Urban Family Shanghai

Performing Arts Stars: Ji Woo Han

An aspiring and talented cellist in Shanghai.

By Alyssa Wieting, Dec 13, 2016 16:18

Performing Arts Stars: Leon Palmgren

This Shanghai aspiring artist is a wiz on the piano.

By Alyssa Wieting, Nov 30, 2016 11:28

Performing Arts Stars: Harper Lagares

Take a look at one of Shanghai's aspiring thespians.

By Alyssa Wieting, Nov 21, 2016 11:28

Coping with New School Year Anxieties

How schools and parents can give support.

By Dominic Vipond, Sep 18, 2016 13:36

Student Spotlight: Achieving Higher Education

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

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

Tips from a Teacher - Summer Studies for Young Kids

Here are some “Tips from a Teacher” about how to get that extra review and practice at home this summer.

By Urban Family, Jul 14, 2015 17:57

Awesome Kids Club + STCC Summer Camp Trial

Awesome Kid's Club and Shanghai Town & Country Community are welcoming families with children aged 3-12 years old interested in Awesome Summer Camp to a guided tour of the facilities including a mini summer camp trial session to gain an insight into a day

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 10:11

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

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