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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.
Challenging & Joyful Learning Community High School Social-emotional learning

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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A Celebration of Culture and Connection: ISB's 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.
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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.
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Anticipation builds as ISB prepares to host China Cup Tennis

September 15, 2025
The tournament will be an occasion for athletes, community, and the Dragon Spirit that defines ISB.
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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.
Community High School

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 Community Elementary School Middle School Alumni High School

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 Community Middle School High School

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.
Community High School

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 Community Alumni High School College Counseling & Prep

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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Avoid making these 5 common mistakes on your university application

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 Alumni High School Professional development College Counseling & Prep

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.
Challenging & Joyful Learning Alumni High School Professional development College Counseling & Prep

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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