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This Concordia Alumnus Has Data-mined His Way to TikTok

Concordia Shanghai — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:34:19 GMT

William Wang’s journey from a diligent student at Concordia International School Shanghai to an experienced User Insights Analyst at TikTok is a compelling story of dedication, growth, and the transformative power of a nurturing environment.

Concordia Celebrates Student Excellence at Annual Honor Societies Induction Ceremony

Concordia Shanghai — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:08:07 GMT

In an inspiring celebration of academic achievement and cultural diversity, Concordia proudly hosted its annual Honor Societies Induction Ceremony this past Tuesday, April 16th. This significant event marked the induction of 57 distinguished students into five prestigious honor societies, underscoring their commitment to excellence in various disciplines.

A Journey from School Magazines to Magical Tales at Disney

Concordia Shanghai — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:28:24 GMT

A decade ago, Iris Chen served as an editor and writer for Concordia’s high school literary magazine, “Zeitgeist.” Today, she is the managing editor at Disney Publishing, where she contributes to stories that sprinkle magic into the lives of readers.

This Concordia Sophomore is Skating Towards Excellence

Concordia Shanghai — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:15:36 GMT

As a student athlete, Concordia 10th grader, Megan W., lives a busy and full life. From hitting the books to gliding gracefully on the ice, she is not afraid of pushing boundaries to try new things, and balances her school and skating life in an inspiring way. And on the subject of inspiration, let’s have a warm round of applause for Megan as she has recently returned from the 2024 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, where she represented HK China with distinction!

AL Journalism: A Journey from Classroom to Newsroom

Concordia Shanghai — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:17:54 GMT

At Concordia, we’re proud to have a group of young wordsmiths who wield their pens for the student publication “Phoenix Post.” These young writers, members of the high school Applied Learning Journalism (AL Journalism) course, eagerly delve into current issues, showcasing their talents as they navigate the world of journalism. But what happens when high school journalism collides with the bustling reality of a real newsroom?

A Budding Student Artist Driven to Auto Design

Concordia Shanghai — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:22:24 GMT

High school junior Lucas J. is fascinated by automotive design, spending countless hours at his desk perfecting his craft. As a standout student designer at Concordia, Lucas demonstrates the incredible possibilities that come from innovative use of creative talents and a willingness to take risks.

Discover the Triumph of NHD China 2024 at Concordia Shanghai

Concordia Shanghai — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:55:04 GMT

This year, the National History Day China (NHD China) student competition made its triumphant return to Concordia Shanghai. A total of 425 students from 16 international schools across China converged on our campus, having crafted distinctive reflections of history through research papers, exhibits, documentaries, websites, and stage performances.

Concordia Shanghai Secures Second Spot in National Innovation Rankings

Concordia Shanghai — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:11:19 GMT

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to share that Concordia International School Shanghai has been ranked No. 2 in the China International School Innovative Competitiveness Top 50 in the category of schools for children of foreign personnel. We’ve also secured the top spot in the Shanghai region, according to the China International School Innovative Competitiveness Top 100 list released by KingLead Research on Feb. 29, 2024.

A Concordia Graduate's Rise in the World of Finance

Concordia Shanghai — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:44:37 GMT

In the bustling world of Wall Street, Oliver Tu, a Concordia alumnus from Class of ’17, has found his stride as an investment banking associate at Morgan Stanley. Despite the daily long hours of catering to miscellaneous client requests and executing live transactions, Oliver remains buoyant, relishing the perpetual learning curve his job offers. As he says, “There’s always more to learn.”

High School Duo Recognized for Trailblazing Scientific Research

Concordia Shanghai — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:37:22 GMT

Our students are writing the script of what it means to be high school innovators. The dynamic duo, Cathy T. and William Q. (class of '25), are flexing their scientific muscles on global stages. They just clinched a silver medal at the Korea Science & Engineering Fair (KSEF) out of 134 teams participating from around the world!