International schools meet to foster collaboration

Participants pose for a group photo during the meeting at the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center on Nov. 14. Photos courtesy of NSIC

Representatives from seven international schools in Nanshan District's Zhaoshang Subdistrict, alongside the Yucai Education Group, convened at the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center (NSIC) on Nov. 14. The meeting focused on the coordinated development of education and enhancing communication and cooperation between the local government and the schools.

During the session, each participating school outlined its future plans for organizing cultural exchange events. A key outcome was the agreement to host a joint soccer match at the end of the year, with detailed arrangements being discussed to facilitate the event.

(From L) Liu Siyu, director of Academic Affairs of Merchiston International School (Qianhai), Mike Alberts, sports director of Merchiston International School (Longhua), and Zhong Ruya, director of the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center pose for a photo during the event. 

Organized by the Zhaoshang Subdistrict Office, the meeting served as a tangible example of Zhaoshang's commitment to high-quality international development. This initiative is expected to strengthen the connection between the international and local school communities and facilitate clearer communication between the government and international educational institutions.

As a front-runner in China's reform and opening up, Zhaoshang Subdistrict is a significant international hub. It is currently home to expats representing 100 nationalities, underscoring its unique role in the city's global engagement.