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Yew Chung International School of Shanghai YCIS Ronghua Campus 59 West Rong Hua Road, Gubei New Area, Puxi, Shanghai 201103 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Co-Principals: Mr. Don Collins & Ms. Isabel Xu Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Alongside the bilingual environment present in each of our campuses, all students at YCIS study Chinese for an hour every day, as well as Chinese Culture for an hour every week, helping them develop strong language skills and a deep cultural understanding. YCIS Hongqiao Campus 11 Shui Cheng Road (near Hongqiao Road), Puxi, Shanghai 200336 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Co-Principals: Mr. Don Collins & Ms. Isabel Xu Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 2 years old YCIS Gubei Campus 18 West Rong Hua Road, Gubei New Area, Puxi, Shanghai 201103 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Co-Principals: Mr. Don Collins & Ms. Isabel Xu Mandarin Curriculum: Students learn to read, write, listen, and speak in Mandarin through curricula tailored for all levels. The study of Chinese Culture helps students develop a great understanding of their host country, and their language skills become a tool to access culture when students travel throughout China on various field trips and learning excursions. Other Languages Available: Spanish YCIS Regency Park Campus 1817 Hua Mu Road, Pudong, Shanghai 201204 Tel: [phone] Co-Principals: Mr. Damien Hehir & Ms. Mary Yu Features: Bilingual environment, with two fully qualified Co-Teachers, one International and one Chinese, serve as teaching partners in every Kindergarten and Primary classroom. There are a wide range of Co- Curricular Activities, a strong arts programme, including a unique _Artist-in- Residence” feature. An extensive sports programme is available for Upper Primary and Secondary students. YCIS Century Park Campus 1433 Dong Xiu Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200127 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Co-Principals: Mr. Damien Hehir & Ms. Mary Yu Facilities: Libraries, large indoor gymnasiums, theatre, performance halls, dark rooms (photography), art studios, music recording studios, design and technology workshops, black box theatre, outdoor sports fields, basketball courts, dance studios, all-weather running tracks, and activity areas. Ronghua Campus features a competition training swimming pool. www.ycis-sh.com Uniform: Yes Description: Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) is one of the leading international schools in China. Our unique education nurtures the talents of international children aged 2-18. Through Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary schools, our curriculum helps our students develop strong skills in English and Chinese and become globally- minded for a competitive future. YCIS students consistently achieve-Top in the World academic results and outstanding extra-curricular successes. Our school is a vibrant community of students, faculty, and families coming together in a warm and collaborative way. School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: No Boarding: No Accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), European Council of International Schools (CIS), and YCIS Shanghai’s Secondary Schools are authorised by Cambridge Assessment International Education and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). Number of Teachers & Assistants: 300+ Debenture Info: None Number of Classrooms: 200+ Admission: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Please refer to the website or contact the Admissions Department. Teacher/student ratio: Kindergarten 2 Kindergarten 3 Kindergarten 4 Year 1-6 Year 7-11 Year 12-13 3:16 3:22 3:25 2:25 1:25 1:20 Hours: Ronghua Campus Hongqiao Campus Gubei Campus Regency Park Campus Century Park Campus 8am-3pm 8am-3:10pm 7:55am-3:30pm 8am-3:15pm 8:10am-3:30pm Curriculum: The YCIS international curriculum is based upon the framework of the National Curriculum for England, further internationalised with components of the best educational systems around the world. In Secondary, study for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) prepares students to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Transport: For students in need of transportation to-and-from school, YCIS Shanghai provides an extensive bus service throughout the city for children ages three and up. Parents: YCIS Shanghai is supported by a warm community of families, teachers, and staff. Parental involvement is encouraged through our strong Parent Organisations which meet regularly, to plan outings, classes, and school functions. On-campus events and family activities are held throughout the year as a means of gathering the entire community together. University Information: Our school has a proven track record of excellent educational results in IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and our students go on to study at top universities across the world. Recent university acceptances include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, Cornell University, Brown University, and Stanford University. The School Book 2019-2020 177