SCIS-HIS Viewbook 2014 by SCIS

Shanghai Community International School Hangzhou International School 上海长宁国际学校 – 杭州国际学校 The International School of Choice

2400+ STUDENTS 18+

60+ 2

COUNTRIES Represented

60+ AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

YEARS IN

CHINA

28% EUROPEAN 29% NORTH & SOUTH AMERICAN 4% AUSTRALIAN

2 Cities 3 Schools 5 Campuses

1% AFRICAN

WELCOME MESSAGE ............................................................................. 3 FACILITIES.............................................................................................. 4-5 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ............................................................ 6-7 OUR FACULTY ..................................................................................... 8-9

Theater-sized auditoriums

38% ASIAN

Table of Contents

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION .......................................... 10-11 LET THE FUN BEGIN! .................................................................... 12-13 LOWER SCHOOL ........................................................................... 14-15 MIDDLE SCHOOL ........................................................................... 18-19 LAPTOP PROGRAM ........................................................................ 20-21 HIGH SCHOOL ............................................................................... 22-23

502

Graduates To Date and Counting

IB PROGRAM AND COMPARE TEST RESULTS......................... 24-25 STUDENT LIFE.................................................................................. 26-27 PERFORMING ARTS ........................................................................ 28-29 VISUAL ARTS .................................................................................... 30-31 ATHLETICS ....................................................................................... 32-35 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ....................................................... 36-37 MANDARIN PROGRAM.......................................................................38 ESOL SUPPORT.......................................................................................39

300+ TEACHERS

HOST CULTURE............................................................................... 40-41 COMMUNITY SERVICE ................................................................. 42-43 BEYOND GRADUATION .............................................................. 46-47 FOR THE PARENTS ......................................................................... 48-49 TRULY INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ................................. 50-51 COLLEGE COUNSELING ............................................................. 52-53 WHAT STUDENTS WANT YOU TO KNOW .................................55 ADMISSIONS PROCESS .......................................................................56

2400+ STUDENTS 18+

60+ 2

COUNTRIES Represented

60+ AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

YEARS IN

CHINA

28% EUROPEAN 29% NORTH & SOUTH AMERICAN 4% AUSTRALIAN

2 Cities 3 Schools 5 Campuses

1% AFRICAN

Theater-sized auditoriums

38% ASIAN

Table of Contents

502

Graduates To Date and Counting

300+ TEACHERS

WELCOME Welcome to Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) or Hangzhou International School (HIS)! We are a system of schools with the same Mission: to provide all of our students with opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence in nurturing, international-community environments. With over 63 nationalities represented on our campuses, we offer a truly international experience. SCIS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIS offers an international curriculum (Nursery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grade 12) based on international school research and best practices. The International Baccalaureate Diploma program is offered in grades 11 and 12. After school activities are equally diverse and provide students with the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and sports. We understand that moving to a new country or changing schools can be a challenge for the whole family. Our goal is to assist you in the admissions process in order to provide a smooth transition for you and your children. Our experienced staff can assist you with this process and help answer any questions that you may have about our system of schools.

School Facilities

Learning Environment

• Centralized air filtrations systems across all of our campuses • Well-equipped classrooms, with Smart Boards installed in every ECE classroom • Separate state-of-the-art science labs, art studios, and dance halls • Library with over 30,000 unaltered English books and a wide array of electronic resources • Full health clinic staffed by professional nurses from WorldPath clinic • Two-story state-of-the-art auditoriums with 650 seats • Enormous 10,000 square foot Black Box theatre • Art gallery to celebrate our visual artists

Learning Environment

Our Faculty

“I was drawn to SCIS because of the opportunity to experience international teaching in a environment that has supportive colleagues and administration. At SCIS the small class sizes and access to technology and resources make it a comfortable place to educate and grow as a teacher. ” – Megan Laird, Lower School teacher of SCIS Pudong

Our teachers are experienced and dedicated educators from around the English-speaking world. The majority of our teachers have been hired from overseas and some have been recruited locally from the Shanghai expatriate community.

100%

Certified Teachers

60%

with at least Master’s degree

300+

Teachers in campuses

3-5+

years of average stay

15+

nationalities of teachers

“I chose HIS because I wanted to be part of a diverse melting pot of cultures. Additionally, I chose HIS because I wanted my children to be able to enjoy the benefits of a small school. We are getting the best of both worlds now: global experience in a small school atmosphere.” – Paul Wong, HIS Librarian

Our Faculty

100%

Certified Teachers

60%

with at least Master’s degree

300+

Teachers in campuses

3-5+

years of average stay

15+

nationalities of teachers

Early Childhood Education Nursery to Grade 1

SUBJECT AREAS: • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies

• Mandarin Language and Culture* ** • Physical Education* • Music*

*These are sometimes taught by specialists **Dutch is available on campus through the Oranje Draak Dutch School

