It has been another successful year for our schools. We opened our first campus in Hubei province, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Wuhan, and celebrated the new home for our flagship campus of BASIS International School Shenzhen. With two more new schools opening in Shenzhen in 2024, it is a exciting time for our network!
As we come to the end of 2023, it is time to take a look back at a few of our most read blog posts of the year. Whether it’s from a school leader, a teacher, or other information and insights, these are the posts our readers have found most helpful this year. Let’s take a look!
Meet the Head of School: Jennie Pan, BASIS Bilingual School Shenzhen
As Head of School at our first bilingual campus in Shenzhen’s Futian District, Jennie Pan is committed to continuing to grow both her team of educators and students as they collaborate and cultivate their own individual growth mindset. Read more about her story and vision for the school community here.
Letter from the Founding Head of School: Dr. Mark DiFabio, BASIS Bilingual School Guangming
Opening in the fall of 2024, BASIS Bilingual School Guangming will be our second exclusively bilingual campus. Founding Head of School Dr. Mark DiFabio shares his vision for this new school community in this post.
Meet the Athletic Director and History Teacher: Joshua Martin, BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu
Founding faculty member at our campus in Chengdu, Joshua Martin, shares his story of coming to teach in China, his experience starting a new program, and his advice for others considering a move abroad in this blog.
Learning Through Play: BASIS Early Childhood Education
Across the BASIS International Schools network, play-based learning in Early Childhood Education keeps our students engaged while laying a solid foundation for future success in primary years. Read more about how we incorporate play into learning both in and out of the classroom in this post.
Founding Team’s Reflections on the First Year at BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu
Being part of the founding faculty and administrators of a new school is always filled with excitement, anticipation, apprehension, and frequently, a few hiccups along the way. The founding team at BASIS International & Bilingual Schools Chengdu shared their reflections on the trials and successes of their founding year as a school in this post.
Letter from the Founding Head of School: Tara McKenna, BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan
In 2024 we will open our very first campus dedicated exclusively to Early Childhood Education: BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan! Read more from the Founding Head of School, Tara McKenna, about this groundbreaking new school that will continue the tradition of academic excellence in the former building of BASIS International School Shenzhen.
Read more here.
Exploring the Wonders of China: My First Trip with BASIS International Schools
Several members of our recruiting team made their first trip to China in the fall of 2023. While their trip included visits to our schools in Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Shenzhen, it was also the first time traveling to China for several people. Follow their experience and highlights of their first time in China in this post.
Career Fair Tips for Teachers
In-person career fairs are back and so is the opportunity to find your dream career teaching abroad. Check out these tips from our recruiters for snagging the job you deserve at the next career fair you attend here.
BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China Elevates Teaching Excellence with Summer Institute 2023
Professional Development is a critical aspect of teaching life at our schools, and starts at the very beginning of a faculty member’s time with us at the Summer Institute. The 2023 Summer Institute training was held at our campus in Chengdu and our new teachers enjoyed a week of acclimating to the BASIS Curriculum, gathering new ideas and teaching techniques, and meeting other teachers from across our network. Read more about this year’s Summer Institute here.
Onboarding at BASIS International School Guangzhou: My Experience, One Month In
It is safe to say our school network is a industry leader in HR and onboarding support for new teachers. From handling visa requirements, to arranging flights, and even assisting with setting up bank accounts and phones, our HR and operations teams are second to none in the experience they provide for our teachers. Read the personal experience from one of our teachers at BASIS International School Guangzhou in this post.
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