Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 186

Tianjin International School (TIS) School Lunch Available: Yes No. 4-1 Sishui Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300222 Tel: [phone] (ext. 311) Email: [email protected] https://tiseagles.com Scholarships: Yes Boarding: No Head of School: Dr. Scott Finnamore Accreditations: CIS, WASC, IB Fees: (2018-19) Nursery 1A (half-day) Nursery 1B (full-day) and Reception/Pre-K Year 1 Years 2-6 Years 7-11 Years 12-13 RMB 71,500 RMB 130,400 RMB 160,100 RMB 217,100 RMB 227,000 RMB 231,000 Description: TIS provides a well-rounded education for expatriate children in a nurturing environment. We value truth, integrity, and excellence while seeking to bring transformation through service both locally and globally. Number of Teachers: 85 Number of Classrooms: 75 Teacher/student ratio: 1:5 Debenture Info: Not applicable Hours: 8:15am-3:15pm Admission: To initiate formal enrollment, a copy of the Student Admissions Application Package for each child may be submitted online, emailed, faxed, posted or delivered to the school. Our application forms are in writable PDF format, and may be completed after downloading to your personal computer from the school’s website. Transport: The school provides an optional school bus service for an additional fee. Parents: The school’s reputation is founded on the motivation of our students, the talents of our faculty and support staff, and participation by our parent community. Our school is fortunate to have a strong Parent Faculty Organisation where volunteerism is a hallmark of our community spirit. University Information: We provide students with careers and university counselling so that they are able to make informed decisions about best fit tertiary studies. IST has maintained average IB Diploma pass rates and score of 96% and 35 points, respectively, over the past 15 years. So far our graduates have been accepted into numerous leading universities around the world and have been offered substantial scholarships. Full details on the school website. Curriculum: American educational programme. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 9 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Elementary School 30 mins per day Middle School 40 mins per day High School 1 hour per day Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Mandarin Curriculum: TIS strives to offer Chinese language learning to all students who attend. Students are required to participate in language learning from junior kindergarten through at least two years of high school. Features: Christian, English community. Facilities: Labs, library, gym, auditorium, drama room, band room, choir room, maker-space, robotics room, ceramics room, art studio, tennis courts. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Accreditations: Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1992. Registered with the Tianjin Education Bureau and is accredited in China through the National Centre for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT). Fees: FC/JK (Half Day) FC/JK (Full Day) Kindergarten Elementary School Middle School High School RMB 65,000 RMB 145,000 RMB 154,900 RMB 248,200 RMB 259,400 RMB 264,100 Admission: Call or email for appointment and interview. Transport: School bus service available. Parents: The school has an active Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO). University Information: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Seoul National University, Durham University, Cornell University, Kyoto University, University of Hong Kong, Utrecht University, Rice University, University of California, Wheaton College, Yale, Stanford and more. 184 www.playtimes.com.hk