清华附中国际部开放日|2023 Open Day of THIS

10月31日，广大家长翘首以盼许久的清华附中国际部开放日如火如荼地进行。两百余名家长陆续进入校园，通过参与宣讲会、校园参观、课程工作坊、咨询答疑等活动，零距离体验国际部的教学环境，深入了解课程设置、学生生活、学校文化和招生要求等。本次活动分为小学部专场和中学部专场，活动现场井然有序，内容详实，家长们都收获颇丰，满载而归！

首先，李文平校长微笑着向全体家长致以问候和欢迎。她重点介绍了学校“中国根基、国际品质、中西合璧、清华特色”的学校特色，以及“校风正，学风浓”的校园文化特色。她强调国际部作为外籍人员子女学校性质的学校，同等注重学生的中英双母语教育，为学生的未来创造更多的可能性；学校致力于培养学生践行“身心健康、正直担当、尊重包容、团结合作、领袖气质和探索创新”的核心价值观，并着力于为培养国际化的领袖人才奠基和赋能。

李校长用生动的案例和引人入胜的故事，回顾了学校建校十四年以来的发展历程，尤其是毕业生被包括“哈耶普斯麻”在内的世界各地名校的录取佳绩，以及同学们在各类学科竞赛、体育比赛、社团活动、公益支教和科研导师项目等领域取得的成绩和荣誉。从家长们的频频点头和微笑中，我们能够感受到家长们深受鼓舞，并对国际部的办学理念的高度关注和赞同。

接着，国际部代理学术校长Maxine Klimasara女士围绕学校师资、教学方式、课程设置等家长关心的问题进行了详细的讲解。Klimasara女士强调，国际部采用中英双母语培养，以探究式和项目制学习为主，支持并帮助学生在专注学术能力培养的同时，挖掘学生的内驱力，帮助他们找到学术兴趣和方向。

随后，中方副校长白文婷女士就“中国根基”这一办学特色进行了全面的解读。白校长强调，中文是国际部必修的核心课程，学校通过设置中国历史、东方艺术等特色课程，以及举办中国文化探索与实践活动、中国文化主题活动日等，加深同学们的中国文化底蕴。国际部的培养目标是希望学生能够成长为“眼里有光，心中有爱，脚下有路”的有责任感、有担当、大格局的国际公民。家长们时而神情专注，时而若有所思，在思考与吸收中加深了对国际部教育特点的了解和认同。

在学生分享环节，在国际部分别就读了10年和8年的学生代表Tina Cui和Oscar Tsui上台，用流利的中英文双语分享了他们在自小学至高中在国际部的学习与活动经历。两位同学以轻快活泼的方式，通过一组组活动回顾的照片，为家长们讲述他们在国际部一路成长的故事。他们的故事中，有小学以来参加的丰富多彩的社团活动，主动坚持多年的暑期支教，和导师合作的社会科学研究，以及班主任老师给同学们买蛋糕庆祝开学等温馨时刻……他们的故事吸引了现场所有家长的目光，让家长们不禁感动，受到触动和启发。他们还分享道，学校致力于用顶尖资源和温暖赋能每一位学生，激发他们的潜力和创造力，这不仅有助于提升同学们的个人能力和竞争力，也为他们创造了更广阔的机会和可能性。

升学指导协调员邹培老师就家长们关心的大学申请问题，也做出了系统的阐述。她通过回顾国际部毕业生往年摘取的“哈耶普斯麻”等丰硕录取成果，介绍了她是如何帮助学生申请合适的大学。国际部升学指导团队为学生提供一对一升学指导，并量体裁衣，结合每位同学的学习和课外活动情况，为他们提供强大和专业的申请建议。此外，国际部每年还通过举办大学招生官咨询会、家长讲座、学生讲座等方式，向学生提供全方位的大学申请指导，从而激励和鼓励他们追求自己的梦想和目标。

最后，家长代表金亚丽女士分享了国际部的独特之处。她提到，国际部是一个小而精的集体，学校本身依托清华大学，为每位学生提供平等而优质的教育资源和平台。同时，学校极为重视对学生领导力的培养，孩子们通过参加多种多样的社团、科研、团建等活动，几乎所有的兴趣都能得到悉心培育。此外，她还高度赞扬了国际部高效的办事效率。在这里，家校链接和家校共育尤其受到重视，学校定期为家长们组织校长早餐会、家委会、心理学等各类讲座。在这里，她感受到了国际部大家庭的温暖和专业，同时也在与学校的齐心协力中对孩子的成长加深了解和充满信心。

On October 31st, the long-awaited open day of THIS was in full swing as numerous parents arrived on campus. Nearly two hundred parents participated in various activities such as lecture sessions, campus tours, simulated classes, and Q&A sessions, allowing them to experience the teaching environment of the international school up close and gain a deeper understanding of admission requirements, curriculum, and student life. The event was divided into primary school and secondary school sessions, with well-organized and informative content that provided abundant rewards for the attending parents.

