SCIS-HIS Viewbook

VIEWBOOK Hongqiao • Pudong • Hangzhou

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

WELCOME There has always been something extraordinary at the heart of our schools: Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) and Hangzhou International School (HIS) – something that explains the happiness and high achievements of our students, the success of our graduates, and the reputation of our schools as the top choice for a truly international education in China.

It is this: at the core of our schools, there are powerful, complementary energies - the forces of tradition, rigor, and preparedness, balanced by the forces of culture, warmth, and diversity. Together these energies create a dynamic, constantly evolving school sustained by an unchanging philosophy and sense of purpose.

They create a rare environment, which envelops all of our students, allowing them to feel greatly cared for while they are challenged intensely, and to move forward with enthusiasm and joy toward lives of meaning and accomplishment.

FIVE CAMPUSES THREE SCHOOLS TWO CITIES

Welcome to the communities that are SCIS - HIS. We invite you to get to know us through these pages, so you can see what we do and how we do it.

ONE SHARED VISION

OUR MISSION To provide all of our students with opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence in nurturing, international, community environments.

HONGQIAO PUDONG HANGZHOU

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

WELCOME There has always been something extraordinary at the heart of our schools: Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) and Hangzhou International School (HIS) – something that explains the happiness and high achievements of our students, the success of our graduates, and the reputation of our schools as the top choice for a truly international education in China.

It is this: at the core of our schools, there are powerful, complementary energies - the forces of tradition, rigor, and preparedness, balanced by the forces of culture, warmth, and diversity. Together these energies create a dynamic, constantly evolving school sustained by an unchanging philosophy and sense of purpose.

They create a rare environment, which envelops all of our students, allowing them to feel greatly cared for while they are challenged intensely, and to move forward with enthusiasm and joy toward lives of meaning and accomplishment.

FIVE CAMPUSES THREE SCHOOLS TWO CITIES

Welcome to the communities that are SCIS - HIS. We invite you to get to know us through these pages, so you can see what we do and how we do it.

ONE SHARED VISION

OUR MISSION To provide all of our students with opportunities to pursue academic and personal excellence in nurturing, international, community environments.

HONGQIAO PUDONG HANGZHOU

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

RIGOR

t SCIS-HIS we provide our students with a rigorous learning opportunities.The goal is to help students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging. Greater capacity leads to learning opportunities of greater sophistication.

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TRADITIONS

oing something the SCIS or HIS ‘way’ is an expression heard in our community that incorporates so much of what has always been distinctive about our program.

Academically, it means learning the fundamentals of education in a thorough, rigorous manner within a creative learning environment. It refers to the expectations of teachers, the specific way subjects and lessons are introduced, the formalities of composition writing, the way math facts are learned, and the history lessons discussed.

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PREPARED

CIS-HIS learning focuses on our Essential School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs).

They identify what we want all our students to “know” (content) and be able to “do” (skills) and are incorporated into every lesson in each subject area. As a result, SCISHIS students will demonstrate: Effective Communication Skills (receptive and expressive skills); High Level Thinking (creative and critical thinking skills); A Solid Foundation of Knowledge (mastery of basic skills in all academic areas); Positive Learning Attitudes and Behaviors (academic and personal goal setting skills, teamwork, and quality production skills); as well as Global and Community Appreciation (interpersonal skills, social responsibility, care for people and the environment).

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CULTURE

e believe in creating and promoting respect for the diverse cultures that are a part of our community. At our schools, we take great effort in creating a deeper understanding of our host country’s culture and tradition. Our Mandarin program is a combination of both language and cultural content. Students experience the richness of Chinese celebrations and culture, while learning functional and conversational Mandarin.

“I spent 6 years in SCIS and they were the best years I could have ever asked for.”

– Jerry Ku, Alumni, Class of 2006, SCIS-Pudong

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

RIGOR

t SCIS-HIS we provide our students with a rigorous learning opportunities.The goal is to help students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging. Greater capacity leads to learning opportunities of greater sophistication.

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TRADITIONS

oing something the SCIS or HIS ‘way’ is an expression heard in our community that incorporates so much of what has always been distinctive about our program.

