2024-2025 review: stand-out moments and achievements

Watch our highlights video from a year packed with challenging and joyful learning and peak community moments putting ISB’s Mission into action.

Another year of success in academic competitions

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.

ISB Student Ambassadors Bridge Communities and Receive ACAMIS Grant

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. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2025, ISB's newest alumni!

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.

ISB's Peer Tutoring Center

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.

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: ES Student Council and the Energy Bus Movement Drive Change

See how ISB's Elementary School has taken a proactive approach to promoting inclusion for the unique members of our ISB community.

People, Planet, Purpose Weeks at ISB

Ten days of challenging and joyful learning are empowering students and community members by helping them to address environmental and social challenges

ISB Fosters Belonging Through Celebrations, Workshops and Student-Led Initiatives

Recent events such as Black Excellence Week and the Dragon Storytellers program highlight ISB’s commitment to well-being and appreciating our international community. 

Creating Hands-On Learning Experiences in ISB's Rooftop Garden

ISB’s rooftop garden enhances hands-on learning, curiosity, community engagement, and encourages a deeper connection with Sustainability, one of our Strategic Focus Areas. 

Found in translation – languages at ISB

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.

ISB Ushers in the Chinese New Year of the Snake!

Here's a short video to experience the diverse range of ISB's festive activities, showcasing our school's community spirit on this very special occasion. 

Semester 1 highlights video

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

How ISB musicians tune up for winter concerts

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.

Leadership Talks and movie premieres – how ISB alumni are giving back

An acclaimed film director and the head of the Ford Foundation in China are the latest ISB alumni to inspire current students through their engagement with the school.

More than meets the eye – visual arts at ISB

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!

ISB wins another top award

Duty of Care Awards celebrate safe, pleasant workplaces, so the recognition will further help ISB’s recruitment of the best faculty and staff from around the world.

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

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!  

Pipa Master Wu Man Brings Cross-Cultural Music Experience to ISB

On September 24, ISB had the privilege of welcoming world-renowned pipa master Wu Man for a transformative cross-cultural music exchange with our government affairs student ambassadors.