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行稳致远，启明星发展驶入快车道！
在获得CIS（国际学校理事会）和 WASC（美国西部学校与学院联盟）全面认证之后，最近，我们又成为东亚地区第一梯队的国际学校组织EARCOS（东亚国际学校协会）的成员！
这些进展不只体现了外界对我们的广泛认可，也为我们开辟了新的合作机会！
通过所有这些过程，学校也会实现自我提升和改进，这是保证高质量教学的关键，也是保障启明星健康发展的关键。
站在新学年开端，我们信心满满！
“在启明星，我们致力于培养拥有社会创新意识的学生，激励他们发挥自己最美好的一面。学校最近获得的EARCOS会员资格，以及之前得到的CIS和WASC认证，IB的再授权，证实了我们对卓越和创新的承诺。
这些成果展示了我们培养富有同理心和驱动力的学习者的使命，我们的学习者会为创造更加公平和可持续的世界而努力。学校在发展过程中得到的外部认可表明，我们不仅是反思型学习者，也是全球进步的积极贡献者。”
—— 启明星学校执行总校长 朱丹
EARCOS会员新身份！
东亚国际学校协会（EARCOS）有着50多年历史，是一家面向东亚地区国际学校的第一梯队组织。EARCOS 致力于促进教育机构的专业发展和它们之间的相互联系，进而对学习者产生积极的影响。
启明星成为EARCOS成员之后的益处：
**我们的学生**
- 有机会参加其他顶级国际学校的活动、竞赛和交流项目
- 得益于国际知名大学对启明星教育的认可度
- 获得丰富的全球视角和经验
**我们的教师**
- 和世界领先学校的教育工作者合作
- 获得最前沿的专业发展机会
- 有机会参与和学习国际教育的最佳实践
**启明星全校**
- 获得和其他关注创新、世界领先的学校合作和学习的机会
- 提升在全球教育界的声誉
- 吸引和留住来自世界各地的顶尖教育人才
2项国际认证
除此之外，启明星学校也获得了两项国际权威机构的全面认证：
- 国际学校理事会（CIS）
- 美国西部学校与学院联盟（WASC）
“启明星学校擅长将其运营、课程和社区参与和其核心价值观、社会创新能力相结合，为卓越教育设定高标准。
学校表现出对培养创新、协作和社会责任文化的坚定承诺，对学生的福祉、课程设计和社区参与产生了 重大影响。将社会创新能力整合到教学框架中，以及对高质量教育实践的全面理解，是值得称赞的。”
——摘自《CIS/WASC团队访问报告》
**这对启明星意味什么？**
- 我们创新和行业领先的教育项目得到了认可
- 增加国际顶尖大学对我们的认可
- 获得和世界领先学校合作的机会
- 通过外部评估和反馈实现持续改进
这些认证为我们的教育质量提供了外部认证，表明在这些知名国际教育认证机构看来，启明星是一所值得信赖的学校。
IB世界学校
启明星已被授权提供三大全球通用的国际文凭（IB）课程：
- 小学课程 (PYP)
- 中学课程 (MYP)
- 大学预科课程 (DP)
完整的IB课程体系确保我们的学生能够在启明星的整个学习期间体验到连贯、高质量的双语教育，为学生成功进入IB文凭课程提供最佳准备，并培养了他们在快速变化的科技驱动的世界中进行大学和生活所需的关键技能。
“启明星学校积极推动课程创新，并通过跨学科单元（IDU）、力求改变的项目（PFC）和社会创新周等举措探索新的学习方法。”
——摘自《CIS/WASC团队访问报告》
我们会积极探索如何利用这些新的联系为我们的学生创造更多机会，包括国际活动、竞赛和合作项目。
这些成果反映了我们社区对卓越的奉献精神，并进一步巩固了启明星作为国际教育领先者的地位。它们确保我们在创新、全球化教育的最前沿，持续不断地发展我们的课程，帮助学生在迅速变化的世界中取得成功。
在我们拥抱这些新的合作与成长机会的同时，我们期待它们为我们学生的教育之旅和学校的持续发展带来的积极影响!
