World Without Borders: The Adventure of the Week Without Walls By Mr Matthew Lu MYP Chinese Language Acquisition and Language & Literature Teacher Exploring New Cultures and Embracing Nature By William Fan M1A On April 17, 2023, I went to my first Week Without Walls with my classmates and teachers. I think…
Empowering Middle School Students for Global Citizenship From April 17th to 20th, 2023, the middle school students of XLIS (Xi’an Liangjiatan International School) embarked on an unforgettable adventure during their Week Without Walls program. This annual event, which aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, was a resounding success, leaving a…
With the school year coming to a close, our residents celebrated their time together. Diploma students just finished their exams and are moving on, but there is much more to residential life at XLIS than only academics. Living on campus allows students to focus on their studies, by cutting down on the travel time…
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ——Coretta Scott King The notion of “community” and the concept of “innovation” have been central components of our school’s vision and mission. These objectives were outstandingly met with this past Saturday, during our 2023 Summer Fair. …
XLIS P4 Provocation – Light and sound help us experience the world – Chinese Shadow Play Video by: CHINESE SHADOW PUPPET ANIMATION (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JRVu9AOhng&t=4s) Key Concept：Function Lines of Inquiry: How light and sound works. Provocation Questions: “What is light and sound?” “Where does light and sound come from?” “What are the uses of light and…
On the 5th and 6th of May, two M3 students from XLIS recently attended the Global Association for Immersive Learning Advancement (GAILA) XR Challenge with our Head of Logistics Mr. Parker. The event was held in Tianjin and was hosted by the International School of Tianjin (IST). This new event saw the participation of students from…
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School recently ran a successful esports competition that pitted teachers against students. The competition was not only a fun and exciting event, but it also helped to foster important skills such as teamwork, communication, and develop relationships among participants. Esports has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years.…
One of the most exciting times in the PYP is the Exhibition. The Exhibition provides opportunities for students in primary 6 to showcase what they learned throughout their time in the PYP. Our primary 6 students engage in collaborative group work by conducting an in-depth inquiry about real-life issues they are passionate about. This…
Dear XLIS community members, as the academic year comes to a close, we are pleased to inform you of the university acceptances received by our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students this year. We are proud to report that our IBDP class of 2023 has been accepted into many of the prestigious universities around the…
“Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world. You can use it to change the world.” ——Nelson Mandela Different soils and growth environments can cultivate different flowers, and the same flower requires different nutrients at different stages of growth. In order to comprehensively understand the needs of every child in their growth…