Have you saved the date for the annual Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) yet?

It’s happening from Mar 11 to 12 at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing and it’s the must-attend event for prospective families seeking the best school fit for their children.

Aside from offering you the opportunity to get up close and personal with staff from a wide variety of top international schools as well as the chance to join small-group discussion with education consultants and experts, the JISE is also an event to celebrate the noble people of the education industry.

During the two-day JISE, we will hold the Jing Educators’ Awards Ceremony each day to honor their contributions and hard work for our children. Each recipient will be given a framed award and will also be included in the award winners directory that will be circulated in both English and Chinese to our readers, as well as to attendees at JISE. There will also be a special reception at JISE to celebrate their excellence and to interact with prospective parents.

Each school with a booth at JISE is eligible to name up to three staff members – two teachers and one administrator/support staff – to receive the honor. So we are asking schools with a booth at the JISE to send in their nominations before Mar 1! Contact our sales team at sales@trm.com for more information.

The annual Jingkids International School Expo has been connecting parents to the right schools since 2012, all in one place. The 2023 JISE will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing on March 11-12.

Attendance is free. To sign up for JISE 2023, scan the QR code in the poster.

KEEP READING: Get Up Close & Personal With Schools at JISE

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When should your child start kindergarten? Are they getting the right kind of international education to suit their style of learning? What’s the difference between a Bilingual Approach and a Hybrid Curriculum?

All of these questions and so many more will be addressed at this year’s Jingkids International School Expo (JISE), taking place Apr 9 and 10.

Under the banner “Building a Bright Future,” we’ll be focusing on community service, global citizenship, and sustainability. In addition to panels, activities, and discussions throughout the weekend, it’s also an opportunity for representatives of Beijing’s best international institutions to gather under one roof while prospective parents and students learn everything they need to know about picking the perfect school.

Simply put, before you submit an application to that prestigious institution your friend recommended, make sure you’re familiar with all the options in Beijing, and there’s no better way to do that than visiting JISE!

Over the next month, we’ll be providing you with all the information you need to get the most out of your school visits at JISE, such as this crucial curriculum guide.

So stay tuned for more information and scan the QR code below to register.

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Following the 2020 Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) in October last year, which brought together more than 70 schools, daycares, and educational centers, we’d like to acknowledge the people who make those schools and institutions truly great. Many of Beijing’s esteemed international schools submitted their nominations for the Jing Educators Award 2020, celebrating those who dedicate themselves to education, create innovative learning experiences, and maintain outstanding environments for our kids to study in. In this #JingEdAwards series, we’ll share these committed individuals and why they were nominated.

The educators in this category lead schools and their staff and pupils through one of the most critical developmental periods of childhood education. Their kindergartens offer an environment that is both fun and educational.

Name: Eliane Liu 刘琳
Position: Principal, Shunyi campus, Brilliant International School
School: Brilliant International School

Eliane graduated from Northeast Normal University with a major in early childhood education. She has been engaged in early childhood education since 2001. She previously served as principal of the bilingual kindergarten under Eton International Education Group and principal of Jiade Montessori Bilingual Kindergarten under Wisdom International Education Group, and now works as the principal of the Shunyi Campus of Brilliant International School.

Eliane has high standards, strict requirements, and loyalty and love for early childhood education. She fully implements the Party’s educational policy, consciously abides by social ethics and teachers’ ethics, and earnestly fulfills all aspects of her work with a highly responsible attitude. Eliane is virtuous, makes herself serve as an example to others, and has a strong sense of professionalism and responsibility. She is kind to others both in work and life and has a good reputation among her staff.

Name: Decarine Peng 彭艳红
Position: Principal, Brilliant International School
School: Brilliant International School

Decarine graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology. She studied a master’s course in developmental psychology for two years and is a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and Early Education Tutor. Decarine loves kids and has a unique method for developing kids’ sense of exploration. She believes that the most important things that kids learn at kindergarten are love and company. She is loved by kids and parents alike for her professional attitude, her patience, and her love.

Name: Stella Zhang 张颖
Position: Senior Principal, Central Park and CBD GTM Campuses, Etonkids
School: Etonkids International Kindergartens

Stella graduated from Beijing Normal University with a bachelor’s degree in preschool education. She holds a teacher’s certificate, principal certificate, AMS 0-3 teacher’s certificate, and AMS administrative qualifications, among others. She has been working at Etonkids for 10 years and is dedicated to creating the best educational atmosphere for her students, treating all children as her children.

