Every child has a magic castle in their mind. Hogwarts is the magic school they dream of. Every child has dreamed of possessing magic, like the tortuous and bizarre experience of Harry Potter with his friends. As the most classic magical fantasy novels, the “Harry Potter” series of novels have ups and downs of storylines,…
How our wonderful XLIS students manage their time during quarantine XLIS students have demonstrated time and time again that they are resilient learners that can adapt to an ever-changing world and overcome any challenges that come their way. After completing nearly two weeks of online learning through carefully planned synchronous and asynchronous lessons, we…
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” ——Anne Lamott This year, I have the opportunity to take on another role as Head of Staff Well-being while continuing as the PYP Coordinator. The Staff Well-being at XLIS is not new. Our HR department, under the leadership of…
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School provides a full education from 3-year-olds learning their first words of English to high school students applying to prestigious foreign universities. The long-awaited annual XLIS Sports Day has been successfully accomplished!This year we focused on a combination of track-and-field activities which showcased students and teachers immersed in the spirit of…
When facing the epidemic which broke out suddenly in Xi’an at the end of 2021, more than 700 teachers and students from 41 countries at XLIS displayed their understanding and passionate support to the protocols put into place on prevention and control of the pandemic implemented by the local government. During quarantine, our school staff…
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”——Dolly Parton Since the start of the global pandemic in 2019, the students and teachers at XLIS have become masters in the art of adapting to change. In a time where things can change from one day to the next, the ability to overcome…
Whole School Events 1. Start of ECAs – Thursday, September 9th ECAs began on Thursday September 9th, 2021. Each ECA that we offer is structured to provide experiences designed to enrich the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of the students. Opportunities for learning and enrichment are prepared in accordance with students’ grade level and…
On September 1st, 2021, Xi’an Liangjiatan International School opened its doors and welcomed students and staff back to campus with great joy and excitement. Teachers and students were reunited and shared their achievements and adventures during the summer vacation. The newly joined faculty members were invited onto the stage, introduced themselves, and shared their expectations…
On Monday, March 7th, XLIS teachers were engaged in dynamic professional development sessions throughout the day. The day was about teacher innovation and teachers leading the learning. A wonderful aspect of the PD was that our amazing teachers led all the sessions. Some teacher workshops focused on their individual professional goals, such as mentoring…