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Having been at CIS since Reception, I feel a deep sense of belonging to this school. “East meets West” is a value that strongly resonates with me, and is echoed in CIS learning from the Y10 Hangzhou programme to school field trips. In particular, CIS’s emphasis on experiential and interdisciplinary learning has been extremely beneficial in equipping me with the skills necessary to become an internationally-minded individual. Student support from teachers is highly prioritised and there are many avenues for students at all levels to be actively involved within the school community. Even to this day, I find myself often visiting my primary teachers because of the profound impact they have had on me.

We feel so blessed to call CIS our home, as the relationships we have made here will be with us forever.  We originally chose CIS due to the renowned strength of its bilingual programme, but it’s the unique sense of community in the classroom and with all of the CIS families that truly sets CIS apart. With one child through the admissions process (and another just about to start!) we were grateful for all the help, guidance and open conversations that CIS was willing to provide!

I have learned so much about sustainability and helping the world through CIS! I love my friends and teachers! Lawrence Year 3 Student

I am a Film teacher and the Secondary Head of Arts at CIS and I am quite certain that I have the best job in the school. CIS prioritises the Arts and believes that quality experiences in Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts gives students a well-rounded education that fosters an innovative mindset. There is a reason why so many real life entrepreneurs are arts students: My students get to create something out of nothing, to learn how to tell stories, and to participate in real world projects - how cool is that!

My time at CIS has been more of a turning point in my life than a career. I started working at CIS in 2010. That year I met my wife who is also a teacher in the Primary school. Now we have two beautiful children attending CIS with us! 

Working at CIS, I have had the opportunity to experience world-class professional development, be upskilled and trained in modern technology and innovative initiatives, be supported to further my studies and qualifications, work with highly professional colleagues, and be privileged to teach the most wonderful students. I feel very fortunate and grateful to be on this journey.

I feel so proud to be a CIS parent. I have been fortunate to serve as the Co-chair for CIS Annual Fund over the last two years, working with over 180 parents who volunteer as advocates to reach out to the parent community for funding. Against the most difficult macro environment in Hong Kong in decades due to COVID, we managed to increase our participation rate and the dollar-amount raised for the Annual Fund campaign. The results reflect the true meaning of community. The culture of parents, school leadership and students working together at CIS is amazingly strong, making the community unique and resilient. 

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CIS provided me with an amazing support system of teachers, friends and staff that allowed me to pursue my dreams whilst still getting an amazing education. I would say that my favourite memory from CIS is really just an accumulation of a lot of small moments. I genuinely loved going to school every day to spend time with my friends and classmates. Having had the opportunity to grow up with the 86 people that I graduated with made for a really special primary and secondary experience that I miss every day. 

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