It Takes a Village to Change the World

Over the past month, TIS teachers and students have been hard at work fundraising for the Activist-in-Residence program and their efforts have definitely paid off.  We are thrilled to announce that the total raised to date is just over 15,000USD, an amazing amount in such a short time! We are well…

Canada Day Celebration

Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Macao and The International School of Macao as we celebrate Canada’s birthday on Sunday, June 30th with a fun-filled BBQ & Family Swim at Wave Pool, The Countdown Hotel (formerly the Hard Rock Hotel), City of Dreams. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet featuring…

TIS Student Voice Group Speaks Out About Bullying

TIS validates and embraces student voice, agency and leadership. Our Student Voice group, which consists of 15 dedicated students from grades 8 to 12, regularly writes and publishes articles on relevant topics related to education and learning. This week, Pearl, Elaina, Eunice, Howard, Jeya and Sari offer their perspectives on bullying:…

World Forum Promotes Global Exchange of Ideas

By Nick Chignall, Kindergarten Vice Principal This year, Macao had the privilege to host the 2019 World Forum on Early Care and Education. This event brought together 700 delegates from 71 countries to discuss, celebrate and connect on early childhood education. TIS was approached in the early stages of the…

TIS Secondary Students Do Their Part to Protect Macau with…Trees?

By Dennis Stuebing CAS, Experience Week & Service Coordinator As you pass Broadway on the way to Coloane, you may notice a clump of trees, often covered in birds such as egretta garzetta (little egret), its big cousin ardea modesta (Eastern great egret), or even, during their migratory stopover in…

Student Voice in Action

TIS validates and embraces student voice, agency and leadership. TIS continues to build a culture where teachers and students work together and contribute to the notion of empowerment and a sense of school pride. Authentic student voice provides these opportunities for students to collaborate and make decisions with adults around…

The Road Less Travelled Leads to Success for TIS Alumnus William Tong

For many TIS alumni, returning to the school to re-connect with former teachers is a common occurrence and two weeks ago, TIS had the pleasure of welcoming back William Tong. William attended TIS from Grade 4 to Grade 9 before leaving in 2011 to continue his education at Abingdon School, an…

Chinese New Year Celebration at TIS

It's almost time for our annual Chinese New Year Celebration! This important event, which provides a platform to showcase Chinese culture and tradition, is always a favourite among staff, students and parents alike. Join us on Friday, January 25 for Chinese-themed performances, delicious dumplings and a variety of activity booths. Don't…

Hour of Code is Back!

Get ready for the Hour of Code! TIS hosts this fun learning opportunity every year to provide elementary students with a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Here are the details: When is it? Wednesday, December 5th What time? 3:15-4:30 pm Where is it being held? MPR 3, North Wing…