Tsinghua International School

Tsinghua International School
Location
Zhongguancun North Rd.
Haidian, Beijing 100084
People's Republic of China
Information
Type International School/Private School
Founded 2009
Director Alicia Jones (primary school), Jeff Joyce (secondary school), Ming Weng (college counseling)
Division principals Ping Shi (executive principal), Wenping Li (assistant principal), Maxine Klimasara (academic assistant principal)
Grades Grade 1-12
Enrollment 430
Campus type Large private campus
Color(s)          Purple, White
Mascot THIS Spartans
Newspaper The Spartan Times
Website www.this.edu.cn

Tsinghua International School (THIS, Chinese: 清华大学附属中学国际部) is a non-profit, WASC-accredited international school in Beijing, that was founded in 2009. THIS is attached to one of Beijing's top public secondary schools, Tsinghua Fuzhong. Tsinghua Fuzhong is the secondary school affiliated to Tsinghua University. THIS is tied to and shares some facilities with Tsinghua Fuzhong but remains an independent school. The school has around 430 students in grades 1-12. THIS is in the Advanced Placement program and its courses are derived from the Common Core State Standards Initiative. The colleges attended by alumni are impressive for a small school, including names like Columbia University, Brown University and MIT.

Facilities

THIS has an elementary school, middle school, and high school. Tsinghua International School recently finished the construction of another teaching building with new classrooms and science labs. In addition, the school just built an indoor gym. Other facilities include:

  • Library
  • Science laboratories
  • Cafeteria
  • Athletics track
  • Basketball courts
  • Soccer field
  • Computer laboratory
  • Soundproof music studio
  • Drama studio
  • Black Box Theatre
  • Teachers' lounge
  • Computer lab
  • New Multi-story Gym


High school program

The US-based high school curriculum prepares students for colleges in the United States, Canada, and other western countries. Multiple advanced placement courses such as AP World History, AP English Language and Composition, and AP Physics are available, while new courses such as AP Human Geography and AP Biology are being introduced in the future.[1]

Selection for high school courses

  • English/Language Arts
  • Chinese
  • Social Studies
  • Visual Arts and Performing Arts
  • Foreign Languages and Linguistics
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Computer Technology
  • Physical Education and Health -- "spread out"

Student life

Extracurricular activities

THIS teachers provide a variety of after-school extracurricular activities[2] for all elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Activities, including sports, are held every day from 3:30 to 5:00.

THIS is a member of ISAC (International Schools Athletic Conference) and has recently also joined ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools). Middle school and high school extracurricular activities include:

  • Dance Club
  • World Scholar’s Cup
  • Rock/Pop band
  • Choir Club
  • Outdoor Education
  • Community Service Club
  • Speech and Debate Club
  • Model United Nations
  • MEAT Club (Middle school Event & Activity Team)
  • Engineering Club
  • Science club
  • Middle School Math Club
  • High School Math Club
  • AIME (American Ice-cream Making Elephants)
  • NEAMC (New Eagles As Madagascar's Chairman)
  • Author’s Circle
  • Traditional Dance Club
  • Fashion Design Club
  • Theatre
  • Newspaper, The Spartan Times
  • Korean Club
  • Japanese Club

Dining service

The catering services[3] in the THIS campus provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for middle school and high school students, and faculty members. The cafeteria serves a variety of Chinese and international dishes that are reasonably priced. Some dishes include noodles, Japanese tofu, and stir-fried rice.

Elementary students have lunch prepared for them beforehand and are given morning snacks every day.

Transportation service

Daily school buses[4] at designated pick-up points before and after school are provided for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. THIS has eleven bus routes for students to choose from across Beijing.

References

  1. ↑ "High School Program". Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  2. ↑ "Spring 2014 Student Clubs". Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "THIS Cafeteria". Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "School Bus". Retrieved 15 May 2014.

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