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{{Infobox school
ISB IS SHI*
|name = International School of Beijing
|established = 1980
|type = [[Private school|Private]], [[Day School]]
|head_name = Head of School
|head = Tarek Razik
|city = [[Beijing]]
|country = [[China]]
|campus = [[Shunyi]], {{convert|32|acre|km2}}
|enrollment = 1,837
|faculty = 193 full-time, 9 part-time
|colors = Blue and White {{color box|#0000FF}}{{color box|#FFFFFF}}
|mascot = Dragons
|homepage = [http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/ http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn]
}}

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The ''International School of Beijing'', also known as "ISB", is a non-profit private school in [[Shunyi]] province in Beijing, China. It is registered in China as an "independent school for foreign children." It is situated on a {{convert|33|acre|m2|adj=on}} property, with facilities constructed specifically for the campus. It serves elementary, middle, and high school studies.<ref>http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/about-history.aspx</ref>
ISB offers the full Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). They are accredited by WASC and NEASC (in the United States), the Chinese authority NCCT, the IS (Europe).

===Timeline===
* [[1970]]s a small foreign school was established in Beijing, under the auspices of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing, precursor to the US Embassy. Classes were held in a hallway in a diplomatic apartment compound in [[Sanlitun]], with 8 students and 2 certified teachers
* [[1980]] - US Embassy merged its school with those of the British and Australian embassies. The Canadian and New Zealand embassies joined in, and the five nations together formally founded the International School of Beijing. Located on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy, the school provided education for the children of the 5 founding embassies; eventually, as space allowed, children from other embassies were permitted to enroll. 
Bound by the strict requirements imposed on diplomatic schools, the founding embassies worked to meet educational needs of the growing expatriate community in Beijing.
* [[1988]] under new regulations, China’s Ministry of Foreign affairs officially registered ISB as a “school for diplomatic children.” The campus moved to the Lido complex of offices and housing units, and the school was permitted to accept applications from all expatriate residents of Beijing.


* [[1991]] ISB became the first school in Beijing to offer the full Diploma Programme of the [[International Baccalaureate Organization]].
* [[1997]] ISB was accredited by [[WASC]] (in the United States),
* [[2002]] – January - the [[Beijing Municipal Education Bureau]] allowed ISB to be restructured as an “independent school for foreign children."
* [[2002]] - ISB school moved to a 33-acre, purpose-built facility in the [[Shunyi]], a northeastern suburb of Beijing
* [[2003]] ISB accredited by the Chinese authority [[NCCT]]
* [[2007]] ISB won full accreditation from [[CIS (Europe)]], [[NEASC]] (United States), and again from NCCT (China).

==Student life==
Students can participate in activities such as band, orchestra, jazz band, choir, forensics and drama. The high school also has its own honour choir, named "Impromptune", theatre group "Thespians", and there are two theatre productions per year and a One Act Festival. In terms of the Jazz Band, this little section of the performing arts department has grown over the years and has become quite strong at the school, with great talent in each of the different jazz-related instruments. The AMIS Honor Jazz Festival was held at ISB in October 2010 and 8 ISB students were successful enough to be a part of the festivities.


The Model United Nations is also another program that is widely participated in (one in four high school students are involved with the program). Students can participate in one of three travelling trips, including THIMUN Singapore and THIMUN in the Hague. The THIMUN organisation is the only Model United Nations program recognized by the United Nations, and the International School of Beijing has been a member of the organisation since its inception. In addition, MUN is a student run program assisted by a teacher advisor, and the ISB MUN team organises and runs the Beijing International Model United Nations (BEIMUN) annually.

===Athletics===

ISB competes in a variety of sports leagues including APAC (Asian Pacific Activities Conference), China Cup, ACAMIS (Association of Chinese & Mongolian International Schools), and ISAC (International School's Athletic Conference Beijing/Tianjin).<ref>http://www.acamis.org/about/members.shtml, ACAMIS</ref> ISB's Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman teams participate throughout the year. ISB's varsity sports include baseball, swimming, volleyball, rugby, tennis, basketball, badminton, soccer, softball (girls), ping pong, track & field, and cross country.
To end the 2009-2010 season, ISB's girls and boys varsity basketball teams participated in a Super APAC tournament in which both teams finished a respected 3rd out of 12.

