Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 160

CHENGDU CHONGQING Malvern College Chengdu Yew Chung International School of Chongqing Zhi Wu Yuan South Gate, Tianhui Town, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.malvernchengdu.cn 2 Huxia Street, Yuan Yang Town, Yubei District, Chongqing Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.ycis-cq.com Co-Principals: Ms. Jessie Xiao and Mr. Neil McBurney Headmaster: Gerrard Docherty Description: Malvern College Chengdu is an international secondary school for Chinese nationals backed by Malvern College UK and licensed by the Chinese authorities. The school will grow steadily towards an ultimate capacity of 700 on a 25-acre site. The school accepts students into Year 7 (aged 11 years) upwards allowing students the flexibility to complete a broad foundation programme and develop their English skills before embarking on the 2-year IGCSE programme. Alternatively students can join in Fifth Form and take a one or two-year course leading to IGCSEs as a preparation for A level courses. Description: Yew Chung International School of Chongqing (YCIS Chongqing) is the first international school in Chongqing which was set up in 2001. YCIS offers the unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equip children to be bilingual, global-minded and competitive. YCIS Chongqing offers educational programmes from early childhood education to senior secondary, aged 3 to 18 years old. In Year Level 10 and 11, students work towards achieving the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). In Year Level 12 and 13, school offers IBDP which prepares students for their future university life. Number of Teachers: 28 Number of Teachers: 88+ Teacher/student ratio: 1:6 Number of Classrooms: 20+ Hours: 8:15am-4:05pm Teacher/student ratio: 1:12 Curriculum: Malvern College Chengdu offers both IGCSEs and International A-Levels. Hours: 8am-3.30pm Number of Mandarin Teachers: 2 Mandarin Curriculum: Chinese Language and Culture lessons are taught all through school. Curriculum: YCIS’s international curriculum is based on the framework and schemes of work from The National Curriculum of England. The school has a strong Chinese Language Studies Programme and students are expected to attain a high level of fluency in both oral and written English and Chinese. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 37 Features: Over 150 Years of Tradition from Malvern College, Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford-educated Management Team, Student-oriented British-style Education, Traditional English Boarding Life, High Quality Staff and Rigorous Quality Assurance and a Holistic Leadership Development in a British Boarding School Environment. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 50 minutes class, 1 class per day Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Facilities: Specialised labs and studios for the sciences, technology, the arts, the music and multimedia work, Library, Assembly hall, Outdoor classrooms, Outdoor amphitheatre, Outdoor café, Astro-turfs, Mini-golf course, Tennis courts, Basketball courts and a Fitness room. Mandarin Curriculum: CFL, CAL, Chinese Studies (Chinese Language and Culture Programme). Uniform: Yes Features: YCIS combines the best of Eastern and Western culture by promoting fluency in two major world languages, creating a truly bilingual learning environment, providing courses of study in Eastern and Western philosophy, and providing excellent role models who respect and value one another’s cultures. School Lunch Available: Yes Boarding: Yes Inspection: Malvern College has close and regular involvement in ensuring the quality of the educational offering, through regular visits to Qingdao by senior members of the College‘s management. Malvern College also regularly carries out a rigorous ISI-type inspection of its sister school each year to ensure that educational standards are met and maintained. Fees: Years L4, M4, U4 Years L5, U5, L6, U6 RMB 138,000 per annum RMB 180,000 per annum Other Languages Available: Korean Facilities: 2 science laboratories, 2 computer laboratories, music room, art room, smart board in every main classroom, multi-purpose auditorium, gymnasium, outdoor activities area and library. SEN Support: YCIS Chongqing provides SEN support for children in need from the highly trained support staff. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Admission: 1) Submit application form, photocopy of ID and proof of residence, two photographs, 2) Attend Entry Test, 3) Students who fulfil the requirements will be granted an admission letter Scholarships: No Boarding: No University Information: Most go to good Russell Group universities (e.g. Exeter, Durham, Bristol, University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), Imperial College, London) as well as Oxford and Cambridge. Malvern College also has a growing number of pupils going to top US universities such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and Cornell, as well as to excellent universities in Europe. 158 www.playtimes.com.hk Accreditations: CIS (Council of International schools) accredited, IBO, CIE, EARCOS, ACAMIS, SCISAC. Inspection: Evaluation carried out by external education officers annually.