Language skills, through the learning of English and Mandarin, has long been a part of the way that YCIS Beijing successfully prepares their students for a diverse and globalised world. By encapsulating a multicultural environment, YCIS Beijing hopes to teach students about the importance of cultural understanding and appreciation.

1. Language SkillsAnd The Multicultural EnvironmentAt
YCIS Beijing

2. ‘Global Village’
• YCIS recognises the world is
becoming more integrated as
people from around the world
live and work together.
• Our multilingual and cultural
education system reflects this
and allows us to provide a
rounded education.

3. Beijing
A growing hub
for global
business and
tourism. This
means the city
has a blend of
Eastern heritage
and values
combined with
Western
influence.
Our location in
the heart of
the city allows
us to reflect
this mix and
use it to better
educate our
students.
Field trips are often
taken, such as to the Temple
of Heaven.

4. Staff
Our Early Years and Primary classes each
have two teachers: one Western and one
Chinese.
YCIS employs diverse and international teachers:
This allows for greater development of
language skills while children are young
and are more able to learn languages
compared to adolescents and adults.

5. Multicultural Student Body
• Students from over 40
countries
• Interchange between a wide
range of cultural traditions
YCIS
• Our students understand
other cultures from an early
age
• Knowledge and skills which
can be used through their
education and adulthood
Benefits

6. Bilingualism
Benefits
for our
pupils
YCIS
Policy
Talented
Teachers
Global
Character
of YCIS
Student
Interaction
• By teaching
language skills
from an early
age, we ensure
that our pupils can
speak fluent
Chinese and
English.
• This promotes
greater academic
performance.

7. Our wide range of activities also
provide multicultural and multilingual
education outside of the classroom by
allowing our students to directly
engage in a range of pursuits. New
skills learnt here are often
transferable to academic pursuits.
Extra-Curricular Activities

8. World Classroom
Students between Years 7- 10 are
offered the chance to see the world on
group trips:
• A wide range of destinations across
Europe, Africa and the North America
• Includes trips to local schools and
community service activities which will
promote greater awareness of issues
facing different countries and cultures
Visit to a Romanian
orphanage
Trip photo in Tanzania
Hiking in Hawaii

9. Long-Term Benefits
Greater Adaptability
Our students are provided
with the necessary skills to
adapt to the many
challenges they will face in
adulthood. Eastern and
Western influences will aid
our students when adapting
to cultural situations.
Intercultural Competence
Providing understanding
and knowledge of different
cultures gives our students
an advantage over
others, which will serve
them well in all walks of life.