Name: Vicky Zou 邹海霞
Position: Regional Principal
School: Etonkids International Kindergartens

Vicky graduated from Flinders University in Australia with a master’s degree in education. She joined the Etonkids family more than 14 years ago. She started as a teaching assistant and in the summer of 2007, she participated in a Montessori training course, earning an AMS certificate and serving as lead teacher in the 3-6 years old class. Five years later, she became the academic leader and then principal of Etonkids Peking House campus. In June 2018, she was promoted to a regional principal.

Name: Hu Yaping 胡亚萍
Position: Principal
School: Muffy’s International Kindergarten

Hu Yaping completed an on-the-job doctorate at Beijing Normal University and is a training lecturer, senior principal, senior dietitian, family education instructor, and personalized difference instructor. She has been engaged in education for 40 years and has been a principal for 23 years. She is known by students, parents, and staff for her warmth and sincerity, positivity, hard work, and strong self-discipline. She has strong management abilities and always takes many different factors and opinions into consideration.

During the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, in order to prevent and control the epidemic situation in kindergarten, she always actively collected and read the relevant information about COVID-19 every day. She also paid close attention to prevention and control work by using her personal network and the Internet, read any notices from the prevention and control office and the related requirements of the education committee, and forwarded them to staff and parents as soon as possible. Using the class WeChat group, a virtual meeting about COVID-19 prevention was held, improving awareness of the importance of prevention and control among the school community.

Name: Yang Zongwei 杨棕伟
Position: Principal
School: Muffy’s International Kindergarten

Yang Zongwei holds a bachelor’s degree from Beijing Normal University and has been working in preschool education for 13 years, moving from a teacher to an administrator to an executive director. Over the years, she has broadened her experience and management capacity, and always done her best to work hard and make new achievements for both herself and the kindergarten. During the outbreak of COVID-19, she was on the front line of epidemic prevention and control, staying up to date with and passing on any relevant information, and giving timely instructions to both staff and parents.

KEEP READING: Jing Educators Award 2020: School Leadership/Academic Directors

Images courtesy of the schools

Following the 2020 Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) in October last year, which brought together more than 70 schools, daycares, and educational centers, we’d like to acknowledge the people who make those schools and institutions truly great. Many of Beijing’s esteemed international schools submitted their nominations for the Jing Educators Award 2020, celebrating those who dedicate themselves to education, create innovative learning experiences, and maintain outstanding environments for our kids to study in. In this #JingEdAwards series, we’ll share these committed individuals and why they were nominated.

Name: Zhang Ying 章莹
Position: Director of Government Affairs and Executive Board Member
School: 3e International School

Ms. Zhang Ying transitioned to the education field after a career in media management. After completing a bachelor’s degree in communications at the University of China, a master of fine arts (MFA) degree at Peking University, and working for more than 10 years at China Radio International, Ms. Zhang joined 3e International School in 2017 as the school’s first director of government affairs.

As a member of the leadership team, she has made great contributions to the development of the school. During the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the school made great achievements in terms of epidemic prevention and control. Under her leadership, 3e’s elementary and early years campuses passed multiple Chaoyang District Education Committee inspections and became one of the first batch of schools approved to open in early September. Ms. Zhang is also the main planner and executor of the Jonathan KS Choi Foundation ASEAN National Scholarship Program.

Name: Ma Xinguang 马昕光
Position: Elementary and Middle School Academic Director
School: Beijing Xin Fuxue International Academy

Ma Xinguang graduated from the Faculty of Intelligent Science of Peking University and holds two degrees in economics from the China Economic Research Center. He used to be the head coach of the Beijing Science Training Team. Mr. Ma has over 10 years of experience in education and teaching. He has led students to participate in international mathematics competitions in the United States, India, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan as head coach.

Name: Lei Qian 雷倩 
Position: Teaching Director
School: Jack & Jill Academy

Ms. Lei Qian graduated from Beijing Normal University with a major in early childhood education. She joined Jack & Jill Academy in 2013. She is a HighScope Curriculum Certified Teacher, and once studied under the former chief trainer of the HighScope Foundation. Upon first joining Jack & Jill, Ms. Lei served as a lead teacher for the nursery, pre-K 1, and pre-K 2 classes. Due to her outstanding performance, professional and diligent attitude, and profound understanding of education, she was promoted to the position of teaching director.

