TIS received a significant boost to its Business Supports Education program with a MOP 1.4 million donation from Sands China Ltd.  “This generous gift will enable TIS to continue providing its top-level academic and extra curricular programs to the local and expatriate communities,” said Head of School Howard Stribbell.

As a non-profit school, TIS faces the on-going challenge of delivering high quality education while also offering affordable tuition fees. In 2005-2006, the Business Supports Education program was introduced as a major initiative to encourage Macao businesses to support education programs.

In addition to its most recent donation, Sands China Ltd. has also made three previous contributions to TIS. The company donated MOP 1.4 million in 2006, 2008 and 2011, bringing the total to MOP 4.2 million in donations to the school. Sands China Ltd. is a Jade Lotus sponsor, the highest-level sponsor under the Business Supports Education program.

“We’re extremely grateful for the on-going financial support of Sands China Ltd.,” said Stribbell, adding, “It speaks volumes about the company’s commitment to high quality education in Macau.”

Photo (l-r): Ms. Melina Leong, Vice President of Public Relations and Community Affairs, Venetian Macau Limited; Mr. John Crawford, Founding Governor, TIS;  Mr. Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sands China Ltd.; Mr. Howard Stribbell, Head of School, TIS and Mr. Antonio Ramirez, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Venetian Macau Limited.