LEARNING RESOURCES: • ESOL • Student Support Services • Character Trait Development • Transition Programs • Developmentally Appropriate Technology

Early Childhood Education Nursery to Grade 1

SUBJECT AREAS: • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies

• Mandarin Language and Culture* ** • Physical Education* • Music*

*These are sometimes taught by specialists **Dutch is available on campus through the Oranje Draak Dutch School

LEARNING RESOURCES: • ESOL • Student Support Services • Character Trait Development • Transition Programs • Developmentally Appropriate Technology

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Let the Fun Begin! • Outdoor Jungle Gym Playground - Safe (chemical-free) and sturdy - Outdoor playground built over a soft ground • Indoor Fun Centers: ball pits, giant trampolines, slides and elevated tunnels • Sand pits area • Glass painting walls and dedicated chalk areas • Rhythm and Movement classrooms

“Engage, challenge & empower the children, and help them reach their potential.” – Daniel Eschtruth, Head of ECE, SCIS-Hongqiao

Lower School Grade 2 to Grade 5

SUBJECT AREAS: • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education* • Computer Education*

• World Language (Mandarin Language and Culture or Dutch**) • Performing Arts • Rhythm and Music • Visual Arts (Grade 3-5 only)

LEARNING RESOURCES: • ESOL • Mac Computer Labs • Student Support Services • Educational Psychologist

*These are sometimes taught by specialists **Dutch is available on campus through “De Oranje Draak” Dutch School (The Orange Dragon)

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“Engage, challenge & empower the children, and help them reach their potential.” – Daniel Eschtruth, Head of ECE, SCIS-Hongqiao

Dylan’s Gra de 5 Sched ule

08:00 – 08:10

08:10 – 08:55

09:00 – 09:45

09:50 – 10:05

10:10 – 10:55

11:00 – 11:45

11:50 – 12:40

12:45 – 13:30

13:35 – 14:20

14:25 – 15:00

15:15

Daily Languag

Music

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Science/Social

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D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) After School A ctivity – Lego Enginee ring

The Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow “The Invention Convention at SCIS is a worthy, motivational and educationally valuable experience which moves from strength to strength each year as a highlight of the Grade 5 and entire school calendar.” – Heather Prekop, SCIS Hongqiao Grade 5 Teacher 16

Dylan’s Gra de 5 Sched ule

08:00 – 08:10

08:10 – 08:55

09:00 – 09:45

09:50 – 10:05

10:10 – 10:55

11:00 – 11:45

11:50 – 12:40

12:45 – 13:30

13:35 – 14:20

14:25 – 15:00

15:15

Daily Languag

Music

Writing & Wo

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Science/Social

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D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) After School A ctivity – Lego Enginee ring

Middle School Grade 6 to Grade 8

SUBJECT AREAS: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Elective (Art, Drama, Technology)

• World Language (Mandarin, French, Spanish, or Dutch*) • Music Class (Choir, Band, Guitar, Drums, Wind, String Instruments) • Physical Education or Dance

-Students will also have Advisory periods.

*Dutch is currently only available to Dutch nationals in 6th grade in HQ.

LEARNING RESOURCES: • Advisory Program • ESOL • Middle School Counselors • Educational Psychologist • Learning Support Specialists • Student Success Team

• Parent Dialogues • Meet Your Mac Sessions • After School Academic Support – After school homework clubs – After school study clubs

Middle School Grade 6 to Grade 8

SUBJECT AREAS: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Elective (Art, Drama, Technology)

• World Language (Mandarin, French, Spanish, or Dutch*) • Music Class (Choir, Band, Guitar, Drums, Wind, String Instruments) • Physical Education or Dance

-Students will also have Advisory periods.

*Dutch is currently only available to Dutch nationals in 6th grade in HQ.

LEARNING RESOURCES: • Advisory Program • ESOL • Middle School Counselors • Educational Psychologist • Learning Support Specialists • Student Success Team

• Parent Dialogues • Meet Your Mac Sessions • After School Academic Support – After school homework clubs – After school study clubs

Laptop Program (Grades 6-12)

SCIS-HIS is a Macintosh campus and has a 1-to-1 ratio of computers to students, and every student starting in middle school is issued their own MacBook Pro. Due to this, multiple times throughout the year educational sessions are held for students and parents alike to help everyone gain familiarity with their computers. For students, basics of the mac are explained as well as advanced uses. For parents, computers and the internet increasingly provide powerful tools to monitor, support, and participate in their child’s academic life. Past topics covered in Meet Your Mac Sessions: • Understanding Powerschool (electronic grading system) • How to Monitor Your Son/Daughter’s Progress Online • How to Use Your E-portfolio • Finding Teacher’s websites • Communication Methods. Also resources available for parental controls to help students manage the lure of the internet and computer gaming.

