A major makeover as a new year welcomes new students

THIS year is a significant one for Concordia International School Shanghai as August marks our 20th anniversary.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, members of our current school community, as well as some of our alumni faculty, students and families, gathered on campus for a weekend of festivities. Special activities included a Phoenix picnic and a fun run relay, a history walk around the campus and a celebratory dinner honoring our founders and former heads of school. There was something for everyone, and it was truly a memorable celebration!

The 2018-19 school year officially began on August 15, when we welcomed back returning families and had the pleasure of getting to know several new ones. This year marks another milestone at our school. For the first time in Concordia’s history our student enrolment passed 1,300. We are excited to have so many wonderful students and families making up our growing community.

As students entered the campus, they were met with several new features and redesigned learning spaces. For instance, our Early Childhood division received a new spot on campus complete with purpose-built classrooms and play areas; the Elementary School makerspace was transformed into a learning lab; and we added a shared Chinese language and culture suite.

We will continue to focus on the potential for new and creative uses of space and facilities on our campus. With the help of architects, we are currently reimagining a new facility design with the goal of moving new projects toward a decision this year.

With so many exciting things already taking place and with even more to come, we, as a community, are encouraged and look forward to another remarkable school year at Concordia!