Academically, it means learning the fundamentals of education in a thorough, rigorous manner within a creative learning environment. It refers to the expectations of teachers, the specific way subjects and lessons are introduced, the formalities of composition writing, the way math facts are learned, and the history lessons discussed.

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PREPARED

CIS-HIS learning focuses on our Essential School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs).

They identify what we want all our students to “know” (content) and be able to “do” (skills) and are incorporated into every lesson in each subject area. As a result, SCISHIS students will demonstrate: Effective Communication Skills (receptive and expressive skills); High Level Thinking (creative and critical thinking skills); A Solid Foundation of Knowledge (mastery of basic skills in all academic areas); Positive Learning Attitudes and Behaviors (academic and personal goal setting skills, teamwork, and quality production skills); as well as Global and Community Appreciation (interpersonal skills, social responsibility, care for people and the environment).

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CULTURE

e believe in creating and promoting respect for the diverse cultures that are a part of our community. At our schools, we take great effort in creating a deeper understanding of our host country’s culture and tradition. Our Mandarin program is a combination of both language and cultural content. Students experience the richness of Chinese celebrations and culture, while learning functional and conversational Mandarin.

“I spent 6 years in SCIS and they were the best years I could have ever asked for.”

– Jerry Ku, Alumni, Class of 2006, SCIS-Pudong

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

OPPORTUNITY

pportunity is not just a word we use to describe the learning experiences in our schools. Opportunity is a cornerstone for learning in which students are encouraged to challenge themselves not only academically, but also through extracurricular activities and clubs. Whether it is helping to build a home in a remote village, competing at an international swim meet or participating in our school’s own marching band, opportunities for students to take part in something special are evident everywhere you look. As internationally minded individuals, SCIS-HIS students graduate with a multitude of accomplishments and a strong sense of self-worth due to the opportunities awarded them while attending our schools.

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COMMUNITY

n the context of SCIS-HIS, in which there is a diverse student body, difference provide students and teachers with opportunities to explore a variety of ways of being and knowing. In this way, everyone is given the opportunity to learn and grow as members of not only our school community, but as members of the greater global community.

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DIVERSITY

CIS-HIS strives to be a diverse community that articulates, affirms, and values people’s differences. The multiplicity of backgrounds and perspectives within our community reflect the entire world, thus we feel empowered to prepare our students for life and leadership in school and beyond. Diversity fosters our strength as a school and our growth as a community. Having and respecting this diversity fuels inquiry and exploration and ensures that collectively, we learn more and arrive at a greater understanding.

“I have been at SCIS for almost 7 years now and many things have changed; buildings, soccer field, the addition of the swimming pool and the theater. But one thing here will always stay the same - the bright smiles on not just the students, but also the teachers.”

– Rajdeep Rana, Grade 5, SCIS-Hongqiao

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

OPPORTUNITY

pportunity is not just a word we use to describe the learning experiences in our schools. Opportunity is a cornerstone for learning in which students are encouraged to challenge themselves not only academically, but also through extracurricular activities and clubs. Whether it is helping to build a home in a remote village, competing at an international swim meet or participating in our school’s own marching band, opportunities for students to take part in something special are evident everywhere you look. As internationally minded individuals, SCIS-HIS students graduate with a multitude of accomplishments and a strong sense of self-worth due to the opportunities awarded them while attending our schools.

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COMMUNITY

n the context of SCIS-HIS, in which there is a diverse student body, difference provide students and teachers with opportunities to explore a variety of ways of being and knowing. In this way, everyone is given the opportunity to learn and grow as members of not only our school community, but as members of the greater global community.

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DIVERSITY

CIS-HIS strives to be a diverse community that articulates, affirms, and values people’s differences. The multiplicity of backgrounds and perspectives within our community reflect the entire world, thus we feel empowered to prepare our students for life and leadership in school and beyond. Diversity fosters our strength as a school and our growth as a community. Having and respecting this diversity fuels inquiry and exploration and ensures that collectively, we learn more and arrive at a greater understanding.

