About YCIS-Beijing
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) has been in operation since the beginning of the 1995-96 academic year. Since its inception, it has experienced rapid growth and development, and today serves more than 700 students from over 30 countries in Early Childhood Education (starting at age two) to Year 13 (Grade 12).
Governed by the educational aims, as well as the educational philosophy and pedagogy of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, YCIS-Beijing fosters bilingualism through the pairing of a Western and Chinese teacher in every classroom of the Early Childhood Education and Primary sections of the school.
Scholarship
The Yew Chung Education Foundation awards a number of scholarships on an annual basis.
This year, YCIS Beijing offers annual scholarship awards to students for Years 10, 11 and 12 (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme). Yew Chung seeks top academic students who demonstrate commitment to their continuing growth and development, enthusiasm to learn about the world and willingness to serve the community.
Teaching Facilities
Located in Beijing's scenic Honglingjin Park, YCIS-Beijing is well equipped with two computer laboratories, three science laboratories, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) center, an Intensive English Programme (IEP) center, libraries in the Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary sections, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and outdoor activity and play areas. In addition, other sports facilities located in close proximity to the school are also utilized. These include a sports stadium, two swimming pools and a natural grass field.
While maintaining a standard of excellence, YCIS-Beijing promotes creative expression, individual growth, and a spirit of service to the community.
Hunan Resources
The Yew Chung Education Foundation is a 75-year-old Christian-based organization with schools in Hong Kong, Mainland China (Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing and Qingdao), and Silicon Valley, USA. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking professional educators who love children to journey with us in 2007/2008. Our schools begin with infant/toddler programmes and continue through secondary school.
We would like to speak with you personally about our organization and your ability to contribute to our mission. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a great working environment.
We currently employ over 300 expatriate teachers. Our teachers mainly come from the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Yew Chung schools presently serve over 4,000 students.
Philosophy and Objectives
The Yew Chung international curriculum is rooted in bilingual education in multicultural environments, while being developmentally appropriate for each age level.Western and Chinese philosophies are fused in the utilization of instructional and information technology, with the result being character formation. Our holistic approach to education involves cooperation with parents, family, the community and the wider world around us.
Yew Chung's educational objectives are to:
1.Provide a holistic education that nurtures the whole person.
2.Promote multiple-intelligence development to allow students to develop their own individual talents.
3.Uphold moral and spiritual values based on the Christian faith—affirm the worth and dignity of each individual, while instilling in each student a caring attitude towards others and the environment.
4.Nurture in each student an open outlook on life, a respect for cultural diversity and the beliefs and values of all people, and a sense of commitment and social responsibility.
5.Integrate high technology, sciences and the arts to enable students to succeed in a competitive global society.
6.Provide a bilingual program that emphasizes both English and Chinese languages, as well as Eastern and Western cultures, so that students have an understanding and appreciation of these world languages and cultures of the 21st century.
7.Provide individualized attention and guidance to meet the needs and develop the potential of each student.
8.Incorporate a research-based curriculum that is regularly evaluated by teaching and research professionals to improve the quality and effectiveness of our programmes.