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Design This Year's ISB Hong Bao

August 28, 2026
The ISB Hong Bao Design Initiative returns as an annual community tradition, bringing together creativity, culture, and generosity in a meaningful way.
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ISB Retains No. 1 Hurun Education Ranking

August 21, 2026
For the third consecutive year, the International School of Beijing (ISB) has been ranked the No. 1 international school in China by Hurun Education.
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Celebrating 45 years of ISB

June 18, 2026
From gala celebrations and community storytelling to service initiatives and the launch of Annual Giving, ISB’s 45th anniversary year honored the people and values that have shaped the school – while looking ahead to the next chapter of its story.
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A decade of dual language at ISB: experience that sets the benchmark

May 15, 2026
After 10 years of development, ISB’s Dual Language Program offers families a proven pathway combining academic rigor, bilingual fluency, and preparation for international futures.
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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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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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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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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: ES Student Council and the Energy Bus Movement Drive Change

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.
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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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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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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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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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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!  
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2023-2024 review: stand-out moments and achievements

June 20, 2024
Watch our highlights video from a year packed with challenging and joyful learning and peak community moments putting ISB’s aspirational Mission into action.
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Elementary School festival celebrates and shares the arts

May 13, 2024
For this CASTA video, we interviewed ISB’s youngest artists and found out how visual and performing arts are a key part of learning that is challenging and joyful.
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Hi! Ni hao! Hola! Salut! ISB Language Week

March 14, 2024
Following this special week, here’s a video showing how languages and cultural diversity are a key part of the challenging and joyful learning at ISB.
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