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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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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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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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Early Decision Admissions for Class of 2025!

January 17, 2025

As the first round of Early Decision (ED) applications for the Class of 2025 wraps up and with our Senior Halfway Lunch this week, the International School of Beijing (ISB) is happy to share results that show a promising start of our students receiving acceptances to their most preferred universities and colleges.

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Empowered with Purpose and Compassion – BEIMUN delegates tackle global issues

January 17, 2025

The 32nd annual Beijing Model United Nations (BEIMUN) was held at the International School of Beijing (ISB) over the weekend, bringing together 40 schools and over 500 delegates from around the world.

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Semester 1 highlights video

December 13, 2024

Stand-out moments and achievements from another few months of students, parents, staff, and alumni putting ISB’s aspirational Mission into action.

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Grade 10 Students Take Charge of Their Fitness Journey

December 5, 2024

This unit’s focus on meaningful, student-driven physical education is fostering athletes that value fitness and well-being beyond the gym that will prepare these young students for a future of lifelong challenging and joyful learning.

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How ISB musicians tune up for winter concerts

November 29, 2024

Audiences are enjoying a series of festive shows by our choirs and musical ensembles. Here’s a short video showing one group’s learning journey perfecting their performance.

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ISB Shines on Stage: APAC Choir Festival and HS Production Dazzle Audiences!

November 19, 2024

ISB performing arts dazzled audiences at last week's APAC Choir Festival and HS Production!

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More than meets the eye – visual arts at ISB

November 14, 2024

Amid a busy period for ISB artists, here’s a look at the subject’s academic and social value. Painting, drawing, and sculpture are such a beautiful part of what a good school does!

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Think like an ISB math whiz

October 31, 2024

ISB has introduced a new math program for its Elementary and Middle Schools. Take these challenges and find out if you could do the math of one of our students.

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Favorite ISB literacy traditions

October 21, 2024

Following Book Week, here’s a list of some of the many ways ISB promotes literacy. There are more events, initiatives, and programs than you can shake a library card at!

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Heir to Amelie Wen Zhao's bestselling success

October 17, 2024

Hearing from alumni can be inspiring to ISB students. Here’s the story of how a talk by an alumni author gave one aspiring novelist in Grade 11 the boost to get published herself.

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All Aboard the Energy Bus: A New Initiative for Promoting Positivity

October 11, 2024

This school year, the International School of Beijing (ISB) is hitting the road with an exciting new initiative in our Elementary School (ES): the Energy Bus!