==Facilities==

The School is located on a {{convert|32|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus close to popular residential compounds. Highlights of the school facilities include, 2 libraries with 80,000 volumes, 12 science laboratories, more than 6 elevators, 600-seat professional auditorium/theater, a 25 meter, 6-lane competition swimming pool, a 400m running track, 3 gymnasiums, 6 playing fields and tennis courts, a supplies store, 2 cafeterias and an Outdoor Learning Environment (playground). Additionally, the School has 2,500 voice and data ports, 1,100 desktop computers, 400 laptops on mobile carts, 150 digital projectors, 70 networked laser printers, and Internet connection throughout.<ref>http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1275.htm, U.S. Department of State, 2009</ref><ref name="members.cois.org">http://members.cois.org/directory/isd_accred.aspx, Council of International Schools</ref>

==Accreditation==
* United States
** New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
** WASC
* Europe
** Council of International Schools (CIS),
** IB World School
* China
** National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT).<ref name="members.cois.org"/><ref>http://caisa.neasc.org/caisa_directory_of_schools, New England Association of Schools</ref>

ISB is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC).<ref>http://www.earcos.org/earcos_schools.php</ref><ref>http://webportal.nacacnet.org/LogIn/login.aspxReturnUrl=%2fMembership%2fMemberDirectorySearch.aspx%3ftoken%3d&token=,</ref>

==School Govenence==
ISB is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of a 12-member group of volunteer parents, elected by the ISB Association of Parents. The ISB Board of Trustees oversee the operation of ISB according to the Association’s Bylaws.

==ISB Association of Parents==
All parents with children attending ISB automatically belong to the Association as long as they have children are in attendance.

==Notable Alumni==
*[[Joe Alexander (basketball)|Joe Alexander]]- NBA D-League Basketball Player, Texas Legends
*[[George B. Chan |George B. Chen]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/ International School of Beijing] (ISB)

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Revision as of 06:38, 29 November 2011

International School of Beijing
Location
Map
Beijing

China
Information
TypePrivate, Day School
Established1980
Head of SchoolTarek Razik
Faculty193 full-time, 9 part-time
Enrollment1,837
CampusShunyi, 32 acres (0.13 km2)
Color(s)Blue and White   
MascotDragons
Websitehttp://www.isb.bj.edu.cn

The International School of Beijing, also known as "ISB", is a non-profit private school in Shunyi province in Beijing, China. It is registered in China as an "independent school for foreign children." It is situated on a 33-acre (130,000 m2) property, with facilities constructed specifically for the campus. It serves elementary, middle, and high school studies.[1] ISB offers the full Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). They are accredited by WASC and NEASC (in the United States), the Chinese authority NCCT, the IS (Europe).

Timeline

  • 1970s a small foreign school was established in Beijing, under the auspices of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing, precursor to the US Embassy. Classes were held in a hallway in a diplomatic apartment compound in Sanlitun, with 8 students and 2 certified teachers
  • 1980 - US Embassy merged its school with those of the British and Australian embassies. The Canadian and New Zealand embassies joined in, and the five nations together formally founded the International School of Beijing. Located on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy, the school provided education for the children of the 5 founding embassies; eventually, as space allowed, children from other embassies were permitted to enroll. 
Bound by the strict requirements imposed on diplomatic schools, the founding embassies worked to meet educational needs of the growing expatriate community in Beijing.
  • 1988 under new regulations, China’s Ministry of Foreign affairs officially registered ISB as a “school for diplomatic children.” The campus moved to the Lido complex of offices and housing units, and the school was permitted to accept applications from all expatriate residents of Beijing.


