High School IB English & Chinese Program for International Students

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Hong Kong: 
Hong Kong
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• All Other Areas in China: 
Qingdao,  ChongQing

Durations of Program: 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Dates: August 19 2009 - June 24 2010

Description: Global Education at Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS)

YCIS offers a unique richness and diversity of both Eastern and Western cultures that equips students to be bilingual, competitive, appreciative, caring and globally-minded individuals. Students are provided with the education to become global leaders of the 21st century.

The YCIS Secondary School serves students from Year 7 to Year 13. We have a strong commitment to academic excellence as well as positive character formation and personal development. Our school prides itself on preparing and equipping our students for an ever-changing world.

Secondary Chinese Program:
Our unique international curriculum incorporates Chinese Language Studies as a required component. All of our students graduate in Chinese and English and are awarded with a Yew Chung Bi-lingual Diploma. The language of instruction is English, with non-native Chinese Speakers entering the school accommodated with Chinese Language support.

Years 7-9:
The Lower Secondary, Years 7 to 9, is equivalent to the Key Stage 3 in the National Curriculum for England. These are important years to prepare our students academically for the increasing challenges of the Upper Secondary years to follow.

Years 10-11:
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is one of the world's most popular international qualifications designed for 14 to 16 year olds. It aims to prepare students for further academic success and is recognized as evidence of ability by academic institutions and employers worldwide. Pupils take between seven to nine IGCSE subjects.

Year 12-13:
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is an intensive two-year pre-university course designed to provide students with exposure to the humanities and science. The program comprises of six subjects chosen from the following groupings: language, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics and arts.
One of the greatest benefits of the IB Diploma Program is to develop well-rounded students and expose them to various subject areas both in breadth and depth. A strong performance in the IB Program will enhance a student's chance of gaining access to the worlds most prestigious universities.

Highlights:
- Academic Excellence in a multi-cultural environment.
- YCIS International Curriculum Based on the National Curriculum for England.
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for years 10 and 11.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for Years 12 and 13.
- All students graduate in two languages and on successful completion are awarded with a Yew Chung Bi-lingual Diploma.
- The main language of instruction in High School is in English.
- YCIS has over 800 students in Kindergarten through to High-School, with over 40 nationalities represented.
- Convenient downtown location.

Cost in US$: 19, 700 - 20, 100 per school year (depending on exhcange rate)

Additonal Costs:
Refundable placement deposit, application fee, school bus, school lunch and miscellaneous fee.

Experience Required: yes

Completion of Primary School is required to enter the YCIS High School Program.

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference

Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS - Beijing)'s Mission Statement: Yew Chung's educational objectives are to: - Provide a holistic education that nurtures the whole person - Promote multiple-intelligence development to allow students to develop their own individual talents - Uphold moral and spiritual values based on the Christian faith affirm the worth and dignity of each individual, while instilling in each student a caring attitude towards others and the environment - Nurture in each student an open outlook on life, a respect for cultural diversity and the beliefs and values of all people, and a sense of commitment and social responsibility - Integrate technology, sciences and the arts to enable students to succeed in a competitive global society - Provide a bilingual program that emphasizes both English and Chinese languages, as well as Eastern and Western cultures, so that students have an understanding and appreciation of these world languages and cultures of the 21st century - Provide individualized attention and guidance to meet the needs of, and develop the potential of each student - Incorporate a research-based curriculum that is regularly evaluated by teaching and research professionals to improve the quality and effectiveness of our programmes.

Year Founded: 1932 in Hong Kong, in Beijing since 1995