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  1. 5 Advantages an International School Will Give Your Child

    Have you thought about how an international school could offer these wonderful things to your child? Aside from the obvious benefit of a multicultural experience, there are several unique advantages of choosing an international school that parents often don’t discover until they see the results for themselves.

  2. Native American Cultural Presentation Launches Month of Gratitude

    Thank you, Kevin Locke, for sharing your culture with us!  Elementary students were treated to an interactive performance of Native American stories, songs and an amazing Hoop of Life dance.

  3. Middle Schoolers Experience School Life in Tongxiang, China

    YCIS Silicon Valley middle schoolers were thrilled to experience dorm life, make new friends, attend class and enjoy sightseeing during their two-week visit to sister-school Yew Wah International Education School in Tongxiang.

  4. Happy Founder’s Day!

    Connected via live video links, Yew Chung and Yew Wah international schools worldwide commemorated Founder’s Day as one big family! Students also enjoyed sports, games and birthday-themed activities to celebrate.

  5. Food Science with Chef Kenji

    Thank you to award-winning author, chef and scientist, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, for lending his culinary expertise to YCIS middle schoolers studying the science of baking.

  6. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

    Games, treats and fellowship were enjoyed by all who attended the annual YCIS Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on September 22. Over 500 YCIS families, staff, alumni and friends gathered together to celebrate this 3,000 year old festival.

  7. Reading with Children’s Author Christina Matula

    Children’s picture book author, Christina Matula, visited elementary classrooms to share her story The Shadow in the Moon. She also talked about the writing process and answered many questions from her audience of budding writers!

  8. Check out the YCIS Christmas Tree!

    Did you see YCIS’s tree at the Mountain View Christmas Tree Walk? The tree featured animals around the world with hand-painted ornaments created by YCIS elementary students.

  9. Happy 85th Birthday, YCIS!

    YCIS Silicon Valley joined thousands of Yew Chung and Yew Wah students and staff across the globe celebrating 85 years on Founder’s Day 2017.

  10. Puppet Show On the Go at Mountain View Library

    A young audience at Mountain View Library’s Saturday story time was delighted by the YCIS middle schoolers’ bilingual puppet show on the go.

  11. Science Camp Thrills 5th Graders

    Fifth grade students enthusiastically explored science at Walden West this week. The Outdoor Science School has nurtured children’s…

  12. Building Friendships at YCIS Family Camping Trip

    Families who camp together, grow together!  The annual YCIS Family Camping Trip brought nearly 300 students, parents, staff and alumni together to share games…

  13. Compassionate 4th Graders Fundraise for Hurricane Harvey Relief

    Inspired to do something about the tragedy unfolding in Houston, Texas as a result of Hurricane Harvey, 4th grade friends took the initiative to help.

  14. Celebrating Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

    A time for celebration and family, the YCIS Moon Festival brings together staff, students, parents, alumni and friends to enjoy games, food and fun.

  15. Eclipse Viewing Party!

    Wonder and excitement visited YCIS along with the solar eclipse. Seizing the teachable moment, teachers on both campuses helped children…

  16. Welcome Back to School

    Welcome back to school! Welcome to our new students and families! We are super excited to be back at school. Our teachers have worked hard…

  17. Bay Area Summer Destinations

    Summer is a great time to get outside, feel the sunshine on your skin and let your kids explore. Read on for a few of our favorite destinations!

  18. Community Event: Repair Cafe

    Before you throw away that broken thing, check out a Repair Cafe event near you! Volunteers will assess and fix (or help you fix) your things for FREE instead of tossing them into the landfill!

  19. The National Junior Honor Society’s Newest Members

    On May 2, YCIS celebrated as new members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

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