“I have been at SCIS for almost 7 years now and many things have changed; buildings, soccer field, the addition of the swimming pool and the theater. But one thing here will always stay the same - the bright smiles on not just the students, but also the teachers.”

– Rajdeep Rana, Grade 5, SCIS-Hongqiao

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

2500+ STUDENTS 17+

60+ 2

COUNTRIES Represented

Theater-sized auditoriums

60+ AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

38% ASIAN

YEARS IN

CHINA

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

2 Cities 3 Schools 5 Campuses

1% AFRICAN

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

400

Graduates To Date and Counting

300+ TEACHERS

“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, Alumni, Class of 2012, HIS

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

2500+ STUDENTS 17+

60+ 2

COUNTRIES Represented

Theater-sized auditoriums

60+ AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

38% ASIAN

YEARS IN

CHINA

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

2 Cities 3 Schools 5 Campuses

1% AFRICAN

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

400

Graduates To Date and Counting

300+ TEACHERS

“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, Alumni, Class of 2012, HIS

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Building The Foundations

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reated around the specific needs of young learners, the Early Childhood program at SCIS and HIS provides nurturing, warm and happy environments where children foster a love of learning. Our student-centered early childhood program offers opportunities for discovery, creativity, experimentation and play. Through literature rich environments and hands-on exploration of math and science concepts, children move through developmentally appropriate stages, and learning becomes a natural part of socialization.

• Integrated Technology Programs (using Macintosh Laptop Labs) • SMART Board technology • Daily Mandarin classes divided into like ability groups (Kindergarten and Grade 1) • Assistant teachers in Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classrooms • Bi-weekly assemblies for class performances and presentations • A wide ranging After School Activities program (Kindergarten and Grade 1) • Small class sizes • Child-centered program • Programs that develop the whole child

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

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Building The Foundations

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reated around the specific needs of young learners, the Early Childhood program at SCIS and HIS provides nurturing, warm and happy environments where children foster a love of learning. Our student-centered early childhood program offers opportunities for discovery, creativity, experimentation and play. Through literature rich environments and hands-on exploration of math and science concepts, children move through developmentally appropriate stages, and learning becomes a natural part of socialization.

• Integrated Technology Programs (using Macintosh Laptop Labs) • SMART Board technology • Daily Mandarin classes divided into like ability groups (Kindergarten and Grade 1) • Assistant teachers in Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classrooms • Bi-weekly assemblies for class performances and presentations • A wide ranging After School Activities program (Kindergarten and Grade 1) • Small class sizes • Child-centered program • Programs that develop the whole child

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

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

LOWER SCHOOL Creating lifelong learners

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t SCIS-HIS, Lower School students learn all the basics – reading and writing, math and science, social studies and spelling, but it is the spirit of the schools that make it such a special place. The intangibles are what set our program apart and inspire our students, parents, and faculty. The spirit resides in the special relationships students form with their teachers, in the unique approach our educators take to basic materials and bring to each classroom, and in the special programs that involve families and the community.

From the art room to the theater where creativity can be limitless, to hands-on science experiments that have students clamoring to be novice scientists, we offer an educational environment that stimulates each student’s creative and academic interests, encouraging an early love of learning. Based on the best standards and practices used around the world, our curriculum meets the wide range of learning needs and backgrounds of international students. The balance in our curriculum between academics and the arts, technological and experiential, fun and challenging, exposes each curious child to the endless possibilities for lifelong learning.

“The SCIS Lower School takes into consideration the whole child. There is a nice balance between academic demands and creative opportunities, along with social and extracurricular activities. A well-rounded individual is developed that is ready to take on the more complex demands he or she will encounter in middle school.”– parent, SCIS-Hongqiao

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

LOWER SCHOOL Creating lifelong learners

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t SCIS-HIS, Lower School students learn all the basics – reading and writing, math and science, social studies and spelling, but it is the spirit of the schools that make it such a special place. The intangibles are what set our program apart and inspire our students, parents, and faculty. The spirit resides in the special relationships students form with their teachers, in the unique approach our educators take to basic materials and bring to each classroom, and in the special programs that involve families and the community.

