Weixian (Vancy) Dai’s reasons for enrolling in the Barstow-Ningbo school were not just about her academic future. Yes, she has dreamed about attending college in the US since she was very young. But she wanted to attend a high school that would help shape who she would become not just force a pedagogical model on her. “I’m so happy about the choice I made,” she says. “I feel lucky to have met such wonderful teachers who have given me opportunities to express myself, guided me towards discovering my own answers, and encouraged me to explore my potential.”
READ MOREBorn to a merchant family and influenced by his father from a young age to pursue a business career, Zhengzhou campus student Yifei Ge has always had the impression that business people have the power to influence customers, competitors, and entire industries with their products and services. “Just look at how the iPhone has changed people’s way of life,” he says. “I hope to have the same kind of influence on others, and change the world as well!”
READ MORESometimes it’s nice to put the books aside and head out of the classroom for some exploratory and experiential learning. Students and teachers on our Haimen campus did just that recently when they headed to Shanghai (a 2.5 hour drive) to visit the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, Rockbund Art Museum, and the Shanghai Tower. It was a full day, one that truly enhanced curriculum by increasing interest and engagement, and bringing students’ courses to life.
READ MOREBy Isa Chen, KL Marketing Associate
The first time I walked into KL’s office in Chongqing, I recognized the KL Exchange Programs board on the wall of my new office and I guessed that it belonged to Shen Lei (Phil). Having just come from working in the US office, I had often heard Phil’s name (and his laugh!) from the numerous video meetings our two offices held regularly. But who exactly would I be sharing office space with?
READ MOREEnterprising seniors on our Barstow Ningbo campus recently opened an on-campus café bar for students and teachers to relax, socialize, and connect. Proceeds go towards local charitable organizations and causes. Senior Zhang Renzhou shares how the project came together, and their hopes for its future.
READ MORE“How is your English so impeccable,” his friends often ask him. According to Zuyan Fu (or Toti as he is known to his seventh-grade classmates and teachers on our Ningbo campus), he has been honing his English language skills in clever and different ways since the time he was two.
READ MOREOur global campuses pride themselves on being academic environments that nurture students’ practical skills and hands-on abilities, something perfectly reflected in Chemistry teacher Ellen Tyrell’s class at our Bashu Ivy School in Chongqing. To ensure that each student has sufficient opportunities to participate and practice in the experimental laboratory, Ms. Tyrell arranges 1-2 chemistry experiments per week, like this one that asked students to pair up and measure the reaction of magnesium and hydrochloric acid.
READ MOREYeqing Ni has earned quite a reputation for himself at our Ningbo School. While known for having the strongest business savvy among his science and engineering peers, he is alternately known as having the strongest science and engineering skills in business competitions. A versatile STEM student, Yeqing spent his high school years merging his love of math and science with his strong business acumen. The result? He is now a patent holder on his way to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in the fall. “I believe my wide interests and rich experiences really helped me to stand out,” he says.
READ MOREChenyu Zhang, who transferred to our Ningbo School from his traditional Chinese high school, and is headed to Case Western in the fall, says transferring was the best decision he ever made. “Many Chinese students prefer to stay in traditional schools which are unsuitable for them,” he says. “When they reach graduation, they find that they are further and further away from who they want to be. But by then it’s too late.” Compared to many of his Ningbo campus peers, Chenyu entered one semester late but he quickly made up for lost time.
READ MOREKnowing how much our KL educator community loves Chinese culture, our team of Chinese teachers on our Ningbo School campus often plan engaging professional development sessions that encourage them to enjoy the local customs and apply them to their daily lives. With the Spring Festival approaching, they took the opportunity to host a Chinese New Year party in advance of winter break, and share some holiday traditions.
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