Yew Chung International School of Chongqing

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
Location
Chongqing,
China
Information
TypePreschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Motto"Align with Science and Technology, Culture and Art, Love and Charity."
Established2001
DirectorDr. Betty Chan Po-King
Informationenquiry@cq.ycef.com
Websitewww.ycis-cq.com
Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
Simplified Chinese重庆耀中国际学校
Traditional Chinese重慶耀中國際學校
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChóngqìng Yào Zhōng Guójì Xuéxiào

Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (Chinese: 重庆耀中国际学校) is an accredited K3 - Year 13 international school for boys and girls located in the Chongqing International School Garden of the city's New Northern Economic Development Zone.[1] The school's international curriculum prepares students to become bilingually competent in English and Chinese and internationally minded.

Origins and history

The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China has accredited Yew Chung International School of Chongqing for the enrollment of children of foreign nationals.[2] The bilingual (English and Mandarin) school serves students ages 3 to 19 (K3 to Year 13) and provides early childhood education or kindergarten, primary and secondary education. The international school is part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, which operates campuses in Shanghai, Qingdao, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Northern California.

Timeline

  • 2001 - YCIS Chongqing is founded[3]
  • 2001 - YCIS Chongqing adapts its Co-Teaching model
  • 2016 - YCIS Chongqing celebrates its 15th anniversary
  • 2016 - YCIS Chongqing is formally accredited by three separate academic accreditation organizations (NEASC, CIS, CIE).
  • 2017 - YCIS Chongqing has more than 400 enrolled students[4]

Accreditation

Awards

In June 2012 Yew Chung International Schools received the "Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education", the only international school in China to receive this award.[5]

References

  1. ^ YCIS Chongqing. "YCIS Chongqing Contact Us Page". YCIS Chongqing. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. ^ Ministry of Education. "Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  3. ^ YCEF. "Yew Chung Education Foundation Website". YCEF. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  4. ^ YCIS Chongqing. "YCIS Chongqing News Page". YCIS Chongqing. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  5. ^ Cambridge International Examination. "Cambridge International Examination Website". CIE. Retrieved 20 April 2017.

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