAHL (2007) Founder & Director of Hong Kong Artist Residency Pilot (2nd Lieutenant), United States Air Force “ISB’s excellent art program and nurturing teachers “ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating allowed me to explore a range of artistic practices. constant opportunities to interact with new people and It was through the IB Higher Level Art class that I places through APAC and China study trips, and forcing discovered my love for integrating creativity and me to work and make friends with an ever-changing community. My experience at ISB has fundamentally international group of classmates from a wide variety of shaped my world view and ability to be a bridge cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds.” between different cultures within this space.”

20 21 ISB has several programs in place to support community. The ISB COMMUNITY Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Booster Club play a huge role in this, maximizing school spirit, promoting enthusiasm Community is a feeling as much as it is people or places. A strong, for learning, encouraging students to contribute positively to vibrant community is built on strong partnerships. ISB values the society, and bringing people together for regular events. At ISB, partnership between school and home because it is so vital to the cafeterias and Fitness and Tennis Center are community ensuring the best for each student. resources, with families enjoying access to the campus and facilities. The ISB Learns — Parents Education series of talks and events has been developed to keep parents informed on the choices made and But community doesn’t end there. Faculty and staff are programs delivered at ISB, so they may stay up to date with how the supported to lead balanced lives through a Wellness program curriculum evolves as their children progress through the school. which is grounded in a holistic philosophy, interconnecting seven strands of well-being. The program is a volunteer-driven collective of ISB community members dedicated to keeping everyone involved at the school healthy, supported, growing, and curious. We welcome you to join us at ISB, where our strong community has made a group of people more than the sum or its parts.

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