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
Dulwich Students Building an Orphanage in Uganda
A team of students and teachers from Dulwich College Shanghai are working alongside Peace and Golden Magezi in Bukinda, Uganda, in order to build, support and run an orphanage that will give 40 kids some hope of love, family and education for the future.
By Urban Family, Jun 29, 2015 13:22
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
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
Summer Festival at BISS Pudong, Saturday May 30
BISS Pudong’s Summer Festival kicks of on Saturday May 30 with fun games and activities for children of all ages.
By Urban Family, May 15, 2015 17:00
China’s First IB Career-Related Program Takes off in Shanghai
New Career Options at SSIS
By Jana Jackson, Mar 26, 2015 11:20
The Many Faces of Nazi Germany talk at BIS, Wednesday 25 March.
Historian, writer and Cambridge University Lecturer Dr. Hester Vaizey will be visiting The British International School in Puxi on Wednesday the 25th and Thursday the 26th of March
By Urban Family, Mar 24, 2015 12:05
Michelin-starred Chef to Host Cooking Class at Dulwich
Students and Parents Learn About Healthy Eating and Nutrition
By Urban Family, Mar 10, 2015 12:32
Educating Young People Beyond Simple Exam Results
Successful methods at Wellington College
By Urban Family, Mar 09, 2015 11:16
Outstanding Math Results at SCIS Pudong
Students score high at international contests
By Urban Family, Feb 28, 2015 10:00
A Colorful Cultural Holiday
Wellington College celebrates its first Chinese New Year
By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2015 10:00
Workshop: How to Bully-Proof Your Children
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
Concordia Presents: NASA Engineer Tracy Drain
Don't miss Concordia International School Shanghai's special guest speaker, Tracy Drain, this Friday, Oct 17 at 7pm.
By Urban Family, Oct 15, 2014 12:29
Third Culture Kids - Bridging the Gap
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
NCAA Basketball Comes to Shanghai
NCAA basketball is coming to Shanghai August 16. An all-star team of US college basketball players from the competitive PAC 12 conference will take on the Shanghai Sharks for one night only
By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 13:10
BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna
“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce
By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09
Best in Show 2014 Submissions
As part of the <em>Urban Family </em>arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. Here is slideshow of a selection of submissions.
By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:31
