Free Childbirth Workshop at Oasis, August 16 and August 30th

Are you having a baby soon? Head over to Oasis International Hospital for a free childbirth workshop.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

'Canada D'eh' at CIS this Saturday!

Celebrate Canada this Saturday at CIS

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Good for You & Your Skin Too

A summary of the vitamins and minerals believed to prevent acne, and super foods for healthier skin

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Students hacked into college website to help classmates skip PE

Two college students have been arrested after allegedly being paid by classmates to hack into the school's website to alter morning run records, Shanghai Daily reports.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Inside: China's Gaokao Exam

a look inside Chinese high schools as they prepare for the gaokao exam

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Boy Afraid Of Oversleeping

A six year old Yunnan boy was so afraid of being late to school that he walked there at 10pm the night before.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

CISB Middle/High Mock Trail on May 15th

Mock Trial on May 14, 2014

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Reform on Gaokao Exam Plans to Ditch English

Changes to the Chinese Gaokao exam create a sigh of relief to students.

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

Beijing Plans to Open Second Airport by 2018

Beijing plans to build a new airport as congestion continues to clog runways and gates at Beijing Capital International Airport .

By Urban Family, Dec 24, 2015 19:30

A Proposal with 4,500 Baby Diapers

A man in Guangzhou pops the question...with diapers.

By Jocelyn Richards, Nov 09, 2015 13:30

Smooth Transition for Students During Their Journey of Learning and Growth

As an experienced school inspector, having worked for a number of school accreditation teams, I have learned that one of the issues I am most likely to end up commenting on in a school inspection report will be issues regarding transition and continuity o

By Urban Family, Jul 28, 2015 11:58

YCIS Director Receives Third Honorary Degree and Global Recognition

Dr. Betty Chan Po-king, Director and School Supervisor of Yew Chung International School (YCIS), one of the leading international school networks in China and Hong Kong, has been awarded honorary degrees on three continents – North America, Asia, and now

By Urban Family, Jul 20, 2015 15:23

AKSIL Teams Enjoy Huge Success in Shanghai’s SIYSL 2014/15 Soccer League

Teams from AKSIL (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were hugely successful in the Shanghai International Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) 2014/15, picking up the championship prizes in the Division 1 competition for years U10, U12 and U14. AKSIL team

By Urban Family, Jul 01, 2015 10:27

Weekend Event Roundup

Don't miss out on any of the family fun Shanghai offers! Here are our picks for this weekend's events:

By Urban Family, Jun 26, 2015 12:36

Peppa Pig enters China!

International kid favorite, Peppa Pig, is now hitting China where the show will be broadcasted on CCTV’s children’s channel, CCTV 14.

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 09:53

Performing in Visual Arts – Year 12 Student Spotlight

The IB Visual Arts course provides a great opportunity for students to explore ideas in a broad range of art media. Often perceived as a subject primarily focused on painting and drawing... Sculpture, Video Installation, Printmaking, Animation and Photogr

By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2015 11:00

Mom Blogger: The Thing I look Forward To Most

Summer brings a lot of excitement to Shanghai. Whether you’re leaving for good, have a child who’s graduating school, or getting ready for a summer vacation; this time of year is all about chaotic last minute lunch dates and trips to the fake market (agai

By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2015 10:19

Behind the Scenes of an Animal Adoption Event with YCIS Student Reiren

Reiren, a Year 12 student at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has recently been using her language skills to help animals and families in Shanghai. Since last October, she has been volunteering at a local Japanese animal organization call

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2015 10:43

AKSIL Big Success in Youth Soccer

Top-level soccer players from several AKSIL Teams (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were highly successful this past weekend (23-24 May) at the Novozymes Cup 2015 Tournament hosted by Sports Beijing.

By Urban Family, Jun 02, 2015 11:09

Mom Blogger: Taking My Fitness to the next Level

When you’re a mom sometimes you forget to do things for yourself. Your days are filled with getting kids dressed, taking kids to school, doing grocery shopping to make sure the kids have enough of whatever they’ve decided to only eat this week, picking up

By Urban Family, May 25, 2015 17:50

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