Whole School Events 01.Early Release PD on November 5th Our early release professional development was around differentiation for English as an Additional Language in the primary school. In the secondary school, our teachers learned about updates in the Extended Essay guide. 02. XLIS Students and Teachers Invited to CGTN Event 03. Professional Development…
Dear Parents, Warm wishes to you and your family as we embrace the winter season! Recently, during conversations with several students, I uncovered a common trend: many of our children are enrolled in multiple after-school tutoring programs. When I asked middle school students about their extracurricular commitments—what they’re studying and how often—they most often…
During the DP graduation ceremony this past summer, a graduate borrowed the famous quote from the late American basketball player Kobe Bryant’s retirement speech “What can I say? Mamba out!”, exclaiming from the podium: “What can I say? Tommy out!”, drawing his colourful high school career to a close. Before his words faded, the entire…
Students and Teachers were invited to perform in Global South Media Partners Mechanism Inauguration Meeting and the 13th Global Video Media Forum. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Global South Media Partners Mechanism Inauguration Meeting and the 13th Global Video Media Forum was held in Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Pakistani President Asif Ali…
Dear Parents, Hope this email finds you well. Keep warm as winter starts to set in with rapid drops in temperature and change in air quality. The school monitors the air quality carefully and our standard is no outdoor activities if AQI crosses 170. Here is the link the school uses for our AQI…
Dear Parents, Since my last email in October, we have entered November, and the days are starting to get shorter and colder. I hope that today’s email finds you and your family in good health and that you are keeping warm on these chilly days. In today’s message, I would like to remind…
Commitment. Respect. Positivity. Growth. These are the four core values of the interscholastic athletics program at XLIS. This year teacher-coaches have been working diligently to instill these values in all student-athletes from U9 up to U19. With a common language for student-athletes in all age groups and sports, the core values define what makes…
Dear Parents, I trust you and your family are doing well. We are reeling at the school after a fantastic weekend of sports. In this newsletter, I would like to highlight three items. Sports Season 1 Ended Sports in international schools are divided into three seasons. The reason for this is that international schools in…
For international high school students, applying to university can feel like following an invisible thread—one end leading to the gates of world-renowned universities, and the other tied to the expectations of families. How can students earn that coveted offer letter? Beyond outstanding academic performance, success also depends on the expertise and professionalism of their…
Whole School Events 1. Wednesday, 5th November Early Release PD Our early release professional development will be around differentiation for English as an Additional Language in the primary school. In the secondary school, our teachers will be learning about updates in the Extended Essay guide. 2. Monday, 17th November-Tuesday, 18th November Professional Development…