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High School

Grade 9 to Grade 12

SCIS-HIS High School Diploma (completion of a minimum 25 course credits during a 4 year program of study): • 4 credits English • 3 credits Mathematics • 3 credits Social Science • 3 credits World Languages (Other than English)

• 3 credits Science • 2 credits Fine/Performing Arts • 2 credits Physical Education • 5 credits Electives

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL EARN TWO DIPLOMAS: • A SCIS-HIS Diploma, equivalent to a High School Diploma from the United States of America. • An IB Diploma, which is accepted around the world as one of the most prestigious diplomas any high school student can have AND is generally accepted for college credit. (Earning an IB Diploma is based primarily upon course examinations, completion of an Extended Essay, the Creative, Service and Action (CAS) requirements and the Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course.)

LEARNING RESOURCES: • Advisory Time • ESOL • High School Counselors • Educational Psychologist • Individualized Learning Support • Parenting Workshops

High School

Grade 9 to Grade 12

• 3 credits Science • 2 credits Fine/Performing Arts • 2 credits Physical Education • 5 credits Electives

LEARNING RESOURCES: • Advisory Time • ESOL • High School Counselors • Educational Psychologist • Individualized Learning Support • Parenting Workshops

IB Program and Compare Test Results In everything we do, we believe in challenging the status quo. We believe in our families. The way we challenge the status quo is by offering a truly international education, in a community environment, while getting high results. Our 2014 graduates average IB Score was 34, well above the 29.8 worldwide average. As the fourth international school in Shanghai, SCIS-HIS has built a strong tradition in the short time international schools have been allowed back into the People’s Republic of China. One of the things that we are proud of the most though, is that ALL SCIS STUDENTS pursue the

2014 IB Examination Result Averages SCIS-HQ 34 SCIS-PD 31.4 HIS

Worldwide Average

29.8

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*Please note that HIS recently started the IBDP program. The first results won’t be available until 2016.

Did You Know?

75% of our IB Students’ native language is something other than English

IB Diploma beyond their regular high school program. We remain committed to providing opportunities for all students rather than allowing only select student access to the IB program. Even though Shanghai already consistently ranks as one of the best places to get an education in the world, SCIS-HIS continues to get better every year, leading by an example and showing the world that a truly international school and education in a community environment can indeed get top results.

SCIS-PD IB Results Through the Years 2012

2013

Average Point Total

31.4

Worldwide Average

29.8

Highest Point Total Average IB Grade Number of Diploma Candidates

2014

(0 at 36+)

(1 at 36+)

(2 at 36+)

4.90

4.87

5.06

09:45

2010

2011 2012 2013

2014

Average Point Total

Worldwide Average

29.6

29.8

41x2

4.51

4.91

5.25

5.41

5.39

Average IB Grade Number of Diploma Candidates

07:45

08:00

SCIS-HQ IB Results Through the Years

Highest Point Total

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(0 at 36+)

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2014 IB Examination Result Averages SCIS-HQ 34 SCIS-PD 31.4 HIS

Worldwide Average

29.8

Unnamed School B in Shanghai

Unnamed School C in Shanghai

Unnamed School D in Shanghai

*Please note that HIS recently started the IBDP program. The first results won’t be available until 2016.

Did You Know?

75% of our IB Students’ native language is something other than English

SCIS-PD IB Results Through the Years 2012

2013

Average Point Total

31.4

Worldwide Average

29.8

Highest Point Total Average IB Grade Number of Diploma Candidates

2014

(0 at 36+)

(1 at 36+)

(2 at 36+)

4.90

4.87

5.06

09:45

2010

2011 2012 2013

2014

Average Point Total

Worldwide Average

29.6

29.8

41x2

4.51

4.91

5.25

5.41

5.39

Average IB Grade Number of Diploma Candidates

07:45

08:00

SCIS-HQ IB Results Through the Years

Highest Point Total

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Student

LIFE

We are most proud of the community culture that encourages students to participate in a variety of activities. Here, the Renaissance ideal of being fluent across many disciplines from academics to athletics to art is the norm, not the exception. These diverse activities provide outlets for our passions, and they help bring together our community and even make us smarter. They help us connect and keep us balanced. It is not unusual to see the star striker on the soccer team playing a role in one of the big semester musical productions. Conversely, don’t be surprised to see the violin virtuoso from the fall concert running up down the basketball court in the winter.

“Personally, I believe that it is just as important to be involved in sports and creative activities as it is to be a good student. It’s also a great way to make friends with people you have common interests with.” – Richie Ferranti, Alumni, Class of 2014

Student

LIFE

Performing Arts

Our experienced music teachers offer students a rich music program, which seeks to foster in students an appreciation of musical concepts and traditions. The music curriculum uses the truly international cultural diversity of the school as a springboard for studying different musical styles and forms. The drama program offers students a range of opportunities to perform on or off stage, in formal settings and less formal circumstances. The culmination of the drama experience for most students is the end of semester/year drama productions in the auditorium.

