Learning about learners and the people around you
AS many people in Shanghai know, YCIS Shanghai Century Park campus is a small but close community. Students, parents and teachers alike come from various cultures and backgrounds, so there is a truly international atmosphere.
There are countless opportunities for students to socialize with each other, such as during homeroom, during class discussions, and during lunch periods.
These opportunities allow students to learn about their peers’ different experiences, as well as develop their social skills.
In YCIS, we have a YCIS Learner Profile, derived from the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, where each month there is a new learner profile trait (such as risk-taker, balanced, thinker) in which students are encouraged to be involved.
Awards are presented at monthly to recognize students who have performed outstandingly in that area.
Through the Learner Profile, students can take risks by speaking up during class and stepping out of their comfort zone where they may normally be shy and remain quiet, try to balance their different subjects and activities so they are able to gain a holistic education, and think in depth about different topics.
Co-curricular activities are after school activities which offer many different types of pursuits (our school offers over 70!). Activities range from CISSA and SISAC sports to performing arts to design and tech … the possibilities are endless.
I’ve joined in various CCAs such as music and debate, and I enjoy them very much because they allow me to develop new skills, meet new people, and to develop my character as a student and an individual.