About Wuhan Yangtze International School

Wuhan Yangtze International School (WYIS) is a member of the International Schools of China (ISC) – an organization that, for the last 20 years, has offered academically excellent programs to meet the intellectual, physical and emotional needs of students. 

ISC serves more than 1,200 students, most of whom are the children of foreign nationals and expatriates working for companies in China. Our schools offer an American curriculum and a college preparatory system of instruction. We also believe that our students’ success depends on parental participation, and we strive to create strong relationships with both parent and child.

Because ISC is a multi-school program, students and teachers are able to participate in system-wide programs where they can interact with others outside of their immediate school. Students compete in basketball, volleyball and soccer tournaments, while teachers attend an annual development conference and share best practices. The opportunity to be a part of this larger, inter-connected community is just one of the many ways in which the WYIS experience is unique.

Why choose a western education 

If you’re considering a western education for the first time, you may be wondering how it differs from other educational systems. A western style emphasizes the development of students as individuals by encouraging them to compete against themselves, rather than their peers and by focusing on all areas of growth, including intellectual, spiritual, physical, social and emotional development. To achieve this, WYIS focuses on curriculum that is appropriate for the maturity level of the student and allows for periods of play or rest, as necessary. This doesn’t mean it is a less challenging curriculum, but instead it challenges students to use critical thinking skills as opposed to strict memorization of facts. 

Another facet of the western education is the emphasis on diversity. Students’ experiences with different people and cultures makes them well prepared to perform in future international settings, including college. However, one of the most important success factors in a western education is parental participation, whereby WYIS and parents work together as a team to prepare students for the future.