Dear Parents, I have always been a firm believer that we are achieving our mission at XLIS, but I have also felt that our vision was too aspirational. This year, however, thanks to our community I am starting to believe that we can, “lead education through innovation and a student-centered, community-driven approach together.” Strategic…
As spring brings vitality back to the earth, it also ushers in significant temperature fluctuations and heightened activity of bacteria and viruses. Understanding these infectious diseases is key to preventing them and keeping our children safe. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) HFMD often presents with mild symptoms that may or may not include…
More than 500 student-athletes and coaches from twenty-four international schools representing nine cities within the ACAMIS network came to XLIS to participate in the 2024 ACAMIS Jr. Swim Meet. This was the first time the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools, or ACAMIS as it is often referred to, held a sporting competition in…
Dear Parents, March is ending, and we have very important events that are taking place this week and next. Yesterday, our DP2 Visual Arts students showcased their artwork to their parents and the administration and teachers. This is a very important event for the Arts students as this is the culminating part of…
Dear Parents, Good morning! I hope this email finds you well! We are hopping into Spring now, with the Spring Equinox upon us. For our Persian friends, tomorrow is the beginning of Nowruz, their New Year! So Happy Spring and Happy New Year to our XLIS community! I love watching Xi’an come to life…
Dear Parents, Greetings! I want to extend my deepest appreciation to each and every one of you for your exceptional dedication, hard work, and unwavering support that greatly contributed to the success of the 2024 ACAMIS Jr. swim meet. Special thanks to our PTA, the Secondary Student Council, and all the staff…
You are the only one to define your own life. Shuyao is a XLIS DP graduate from the class of 2022. She would have been a sophomore this year according to the usual college entrance pathway. However, in fact, she will be a first-year student of college in 2024, starting a brand new learning journey.…
XLIS is proud to announce the Second Silk Road Classical Music Competition! This prestigious, yearly event is designed to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their performing abilities in front of a panel of judges that are specialists in the field of the Performing Arts. This unique event will also feature a Winner’s…
Dear Parents, Good morning! I hope that this message finds you well! In my email today, I would like to let you know of some exciting events we have happening in March as well as to give some suggestions for our students’ digital device usage and how we, as parents, can ensure our children…