From the art room to the theater where creativity can be limitless, to hands-on science experiments that have students clamoring to be novice scientists, we offer an educational environment that stimulates each student’s creative and academic interests, encouraging an early love of learning. Based on the best standards and practices used around the world, our curriculum meets the wide range of learning needs and backgrounds of international students. The balance in our curriculum between academics and the arts, technological and experiential, fun and challenging, exposes each curious child to the endless possibilities for lifelong learning.

“The SCIS Lower School takes into consideration the whole child. There is a nice balance between academic demands and creative opportunities, along with social and extracurricular activities. A well-rounded individual is developed that is ready to take on the more complex demands he or she will encounter in middle school.”– parent, SCIS-Hongqiao

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

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CIS-HIS Upper Schools build beyond the basics provided in the Lower Schools. We offer a comprehensive English language curriculum focused on literature, including critical, analytical and creative thinking and writing skills. Modern Language courses are required and choices include Spanish, French, and Mandarin. A strong Fine Arts program develops an appreciation for art history, studio art, dance, drama, and music, and encourages students to explore and expand talents in those areas. Athletic and physical education have a central role in the lives of our students, building character, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. An advisory program is an integral part of every student’s academic and personal life on campus. A variety of clubs provide opportunities for students to participate and enjoy a range of activities from fine arts to athletics and academic competitions.

The atmosphere of the Upper School is different and distinct from the Lower Schools and is intended to develop a sense of growing independence and emergence of self so critical to this age group. International and community awareness is promoted through Creativity Activity Service (CAS) and unique opportunities to travel throughout China on annual trips of learning and discovery. SCIS-HIS prepares graduates to embrace the challenges awaiting them with confidence and fosters a love of learning and a growing sense of themselves and their place in the world.

• Athletic teams successfully compete in the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), Shanghai International Schools Athletics Conference (SISAC), China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA) conferences and Shanghai Swim League (SSL) • One-to-one Laptop program provides students with a Macbook for use throughout the academic program to access and process information from anywhere on campus • Extensive clubs and organizations that extend the learning outside of the classroom such as Model United Nations, Student Council, dance teams, the Hongqiao Marching Band, and much more

• State-of-the-art science labs, sports facilities and fine arts spaces • Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs • Graduates go on to study at top Universities around the world

“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

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

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CIS-HIS Upper Schools build beyond the basics provided in the Lower Schools. We offer a comprehensive English language curriculum focused on literature, including critical, analytical and creative thinking and writing skills. Modern Language courses are required and choices include Spanish, French, and Mandarin. A strong Fine Arts program develops an appreciation for art history, studio art, dance, drama, and music, and encourages students to explore and expand talents in those areas. Athletic and physical education have a central role in the lives of our students, building character, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. An advisory program is an integral part of every student’s academic and personal life on campus. A variety of clubs provide opportunities for students to participate and enjoy a range of activities from fine arts to athletics and academic competitions.

The atmosphere of the Upper School is different and distinct from the Lower Schools and is intended to develop a sense of growing independence and emergence of self so critical to this age group. International and community awareness is promoted through Creativity Activity Service (CAS) and unique opportunities to travel throughout China on annual trips of learning and discovery. SCIS-HIS prepares graduates to embrace the challenges awaiting them with confidence and fosters a love of learning and a growing sense of themselves and their place in the world.

• Athletic teams successfully compete in the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), Shanghai International Schools Athletics Conference (SISAC), China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA) conferences and Shanghai Swim League (SSL) • One-to-one Laptop program provides students with a Macbook for use throughout the academic program to access and process information from anywhere on campus • Extensive clubs and organizations that extend the learning outside of the classroom such as Model United Nations, Student Council, dance teams, the Hongqiao Marching Band, and much more

• State-of-the-art science labs, sports facilities and fine arts spaces • Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs • Graduates go on to study at top Universities around the world

“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

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

angzhou International School (HIS) offers local expatriate students, in the beautiful city of Hangzhou and surrounding area, a world-class education delivered in a spacious setting. The school campus is fully equipped and staffed to offer a comprehensive international program from Nursery through Grade 12. The HIS campus features modern classrooms, state-of-the-art computer labs, science labs, a world-class FIFA standard soccer pitch and gymnasium, as well as a beautiful library.

