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[Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) - [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) - [Advancement](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/advancement) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [A Celebration of Culture and Connection: ISB's 2025 International Day](https://blog.isb.cn/a-celebration-of-culture-and-connection-isbs-2025-international-day) October 31, 2025 The International School of Beijing (ISB) came alive once again with color, culture, and community spirit as students, parents, and staff celebrated International Day 2025 — one of ISB’s most cherished annual traditions. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB Book Week 2025: A Celebration of Stories, Imagination, and Connection](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-book-week-2025-a-celebration-of-stories-imagination-and-connection) October 24, 2025 Book Week 2025 didn’t disappoint! This year’s celebration of literacy and imagination brought our entire ISB community together. From book swaps and costume parades to visiting authors and the launch of the Panda Book Awards, Book Week had it all. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Anticipation builds as ISB prepares to host China Cup Tennis](https://blog.isb.cn/china-cup-tennis) September 15, 2025 The tournament will be an occasion for athletes, community, and the Dragon Spirit that defines ISB. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Digital Citizenship Week at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/digital-citizenship-week-at-isb) August 29, 2025 The International School of Beijing (ISB) launched its Digital Citizenship Week (Aug 25–29) into a whole-community conversation this year, pairing classroom activities with five practical workshops for parents led by visiting expert Patrick Green. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Another year of academic excellence: ISB celebrates its IB results](https://blog.isb.cn/another-year-of-academic-excellence-isb-celebrates-its-ib-results) August 21, 2025 The International School of Beijing (ISB) is once again celebrating a remarkable milestone, as the Class of 2025 delivered another set of impressive results in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB Earns Top Spots in 2025 National Education Rankings](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-earns-top-spots-in-2025-national-education-rankings) August 20, 2025 ISB has been recognized as the #1 International High School in Beijing and #2 in China by Forbes China 2025, while also being named the #1 International School in China by Hurun Education for the second consecutive year. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [2024-2025 review: stand-out moments and achievements](https://blog.isb.cn/2024-2025-review-stand-out-moments-and-achievements) June 19, 2025 Watch our highlights video from a year packed with challenging and joyful learning and peak community moments putting ISB’s Mission into action. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Another year of success in academic competitions](https://blog.isb.cn/academic-comps) June 13, 2025 ISB students excelled in events run outside school in 2024-2025. Relationships with these partner organizations is another way that ISB provides challenging and joyful learning. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB Student Ambassadors Bridge Communities and Receive ACAMIS Grant](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-student-ambassadors-bridge-communities-and-receive-acamis-grant) June 3, 2025 Founded by four students last school year, the GA Student Ambassadors club has grown into a vibrant platform where leadership, cultural exchange, and community service intersect.  [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Congratulations to the Class of 2025, ISB's newest alumni!](https://blog.isb.cn/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2025-isbs-newest-alumni) May 26, 2025 After a school experience fostering social-emotional strength, academics, global citizenship, purpose and compassion, these students have exciting futures, with many poised for their dream courses at universities worldwide. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [ISB's Peer Tutoring Center](https://blog.isb.cn/isbs-peer-tutoring-center) May 15, 2025 In this community of learning, trained tutors provide students with free help in their studies and preparing for exams. It’s a great alternative to private after-school lessons. [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [Avoid making these 5 common mistakes on your university application](https://blog.isb.cn/universityapplicationtips) May 8, 2025 To help alleviate some of the pressure around university applications, hear from Kevin Keller, Head of UCA, on the 5 common mistakes when applying for university and how to avoid them.  [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Alumni News | Alumni Spotlight: Stories, sarongs, and sustainability with Lalith Wijedoru  ](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) April 29, 2025 ISB’s People, Planet, Purpose Exhibition gathered artworks by a wide section of the school community. We spoke to alumni Lalith Wijedoru about his contribution and his work in fostering strong communities. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Drum roll please, the fourth ISB Alumni Achievement Award goes to…](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-) April 24, 2025 The award celebrates former students’ achievements and service and helps inspire current students with purpose and compassion. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: ES Student Council and the Energy Bus Movement Drive Change](https://blog.isb.cn/esstuco) April 15, 2025 See how ISB's Elementary School has taken a proactive approach to promoting inclusion for the unique members of our ISB community. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [People, Planet, Purpose Weeks at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/ppp-weeks) April 8, 2025 Ten days of challenging and joyful learning are empowering students and community members by helping them to address environmental and social challenges [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Exciting High School courses for 2025-2026](https://blog.isb.cn/exciting-high-school-courses-for-2025-2026) March 13, 2025 The range of courses in ISB’s High School is huge. Here’s a look at some of the new options plus more established favorites, from rigorous science and math to business, Passion Projects, and everything in between. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [ISB Fosters Belonging Through Celebrations, Workshops and Student-Led Initiatives](https://blog.isb.cn/belonging-through-celebrations-2025) March 4, 2025 Recent events such as Black Excellence Week and the Dragon Storytellers program highlight ISB’s commitment to well-being and appreciating our international community.  [View all articles](https://blog.isb.cn/all) ![International School of Beijing logo skyline view](https://blog.isb.cn/hubfs/raw_assets/public/saas-child--int-school-of-beijing/images/footer-skyline.svg) ![Small blue dots](https://blog.isb.cn/hubfs/raw_assets/public/saas-child--int-school-of-beijing/images/footer_flowers.svg) ![Colorful floating lanterns](https://blog.isb.cn/hubfs/raw_assets/public/saas-child--int-school-of-beijing/images/footer_lanterns.svg) ![footer-logo](https://blog.isb.cn/hubfs/raw_assets/public/saas-child--int-school-of-beijing/images/footer-logo.svg) 10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing 101318, PRC 中国 北京市 顺义区安华街10号, 邮编：101318 +86 (10) 8149-2345 ![Beijing Public Network Security logo](https://blog.isb.cn/hubfs/raw_assets/public/saas-child--int-school-of-beijing/images/footer-dis.png) 京公网安备 11011302004418号