Ms. Lei firmly believes in the philosophies of child-centered education and active learning. She has participated in the discussion, design, and implementation of Jack & Jill’s curriculum. Ms. Lei wholeheartedly loves education and is imaginative and creative. She is especially good at teacher-child interaction and various play-based practices.

Name: Autumn Zhang
Position: Dean of Education
School: JA International Kindergarten

Ms. Autumn Zhang joined Journey Academy in 2018. Based on her 14 years of early childhood teaching experience and eight years of international school education experience, she has fully implemented the requirements of the director of teaching. Her responsibilities also cover collaboration with the IB curriculum coordinator and academic leaders to organize teaching plans, teaching routines, and teachers’ work specifications. She has actively established positive teaching principles in order to ensure the implementation of teaching plans and the smooth development of teaching activities. She is also in charge of managing the arrangements for staff changes and substitutions.

Name: Chen Yuanyuan 陈媛媛
Position: Chairman of Junyi Xingxing Education Group
School: Junyi Xingxing International School

Chen Yuanyuan is chairman of Junyi Xingxing Education Group, a member of the Revolutionary Committee, and a member of the sixth, seventh, and eighth CPPCC of Haidian District. She is also a member of the committee of middle school and primary school of China Private Education Association. In 1993, she jointly established Beijing Junyi Private High School which is one of the earliest private high schools in Beijing. In 2015, after the merging and regrouping of several educational institutes, Junyi Xingxing Education Group was founded, achieving the goal of creating a comprehensive education group that provides childhood to high school education, traditional education, vocational education, overseas study, Chinese language exporting, cultural exchange and consulting business. In September 2010, Ms. Chen received the title of “Excellent Principal” at the 4th Gardener Award for Private Education of Beijing Private Education Association.

Name: Kristie Newbold
Position: Academic Director
School: Muffy’s International Kindergarten

Kristie Newbold has been at Muffy’s International Kindergarten since 2012. Having worked as a teacher and lead teacher, she now holds the position of Academic Director. During her time at Muffy’s International Kindergarten, Kristie has played a vital role in expanding the company into five locations in two cities.

Kristie holds a PGCE (post-graduate certificate of education) and a Masters Degree in Education from her home town in England. Her education and experience have enabled her to implement a well-rounded curriculum to support intellectual, social, and personal skills. She ensures a high level of academic achievement for the learners while ensuring a positive and professional work environment for her staff. Kristie is committed to ensuring children at Muffy’s are provided with positive early childhood experiences to equip them with a lifelong love of learning. Kristie encourages her staff to continue their learning by offering continued professional development training throughout the year and a tuition reimbursement program that allows teachers to gain qualifications in an area of their choice.

KEEP READING: Jing Educators Award 2020: Chinese-language Educators

Images courtesy of the schools

Slots are filling up for the Jing International School Expo Youth Entrepreneurship Competition – we will continue to enroll teams (no deadline) until we get closer to the capacity of 20 teams per division.

No experience is necessary to take part – you’ll learn everything you need on the day of the event itself!

The event, to take place Feb 23-24 at the Kerry Hotel as part of the Jing International School Expo, is conducted in English and is open to teams of five who are currently enrolled at any Beijing school.

There are two divisions: Middle Schoolers (Grade 6-8, with the workshop happening Saturday, Feb 23) and High Schoolers (Grade 9-12, with the workshop happening Sunday, Feb 24).

Not only a competition, the event is an awesome learning opportunity for middle schoolers and high schoolers who want to develop their skills.

You’ll walk away with skills in:

• Understanding the design thinking process
• Analyzing the needs of customers
• Creative solution idea generation
• Crafting your pitch
• Delivering a short, punchy presentation
• Teamwork

Professional facilitators from Venture Education and Techtrek will coach teams on site on how to develop an idea into a sellable pitch, all in one day.

Venture Education is a social enterprise that empowers students through entrepreneurship education. Techtrek helps young learners develop the tech skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

Successful Beijing entrepreneurs will be on hand throughout the day to guide students through the process. The day concludes with short three minute pitches to a panel of real-life entrepreneurs, to be followed by an awards ceremony with RMB 38,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Entry is free and no preparation is necessary – all you need to bring is your open mind and a team of five from your school.

Interested? We will continue to enroll teams (no deadline) until we get closer to the capacity of 20 teams per division.

So get out there and form your teams and register for this free learning opportunity!

Register here!

For more information about the 2019 JISE Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, contact Mike Wester at gm@truerun.com or via WeChat at mwinchina.

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