Your family's options for bilingual schools in Shanghai.
By Alyssa Wieting, Feb 08, 2017 15:21
How schools and parents can give support.
By Dominic Vipond, Sep 18, 2016 13:36
Both new graduates this spring, Karis and Nils tell Urban Family about their experiences applying for college and moving on to their next adventure.
By Alyssa Wieting, Jun 24, 2016 15:12
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Pereira, an international educational consultant and author of Why We Bully, is coming to Shanghai. Join in one of his workshops Oct 24 or 25 to learn more.
By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 12:57
Many expat parents find it difficult to understand and deal with the challenges of raising global-minded children. Not many people know the various psychological effects of growing up in a culture (or cultures) different to their own. 'Third Culture Kid'
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 16:10
Britannica International School, Shanghai is pleased to offer the Royal Life Saving Society’s Bronze Medallion course here in Shanghai, June 21-22. The RLSSA Bronze Medallion is recognized as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. The award is r
By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2014 11:42