HIS overseas-hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are qualified professionals who bring a vast amount of experience and dedication that allows them to give careful and continuous attention to each child. Teachers not only provide excellent classroom learning experiences but also contribute to a wide range of after school activities and sports programs. Through affiliation in various regional and national level organizations, HIS students participate in sporting and cultural events in Hangzhou, Shanghai, and throughout China. Additionally, our students have the opportunity to shine on multiple stages from drama to music and Model United Nations to community service projects. At HIS, if a student wants to become involved there is ample opportunity. This involvement in multiple activities, combined with excellent instruction and programs, have provided our graduates with the opportunity to study in excellent universities around the world.

Hangzhou International School (HIS) is a place where students want vacations to end in order to return to the excitement of learning together. The HIS community is very inclusive. Students and families from over 35 nations come together to make HIS the heart of the international community in a city renowned for its beauty and access to nature. Students, staff, and parents realize that they are a part of something special.

Commitment to the HIS community extends beyond students and teachers. Parents and other members of the greater Hangzhou community readily participate in a wide variety of school activities through the initiatives of our Parents and Friends Association (PAFA).

Please come visit HIS and see for yourself the beautiful campus and exciting learning environment. We are confident that if you visit you will realize that HIS is a smaller school with a huge heart – a dragon’s heart!

“HIS enables students to not only learn about other cultures, but to be a part of them in a safe, great community.” – Florine Spiekerman, grade 10, HIS

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

angzhou International School (HIS) offers local expatriate students, in the beautiful city of Hangzhou and surrounding area, a world-class education delivered in a spacious setting. The school campus is fully equipped and staffed to offer a comprehensive international program from Nursery through Grade 12. The HIS campus features modern classrooms, state-of-the-art computer labs, science labs, a world-class FIFA standard soccer pitch and gymnasium, as well as a beautiful library.

HIS overseas-hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are qualified professionals who bring a vast amount of experience and dedication that allows them to give careful and continuous attention to each child. Teachers not only provide excellent classroom learning experiences but also contribute to a wide range of after school activities and sports programs. Through affiliation in various regional and national level organizations, HIS students participate in sporting and cultural events in Hangzhou, Shanghai, and throughout China. Additionally, our students have the opportunity to shine on multiple stages from drama to music and Model United Nations to community service projects. At HIS, if a student wants to become involved there is ample opportunity. This involvement in multiple activities, combined with excellent instruction and programs, have provided our graduates with the opportunity to study in excellent universities around the world.

Hangzhou International School (HIS) is a place where students want vacations to end in order to return to the excitement of learning together. The HIS community is very inclusive. Students and families from over 35 nations come together to make HIS the heart of the international community in a city renowned for its beauty and access to nature. Students, staff, and parents realize that they are a part of something special.

Commitment to the HIS community extends beyond students and teachers. Parents and other members of the greater Hangzhou community readily participate in a wide variety of school activities through the initiatives of our Parents and Friends Association (PAFA).

Please come visit HIS and see for yourself the beautiful campus and exciting learning environment. We are confident that if you visit you will realize that HIS is a smaller school with a huge heart – a dragon’s heart!

“HIS enables students to not only learn about other cultures, but to be a part of them in a safe, great community.” – Florine Spiekerman, grade 10, HIS

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SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

HONGQIAO CAMPUSES T

here are 2 Hongqiao campuses located in the heart of Hongqiao’s Gubei area that makes them both easy destinations from most parts of Puxi. An Early Childhood Education (ECE) campus houses the Nursery through Grade 1 classrooms and the Hongqiao Main campus houses Grades 2 through 12.

