Among the nearly 2,000 international schools in China, ISD has become one of only 65 schools to be accredited by WASC, which has completed full accreditation for all grades from pre-kindergarten to grade 12, meaning that all of our students’ qualifications are recognized by primary and higher education institutions throughout the United States and most Western countries.
在中国近2000家国际及国际化学校当中，ISD是仅有的65所已获得WASC认证的学校之一，并且完成了从幼儿三岁班至高中部十二年级的全学段认证。这意味着我校所有学生的学历均可获得全美国以及绝大部分西方国家的基础和高等教育机构的认可。
ISD & WASC-A Continuous Improvement Process
ISD的WASC认证是一个持续改进的过程
Since its inception, ISD has been committed to continuously improving student learning in an emotionally and physically safe environment, through a variety of learning experiences, with social-emotional support, and opportunities for students beyond their core subjects. This commitment is also reflected in the WASC accreditation process that was selected and has been maintained by ISD since its infancy, requiring data-based decision-making processes in a collaborative environment.
自建校以来，ISD一直致力于不断改进学生的学习体验：通过为全体学生创造一个身心安全的学习环境，提供一系列的学习体验，社交情感支持，以及核心课程以外的各种学习机会，使学生得以全面发展。这一承诺也反映在WASC的认证过程中，ISD从一开始就选择并一直坚持，在一个合作的环境中、基于数据来实施决策过程。
WASC Accreditation Benefits Students:
– ISD students’ academic transcripts and the authenticity of their background information will be recognized by overseas universities.
– ISD diploma is equivalent to a diploma issued by a U.S. high school and is recognized globally, giving students priority in competing applications.
– ISD students’ credits can be transferred within the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, helping students save some money on tuition or offering the possibility of early graduation.
– ISD’s accreditation process will include visits and evaluations by education professionals, which will allow schools to optimize their programs and provide a valuable reference for the education industry.
– ISD has a committed school community.
– ISD provides a welcoming and personalized learning experience.
– ISD is committed to using data to reflect on and improve student learning.
– ISD recognizes the importance to adhere to host country rules and regulations.
– ISD is committed to adding dimensions to its learning program.
WASC认证对学生的益处
– ISD学生的成绩单与其背景资料的真实性得到国外大学认可。
– ISD的文凭等同美国本土高中颁发的文凭，在全球范围内得到认可，学生可以在同等条件的申请竞争中获得优先权。
– ISD学生所修的学分可以在WASC认证的学校进行转换，帮助学生节省一部分学费，或者为学生提早毕业提供可能。
– ISD的认证过程将包括教育界专业人士的访问和评估，这将使学校的课程得到优化，并为教育界同行提供宝贵的参考。
– ISD拥有一个和谐稳定的社区。
– ISD提供了一个友好的且个性化的学习体验。
– ISD致力于以数据反映结果、并根据此结果改进学生的学习。
– ISD认识到遵守东道国法律法规的重要性。
– ISD致力于拓展多样化的学习项目。
ISD’s Accreditation Processes
ISD的认证过程
ISD received accreditation after its initial WASC visit in 2013. In 2017, ISD completed its first full self-study. Since then, ISD has had progress visits and a mid-cycle visit. In April 2023, ISD will complete its second full self-study visit during which four WASC visitors will have an opportunity to speak directly with representative groups of stakeholders including teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and students.
ISD在2013年的WASC首次访问后便获得了认证。2017年，ISD完成了第一次全面的自审考察。从那时起，ISD陆续接受了多次的进度考察和一次中期考察。2023年4月，ISD将完成其第二次全面自审考察。届时，四位WASC访问专家将会与ISD社区的代表直接交流，其中包括老师和非教学人员、家长和学生。
Beginning in October 2021, various groups of teachers and non-teaching staff have met to help the school to evaluate ISD’s effectiveness across four categories: A. Organization for Student Learning (School purpose, governance, resources); B. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; C. Support for Student Academic Growth; D. School Culture, Child Protection, and Parent/Community.
自2021年10月起，ISD全体教师和员工分成多个小组召开研讨会，帮助学校从以下四个方面来评估工作的有效性。这四个方面分别为：一、学生学习的组织（办学宗旨、校园管理、资源）；二、课程，教学和评估；三、对学生学业成长的支持；四、学校文化，儿童保护和家长/社区。
To determine ISD’s effectiveness in each area, data has been collected from all stakeholders and may include survey data (such as annual parent survey), standardized testing data, classroom observations, school policies, demographic data, along with many other data points. Teams of teaching and non-teaching staff have met to analyze the available data to address several indicators within each of the above categories. From that analysis, ISD is prioritizing areas for further growth and development and will develop an action plan to address those areas.
为综合评估ISD在各方面工作的有效性，各小组从社区成员处收集了大量数据，其中包括年度家长调查等调查数据、标准化测试数据、课堂观察、学校政策、师生数据等。教职员工以小组的形式分别对各个方面的指标进行研究与分析。根据这些分析，学校将重点关注有待进一步成长与加强的方面，并将针对这些方面制定行动方案来优化。
When the WASC team visits ISD in April 2023, offline or online, they will check to see if they agree with ISDs findings and add any additional recommendations that they may have. After the visit, ISD will revise the action plan to be sure to include not only the findings from ISD’s self-study but also the recommendations provided by the WASC team.
在2023年4月WASC专家团队访问ISD之时，他们将对自审考察的调查发现进行认定以及给出可能的额外建议。访问结束后，ISD将根据自审考察的调查发现，并结合WASC专家团队提出的建议，对执行方案进行修订。
WASC’s rigorous and comprehensive accreditation process requires ISD to reflect on practice, improve our school’s development in all aspects, and maintain the excellence of our academic programme in line with the highest international standards!
WASC严谨且全面的认证过程，要求我们学校不断地探索和实践，改进和提升学校全面发展的各项工作，并按照最高国际标准确保学术的卓越性！