650 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 675 seat performing art theaters â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that giving students the opportunity to perform with their peers gives them the courage to speak with diction, express themselves in various ways, explore new ideas, and work together with their friends to create something spectacular. â&#x20AC;? - Jessica Dearing, HIS Kindergarten Teacher

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Dynamic Fine Arts Program Students are given opportunities to use a range of processes and media while studying the techniques and styles of famous artists and genres. In addition, students are encouraged to develop an appreciation of art from different periods and cultural heritages. Our fully equipped studios reflect our standing as one of the top international schools in China.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Learning in the arts requires the ability and a willingness to surrender to the unanticipated possibilities of the work as it unfolds.â&#x20AC;? - Chandler Dayton Pudong Campus High School and IB Visual Art Teacher

Visual Arts

• Gymnasiums for basketball, volleyball, and other indoor games • All-purpose artificial grass fields for soccer, touch rugby, and other games • Indoor rock climbing complex and well-equipped weight rooms • Indoor heated swimming pools • Dance studios

Athletics Athletics are an integral part of the educational program at SCIS-HIS. We have a proud tradition of winning that our championship banners hanging in the gyms can attest to. More importantly though, we take pride in ensuring our atheltics are done the right way – a way that builds character and leads to a better life. Students will have the opportunities to compete in: a. Shanghai International Schools Athletic Conference (SISAC) league b. Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS) tournaments. c. China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA) citywide sporting events 32

“Sports are a very important aspect of my life, and I am so thankful to SCIS for allowing me to keep it during these four years. I plan to play sports for as long as I am able to.” - Inês Nunes Da Silva, Alumni, Class of 2014

Sports Seasons Fall: Boys/Girls Volleyball Fall: Boys Rugby Winter: Boys/Girls Basketball Winter: Girls Cheerleading Spring: Boys/Girls Soccer Year Round: Boys/Girls Swimming

Invitational Tournaments

*when interest warrants Boys/Girls Cross Country* Boys/Girls Badminton* Boys/Girls Table Tennis*

Sports Seasons Fall: Boys/Girls Volleyball Fall: Boys Rugby Winter: Boys/Girls Basketball Winter: Girls Cheerleading Spring: Boys/Girls Soccer Year Round: Boys/Girls Swimming

Invitational Tournaments

*when interest warrants Boys/Girls Cross Country* Boys/Girls Badminton* Boys/Girls Table Tennis*

After School Activities SPORTS • American Football (flag) • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Cricket • Cross Country • Floor Hockey • Gymnastics • Kickball • Cheer leading • Outdoor Games • Ping Pong • Racquet Sports • Rugby • Running Club • Soccer/Football • Swimming • Volleyball/Neucomball GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • Ballroom Bonanza • Battleship and Throwing Games • Beading Club • Board Games • Climbing Wall • Dodge ball • Fun with Frisbees • Knitting • Memory Games

• Scooter Games • Structured Play • Yoga for Children THE ARTS • Dance • Drama • Fashion Design • Film Club • Hip Hop Dance • Jazz Band • Marching Band • Orchestra • Perspective Drawing • Recorder and Drum Club • Rhythm and Movement • Theater • Theatrical Preparation ACADEMICS AND CLUBS • Book and Cook • Book Club • Computer Clubhouse • Digital photography • Dragon Kitchen • Help Save our Planet • Homework Club • Interact Club • Intro to Electronics • Model United Nations (MUN)

• National Honor Society • Project Aware • Reader’s Theatre • Robotics • Roots & Shoots • S2 F2 Film & Animation Club • Spanish Club • Student Council CHINESE CULTURE • Calligraphy • Chinese Fashion History • Chinese Spelling Bee • Mandarin • Paper Cutting • Shanghai Language Club • Taiji • Xiangqi MOTHER TONGUE • Danish • Dutch • Finnish • French • German • Italian • Swedish

Mandarin Program Due to the wide variety language backgrounds of our students, we are proud to offer a fully leveled Mandarin program at all grades. Your child has never heard Mandarin before nevertheless studied it? No problem—we have a beginner class that will suit him perfectly. Your child was raised speaking Chinese at home and is fluent? That’s great—our advanced class will help her with her academic Chinese and writing. And if your child is somewhere in between, we’re confident one of our intermediate classes will be a good fit.

A World Language is a requirement of all of our students?

Our ECE and Lower School children (ages 2-10) have dedicated time set aside every day for World Languages, with most spending that time in Mandarin. And at the Middle School and High School (ages 11-18) a second language is required in the curriculum, with most choosing Mandarin.

Minutes of Mandarin Every Day

Qualified Mandarin Teachers

ESOL SUPPORT English for Speakers of Other Languages

SCIS-HIS was the first English school in Shanghai that opened its doors to non-English speakers. 18 years later, that rich tradition continues. Now, both specific ESOL classes and ESOL support for regular classes are available depending on students’ individual English language acquisition needs at a beginning, intermediate, and advanced level. Our ESOL teachers are experts at helping students learn and improve English. Even for students who have never been exposed to English before, they will be speaking fluently within six months. How? Combine the specialized teacher support helping them to speak English in the classroom with their peers and the truly international social environment requiring them to speak English out of the classroom with their friends, and the result is a full English immersion environment that generates amazing results. Remember, in the 21st century, there is no more important language skill than English.