On the Main campus, there are two buildings which house our Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The facilities here include two gymnasiums, two well-equipped libraries, music labs, state-of-the-art science labs and a wireless network environment across the campus. Our Performing Arts Center is complete with a 25 meter swimming pool, 750 seat theater and 2 cafeterias. Our outdoor play space includes a soccer pitch with an all-weather artificial turf and an exciting Kompan playground system.

On the Early Childhood Education campus, two buildings house our Nursery through Grade 1 students. Building A hosts our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students with classrooms, a library, computer lab, music room, cafeteria and gymnasium as well as beautifully equipped indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Building B is home to our youngest students including Nursery, Pre School and Pre-Kindergarten. Building B includes classrooms, gross motor skills and music rooms, a library, cafeteria, outdoor classroom gardens and once again, beautifully equipped indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

SCIS-HIS’ overseas hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are certified professionals and come with high levels of experience and dedication to give careful and continuous attention to each child. SCIS Hongqiao is also authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Program (IB).

SCIS Hongqiao harbors a close knit community atmosphere. We work hard to build a strong connection between parents, students, teachers and administrators whereby learning comes first and the needs of the individual student can be met.

“Hongqiao is a busy place - so much going on! The combined talents, efforts, and initiatives of the students, teachers and community come together here for a very rich experience for our students.”

- Greg Schellenberg, High School Principal, SCIS-Hongqiao

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

HONGQIAO CAMPUSES T

here are 2 Hongqiao campuses located in the heart of Hongqiao’s Gubei area that makes them both easy destinations from most parts of Puxi. An Early Childhood Education (ECE) campus houses the Nursery through Grade 1 classrooms and the Hongqiao Main campus houses Grades 2 through 12.

On the Main campus, there are two buildings which house our Elementary, Middle and High Schools. The facilities here include two gymnasiums, two well-equipped libraries, music labs, state-of-the-art science labs and a wireless network environment across the campus. Our Performing Arts Center is complete with a 25 meter swimming pool, 750 seat theater and 2 cafeterias. Our outdoor play space includes a soccer pitch with an all-weather artificial turf and an exciting Kompan playground system.

On the Early Childhood Education campus, two buildings house our Nursery through Grade 1 students. Building A hosts our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students with classrooms, a library, computer lab, music room, cafeteria and gymnasium as well as beautifully equipped indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Building B is home to our youngest students including Nursery, Pre School and Pre-Kindergarten. Building B includes classrooms, gross motor skills and music rooms, a library, cafeteria, outdoor classroom gardens and once again, beautifully equipped indoor and outdoor playgrounds.

SCIS-HIS’ overseas hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are certified professionals and come with high levels of experience and dedication to give careful and continuous attention to each child. SCIS Hongqiao is also authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Program (IB).

SCIS Hongqiao harbors a close knit community atmosphere. We work hard to build a strong connection between parents, students, teachers and administrators whereby learning comes first and the needs of the individual student can be met.

“Hongqiao is a busy place - so much going on! The combined talents, efforts, and initiatives of the students, teachers and community come together here for a very rich experience for our students.”

- Greg Schellenberg, High School Principal, SCIS-Hongqiao

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PUDONG CAMPUSES T

here are 2 campuses in Pudong conveniently located in the Kangqiao area: a Lower School campus for our nursery program through to Grade 5 and an Upper School campus for Grade 6 through 12. We are just 25 minutes from the Pudong Airport and only 20 minutes from the Jinqiao area.

The Lower School was purpose-built and is adjacent to the Emerald housing compound in Kangqiao, making it very convenient and a truly ‘walkable campus’ for many families.

With a gymnasium, library, multi-purpose room, soccer pitch, and a Kompan playground system, the campus utilizes space to support the needs of elementary students as they learn, explore and play. Conveniently situated on the same campus, the Early Childhood Center (ECC) was designed specifically for ages 2 to 3. Children will find learning centers and areas for imaginative play, quiet time, group time, manipulative activities, and cooperative play. Outside they’ll explore a play area designed specifically for their physical and developmental needs.

