A Welcoming Environment
The students highlight SCIS's supportive and inclusive community, with welcoming teachers and peers creating a familiar atmosphere. As Chaeeun Lee put it, "The best things about SCIS are the students, the teachers, and the environment in the school!"
This sentiment is echoed by Kaito Ohara Ang (who will study Finance and Asset Management at The University of Hong Kong) who described SCIS as a second home, stating, "I've been here already for 8 years and it feels like my home... it’s my second home, I can come back anytime."
Diverse and Inclusive Community
The diversity of SCIS is the pinnacle, providing students with valuable opportunities to engage with peers from various cultural backgrounds. Chaeeun recognizes this, "The community of SCIS is very diverse and it provided many growing opportunities for me, such as being able to meet many diverse people from different cultures and countries."
The IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) at SCIS plays a crucial role in our students’ academic journey, allowing our students to study subjects of interest. Jessie Chen (who will study Illustration at The School of Visual Arts in New York) described the impact of the CAS, TOK, and EE opportunities, “I have been able to meet with other students which has allowed me to build my collaboration and communication skills.”
Supportive Faculty and Extracurricular Opportunities
SCIS students value their teachers and the strong relationships they have built, appreciating the teachers' dedication to nurturing their talents and interests. As Ashika Govindan (who will attend the Honors College at Rutgers University to study Engineering) described, "Everybody here is so welcoming and kind and nurturing of your passions and what you're interested in."
Johnson Wei (who will attend Pennsylvania State University) said “The community has been really meaningful to me, especially the athletic programs. Throughout the ACAMIS tournament, I connected with my teammates a lot. And the SCIS community has been promoting the concept of inclusion which makes me feel good.”
Memorable Experiences and Lasting Friendships
Minsoo Kwak (who will study Electronics and Information Engineering at Imperial College London) acknowledges that "The sense of community extends beyond academics, students also will miss the communal spaces like the library, which serves as a hub for meeting friends and socializing.
Lilian Chen (who will study Philosophy at the University of London) nostalgically reflected on her time in the library, describing it as "a special place, not only for the books but it's where the friends hang out... it's a communal space."
These students will all remember SCIS as a place beyond academics where students can thrive. The diverse community, dedicated faculty, and enriching extracurricular opportunities prepare students for the future and wherever life will take them.
SCIS. Once A Dragon, Always A Dragon.
