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In English, Shanghai means city by the sea. Bordered on the north and west by Jiangsu province, to the south by Zhejiang province, and on the east by the East China Sea, Shanghai is s strategic sea and river port that serves as the gatekeeper to the Pacific Ocean and the interior of China. The city is divided into two parts by the Huangpu River: Puxi (west of the Huangpu River) and Pudong (east of the Huangpu River). Puxi is the older part of the city where the majority of shops, restaurants, and museums are located. Pudong is the modern part with impressive skyscrapers, such as the Shanghai International Financial Center, Jinmao Building, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. In the mid-1800s, Shanghai transitioned from a small fishing village to an international commercial port with strong influences from the British, French, and Americans. Occupied by the Japanese during World War II, Shanghai returned to Chinese control after the war and became relatively isolated from the rest of the world through the 1980s. In the early 1990s, the leadership of the People’s Republic of China designated Shanghai as the epicenter for the country’s commercial reawakening. Since then Shanghai has become the host of China’s stock market and serves as the nation’s most important industrial hub.
Known for its meandering waterways and breathtaking gardens, Suzhou is synonymous with high culture and elegance. Bordered by the Yangtze River in the north, Shanghai to its east, Zhejiang Province to its south, and Lake Taihu in the west, Suzhou is located along the southeastern edge of Jiangsu Province. Unique offerings in Suzhou include the Grand Canal, Pingjiang Road, Humble Administrator’s Garden, and Tiger Hill. Suzhou is also the silk capital of the world, especially known for intricate, double-sided silk embroidery.
Introduction to Suzhou North America High School (SNA)
(see http://www.sna-edu.com) - is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Established by the Wuzhong Group and Jiangsu International Foundation for Education Excellence (JIFEE) in partnership with North Carolina State University, SNA utilizes an innovative, inquiry-based curriculum to prepare students for matriculation at top universities throughout North America. SNA first opened its doors to Chinese and international students in grades 10-12 in 2013 after being commissioned by the Education Bureau of Jiangsu Province.
The faculty and staff at SNA are committed to cultivating world-class students who are globally competent; creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial; critical thinkers and problem solvers; effective communicators and collaborators; and consumers and producers of digital content. Through strategic planning and continuous improvement, SNA seeks to integrate dynamic curricula and pedagogies, digital learning, and global collaborations on their state-of-the-art campus.
The school is currently renting space to operate while the new campus is being completed. The new school is on schedule to be completed in June 2016 and will open its doors to approximately 200 students in September 2016. The target enrollment eventually will reach 1000 students.
(see http://www.sna-edu.com) - is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Established by the Wuzhong Group and Jiangsu International Foundation for Education Excellence (JIFEE) in partnership with North Carolina State University, SNA utilizes an innovative, inquiry-based curriculum to prepare students for matriculation at top universities throughout North America. SNA first opened its doors to Chinese and international students in grades 10-12 in 2013 after being commissioned by the Education Bureau of Jiangsu Province.
The faculty and staff at SNA are committed to cultivating world-class students who are globally competent; creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial; critical thinkers and problem solvers; effective communicators and collaborators; and consumers and producers of digital content. Through strategic planning and continuous improvement, SNA seeks to integrate dynamic curricula and pedagogies, digital learning, and global collaborations on their state-of-the-art campus.
The school is currently renting space to operate while the new campus is being completed. The new school is on schedule to be completed in June 2016 and will open its doors to approximately 200 students in September 2016. The target enrollment eventually will reach 1000 students.
The Capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the nation's political, economic, and cultural center. Located in north China, close to the port city of Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei Province, it also serves as the most important transportation hub and port of entry.
As one of the six ancient cities in China, Beijing has been the heart and soul of politics throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore the city's ancient past and exciting modern development. Now it has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, with about 140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
As one of the six ancient cities in China, Beijing has been the heart and soul of politics throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore the city's ancient past and exciting modern development. Now it has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, with about 140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
Introduction to Beijing Royal School (BRS) (See http://www.brs.edu.cn/en) - Since its establishment in 1996 as a foreign joint-venture approved by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Beijing Royal Education (BRE) has been devoted to precollege, international education of the highest standard. Integrating eastern and western pedagogical techniques and resources, we have created a nurturing, challenging and diverse learning environment. We use mobile and distance learning technologies to access world class teaching resources and pedagogies from abroad and then, as is traditional in China, tailor them to the individual characteristics and aptitudes of our students, Beijing Royal Kindergarten, Beijing Royal Foreign Language School and Beijing Royal School collectively form a K-12 continuum, providing a comprehensive education that cultivates the intellectual talents, leadership, moral integrity and international vision required to compete on a global level. .
From 2003 to 2006, Beijing Royal School became the first school in China to introduce A-Level, A-S and IGCSE courses and established the first Cambridge International Center in Beijing. In parallel, BRS introduced a comprehensive Advanced Placement program, earning official recognition as the College Board’s only AP Demonstration School in China.
From 2003 to 2006, Beijing Royal School became the first school in China to introduce A-Level, A-S and IGCSE courses and established the first Cambridge International Center in Beijing. In parallel, BRS introduced a comprehensive Advanced Placement program, earning official recognition as the College Board’s only AP Demonstration School in China.