  • 1991 ISB became the first school in Beijing to offer the full Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
  • 1997 ISB was accredited by WASC (in the United States),
  • 2002 – January - the Beijing Municipal Education Bureau allowed ISB to be restructured as an “independent school for foreign children."
  • 2002 - ISB school moved to a 33-acre, purpose-built facility in the Shunyi, a northeastern suburb of Beijing
  • 2003 ISB accredited by the Chinese authority NCCT
  • 2007 ISB won full accreditation from CIS (Europe), NEASC (United States), and again from NCCT (China).

Student life

Students can participate in activities such as band, orchestra, jazz band, choir, forensics and drama. The high school also has its own honour choir, named "Impromptune", theatre group "Thespians", and there are two theatre productions per year and a One Act Festival. In terms of the Jazz Band, this little section of the performing arts department has grown over the years and has become quite strong at the school, with great talent in each of the different jazz-related instruments. The AMIS Honor Jazz Festival was held at ISB in October 2010 and 8 ISB students were successful enough to be a part of the festivities.


The Model United Nations is also another program that is widely participated in (one in four high school students are involved with the program). Students can participate in one of three travelling trips, including THIMUN Singapore and THIMUN in the Hague. The THIMUN organisation is the only Model United Nations program recognized by the United Nations, and the International School of Beijing has been a member of the organisation since its inception. In addition, MUN is a student run program assisted by a teacher advisor, and the ISB MUN team organises and runs the Beijing International Model United Nations (BEIMUN) annually.

Athletics

ISB competes in a variety of sports leagues including APAC (Asian Pacific Activities Conference), China Cup, ACAMIS (Association of Chinese & Mongolian International Schools), and ISAC (International School's Athletic Conference Beijing/Tianjin).[2] ISB's Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman teams participate throughout the year. ISB's varsity sports include baseball, swimming, volleyball, rugby, tennis, basketball, badminton, soccer, softball (girls), ping pong, track & field, and cross country. To end the 2009-2010 season, ISB's girls and boys varsity basketball teams participated in a Super APAC tournament in which both teams finished a respected 3rd out of 12.

Facilities

The School is located on a 32-acre (130,000 m2) campus close to popular residential compounds. Highlights of the school facilities include, 2 libraries with 80,000 volumes, 12 science laboratories, more than 6 elevators, 600-seat professional auditorium/theater, a 25 meter, 6-lane competition swimming pool, a 400m running track, 3 gymnasiums, 6 playing fields and tennis courts, a supplies store, 2 cafeterias and an Outdoor Learning Environment (playground). Additionally, the School has 2,500 voice and data ports, 1,100 desktop computers, 400 laptops on mobile carts, 150 digital projectors, 70 networked laser printers, and Internet connection throughout.[3][4]

Accreditation

  • United States
    • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
    • WASC
  • Europe
    • Council of International Schools (CIS),
    • IB World School
  • China
    • National Center for School Curriculum and Textbook Development (NCCT).[4][5]

ISB is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC).[6][7]

School Govenence

ISB is governed by a Board of Trustees which consists of a 12-member group of volunteer parents, elected by the ISB Association of Parents. The ISB Board of Trustees oversee the operation of ISB according to the Association’s Bylaws.

ISB Association of Parents

All parents with children attending ISB automatically belong to the Association as long as they have children are in attendance.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ^ http://www.isb.bj.edu.cn/about-history.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.acamis.org/about/members.shtml, ACAMIS
  3. ^ http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1275.htm, U.S. Department of State, 2009
  4. ^ a b http://members.cois.org/directory/isd_accred.aspx, Council of International Schools
  5. ^ http://caisa.neasc.org/caisa_directory_of_schools, New England Association of Schools
  6. ^ http://www.earcos.org/earcos_schools.php
  7. ^ http://webportal.nacacnet.org/LogIn/login.aspxReturnUrl=%2fMembership%2fMemberDirectorySearch.aspx%3ftoken%3d&token=,

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