The International Department of Tsinghua High School is accredited by the Western Alliance of Colleges and Universities (WASC)

On February 23, the International Department of Tsinghua High School began to open，Good news from the Western College and University Education Alliance (WASC)，At the WASC Annual General Meeting in January 2016，The International Department of Tsinghua High School has been awarded the six-year certification by WASC Committee!This is true of the International Department, which was established less than seven years ago，It has milestone significance。The International Department of Tsinghua Affiliated High School is one of only six WASC accredited schools in Beijing, and the only one in the international Department of public schools to receive this certification。

WASC is an authority authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit public and private schools, colleges and universities。Its purpose of accreditation is education-centered, and accreditation is valid for a certain period of time, and schools need to continuously improve to obtain the next round of accreditation。Its evaluation work is rigorous and fair, and the examination is comprehensive。Its certification proves that the school has the correct direction and concept of running a school, the quality of education and teaching, and also provides the credibility of the school to the society, with authority and honor。

In late November 2015, WASC sent a team of four experts to conduct a detailed five-day inspection of the school。The evaluation panel praised the achievements made by the International Department of Tsinghua High School in just a few years, especially the positive, friendly and cooperative atmosphere of the International Department of Tsinghua High School, saying that "this is almost never experienced in other schools".。In addition, they affirmed the following seven aspects of the school:

First, the school atmosphere is particularly warm and harmonious, ensuring the healthy growth of students and the completion of their studies。

Second, professional and dedicated staff to provide students with quality teaching and rich activities。

Third, the school leaders correctly grasp the development direction of the school, and the school continues to expand。

4. Students agree with the school philosophy, take pride in the school, care about others, and be positive。Parents actively participate in school activities and actively provide support for the school。

Sixth, truly be student-centered, let students express their voice, and develop their personality。

Teachers teach in a variety of ways, so that students are willing to learn and pay attention to cooperation。

Since its establishment in 2009, the International Department of Tsinghua High School has been working together with staff, parents and students to promote the development of students and the school。At present, the curriculum of the International Department is constantly improved, the teaching of teachers is excellent, the student activities are colorful, and high school graduates are admitted to the world's top universities。The school has set up a parent committee and an advisory committee to cooperate with parents and elites from all walks of life to develop the school。

The WASC certification has proved that Tsinghua High School has reached the quality education standards recognized by international authorities in a very short time。Of course, accreditation is a never-ending journey with no end, and the school will continue to work with parents and students to take the school to the next level!

WASC accreditation also opens doors for the International Department to other important regional international school organizations。For example, the East Asia Regional Council for Overseas Schools (EARCOS) and the Association of Chinese-Mongolian International Schools (ACAMIS), the most influential international school organizations in East and Southeast Asia, both require member schools to have accreditation credentials from authoritative accreditation bodies。Being a member school of these organizations helps school staff to participate in high-level training such as career development programs and events, and helps students to participate in more intercollegiate sports, cultural or social service activities to expand students' horizons。Tsinghua High School International Department will work together to create brilliant!