Yew Chung International School of Chongqing () is an accredited K3 - Year 13 international school for boys and girls located in the Chongqing International School Garden of the city's New Northern Economic Development Zone. The school's international curriculum prepares students to become bilingually competent in English and Chinese and internationally minded.

Origins and history The Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China has accredited Yew Chung International School of Chongqing for the enrollment of children of foreign nationals. The bilingual (English and Mandarin) school serves students ages 3 to 19 (K3 to Year 13) and provides early childhood education or kindergarten, primary and secondary education. The international school is part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, which operates campuses in Shanghai, Qingdao, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Northern California.

Timeline 2001 - YCIS Chongqing is founded 2001 - YCIS Chongqing adapts its Co-Teaching model 2016 - YCIS Chongqing celebrates its 15th anniversary 2016 - YCIS Chongqing is formally accredited by three separate academic accreditation organizations (NEASC, CIS, CIE). 2017 - YCIS Chongqing has more than 400 enrolled students

Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Council of International Schools (CIS) Cambridge International Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Awards In June 2012 Yew Chung International Schools received the "Cambridge Award for Excellence in Education", the only international school in China to receive this award.

References

YCIS Chongqing: Chinese Culture Week http://www.aoehome.com/news-focus/YCIS-Chongqing-:Chinese-Culture-Week-1832 Maxxelli relocation listing http://maxxelli-blog.com/2011/06/chongqing-yew-chung-international-school-2/

Network of Schools Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong Yew Chung International School of Beijing Yew Chung International School of Shanghai Yew Chung International School of Chongqing Yew Chung International School of Qingdao Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley

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Yew Chung International School of Chongqing