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Daystar’s Achievements Continue to Earn Global Recognition.
After receiving full accreditation by CIS (Council of International Schools) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) during the previous academic year,Daystar Academy now has become a member of the leading organization of international schools in East Asia, EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools)!
These milestones reflect widespread recognition of Daystar’s achievements, and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and learning resources to build an even stronger school community!
"At Daystar Academy, we are deeply committed to nurturing socially innovative students who are equipped to inspire the best in humanity. Our recent EARCOS membership, alongside CIS and WASC accreditation, and our IB re-authorizations is a testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation. These achievements reflect our mission to cultivate empathetic, driven learners who strive for a more equitable and sustainable world. As we continue to grow, these external validations affirm that we are not only reflective learners but also active contributors to global progress."
— Daniel Williams,
Executive Head of Schools, Daystar Academy
New Membership: EARCOS
For more than half a century, the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) has served as a leading organization for international schools across East Asia. EARCOS is dedicated to providing professional development programs, as well as fostering collaboration and partnerships for its members, thereby elevating and enriching learning for students at member schools.
Benefits of Our New Accreditations and Memberships:
For Students:
* New opportunities for activities, competitions, and exchanges with other top international schools
* Exposure to diverse global perspectives and experiences
* Increased recognition of the value of a Daystar education by prestigious universities worldwide
For Teachers:
* Collaboration with educators from leading schools worldwide
* Access to cutting-edge professional development opportunities
* New opportunities to contribute to and learn from internationally recognized, best practices in education
For Daystar as a Whole:
* Greater opportunities to collaborate with and learn from other innovative, leading schools worldwide
* Enhanced reputation in the global education community
* Attraction and retention of top educators from around the world
International Accreditation
During the 2023-2024 school year, Daystar Academy received full accreditation from two prestigious international organizations:
* The Council of International Schools (CIS)
* The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
“Daystar Academy excels in aligning its operations, curriculum, and community engagement with its core values and the SI competencies, setting a high standard for educational excellence. The school has demonstrated a profound commitment to fostering a culture of innovation,
collaboration, and social responsibility, significantly influencing student well- being, curriculum development, and community involvement. The integration of SI competencies into the teaching and learning framework, alongside a comprehensive understanding of high-quality educational practices, is commendable.”
——CIS/WASC TEAM VISIT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
What does this mean for Daystar?
* Confirmation of our innovative and industry-leading educational programs
* Enhanced recognition by top universities worldwide
* Access to opportunities for collaboration with leading schools globally
* Ongoing support for improvement via external evaluation and feedback
These accreditations provide external validation of the exceptional quality of a Daystar education and place us among a select group of schools worldwide. In China, Daystar is now one of just 36 schools with CIS accreditation.
IB World School Status
Daystar is authorized to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs:
* Primary Years Programme (PYP)
* Middle Years Programme (MYP)
* Diploma Programme (DP)
This complete IB continuum ensures our students experience a coherent, high-quality dual-language education throughout their entire time at Daystar. It provides the best preparation for success in the IB Diploma Programme and develops crucial skills for college and life in our rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
“Daystar Academy actively promotes curriculum innovations and explores new learning methods through initiatives like Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs), Projects for Change (PfC) and SI week. ”
——CIS/WASC TEAM VISIT REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Daystar is now actively exploring how to best leverage these new connections to create exciting opportunities for Daystar students, including international events, competitions, and collaborative projects.
These achievements reflect our community's dedication to excellence and reinforce Daystar's position as a leader in international education. They ensure we remain at the forefront of innovative, globally-minded education, continuously evolving our programs to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world, while reinforcing our school's continued development.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making Daystar Academy a truly world-class educational institution.