Sophie Wu: TIS Taught Me Important Life Skills

My name is Sophie Wu and I am an alumna of TIS Macao, class of 2016. I am currently in my penultimate year at the University of Sydney studying Econometrics and Financial Economics. I studied at TIS from Grade 2 until graduation. When I graduated, I was very honoured to…

Towards A Greener TIS One Step At A Time

Article by Howard Tong, Grade 12. Photos by Karen Tho, Communications Dept. intern Building on our successful Activist-in-Residence event with Songqiao Yao's visit and continuing on our eco-consciousness as a school, TIS invited the social enterprise group Green Monday and a local vegetarian/vegan cafe Blissful Carrot to give a short…

Archery at TIS

By Howard Tong, Grade 12 TIS has recently integrated archery into the Physical Education (PE) curriculum and started teaching students not just a new sport, but also lessons needed in life. Working with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), our PE department received certification to teach archery in…

TIS Welcomes Alberta Visitor

Last week, TIS welcomed Mr Tim Coates, the former Diploma Examination Manager for Alberta Education, who provided professional development to secondary teachers on building reliable and valid assessments. His expertise and advice was highly appreciated by our secondary teaching staff. Tim had this to say about his visit to TIS:…

A Quick Introduction To The 2019-20 High School Student Council Executive Team

Article and photos by Howard Tong, Grade 12 Elected back in June during the previous academic year, this year's student council is excited to make the school year a little more enjoyable for their fellow students through their monthly events and activities. Each executive has written a short introduction about…

Outdoor Learning Nurtures Young Minds

There is a new classroom behind the South-Wing MPR built for younger children so that they can have a better learning experience. Ms. Barbara Campbell is working on this project and believes the outdoor classroom will enhance students’ learning. She believes that when children are exposed to nature, it nurtures their…

TIS Macao Change in Status-Info Session

September 16, 2019 Dear Parents: As you know, TIS recently applied for a change in status with the Macau Education Department (DSEJ) in order to be recognized as a licensed and authorized independent school in Macau. We are thrilled to announce that the DSEJ has given its full support and…

TIS Shortlisted for EduTECH Asia Awards

By Howard Tong, Grade 12 TIS has been shortlisted as one of the finalists for the at the EduTECH Asia Awards, for the category Best Makers/Robotics Programme which will take place in November in Singapore.  Recent academic awards achieved by TIS Robotics students over the past year, such as winning…