Hong Qiao International School - Rainbow Bridge International School

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The Hong Qiao International School - Rainbow Bridge International School (HQIS-RBIS) is an international school in Gubei, Shanghai. Its previous campus was in proximity to the Shanghai Zoo.[1]

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HQIS Logo

History[]

The school opened its doors in 1997 as Rainbow Bridge International School with just two classes serving 18 preschool students.[2] Since then, the student population has steadily increased. In 2003 the Elementary School opened.[3] In 2012 HQIS became an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to teach the Primary Years Program (PYP).[4] In 2014 the Middle School opened and the following year the school moved to its new campus and change its name to Hong Qiao International School.[5]

Curriculum[]

The IB-PYP program begins in Pre-School and goes through to Grade 5. At Middle and High School, the school offers a holistic program guided by three pillars of learning: Academic Rigor, 21-Century Skills, and Living Environment. The three pillars are supported by courses based on American curriculum standards, with Advanced Placement (AP) as the capstone.

Philosophy and Values[]

HQIS emphasizes inquiry teaching and learning. [6]Students are immersed in an educational environment that cultivates critical thinking and problem solving.[7] The school is committed to renewability and the importance of taking responsibility for the well-being and care of the planet and its resources. These values are celebrated during the school’s major events, the Family Picnic[8] and The Earth Day.[9]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Contact Us." Hong Qiao International School - Rainbow Bridge International School. Retrieved on January 9, 2015. "2381 Hong Qiao Road, Shanghai, China 200335"
  2. ^ "Shanghai Hongqiao International School | Excellence since 1997". rbischina.org. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  3. ^ "International Schools Reviewed in International Schools Review". www.internationalschoolsreview.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  4. ^ "Shanghai Hong Qiao International School (HQIS)-上海文渊房地产经纪有限公司". www.mandarinmobility.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  5. ^ "Shanghai Hong Qiao International School | SmartShanghai". www.smartshanghai.com. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  6. ^ "Top 10 most expensive schools in Shanghai[2]- Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  7. ^ "Hongqiao Rainbow Bridge International School". International Schools Shanghai. 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  8. ^ "Hong Qiao International School (HQIS)". That's Online. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
  9. ^ "Reconnecting with environmental values". SHINE. Retrieved 2020-08-16.

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