Specialized teacher support helping them to speak English in the classroom with their peers

Truly international social environment requiring them to speak English out of the classroom with their friends

Full English immersion environment that generates amazing results

A World Language is a requirement of all of our students?

Minutes of Mandarin Every Day

Qualified Mandarin Teachers

ESOL SUPPORT English for Speakers of Other Languages

Specialized teacher support helping them to speak English in the classroom with their peers

Truly international social environment requiring them to speak English out of the classroom with their friends

Full English immersion environment that generates amazing results

Host Culture

China Trips

Grade 6: Nanbeihu Grade 7: Yaolin Grade 8: Chengdu, Sichuan Province Grade 9: Fujian, Xiamen Grade 10: Inner Mongolia Grade 11: Guizhou Province Grade 12: Hainan Island

Every year students take extended overnight excursions with teachers and classmates outside of school as part of the China Trips program, an essential part of the curriculum and thus a school requirement. Each year they spend this time at an exciting new destination somewhere in China to learn more about our host country, local populations, team building, and the environment.

Host Culture

China Trips

Grade 6: Nanbeihu Grade 7: Yaolin Grade 8: Chengdu, Sichuan Province Grade 9: Fujian, Xiamen Grade 10: Inner Mongolia Grade 11: Guizhou Province Grade 12: Hainan Island

• Hospital Cleaning Program with Yodak Hospitals • Autistic Kids Outreach Program with the Essential Learning Group • Orphanage Programs with Shining Star • Migrant School Outreach • Local Primary School English Instruction • Senior Citizen Home Programs

Community Service Throughout the year, our students will participate in activities that develop this sense of service and a mindfulness to take action in helping the elderly, children, people in poverty, and endangered animals. It is our intention that students will develop a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, become a contributing force in the life of the school, and improve their ability to bring differing people together into a sense of community.

“The Chinese have a saying, ‘Helping others is the foundation of happiness.’ It’s true! When you do good things you feel good about yourself.” - Nikki Kobrick, Grade 5, Hongqiao Lower School

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, there is far more to recognizing Chinese culture than simply having a celebration once a year. At SCIS-HIS, we believe in promoting awareness of our host country by fostering connections between our students and their local community. â&#x20AC;? - Daniel Jubert, SCIS-Pudong Head of School

Beyond Graduation The SCIS-HIS Alumni Association has been established in order to foster the continued cordial relations of the SCIS-HIS community. The Alumni Association seeks to generate and maintain the active interest of all SCIS-HIS alumni in its regular business. It will provide the alumni with regular opportunities to assemble and maintain valued relationships through official annual reunions in Shanghai, a global alumni tour, social media connections, alumni interviews and “class notes” in the Communitas magazine. Alumni Requirements: Graduated from a SCIS-HIS School or went to school here for at least one year AND be over 18.

“SCIS helped me a lot to grow up as an individual and as a person. SCIS, just like its name, is a community and everyone is willing to help. Unlike most Korean students, I decided to go to the States for university. Since I decided where I wanted to go late in the college process, my college counsellor, Mr Katz helped a lot in narrowing down the universities. He explained to me the characteristics of each school and helped me tremendously with my interviews. Overall, it was a great experience to have four years at SCIS.”

– Ye Li Park, Class of 2013

“When I first set foot in Washington, DC to begin my freshman year at Georgetown University, I arrived with the writing, analysis and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed at the university level. SCIS played a key role in helping me to develop these abilities. Spending several years within SCIS’s small-school environment allowed me to receive personalized instruction from my teachers that proved critical in preparing me for life after high school. Getting to spend six years immersed in SCIS’s international student body in one of the most vibrant cities in Asia was just icing on the cake.”

– Sam Kane, Class of 2010 Attended SCIS for 6 years and is currently working as a senior Research Associate at Zeichner Risk Analytics

– Ye Li Park, Class of 2013

– Sam Kane, Class of 2010 Attended SCIS for 6 years and is currently working as a senior Research Associate at Zeichner Risk Analytics

“SCIS-HIS provides ‘Luggage for Life,’ giving students a suitcase full of skills to be successful in life. These skills include how to work with others, how to be a good citizen, how to be passionate about learning new things, how to be confident in their opinions, how to articulate their opinions, how to think rationally, how to solve problems, how to be active physically, and how to develop a healthy lifestyle.”– An SCIS parent at a Community Meeting.