The Upper School, just minutes away, features a large athletic field on the interior side, a large partial basement with high ceilings that includes a black box theater, a 25-meter swimming pool, and specialty rooms such as a fitness center, squash court, video editing room, and dance/performance studios. This is not to mention the spacious classrooms, gymnasium, art lab, exhibition area, science labs, well equipped library, and open cafeteria. As of January 2012, another wonderful addition to our state-of-the-art facilities is our brand new 675-seat performing arts theater.

The two campuses service a diverse population of expatriate students living in Shanghai.

Our individualized approach through learning continuums makes us a good choice for families from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. SCIS Pudong’s overseas hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are certified professionals and come with vast amounts of experience and the dedication to give careful and continuous attention to each child. Small class sizes and unique attention to learning styles make us a highly competitive choice amongst top tier Shanghai schools.

“What makes us so unique? All of us. Students and teachers shift among the roles of expert, researcher, learner, and teacher, nurturing and supporting themselves and each other so all can meet the challenges ahead.” – Jane Macmillan, Lower School Principal, SCIS-Pudong

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PUDONG CAMPUSES T

here are 2 campuses in Pudong conveniently located in the Kangqiao area: a Lower School campus for our nursery program through to Grade 5 and an Upper School campus for Grade 6 through 12. We are just 25 minutes from the Pudong Airport and only 20 minutes from the Jinqiao area.

The Lower School was purpose-built and is adjacent to the Emerald housing compound in Kangqiao, making it very convenient and a truly ‘walkable campus’ for many families.

With a gymnasium, library, multi-purpose room, soccer pitch, and a Kompan playground system, the campus utilizes space to support the needs of elementary students as they learn, explore and play. Conveniently situated on the same campus, the Early Childhood Center (ECC) was designed specifically for ages 2 to 3. Children will find learning centers and areas for imaginative play, quiet time, group time, manipulative activities, and cooperative play. Outside they’ll explore a play area designed specifically for their physical and developmental needs.

The Upper School, just minutes away, features a large athletic field on the interior side, a large partial basement with high ceilings that includes a black box theater, a 25-meter swimming pool, and specialty rooms such as a fitness center, squash court, video editing room, and dance/performance studios. This is not to mention the spacious classrooms, gymnasium, art lab, exhibition area, science labs, well equipped library, and open cafeteria. As of January 2012, another wonderful addition to our state-of-the-art facilities is our brand new 675-seat performing arts theater.

The two campuses service a diverse population of expatriate students living in Shanghai.

Our individualized approach through learning continuums makes us a good choice for families from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. SCIS Pudong’s overseas hired teaching faculty and local Mandarin teachers are certified professionals and come with vast amounts of experience and the dedication to give careful and continuous attention to each child. Small class sizes and unique attention to learning styles make us a highly competitive choice amongst top tier Shanghai schools.

“What makes us so unique? All of us. Students and teachers shift among the roles of expert, researcher, learner, and teacher, nurturing and supporting themselves and each other so all can meet the challenges ahead.” – Jane Macmillan, Lower School Principal, SCIS-Pudong

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

“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

SPORTS • American Football (flag) • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Cricket • Cross Country • Floor Hockey • Gymnastics • Kickball • Cheerleading • Outdoor Games • Ping Pong • Racquet Sports • Rugby • Running Club • Soccer/Football • Swimming • Volleyball/Neucomball

• Memory Games • Scooter Games • Structured Play • Yoga for Children

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • Ballroom Bonanza • Battleship and Throwing Games • Beading Club • Board Games • Climbing Wall • Dodge ball • Fun with Frisbees • Knitting

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

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

• 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

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SHANGHAI COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL & HANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

“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

SPORTS • American Football (flag) • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Cricket • Cross Country • Floor Hockey • Gymnastics • Kickball • Cheerleading • Outdoor Games • Ping Pong • Racquet Sports • Rugby • Running Club • Soccer/Football • Swimming • Volleyball/Neucomball

• Memory Games • Scooter Games • Structured Play • Yoga for Children

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • Ballroom Bonanza • Battleship and Throwing Games • Beading Club • Board Games • Climbing Wall • Dodge ball • Fun with Frisbees • Knitting

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

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

• 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

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

www.scis-his.org