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Concordia at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Concordia students present their research in Chengdu.

By Concordia International School Shanghai, Apr 21, 2016 11:54

Preview: St. Patrick's Feile Family Day

As part of the week-long 'Féile' celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the Irish community is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Féile Family Day on Saturday, March 12 at Jing An Kerry Centre.

By Alysse Wieting, Mar 09, 2016 14:34

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey at YCIS

Chinese New Year festivities at Yew Chung International School

By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2016 12:51

"East vs West" Education

A look into the new documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School.

By Janie Dong, Feb 22, 2016 14:18

Chinese Kids' Hilarious Responses to Having a Sibling

a group of primary school students in Guangdong province were recently asked on a school exam whether or not they'd like their parents to have a second child.

By Urban Family, Jan 29, 2016 12:49

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

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

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

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

Petit Bateau Opening at the Kerry Centre

On Saturday May 30, French clothing brand Petit Bateau held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new flagship store at Jing An Kerry Centre.

By Urban Family, Jun 01, 2015 12:35

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

Wellington College 1 Year!

Shanghai's only school cricket pitch saw over 800 of the Wellington Community celebrating the end of the College's first year last weekend. The Summer Fayre was filled with student- and parent organized games and activities, and a handful of Shanghai's lo

By Urban Family, May 21, 2015 16:04