A Milestone｜CISK Welcomes The WASC Visiting Committee

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A Milestone｜CISK Welcomes The WASC Visiting Committee

Following the comprehensive authorisation of the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Canadian International School Kunshan has become an IB Continuum School.

However, the pursuit of excellence continues unabated. The school has now reached another milestone in its international academic accreditation. Last week, we proudly welcomed the members of the WASC Initial Visiting Committee: Mrs Alana Steward, an international consultant with WASC, and Dr Matthew Jordon Krakowski, a member of the WASC Committee. During their three-day visit, they engaged deeply with our students, parents, teachers, staff, and leadership team, reviewing our programmes and policies, as well as the quality of learning and care that defines daily life at CISK.

WASC

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), headquartered in California, USA, is one of the world’s most influential accrediting bodies. Through its rigorous accreditation process, WASC ensures that schools provide students with high-quality education and comprehensive support for growth.

Schools that achieve WASC accreditation are recognized as having met internationally acknowledged standards in teaching, leadership, operations, and student support. For parents, WASC accreditation serves as a trusted guarantee of educational quality. For students, it means their learning outcomes are internationally recognized, paving the way for further study and future opportunities in a global context.

For CISK, the WASC accreditation drives us to reflect and improve continuously—whether in curriculum design, teacher development, family-school partnership, or student care. Most importantly, students benefit directly: they grow in a safe envinroment experiencing high-quality teaching and learning surrounded by a global-minded community.

In the months leading up to the visit, CISK made thorough preparations by providing initial visit materials and completing and submitting a school description report to WASC. Thanks to valuable insights and authentic feedback from teachers, students and parents, the report accurately reflected the true environment of the school.

The visit

During the three-day visit, Mrs Alana Steward, and Dr Matthew Jordon Krakowski met face-to-face with school leaders, teachers, students, and parents. They stepped into classrooms and gained a deep understanding of CISK’s teaching practices and school culture.

Gaining Insights into School Operations

The WASC visiting committee first toured the campus to gain a comprehensive understanding of CISK's learning and living environment. They then met with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board of Governance to learn about the school's vision and future direction. They also held separate meetings with the marketing and admissions team, the finance representative, the health and safety committee, and support staff.

Listening to Students and Parents

The WASC visiting committee also focused on the people at the heart of the school: students, parents, and teachers. They observed the morning arrival process , listened to representatives from each group, and joined the boarding students for dinner, gathering honest feedback from a variety of sources.

Through classroom observations, recess activities and after-school routines, they gained a real sense of how learning unfolds each day at CISK and how smoothly school life is organised. These direct interactions helped the committee to understand the culture and atmosphere that shape students’ daily experiences.

Constructive and Encouraging Feedback

During the exit meeting, Mrs Alana Steward and Dr Matthew Jordan Krakowski shared valuable insights, for which we are very grateful. They commended the SLT for their people-centred leadership, and the school for its open and collaborative partnership with families. They also recognised CISK's strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and identified the passion of CISK teachers, the high level of student engagement across classrooms, and the meaningful support provided by shadow teachers as clear strengths. The feedback affirms CISK's progress and provides specific guidance for future growth on the path towards excellence.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our WASC Initial Visiting Committee—Mrs. Alana Steward and Dr. Matthew Jordon Krakowski—for their insightful feedback, guidance, and encouragement.

To our dedicated teachers, hardworking students, supportive families, and visionary leadership—this is your achievement. This is our moment. And this is just the beginning.

在获得国际文凭组织（IBO）对国际文凭大学预科课程（IBDP）、中学项目（MYP）和小学项目（PYP）的全面授权后，昆山加拿大外籍人员子女学校（CISK）正式成为一所一贯制国际文凭课程学校。

然而，追求卓越的脚步从未停歇。学校在国际学术认证的道路上又迎来新的里程碑。上周，我们荣幸地接待了美国西部院校联盟（WASC）首访委员会成员：WASC的国际顾问Alana Steward 女士以及WASC委员会成员Matthew Jordon Krakowski 博士。在为期三天的访问中，他们与我校的师生、家长、员工及管理团队进行了深入交流，全面了解了CISK的课程与政策，以及贯穿日常的教学质量与关怀体系。

WASC

全称美国西部院校联盟（Western Association of Schools and Colleges），是全球最具影响力的教育认证机构之一，总部位于美国加州。它致力于通过严格的认证流程，确保学校能够为学生提供高质量的教育与全面的成长支持。

通过认证的学校，被视为在教学、管理和学生支持等方面达到国际认可的高标准。对于家长而言，WASC 认证意味着学校的教育质量获得了权威背书；对于学生而言，他们的学习成果将得到国际认可，为未来升学和全球化发展奠定坚实基础。

对于CISK而言，WASC认证促使我们不断反思与改进——无论是课程设计、教师发展、家校合作，还是学生关怀。最重要的是，学生将从中直接受益：他们将在一个更加安全、更高质量、并具备全球视野的环境中成长。

在此次访问之前的数月里，CISK 进行了充分的准备，向 WASC 提交了首访所需的相关材料，并完成且上交了学校概况报告。得益于教师、学生和家长们提供的宝贵见解和真实反馈，该报告能够如实反映学校的实际情况。

本次访问

在为期三天的访问中，Alana Steward 女士和 Matthew Jordon Krakowski 博士与学校管理团队、教师、学生和家长进行了面对面的交流。他们走进课堂，深入了解了 CISK 的教学实践和校园文化。

深入了解学校运营

WASC 访问委员会首先参观了校园，全方位了解了 CISK 的学习与生活环境。随后，他们与学校管理团队（SLT）以及执行理事会面，深入了解学校的愿景与未来发展方向。同时，委员会还分别与市场与招生团队、财务代表、健康与安全委员会以及支持人员举行了单独的会议。

倾听学生与家长的反馈

WASC访问委员会同样将关注焦点放在学校的核心群体：学生、家长和教师身上。他们观察了早晨的入校流程，听取了各群体代表的反馈，并与寄宿生共进晚餐，从多元渠道收集了真实声音。

通过课堂观摩、课间活动及放学流程，他们很直观地看到CISK每日的学习展开方式以及校园生活的有序运转。这些直接的互动帮助委员会真切感受了塑造学生日常体验的文化氛围。

来自WASC的有效反馈

在总结会上，Alana Steward 女士和 Matthew Jordon Krakowski 博士充分肯定了CISK在多个方面的优势。他们指出：高级领导团队展现的人文关怀式领导力、积极开放的家校合作氛围，以及在多元与包容方面的突出实践，都是学校的重要亮点。同时，教师的热情、学生的高度参与度，以及影子教师在课堂中的有效支持，也被视为推动学生全面发展的关键力量。这些反馈肯定了CISK的发展成果，也为学校不断追求卓越之路提供了提升和发展的指引。

我们向 WASC 首访委员会的两位代表——Alana Steward 女士和 Matthew Jordon Krakowski 博士——致以最诚挚的感谢，感谢他们带来的深刻反馈、专业指导与宝贵鼓励。

同时，我们也要感谢所有敬业的老师、努力的学生、支持的家庭和具有远见的领导团队——这是你们的成果，这是属于我们的时刻，而这也仅仅是一个新的开始。

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