南通思德福国际学校为供应小学课程（PYP）的IB天下学校
“THE FIRST AND ONLY AUTHORISED IB WORLD SCHOOL IN NANTONG to bring International education to students from kindergarten to the 6th grade”
[Nantong Stalford International School now an authorized IB World School for the PYP]
2020年1月，在21世纪第二个十年来临之际，国际文凭组织 (IBO)正式确认了南通思德福国际学校作为国际文凭组织(IB)授权的国际小学项目。这意味着从3岁到12岁的学生都可以在NTSIS接管IB教诲。NTSIS成为南通地区第一所唯一得到授权的IB天下学校，也是江苏省第十所获国际文凭组织(IB)授权的PYP天下学校。由此我们学校将光明正大地融入环球教诲，契合南通迈向国际化城市。南通亦成为江苏省第五、全国第29个拥有IB国际学校的城市。
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Nantong Stalford International School(NTSIS) has contributed to the city’s claim to international stature by putting Nantong on the world stage in the field of education.
On 2nd January 2020, NTSIS received an official letter from International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) confirming NTSIS status as an authorised IB world school for the PYP. This means that students from age 3 to 12 will be able to receive an IB education in NTSIS.
NTSIS is the 10th school in Jiangsu which is an authorised IB World School for PYP. This put Nantong as the 5th city in Jiangsu and 29th city in China which boast an IB World School for PYP.
“这是数年的漫长旅程，但是当然值得努力和下决心，” NTSIS PYP校长Ronnie Teo说道，“过程中我们通过进行可行性研究，包括与学术委员会进行谈论来确定IB的理念是否符合思德福教诲的核心代价不雅观，随后，我们得到了新加坡总部的批准，可以申请候选资格。IBO须要至少一学年的候选资格履行才能考虑授权。在申请授权之后，IBO会安排一次访问核查，以确定学校是否符合PYP标准和实践。”
“我们敬业的PYP西席不遗余力确保PYP部门符合严格的IB标准和老例，并为南通思德福国际学校的学生供应卓越的IB教诲。” PYP折衷员Serena Loke女士详细阐明道，“IB的巡查员对我们的努力事情印象深刻。我们非常感谢家长和学校的大力支持。”
“我们认为，得到IB授权是使NTSIS成为一所更有竞争力学校的主要里程碑。我们致力于成为一所天下顶尖学府，造就今日和未来的领袖。” NTSIS总校长吴和平女士总结道。
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“It was a long journey over a few years, but it was certainly worth the effort,” Mr. Ronnie Teo, PYP Principal of NTSIS shared.
“We began the authorization process by conducting feasibility studies involving discussions with stakesholders to determine if the IB philosophy was in alignment with Stalford’s core values. We then obtained approval from our headquarter in Singapore to start the authorisation process,” Mr. Ronnie Teo explained.
IBO requires at least one academic year of implementation under candidacy before authorization can be considered. Application for authorisation is followed by a verification visit arranged by the IBO to determine whether the PYP in NTSIS meets the IB standards and practices.
“With input from our Singapore headquarter, our team of dedicated teachers work extremely hard together to ensure our programme meets the strict IB standards and practices during candidacy so that our students can benefit fully from good educational practice.” Ms. Serena Loke, the PYP Coordinator elaborated. “The IB assessors were very impressed with our efforts and work. We would like to thank the parents and school community for their unwavering support in achieving the IB authorisation.”
“We believe that achieving authorisation is another important milestone in making NTSIS a school of choice. We are committed to our vision to be a world-class institution of learning for leaders of today and tomorrow.” Mdm Wu Heping, Head of NTSIS concluded.
IB-PYP有什么好处？
IB课程因其完成的高水平寻衅性，干系性和参与性事情而在世界范围内得到认可。小学开设了动手学习的课程，在此过程中，学生们一起努力办理问题，同时与周围的天下保持紧密联系。该课程为求知欲和学术严谨度打下了根本。IB课程的学生对作为学习者的自己以及他们能够如何影响周围的天下有更深刻的理解。
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What are the benefits of IB-PYP?
The IB program is recognized around the world for the high level of challenging, relevant, and engaging work for learners. The Primary Years Programme focuses on hands-on learning in which students work together to solve problems while connecting with the world around them. This program provides the foundation for developing intellectual curiosity and academic rigour. Students in the IB program have a deeper understanding of themselves as learners and how they can impact the world around them.