For The Parents About P.A.F.A. Introduction

SCIS and HIS are fortunate to have a parent organization called the Parents and Friends Association. (PAFA) Founded in May of 1996, PAFA coordinates parent involvement with the school. SCIS and HIS parents are by definition members of this organization. Other adults with an interest may also join. PAFA conducts various activities, from community events to charity fundraisers to volunteer support for teachers and students. Each campus has a PAFA board who work closely with the building administrators to plan events that help to make our schools a unique experience for families, faculty, and students alike. PAFA serves as a way parents can communicate ideas for the betterment of the school to the administration and Board. SCIS and HIS are proud of the high level of parent participation in our schools and value our partnership with the parent community.

PAFA Sponsored and Organized Activities Art Auction September INDOP Halloween Carnival Bingo Night Passport Club Family Fun Day 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony International Food Fair Winter holiday Celebration Market Day Parent Coffees

Membership All parents and guardians of SCIS and HIS students are automatically members of the PAFA organization for their respective campuses. All

faculty and staff members, administration, and support staff are also automatically members of PAFA. Partners of the school, alumni, or direct affiliates with the school’s programs may also request membership to PAFA. Mission Together as parents, students, staff, faculty and friends, we will build a solid foundation that unites our diversity and fosters a positive, cohesive community. Vision To provide support and resources to the school community through the coordination of activities and projects outside of the regular school provided curriculum. Goals • Encourage parent and community involvement. • To help coordinate programs outside of the provided curriculum in which volunteer parents and friends provide assistance to the teachers, students, and the school. • Encourage participation by all without discrimination. • To work collaboratively with school leadership (including administrators, teachers, and staff) to foster a positive and productive school culture. • To effectively communicate decisions and events with all PAFA members. • To raise funds to support various efforts that build our community. We need your help to make all activities work with the assistance and enthusiasm of everyone in our small community.

For The Parents About P.A.F.A. Introduction

Membership All parents and guardians of SCIS and HIS students are automatically members of the PAFA organization for their respective campuses. All

Truly International Community

60+ 2400+

One of the most striking features of SCIS-HIS is the extraordinary sense of community and the welcome it offers to families from dozens of countries around the world. SCIS-HIS remains the only not-for-profit international school in Shanghai that is neither religiously or nationally affiliated.

Nationalities

International Students

North/South America

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College Counseling

College Acceptances THE AMERICAS

SCIS and HIS college counseling office assist students through the college admissions process. Our College Counselors work closely with faculty advisors and administrators as they help students choose appropriately challenging classes. The college counseling offices use the resource Naviance as a main online college and career organizational and guidance tool to help students with the application process. They routinely bring in a range of university admissions heads from around the world to campus events and fairs. The counselors work with the Heads of School to ensure that the SAT is available on site all six times every year and that the ACT is available twice per year.

Academy of Art University Acorn University American Flyers Flight School American University Allegheny College Arizona State University Auburn Business School Babson College Baylor University Berkeley College Biola University Bishop’s University (Canada) Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bryant University California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts California Polytechnic State University California State University California University of Pennsylvania Campbell University Capilano,Vancouver BC (Canada) Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve Central Michigan University Chaminade University of Honolulu City University of New York College of Holy Cross Colorado College Concordia University (Canada) Dalhousie University (Canada) Depaul University DigiPen Institute of Technology Drexel University Eastern Kentucky University Edgewood College Emily Carr University of Art and Design (Canada) Emory University Emory Oxford University Evergreen State College Fairleigh Dickinson University Fitchburg State College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Furman University Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado (Brazil) George Washington University

Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology George Mason University Goucher College Grand Valley State University Hendrix College Hofstra Hope College Indiana University-Purdue Ithaca College James Madison University Kent State University Laurentian University (Canada) Lawrence University Lewis & Clark College Long Island University Brooklyn Campus Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marlboro College Mary Washington College Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences McGill University (Canada) McMaster University (Canada) Miami University Michigan State University Mills College New York University Niagara College in Ontario (Canada) New Nipissing University (Canada) Northeastern University NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering Northeastern University Oakland University Ohio State University Ohio University Oregon State University Pace University Parsons The New School for Design Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State--Hardminton Pennsylvania State--University Park Pepperdine University Pitzer College Pomona College Portland State University Purdue University

Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Mary’s University Salisbury University San Diego State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts, New York Seattle University Simon Fraser University (Canada) Smith College Southern Oregon University St. John’s University St. Mary’s University (Canada) St Michael’s University Stonehill College SUNY – Stony Brook Texas A&M University Trinity University Tulane University Université de Sherbrooke (Canada) University of Alberta (Canada) University of British Columbia (Canada) University of Colorado, Boulder University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Clara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Cape Breton (Canada) University of Cincinnati University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford, Barney School of Business / Accounting University of Hawaii University of Illinois University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Indianapolis University of Kansas, Montana State

