parents as partners
Community is a feeling as much as it is people or places. This is not only somewhere to enroll your children for a world-class education; we provide a warm and caring place for students, parents, staff, alumni, and our wider stakeholders. When international families join ISB, they have a home away from home and access to a network of likeminded people invested in challenging and joyful learning.
The ISB community is united through Dragon Spirit. This is the term we use to describe what it means to be a member of this group of people, the values and resilience of character that define us. It means honoring differences, learning joyfully together, empowering each other with purpose and compassion, and fostering a sense of belonging in the community that transcends the walls of our school. Dragon Spirit encapsulates the values upon which our school was built over 40 years ago.
A strong, vibrant community is built on strong relationships. At ISB, we value the partnership between school and home because it is so important in ensuring that we’re providing the best possible experience for each student and their family. Parents are encouraged to be a part of their child’s education and feel part of the learning. As part of our school-home partnership, parents are invited to attend community-centered Dragon Spirit events, participate in weekly activities for parents, volunteer with our Parent Teacher Association, join book clubs, attend coffee mornings, benefit from parenting classes, and attend the various parent workshops we offer to provide insight to the learning at ISB.
GET INVOLVED
Our Parent Teacher Association and Booster Club represent the soul of the ISB community. To find out how to volunteer and get involved, visit our Parent Teacher Association page.
ISB Learns - Parent Education Series
Our Parent Education series of talks and events has been developed to keep current ISB parents informed on the choices made and programs delivered at ISB, so you can stay up to date with how our curriculum evolves as children progress through school. During these times, you will learn from a variety of experts from both inside and outside of the school. There are plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions.
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ISB Libraries
Our libraries foster a community of learning and literacy that supports high academic achievement, independent reading and learning, and collaboration throughout the school. These are treasure troves of books and media resources to be enjoyed by the whole family, with parents also able to browse the shelves and check out titles. We want families and groups of people to enjoy reading together. Various groups at ISB organize regular book clubs for this purpose.
Regular Open Access Hours for Parents
8:00 am – 9:00 am and 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Dragon Spirit Events
Featuring signature ISB events open to parents and families throughout the school year. From International Day to the Great Wall Shootout Basketball tournament to our Chinese New Year celebrations and Spring Fair, these are big occasions for which we are known and that provide the best opportunities for the community to come together and experience Dragon Spirit.
ISB Dragon Parent Weekly Activities
ISB values the health and welfare of the whole community. Students, teachers, staff, and parents are encouraged to lead balanced lives through the ISB Wellness program, which is grounded in a holistic philosophy, bringing together different aspects of well-being. The program is a volunteer-driven collective of ISB community members dedicated to keeping everyone involved at the school healthy, supported, growing, and curious. ISB staff have access to Adult Wellness Activities that take place each day, after school ends. We have also developed a program of Weekly Parent Activities that allows parents to make the most of our world-class facilities after the school day and at weekends.
We opened our Fitness and Tennis Center (FTC) at ISB in 2013 as part of our commitment to the community. The FTC comprises two purpose-built sports domes that cover an area of more than 8,500 m2, providing ample space for a wide variety of activities. The FTC makes year-round physical education and sports opportunities a reality for all ISB students.
On weekends or after school hours in the absence of student activities, the FTC is available for recreational use by all students, staff, and parents in the ISB community. The FTC is a great example of how ISB’s facilities support community interaction and provide resources to be enjoyed by all involved with the school. You can find out more on our world-class facilities here.
GET CONNECTED
Our Dragon 101 video series helps parents and the larger ISB community better understand and navigate daily life at ISB. It is our aim through these videos to address common questions, thereby enhancing the experience of ISB community members.
The first Dragon 101 episode is on the Dragon Account, and the second explains the ISB Calendar. You can find these videos and future videos on this page.
If you have a suggestion for a future video, please email communications@isb.cn.