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Semester 2 at ISB – an exciting time in our 45th anniversary year

January 16, 2026
As ISB marks 45 years of learning and community, Semester 2 brings milestones, celebrations, and shared experiences that reflect both our legacy and future.
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Semester 1 highlights video

December 19, 2025
This year, the ISB community is working together to further enhance the student experience. Here are stand-out moments from the past few months as learners, families, and staff have put our aspirational Mission into action.
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High School entrepreneurs bring their learning to Early Years

December 17, 2025
Sharing more than fruit juice, the group are using their Dragon Juice project to model real-world skills and purposeful learning for younger classes.
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Alumni News |  A shining example of ISB alumni giving back

December 2, 2025
Tommy Ma has built an impressive career and is a great supporter of the ISB community. Read our interview with him and see how alumni generosity helped make the ISB Alumni Reunion in Chicago possible through an in-kind donation. 
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Alumni News | Once a Dragon, always a Dragon: Roberta Lipson's legacy with ISB

November 26, 2025
Alumni parent and founder of hospital group United Family Healthcare, Roberta Lipson was back on campus recently for an ISB Leadership Talk. She’s the latest high-profile community member giving back to ISB and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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How students lead with purpose at ISB

November 6, 2025
Together in October was a month of activities organized by students that successfully promoted community, belonging, and care for the environment.
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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.
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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.
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Another year of success in academic competitions

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.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2025, ISB's 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.
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ISB's 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.
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Alumni News | Alumni Spotlight: Stories, sarongs, and sustainability with Lalith Wijedoru  

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.
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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.
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People, Planet, Purpose Weeks at ISB

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
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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.
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Alumni News | Top music festival brings alumni back to campus

February 25, 2025
The AMIS Orchestra Festival saw the return of a former ISB teacher – and music from a one-time AMIS participant now enjoying a successful career as a composer.
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Creating Hands-On Learning Experiences in ISB's Rooftop Garden

February 21, 2025
ISB’s rooftop garden enhances hands-on learning, curiosity, community engagement, and encourages a deeper connection with Sustainability, one of our Strategic Focus Areas. 
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Found in translation – languages at ISB

February 13, 2025
Ahead of Language Week, here’s a look at how expert teaching and careful adjustments to the program are serving ISB’s French, Spanish, and Chinese learners.
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