Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
253 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
North American, Korean, French, Japanese, Australian, England, Malaysian, Hong Kong, etc. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
They are all international students. WYIS does not accept students with a Chinese mainland passport. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. We offer English Language Support for students who are not native English speakers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom uses advanced technology to teach and enhance learning. All classrooms are equipped with either iPads or laptops, mostly at a 1:1 ratio, student-to-device. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religious expression isn’t part of the curriculum, though students are encouraged to practice kindness, compassion, and service, which are hallmarks of many religious traditions. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students in high school study the history and philosophy of different religious worldviews. They critically examine a variety of ideas and learn about a wide range of cultures. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP, SAT, PSAT, MAP |
| Results in these examinations |
2019 AP: Score of 5, 33%; Score of 4,24%; Score of 3, 26%. 2020 SAT: Highest score: 1600, 20% of WYIS students scored 1450 or above. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies according to their grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our Special Education Teacher is available to support children with special learning needs. |
| Learning support offered |
The Special Education Teacher works with students and collaborates with the teachers on ways to support students with academic and organizational needs. They are in communication with parents, teachers, and administration to implement the individual or whole-group learning plans. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We recognize each student has different needs for challenge and growth. Differentiation is built into our teaching and curriculum by providing flexibility through classroom enrichment and access to outside, online courses. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Academic testing and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A student will undergo a series of reading, written, spoken and listening tests to determine if they are academically and socially ready for the grade level for which they are applying. This written assessment will measure the ability of a student to read and write in English, and the interviews will measure the student’s ability to listen and speak in English. |
| Waiting list |
Waiting lists are established as needed based on grade level capacity |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no specific deadline for the application. WYIS has rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
3:20pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. While our cafeteria provides a variety of foods for students to choose from to suit their needs, we do not specifically offer vegan, kosher, halal, or other specialty diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
WYIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Soccer, Ping-Pong, Volleyball, Badminton, and a variety of other seasonal sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Performing Arts Theater, Gym, Science Lab, Maker Space, Robotics Lab, and a variety of other creative spaces |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- Astroturf pitch for soccer and outdoor team sports
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Wuhan Yangtze International School is a fully accredited kindergarten through 12th grade school that provides expatriate children with a Western-style education taught in the English language. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
WYIS is committed to providing a transformative, holistic, K12 education to develop globally minded individuals who learn, love, and lead. |