啟明星加入東亞第一梯隊國際學校組織EARCOS

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行穩致遠，啟明星發展駛入快車道！

在獲得CIS（國際學校理事會）和 WASC（美國西部學校與學院聯盟）全面認證之后，最近，我們又成為東亞地區第一梯隊的國際學校組織EARCOS（東亞國際學校協會）的成員！

這些進展不只體現了外界對我們的廣泛認可，也為我們開辟了新的合作機會！

通過所有這些過程，學校也會實現自我提升和改進，這是保證高質量教學的關鍵，也是保障啟明星健康發展的關鍵。

站在新學年開端，我們信心滿滿！

“在啟明星，我們致力于培養擁有社會創新意識的學生，激勵他們發揮自己最美好的一面。學校最近獲得的EARCOS會員資格，以及之前得到的CIS和WASC認證，IB的再授權，證實了我們對卓越和創新的承諾。

這些成果展示了我們培養富有同理心和驅動力的學習者的使命，我們的學習者會為創造更加公平和可持續的世界而努力。學校在發展過程中得到的外部認可表明，我們不僅是反思型學習者，也是全球進步的積極貢獻者。”

—— 啟明星學校執行總校長 朱丹

EARCOS會員新身份！

東亞國際學校協會（EARCOS）有著50多年歷史，是一家面向東亞地區國際學校的第一梯隊組織。EARCOS 致力于促進教育機構的專業發展和它們之間的相互聯系，進而對學習者產生積極的影響。

啟明星成為EARCOS成員之后的益處：

**我們的學生**

- 有機會參加其他頂級國際學校的活動、競賽和交流項目

- 得益于國際知名大學對啟明星教育的認可度

- 獲得豐富的全球視角和經驗

**我們的教師**

- 和世界領先學校的教育工作者合作

- 獲得最前沿的專業發展機會

- 有機會參與和學習國際教育的最佳實踐

**啟明星全校**

- 獲得和其他關注創新、世界領先的學校合作和學習的機會

- 提升在全球教育界的聲譽

- 吸引和留住來自世界各地的頂尖教育人才

2項國際認證

除此之外，啟明星學校也獲得了兩項國際權威機構的全面認證：

- 國際學校理事會（CIS）

- 美國西部學校與學院聯盟（WASC）

“啟明星學校擅長將其運營、課程和社區參與和其核心價值觀、社會創新能力相結合，為卓越教育設定高標準。

學校表現出對培養創新、協作和社會責任文化的堅定承諾，對學生的福祉、課程設計和社區參與產生了 重大影響。將社會創新能力整合到教學框架中，以及對高質量教育實踐的全面理解，是值得稱贊的。”

——摘自《CIS/WASC團隊訪問報告》

**這對啟明星意味什么？**

- 我們創新和行業領先的教育項目得到了認可

- 增加國際頂尖大學對我們的認可

- 獲得和世界領先學校合作的機會

- 通過外部評估和反饋實現持續改進

這些認證為我們的教育質量提供了外部認證，表明在這些知名國際教育認證機構看來，啟明星是一所值得信賴的學校。

IB世界學校

啟明星已被授權提供三大全球通用的國際文憑（IB）課程：

- 小學課程 (PYP)

- 中學課程 (MYP)

- 大學預科課程 (DP)

完整的IB課程體系確保我們的學生能夠在啟明星的整個學習期間體驗到連貫、高質量的雙語教育，為學生成功進入IB文憑課程提供最佳準備，并培養了他們在快速變化的科技驅動的世界中進行大學和生活所需的關鍵技能。

“啟明星學校積極推動課程創新，并通過跨學科單元（IDU）、力求改變的項目（PFC）和社會創新周等舉措探索新的學習方法。”

——摘自《CIS/WASC團隊訪問報告》

我們會積極探索如何利用這些新的聯系為我們的學生創造更多機會，包括國際活動、競賽和合作項目。

這些成果反映了我們社區對卓越的奉獻精神，并進一步鞏固了啟明星作為國際教育領先者的地位。它們確保我們在創新、全球化教育的最前沿，持續不斷地發展我們的課程，幫助學生在迅速變化的世界中取得成功。

在我們擁抱這些新的合作與成長機會的同時，我們期待它們為我們學生的教育之旅和學校的持續發展帶來的積極影響!

