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[Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) - [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) - [Advancement](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/advancement) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Anticipation builds as ISB prepares to host China Cup Tennis](https://blog.isb.cn/china-cup-tennis) September 15, 2025 The tournament will be an occasion for athletes, community, and the Dragon Spirit that defines ISB. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Digital Citizenship Week at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB Earns Top Spots in 2025 National Education Rankings](https://blog.isb.cn/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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [2024-2025 review: stand-out moments and achievements](https://blog.isb.cn/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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Another year of success in academic competitions](https://blog.isb.cn/academic-comps) 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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB Student Ambassadors Bridge Communities and Receive ACAMIS Grant](https://blog.isb.cn/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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Congratulations to the Class of 2025, ISB's newest alumni!](https://blog.isb.cn/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2025-isbs-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. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [ISB's Peer Tutoring Center](https://blog.isb.cn/isbs-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. [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [Avoid making these 5 common mistakes on your university application](https://blog.isb.cn/universityapplicationtips) 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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Alumni News | Alumni Spotlight: Stories, sarongs, and sustainability with Lalith Wijedoru](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) 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](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Drum roll please, the fourth ISB Alumni Achievement Award goes to…](https://blog.isb.cn/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. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [People, Planet, Purpose Weeks at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/ppp-weeks) 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 [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Exciting High School courses for 2025-2026](https://blog.isb.cn/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. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Alumni News | Top music festival brings alumni back to campus](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) 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. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Early Decision Admissions for Class of 2025!](https://blog.isb.cn/early-decision-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.   [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Empowered with Purpose and Compassion – BEIMUN delegates tackle global issues](https://blog.isb.cn/beimun-2025) 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. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Semester 1 highlights video](https://blog.isb.cn/semester-1-highlights-video-1) 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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