University of Kentucky University of Maine University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts System, Boston University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Miami University of Minnesota University of Montana University of Nebraska University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Hampshire University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina,Wilmington University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Ottawa (Canada) University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Rochester University of Seattle University of South Dakota University of Southern California University of St.Thomas, St. Paul University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Texas at San Antonio University of Toledo University of Toronto (Canada) University of Vermont University of Victoria (Canada) University of Waterloo (Canada) University of Washington University of Western Ontario (Canada) University of Windsor (Canada) University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wyoming Vancouver Film School (Canada) Vancouver University (Canada) Vanderbilt University Whittier College Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada) Winona State University Western Kentucky University Wittenberg University York University (Canada)

Hult International School of Business (UK) Imperial College London (UK) Instituto Marangoni (UK) John Cabot University (Italy) King’s College London (UK) Kingston University (UK) Lancaster University (UK) Leiden University (Netherlands) Liverpool John Moores University (UK) London Metropolitan University (UK) London School of Economics, Sociology and Political Science (UK) Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) Middlesex University (UK) Nottingham Trent University (UK) Oxford Brooks (UK) Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy) Queen Mary College (UK) Roskilde Universitet (Denmark) Southhampton Solent University (UK)

SRH Hochschule Berlin (Germany) Stenden University (Netherlands) Technische Universitat Braunschweig (Germany) The Holt: Loughborough University (UK) The School of Oriental and African Studies (UK) University College Falmouth (UK) University College London (UK) University of Bath (UK) University of Birmingham (UK) University of Bristol (UK) University of Dundee (UK) University of Durham (UK) University of East London (UK) University of Edinburgh (UK) University of Exeter (UK) University of Glasgow (UK) University of Gothenburg (Sweden) University of Kent(UK)

University of Leeds (UK) University of Liverpool (UK) University of London, Goldsmith’s College (UK) University of London, Royal Holloway (UK) University of Manchester (UK) University of Northampton (UK) University of Nottingham (UK) University of Oxford (UK) University of Portsmouth (UK) University of Sheffield University of Southampton (UK) University of St. Andrew’s (UK) University of Surrey (UK) University of the Arts, London (UK) University of Warwick (UK) Webster University (Switzerland)

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong University Hong Kong University of Science and Technology International Christian University (Japan) KAIST (Korea) Keio University (Japan) Liverpool University in Suzhou (China)

Nottingham Ningbo (China) Seoul National University (South Korea) Shanghai Jiao Tong University Sino-British College (China) Soochow University,Taiwan Sophia University (Japan) Southeast University Nanjing (China) Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea)

Temple University, Japan Campus The Chinese University of Hong Kong The University of Nottingham (China) Tsukuba University (Japan) University of Hong Kong University of Manipal (India) Waseda University (Japan) Zhejiang University (China)

Monash University

University of Southern Australia

University of Sydney

EUROPE Aarhus University (Denmark) Aberystwyth University American College of Norway American University of Paris Bournemouth University (UK) Bristol University (UK) Cardiff University (UK) Central St. Martins - University of the Arts London (UK) City College of London (UK) City University of London (UK) Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) Design Academy Eindhoven (Netherlands) Durham University (UK) Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (Switzerland) Ecole Superiure d’Arts Graphiques Penninghen (France) Euro Akademie – Dortmund (German) European Business School London (UK)

ASIA Ataneo de Manila University (Philippines) Beijing Film Academy (China) Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) City University of Hong Kong Curtin University (Singapore) Enderun Colleges (Philippines) Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (South Korea)

AUSTRALIA

Curtin University

AFRICA

Stellenbosch University (South Africa) 52

MIDDLE EAST

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management 53

College Counseling

College Acceptances THE AMERICAS

Monash University

University of Southern Australia

University of Sydney

AUSTRALIA

Curtin University

AFRICA

Stellenbosch University (South Africa) 52

MIDDLE EAST

Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management 53

What Students Want You To Know Doing the IB program at SCIS not only allowed me to enter college at a much higher academic level than my peers, but I also received a significant amount of college credit for doing well on the diploma. I feel so lucky to have come from a diverse international background and definitely miss attending SCIS and being so close with teachers and friends.” – Joey Gribble, Class 2013. Studying at UC Davis “The biggest difference in coming from a truly international school is definitely the readiness for diversity and the unknown. Of course, you acquire new and varied knowledge in any school, but a truly international school takes that a step further. Even outside of the classroom, you are always exposed to different cultures or different ways of thinking. That ‘conditions’ you to consider different perspective and accept them.” – Anias Gallet, Class of 2013. Attending University of Bristol, England “Before school had even started, I’d already made friends and was invited to volleyball practice. I’ve been involved in many different kinds of clubs and events, had the chance to lead and to explore things I might have never attempted in a different school. Each has added to who I am today, and made my high school experience that more memorable.” – Maaike Spiekerman, Class of 2012, HIS

“We live in a diverse world, in a diverse city, in a diverse country, and send our children to a diverse school. Often, those of us who are only here temporarily yearn for home and a return to ‘our culture,’ but remember that there is no greater gift to your family than offering them the experiences afforded to them here. Relish it whenever you can!” – Xerxes Billy Kruger, Middle School Social Studies Teacher. SCIS-Hongqiao.

