Why should parents attend parenting workshops?

Dec 2, 2022

A parent's role is one of the most difficult that exists. There are no perfect parents. Sometimes it is a rewarding task and responsibility; other times, it is challenging. Being a parent requires large doses of patience, perseverance, consistency, listening, and affectivity. Good parenting involves meeting children's basic needs, keeping them safe, showing warmth and love, providing the necessary stimulus for their development, and helping them reach their potential within a stable environment where they experience consistent guidance and boundaries.

WISS Career-Related Studies | Reflective Project

Nov 25, 2022

The IB Career-related Programme has four elements: Language Development, Service Learning, Personal and Professional Skills, and the Reflective Project. These elements are known as the CP Core.

The Reflective Project is a 3,000-word assignment focusing on an ethical dilemma within the student’s career-related study. As our Grade 12 students finalize these projects, our Grade 11 students prepare for them by learning about ethics in their Personal and Professional Skills class.

WISS Students Awarded at Shanghai Speech Competition

Nov 4, 2022

Secondary students at the Western International School of Shanghai shared their positions on creating a more sustainable future to a panel of esteemed judges.Students who participated in the Shanghai Family Speech Competition 2022 expressed their opinions, findings, and ambitions for a greener, more sustainable future with speeches guided by thorough research and understanding of environmental protection and ecology

We are pleased to announce that several students from the Western International School of Shanghai have received top awards at the speech competition.We extend our congratulations to Ocean, Sean and Gavin for their participation and recognition at the Shanghai Family Speech Competition 2022. Ocean won First Place, Sean’ a Second Place and Gavin an award of excellence for their remarkable speeches on the topic of “Green your power, power your future”.

Leading the Future of Learning

Oct 21, 2022

It is an incredibly exciting time to be involved in the world of education. At no other point in the modern history of teaching and learning, have so many factors come together to provide such a large-scale opportunity to adjust, develop and significantly strengthen what occurs in schools.  

There can be no understatement on the impact of the pandemic on personal well-being, as well as the larger socio-economic implications caused from the past three years. Yet within this, and remaining eternally optimistic, we are at a point in time when not only have questions arisen about education, but more importantly, action has been taken. 

Over these past years, the manner in which we measure and represent student progress and achievement has shifted. In our specific education world, the International Baccalaureate swiftly adjusted the measure for IB Diploma students, changing the entire examination process. National governments and other certifying bodies equally followed suit. As some normality returns in the world, the question now arises loudly “Do we return to the past or should we push ahead for the future?” 

University Level Courses at WISS | SCAD University visits WISS

Oct 21, 2022

The Western International School of Shanghai offers a robust academic programme as part of the school curriculum. The WISS exclusive university partnerships are among the range of distinguishing programs offered to students. One such partnership is with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in the United States. SCAD forms part of the WISS IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP) and offers students a plethora of university-level courses based on foundation-level Art and Design.

The selection of courses on offer affords WISS students a flexible pathway to explore their passions in the field and possible career pathways, which include:

Architect, Interior Designer, Game & Software Designer, Photographer, Performing Artist, Advertising & Branding Executive, Artist, Author/Playwright, Digital Design Consultant, Sketch Artist, Sound Designer, Visual Effects Specialist, Industrial Design, Animation, and Sustainability Design.

Theory of Knowledge – WISS TOK Exhibition

19/10/2022

Can "new knowledge" change established values or beliefs? Attendees of the recent Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition at the Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) echoed how the concept of knowledge diverges from what is established, giving rise to new knowledge connections to be explored.

For those who may be unfamiliar with IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the course is at the core of the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The TOK course is centered around the core theme of “Knowledge and the knower,” encouraging students to reflect on themselves as knowers and thinkers and to consider different communities of knowers to which they belong.

WISS NEWS | IB RESULTS

Oct 9, 2022

The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is delighted to announce the results of our 2022 International Baccalaureate Diploma students. Our graduates continue to make us proud as they maintain a 100% Pass Rate for the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme.

Graduates from the class of 2022 have achieved an average score of 34, well above the world average, with an impressive mark of 44/45 amongst this year’s graduates.

Their outstanding accomplishments this year can be attributed to their dedication to academic excellence. These students can reflect on their high school experience with a sense of achievement and accomplishment. The IB results are essential in enabling WISS students to take their next step into the future. With a 100% IB Diploma Pass Rate, WISS remains a top choice for students to complete their IB studies.

Perfect Score! WISS Student Attains Perfect IB Score

Sep 26, 2022

At the Western International School of Shanghai, the International Baccalaureate is in our DNA. WISS is the only school in China that offers all four IB programmes.  The WISS education prepares students intellectually and socially to become lifelong learners and global citizens. Although the number of IB graduates continues to grow every day, the maximum score is achieved by less than 0.5% of students worldwide. WISS is proud to contribute to this global achievement that reflects our vision of providing excellence in international education.

Obtaining 45 points in the IB Diploma is an achievement that requires much more than purely academic excellence. Other qualities and skills contribute to the academic success of students. Time management, effective self-expression, the ability to elaborate on theories and hypotheses, and being a critical thinker all support student accomplishment.