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Daystar’s Achievements Continue to Earn Global Recognition.

After receiving full accreditation by CIS (Council of International Schools) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) during the previous academic year,Daystar Academy now has become a member of the leading organization of international schools in East Asia, EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools)!

These milestones reflect widespread recognition of Daystar’s achievements, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and learning resources to build an even stronger school community!

"At Daystar Academy, we are deeply committed to nurturing socially innovative students who are equipped to inspire the best in humanity. Our recent EARCOS membership, alongside CIS and WASC accreditation, and our IB re-authorizations is a testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation. These achievements reflect our mission to cultivate empathetic, driven learners who strive for a more equitable and sustainable world. As we continue to grow, these external validations affirm that we are not only reflective learners but also active contributors to global progress."

— Daniel Williams,

Executive Head of Schools, Daystar Academy

New Membership: EARCOS

For more than half a century, the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) has served as a leading organization for international schools across East Asia. EARCOS is dedicated to providing professional development programs, as well as fostering collaboration and partnerships for its members, thereby elevating and enriching learning for students at member schools.

Benefits of Our New Accreditations and Memberships:

For Students:

* New opportunities for activities, competitions, and exchanges with other top international schools

* Exposure to diverse global perspectives and experiences

* Increased recognition of the value of a Daystar education by prestigious universities worldwide

For Teachers:

* Collaboration with educators from leading schools worldwide

* Access to cutting-edge professional development opportunities

* New opportunities to contribute to and learn from internationally recognized, best practices in education

For Daystar as a Whole:

* Greater opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other innovative, leading schools worldwide

* Enhanced reputation in the global education community

* Attraction and retention of top educators from around the world

International Accreditation

During the 2023-2024 school year, Daystar Academy received full accreditation from two prestigious international organizations:

* The Council of International Schools (CIS)

* The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

“Daystar Academy excels in aligning its operations, curriculum, and community engagement with its core values and the SI competencies, setting a high standard for educational excellence. The school has demonstrated a profound commitment to fostering a culture of innovation,
collaboration, and social responsibility, significantly influencing student well- being, curriculum development, and community involvement. The integration of SI competencies into the teaching and learning framework, alongside a comprehensive understanding of high-quality educational practices, is commendable.”

——CIS/WASC TEAM VISIT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

What does this mean for Daystar?

* Confirmation of our innovative and industry-leading educational programs

* Enhanced recognition by top universities worldwide

* Access to opportunities for collaboration with leading schools globally

* Ongoing support for improvement via external evaluation and feedback

These accreditations provide external validation of the exceptional quality of a Daystar education and place us among a select group of schools worldwide. In China, Daystar is now one of just 36 schools with CIS accreditation.

IB World School Status

Daystar is authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs:

* Primary Years Programme (PYP)

* Middle Years Programme (MYP)

* Diploma Programme (DP)

This complete IB continuum ensures our students experience a coherent, high-quality dual-language education throughout their entire time at Daystar. It provides the best preparation for success in the IB Diploma Programme and develops crucial skills for college and life in our rapidly changing, technology-driven world.

“Daystar Academy actively promotes curriculum innovations and explores new learning methods through initiatives like Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs), Projects for Change (PfC) and SI week. ”

——CIS/WASC TEAM VISIT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Daystar is now actively exploring how to best leverage these new connections to create exciting opportunities for Daystar students, including international events, competitions, and collaborative projects.

These achievements reflect our community's dedication to excellence and reinforce Daystar's position as a leader in international education. They ensure we remain at the forefront of innovative, globally-minded education, continuously evolving our programs to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world, while reinforcing our school's continued development.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making Daystar Academy a truly world-class educational institution.