The International Department of Tsinghua High School established an advisory committee

On the afternoon of October 30, 2015, the founding meeting of the first International Advisory Committee and the first plenary meeting of the International Department of the High School Affiliated to Tsinghua University was held in Tsinghua High School。A total of 15 people attended the meeting, including Mr. Wang Dianjun, President of the High School Attached to Tsinghua University, leaders of the International Department, representatives of teachers, representatives of parents committee, and appointed advisory committee members。

The Advisory Board of the International Department of Tsinghua High School is composed of eight highly respected elites from various fields。They are Dr. Rui Yong, Executive Vice President and Senior Director of Microsoft Research Asia，Dr. Wang Yi, Executive Director of the Harvard Shanghai Center, co-founder and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United World College Changshu Campus in China, and alumnus of Tsinghua High School，Dr. He Fan, Chief economist of Caixin Intelligence Group，Professor Chen Li, President of Beijing Institute of Education，Ms. Chi Zhengzheng, Director of Government Affairs of Beijing Shunyi International School，Professor Bai Fengshan, Department of Mathematics, Tsinghua University，Professor Yu Hongmei, Director of the Department of Folk Music, Central Conservatory of Music，Professor Zhang Wei, Deputy Director of Sculpture Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts。President Wang Dianjun presented the letter of appointment to the advisory members。

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Wang Dianjun appreciated the advisors' passion for education and hoped that everyone would give suggestions on how the school can provide students with high-quality international education。Shi Ping, executive President of the International Department of Tsinghua High School, explained the significance of the establishment of the Advisory committee。He pointed out that the scientific and technological development of the 21st century is changing rapidly, and what qualities do competitive talents need to have in the future。I hope members will provide forward-looking suggestions，Brainstorm ideas for the development of the school and grasp the direction;And help the school gather resources from all aspects，Help students get in touch with society，Learn about cutting-edge technology，Develop individual strengths，So that the school can better practice "cultivating rooted Chinese culture.，International talents with independent thinking and innovative spirit "mission。

Vice President of the International Department, Wenping Li and Maxine Klimasara, reviewed the development of the International Department since its establishment，From the curriculum, teaching, teacher and student characteristics, student activities, achievements and other aspects of a comprehensive and in-depth introduction，This paper expounds the characteristics of small class system, immersion language environment, walking class system, no ranking, process evaluation, diversified teaching, and colorful activities inside and outside the school，The educational thought of "all students as the center" is emphasized。After listening to the report, the consultants praised the steady development of the school since its establishment six years ago, and discussed the characteristics of the school, which is a combination of East and West, and affirmed the positioning of the school management。The representative of the parents committee also said that the reason for choosing the International Department of Tsinghua Affiliated High School is mainly because the school attaches equal importance to the Eastern and Western cultures, and sees that students can dual mother tongue, dual thinking, and switch freely between the two languages and cultures。Subsequently, the commissioners combined their own expertise and resources to make a series of recommendations to the school to promote student development。The committee was so interested that the discussion drew to a close at 8 p.m。

The International Department of Tsinghua High School has always been committed to the development of students, and has trained a number of graduates with international perspectives and a deep understanding of Chinese culture, who carry the blessing of their Alma mater to further their studies in world-class universities。

The International Department of the High School Affiliated to Tsinghua University has established an advisory committee, aiming to establish more extensive contacts and cooperation with all circles at home and abroad, and cultivate more future international talents rooted in Chinese culture, with international vision, innovative spirit and international competitiveness。