Shanghai Arete Bilingual School

SABK recently received a 5-year IB evaluation report, rated Exceeding Requirements by the IBO. The report highlights SABK’s excellence in holistic education, curriculum integration, and community collaboration, particularly in leadership, student support, and teacher development.As Jiading’s first K-12 bilingual institution, SABK’s mission—Learning for a Better Self—shapes its educational ecosystem, featuring forest-inspired spaces, interdisciplinary inquiry, and multicultural immersion. The IBO commended its integration of IB learner profiles, inclusive policies for special needs, and innovative home-school-community partnerships.Next steps include enhancing arts/digital literacy programs, refining assessments, and upgrading home-school collaboration to further blend global and local early education practices. [more]

Visit by delegation from Alathena International Academy

On June 4, Canada’s Alathena International Academy (AIA) visited SABS to advance collaboration on a joint Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Program Center.As an Ontario Ministry of Education-certified institution, AIA will deliver its standardized OSSD curriculum through the AIA Cloud Platform, enabling SABS students to earn Ontario high school credits and access Canadian university pathways. The program features a tri-faculty model with certified Canadian teachers providing online instruction and Chinese academic supervisors offering on-site support, culminating in dual-issued OSSD diplomas recognized by universities across 165 countries.This partnership establishes an innovative global access without leaving home pathway for SABS learners. [more]

The 6th Red Beech Cup

24 teachers from 12 subjects across four divisions showcased their teaching skills. These well-prepared demo classes not only served as a rigorous test of teachers' professional abilities but also represented the innovative explorations and collaborative achievements of subject groups.The activity not only effectively promoted the advancement of teachers' professional competence in response to the educational needs of the intelligent era and ignited their professional enthusiasm, but also provided strong momentum to the school's teaching team. [more]

SABS Joint Chinese Seminar

On June 4, Jing'an Foreign Language Primary School visited SABS for a core literacy-focused teaching exchange.Teacher Yao delivered a Square Hat Shop reading lesson for Grade 3, using interactive activities to guide creative story retelling. Peer review and group work emphasized student-centered learning.Post-class discussions highlighted Yao’s targeted objectives and scaffolding techniques. SABS teachers suggested boosting pre-class preparation. Key takeaway: Start retelling training earlier with standardized notation.This event provided practical teaching models and cross-school collaboration. SABS will apply insights to enhance teaching strategies. [more]

High School Chasing Light Drama Festival

On June6, the High School Chasing Light Drama Festival brought us a wonderful cultural feast. Under the spotlight, the students sincerely interpreted their inner voices and defined their roles. The innovative plot interpretation, delicate costume and design, and professional coordination of stage lighting and musicleft a deep impression on the audience.The adaptation of ‘Romance in the Rain’ allowed the audience to see the reflections of the new generation of young people on love and marriage; the classic play ‘King Lear’ made us reflect on the alienation of power and family ties; the English play “Friends” made its debut on stage, with a complete plot and vivid performances; ‘The First House of Beijing Duck’ received continuous applause, with countless highlights.This event not only served as a platform for students to showcase their holistic competencies but also injected renewed vitality into campus arts education. [more]

Art Exhibition (KG)

Last week, SABK unveiled its Masters Meet Imagination exhibition, featuring 13 artworks where young creators reimagined classics by Van Gogh, Yayoi Kusama, and Gaudí. Through collages, prints, and clay sculptures, children transformed abstract art into vibrant microcosms from their unique perspectives.Highlights included K3A’s crayon Starry Night with smiling constellations, K2C’s foam-print Huizhou architecture hiding whimsical stories, and K3D’s Polka Dot Pumpkin celebrating Kusama’s iconic style. Pieces also reflected social themes: K1A deconstructed community roles with geometric shapes, K2B mirrored ancient landscapes through symmetrical prints, while K3 collaboratively painted a Hockney-inspired pastoral scroll.More than tribute to masters, this exhibition ignited children’s deeper connection with nature, culture, and society – proving creativity makes timeless art flourish anew. [more]

Kindergarten student-led conference

From June 4th to 6th, SABK invited parents to witness children’s growth through student-led conferences. Young learners acted as event hosts, showcasing their daily progress in life skills, math, English, reading, and thematic activities via portfolios, role-plays, and interactive games.In the Early Childhood classes, parent-child teams collaborated through role-playing and crafts, emphasizing joyful co-learning. Senior class students independently designed and confidently presented conference agendas, impressing families with their clear logic and creativity.Teachers and parents alike marveled at the children’s pride-inspiring performance—their self-assured communication, innovative thinking, and exploratory spirit perfectly embody the spirit of a PYP kindergarten. [more]

SABS Achieves Outstanding Results in English Speaking Finals

Good news: SABS achieved outstanding results in the Shanghai Final Selection of the ‘World Youth Communication Programme’ — 2025 Hope Star and Outlook English Speech Competition. Primary school students Wang Leyi and Yue Tongtong won the Shanghai Special Prize, and Zhang Xincheng won the Shanghai First Prize! Congratulations to the award-winning students! [more]