This series allows our community to connect with our alumni and learn the great work they are doing around the globe. The XLIS mission to enable confident, open-minded global citizens is evident in their lives. Years you have studied at XLIS? I studied at XLIS from 2019 to 2024, from MYP 3 through DP 2.…
Dear Parents, I would like to start by extending a very warm welcome to our new community members. My name is Brian, the deputy head and I have the opportunity to share a newsletter to our community once a month. I would like to let everyone know that I am always available by email to…
Whole School Events 01. Tuesday, 10th February AI-empowered Concert The AI-empowered Music Concert will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9:20 to 10:10 at the Blue Dragon Theatre of Xi’an Liangjiatan International School, marking the opening performance of the Chinese New Year Concert. Featuring two distinguished professors from the Piano Department of…
Whole School Events 01. 2026 Spring Festival Symphony Concert 02. Whole School Open Day On January 21st, XLIS held a school-wide Admission Open Day, and we invited all prospective families who were interested in enrolling in XLIS to sign up for the event. On the day of the event, the Senior Leadership Team…
Plaque Awarding at XLIS for the“Xi’an Chinese Language Education Base” ”The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus On January 21st, the award ceremony for the “Xi’an Chinese Language Education Base” was held at Liangjiatan International School. Leaders from the United Front Work Department of the Xi’an…
Dear Parents , Good morning and welcome to Semester 2 of the 2025_2026 academic year! We are excited to begin this new semester as we also enter into the Year of the Horse! This is the year of the “Fire Horse” and is a rare occurrence in the Chinese calendar. From what I have read, it is…
A New Chapter Unfolds With great pleasure, we announce the appointment of Ms. Gillian Presland as the new Secondary School Principal of Xi’an Liangjiatan International School (XLIS), commencing in August 2026. She will lead our secondary division into an exciting new chapter of excellence and growth. An IB Navigator with Whole-Program Expertise Ms. Presland…
Dear Parents, I hope this finds you in good health. A new semester and a new year brings in ambitions and prospects of success. As we prepare to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, a symbol of remarkable energy, passion, and relentless drive, we are filled with immense hope for our…
After learning about resources and sustainability, our P1 learners took on the role of designers and changemakers. They gave new life to old materials by designing and illustrating eco-friendly outfits for the first ever P1 Fashion Gala. This learning experience went far beyond crafting – it was about applying understanding, developing skills, and growing in…
Dear Families, As we embrace the Greater Cold (Dahan大寒), the final solar term of the Chinese lunar calendar, I hope this message finds you and your children safe, warm, and enjoying the beauty of the recent snowfall. Winter brings its own magic, and I encourage you to savor these moments of connection while prioritizing safety…
