International School of Beijing

ISB is an extraordinary school, made so by a tradition of educational excellence spanning 40 years. Establishing, nurturing, and growing such an exceptional learning community has been and remains intentional; we work hard to build strong relationships so our learning is at its best.

Photos – ISB welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

Events like this play a big role in the strong relationships found in the ISB community.

Why ISB has the best teachers

ISB’s Strategic Plan formally prioritizes continuing to find top-quality educators. Here’s how the school has been innovating in recruitment.

ISB Alumni Digest shows once a Dragon, always a Dragon

ISB is developing the greatest alumni network in Asia as part of its strategic focus on peer relationships among the school’s wider community. The new Alumni Digest newsletter is bursting with alumni highlights.

Online learning highlights

A top five of techniques and tech that faculty and classes have been enjoying in their virtual classes these past few weeks.

Strategic Focus Areas in action

In one week, ISB students and faculty demonstrate all three of the school's new Strategic Focus Areas.

See, exchange, and stay informed on your children's learning

ISB prioritizes strong relationships and clear communication between school and home. Through Seesaw and DX, parents can engage with their children’s learning 24/7. Here are tips and videos on how to get the most from these online platforms.

How to get better at teaching? Ask your students

Research shows the importance of student perceptions in evaluating good teaching. As part of the school’s strategic focus on ensuring challenging and joyful learning, ISB students have had their latest opportunity to give feedback on their teachers.

Students help design ISB rooftop garden!

International School of Beijing students help design the school's new rooftop garden as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and providing hands-on learning experiences.

A new chapter in literacy teaching

ISB’s Book Week is around the corner, and the school has a special focus on reading and comprehension this year. Read on for details of how ISB ensures challenging and joyful learning in this area, plus some tips on reading at home.

Q&A with ISB Sports Medicine Club Executives

Two Grade 12 Sports Medicine Club students talk about how their unique co-curricular activity empowers them to purpose and compassion.

3 Reasons why Beijing is the best choice for expats with children

Why is Beijing the best city for expats? Discover 3 reasons why working at ISB can provide your family with an amazing experience.

Meet and greets, Back to School Nights, and delicious coffee mornings

ISB’s new Strategic Plan formally identifies strong relationships as one of the school’s priorities. With a host of events on offer for parents this month, here’s a look at how ISB engages parents in its welcoming community.

2022-2023 in news at isb

We’re freshening up our reporting on all the great things happening at ISB. Here’s how we’ll keep you informed this year with stories about challenging and joyful learning, student empowerment, and the strong relationships in our international community.

Another year of extraordinary IB exam results

ISB students continue to outperform global peers in the world’s toughest college preparatory course and enjoy bright, diverse futures, validating ISB’s focus on challenging and joyful learning, purpose and compassion, and relationships and internationalism.

2021-2022 review: stand-out moments and achievements (part 2)

More highlights from an unusual year in which the ISB community has shown it is already living the school’s new Strategic Plan.

3 Essential professional development opportunities to seek out

Over the past several decades, the education industry has witnessed tremendous professional growth...

35 years serving an international community

ISB will give a fond farewell to one of its most long-standing members of staff next week. Here’s how people make a community and communities make people.

2021-2022 review: stand-out moments and achievements (part 1)

Highlights from another unusual year in which the ISB community has shown it is already living the school’s new Strategic Plan.