Principal Li Wenping began her speech with an affectionate tone, smiling as she greeted and welcomed all the parents. She highlighted the school’s educational philosophy of “

Integration of Chinese and Western Education, International Quality, Chinese Root, Tsinghua Characteristics,” emphasizing the school’s focus on laying the foundation and empowering students to become international leaders. She emphasized that as a school for foreign children, THIS attaches equal importance to students’ bilingual education in both Chinese and English, creating more possibilities for their future.

Principal Li used vivid examples and captivating stories to review the school’s development history and the achievements and honors that students have attained in areas such as public service teaching, various sports and academic competitions, and research mentorship programs. She mentioned that the school is committed to cultivating students with physical and mental health, integrity and responsibility, respect and inclusivity, unity and cooperation, leadership qualities, and a core value of exploration and innovation. The parents nodded frequently, actively taking photos and recording the meeting, showing high attention and agreement with the educational philosophy of the international department.

Subsequently, Ms. Maxine Klimasara, the Academic Principal of THIS, and Ms. Bai Wenting, the Chinese Vice Principal, provided detailed explanations on topics of concern to parents, such as faculty, teaching methods, curriculum, and Chinese language instruction. Ms. Klimasara emphasized that THIS strives for a bilingual teaching approach in both Chinese and English, placing importance on inquiry-based learning in Western-style curriculum. The department also supports and helps students explore their interests and passions while excelling academically. 

Afterwards, Ms. Bai Wenting, the Chinese Vice Principal, gave a comprehensive interpretation of the distinctive educational feature of “Chinese Foundation.” She highlighted that Chinese language is a core compulsory course in THIS. The school offers distinctive courses on Chinese history, Eastern art, and organizes activities such as exploring and experiencing Chinese culture, as well as Chinese cultural theme days, to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture. Through these efforts, the aim is to nurture responsible, proactive, and globally-minded citizens who have a sense of purpose and vision. The parents alternated between focused expressions and thoughtful moments, deepening their understanding and agreement with the educational characteristics of THIS.

Later on, student representatives Tina Cui and Oscar Tsui, who have been studying in THIS for 10 and 8 years respectively, took the stage to share their learning and activity experiences from primary school to high school in influent Chinese and English. The two students presented a unique and lively student life sharing through a series of photos depicting various activities. Their sharing included participation in clubs since primary school, volunteering in summer teaching programs for multiple years, collaborating with mentors on social science research projects, and heartwarming moments such as homeroom teachers buying them cakes at the beginning of each school year. They inspiringly emphasized that the school is committed to empowering every student with top-notch resources and warmth, aiming to ignite their potential and creativity. This not only enhances students’ personal abilities and competitiveness but also creates broader opportunities and possibilities for them. The students’ passionate and charismatic words deeply inspired and moved all the parents in the audience.

Ms. Zou Pei, College Counseling Coordinator, provided a comprehensive explanation on the topic of college applications, addressing the concerns of parents. She reviewed the impressive admission achievements of previous THIS graduates, such as admissions to top universities like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, and explained how she assists students in applying to suitable colleges. The college counseling team at THIS conducts one-on-one interviews with students, tailoring their advice based on each student’s academic performance and extracurricular activities, providing them with strong and professional application guidance. Additionally, THIS organizes events such as college admissions officer consultations, parent lectures, and student presentations to offer comprehensive guidance on college applications, inspiring and encouraging students to pursue their dreams and goals.

Finally, Ms. Jin Yali, a parent representative, shared the unique features of THIS compared to other schools she had experienced. She mentioned that THIS is a small yet excellent community, relying on Tsinghua University to provide equal and high-quality educational resources and platforms for each student. Meanwhile, the school places great emphasis on cultivating students’ leadership skills by offering diverse activities such as clubs, scientific research, and team building, nurturing almost every interest. Additionally, she highly praised the efficient work efficiency of THIS. Here, the connection between home and school and the co-education are particularly valued. The school regularly organizes various lectures such as principal breakfast meetings, parent committees, and psychology to support parents. She felt the warmth and professionalism of THIS family, and also gained more understanding and confidence in her child’s growth through working closely with the school.