“I am certain we can all agree that this community has positively shaped us in some way or another. The key word being: community. So how important is a community? Well, it’s kind of in the school name. That aside, a closely-knit school offering a plethora of interests to pursue, has moulded so many students here to become all-rounded individuals, sparking adventure, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and friendliness. ” – Andre Ong, Alumni, Class of 2014, SCIS-Hongqiao

“True international understanding is, in my eyes, when you realize that you have more in common than you are different and that you can use the differences among your friends and their cultures to work together in order to excel on projects that you would have other wise, struggled with. ” – Caroline Lohbeck, Alumni, Class of 2014, SCIS-Pudong “My experience at SCIS has been filled with changes, whether they were in the verbal sense or otherwise, for it would be an understatement to say that SCIS, as a community, and as a school, hasn’t transformed its views, its values, and its people.” – Kevin Masson, Alumni, Class of 2012, SCIS-Hongqiao “Although there are still many uncertainties, the one definite reality is that we are all brilliant; brilliant because we accept each other, and I could not have learned the art of acceptance anywhere better than right here at Hangzhou International School. ” – Yu-Tin, “Cherry” Hsiao, Alumni, Class of 2014, HIS “HIS is not only a place for us to gain knowledge, but it has also provided us as a community to grow and to learn a vast amount lessons that can never be taught through books. This school has endowed me with knowledge that helped build my interest and my path towards my dreams.” – Raelene Chia, Class of 2012. Attending University College London, UK “Hangzhou International School has affected me by opening my mind to different cultures and people, giving me a world wide perspective. ” – Yu-Tin “Cherry” Hsiao, Alumni, Class of 2014, HIS “SCIS has always been a tight-knit community for me. What I enjoy the most is working closely with all the teams and organisations I’m involved in.” – Julia Zhu, Alumni, Class of 2011, SCIS-Pudong 55

Admission Process Admission Philosophy

SCIS-HIS seeks an international student body with diversity in cultural background and interests. The school does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, or culture.

Applying to SCIS-HIS

Thank you for your interest in Shanghai Community International School and Hangzhou International School. SCIS believes in a holistic admission process, in which we look at the student as a whole person. Please view the admission checklist below and follow the steps for filling out our online application. If you have any questions please contact our admission office.

Timeline

We welcome you to apply for enrollment at Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) or Hangzhou International School (HIS). Our office operates a rolling admissions process, and students are admitted throughout the year. Please note though when we start looking at applications. • For the Fall Semester – Begin reviewing applications in the preceding January. • For the Spring Semester – Begin reviewing applications in the preceding October.

Admission Criteria

Before the admission committee will review any application, the following documents must be sent to the admission office: • Completed Application (online) • Application fee of $2000RMB • A campus visit is required for all applicants currently living in Shanghai and/or Hangzhou • Previous school report, preferable at least 3 years. If not available a letter of completion from the school principal. (Transcript must be translated into English) • Applicants for grades 10-12 must provide a transcript for all high school years. • Applicants for grades 9-12 must provide a letter of recommendation from a school principal, teacher or counselor. • Copies of applicants and parent passports • Copies of applicants and parents residential visas • Copy of applicants birth certificate • Copy of applicants immunization record

Decisions

When an application is received for a potential student, the Admissions committee reviews each applicant, and decisions for acceptance are made on a case-by-case basis. With the demand for a truly international education and the academic excellence & tradition of the school, the admissions office is busy year round. However, we make it our top priority to notify families of an official admissions decision within one work week of receiving the complete application. Our advice for new families has always remained the same: choosing the right school is an extremely important family decision. Research should be done. Tours taken if possible. And discussions had. However, once you come to an agreement, an application should be sent in right away in an effort to secure your child’s educational future. 56

Admission Process Admission Philosophy

SCIS-HIS seeks an international student body with diversity in cultural background and interests. The school does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, or culture.

Applying to SCIS-HIS

Timeline

Admission Criteria

Decisions

SCIS - Hongqiao Main Campus 1161 Hongqiao Road • Shanghai, China 200051 Telephone: 86-21-6261-4338 • Fax: 86-21-6261-4639

SCIS - Hongqiao ECE Campus 2212 Hongqiao Road • Shanghai, China 200336 Telephone: 86-21-6295-1222

SCIS - Pudong Lower School 800 Xiuyan Road • Kangqiao, Pudong • Shanghai, China 201315

SCIS - Pudong Upper School 198 Hengqiao Road • Zhoupu, Pudong • Shanghai, China 201318 Telephone: 86-21-5812-9888 • FAX: 86-21-5812-9000

Hangzhou International School 78 Dongxin Street • Bin Jiang District • Hangzhou, China 310053 Telephone: 86-571-8669-0045 • FAX: 86-571-8669-0044