Switzerland is hailed around the world as a beautiful destination with high quality luxury goods. Known for its skiing in the breathtaking Alps, its rich chocolates made from fresh ingredients and some of the most luxurious watches available, Switzerland is in Europe but not a part of the European Union. This means it uses its […]
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Making an international move is both exciting and intimidating. It provides you and your family with a unique opportunity to experience another culture and to immerse yourself in its traditions. When your children attend an international school, they have the opportunity to learn and grow in a like-minded community that helps them feel comfortable and
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Along with graduating seniors across Beijing, Year 13 students at Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) are preparing to spread their wings and fly the nest. As students excitedly look forward to the new opportunities and challenges that await at universities around the globe, the first order of business to prepare is packing.
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After the dramatic events of Ric Tac Toe – a 2018 mockumentary created by prolific filmmaker Alex Secilmis ’19 and a dedicated group of student and faculty actors – tic-tac-toe wunderkind Richard Head has returned in the feature-length comedy Ric Tac Two, which features a deep and talented cast of 40 TASIS students and teachers.
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Recognising the fact that most parents are facing difficult decisions while making an international move, One World International School has created a resource that is designed to make the process of selecting a school as easy as possible. OWIS recently released the Comprehensive Guide to K-12 Education in Singapore, an e-book that has become a
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Entrepreneurship in Education. What are the good parts, what are the hard parts, what is possible and what is not possible? To be an entrepreneur, you need to plan very carefully and take some risks. Education is not like any other business and you cannot just think about your profit or loss. In the end,
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In the late 1960s, an intriguing social science experiment was initiated. It asked young children to ‘Draw-a-Scientist’ and was designed to better understand children’s perceptions of scientists. Most commonly, the sketches children drew included safety goggles, the ubiquitous white lab coat, a plethora of common lab equipment and a man. Five decades on and with
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“Wasn’t like it in my day.” Well no it wasn’t, times have moved on I’m afraid, and most definitely for the better. Technology has changed nearly every aspect of being human. Some people are calling it the ‘fourth industrial revolution’. Nanobots are soon to be inserted in our bodies to remove cancerous cells, 80% of
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Each day, unbeknownst to us, we all practice the principles of the learning approach STEM+A. Daily activities like preparing meals, cleaning, organizing, and planning all require a combination of different tasks plus a portion of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math + Arts, Aesthetics and Architecture whether we realize it or not. STEM+A also involves the soft
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If you appreciated YCIS’ blog post about “6 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety ” you will love this one! On April 11 Yew Chung International School of Beijing’s School Counsellor, Rachel George, will host a second workshop on “Beating School Anxiety”. Back by popular demand, Beating School Anxiety, Part II, will be open to
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