The new semester is coming soon in September, what do the new students need to prepare for entering international school?
小学新生入学 primary school students
由于国际学校大多为寄宿制，在这么小的年纪就要让孩子开始面对陌生的环境独立生活，家长们总会各种不放心，相比孩子，家长要做更多的准备！
As most of the international schools are boarding schools, the parents are always worried about their children’s new independent living environment. Thus, the parents need to make more preparation for their kids.
开学季，你准备好了吗
大部分孩子都是第一次离开父母，这就要求各位家长在调整好自己情绪的同时，也要去梳理孩子的情绪，让他们接受离开父母，开始独立地生活。也要培养孩子独立自主生活的能力，即使父母暂时不在身边，也能自己解决一些生活上的问题。
在语言方面为了让孩子可以更好地适应国际学校的环境，最好要让孩子有些英文的听说基础，可以让他们更好地融入环境，减少学习中的心理压力。
As it is the first time for the majority of children leave their parents, parents need to develop the independent living ability for their children gradually. Make the children start to solve problems on their own.
In order to adapt to the international study environment, it is better to have children learned English in advance.
黑利伯瑞小学部 The primary school of Haileybury
以国家义务教育体系的学术标准为纲，强化英语学习，融合其它特色课程。它涵盖了四个重点，分别是素质、英语、兴趣特长和活动体验。学校定期开展课外、户外活动。每个学期学生要有“四个一”体验：一次博物馆参观、一项公益活动、一次演出经历、一次郊游经历。
Framed by the compulsory curriculum which is regulated by the Chinese authorities, the curriculum at Haileybury stands out with its emphasis on English language as well as the variety of specialized courses and programs. It covers 4 essential areas for future success: character development, English language, sport/art training hands-on experience. Students are offered frequent opportunities to enjoy excursions and co-curricular activities. An academic semester at Haileybury includes 4 essential activities: a museum visit, a charity or social welfare event, a performance experience and a field trip.
初中新生入学 junior high school students
初中开始转入国际学校，孩子也许会更容易适应新的环境，新的教学方式，然而在开始孩子们还是会感到一定的压力，所以还是要做好准备！
For the children who transferred to international school at year 7, they may be more likely to adapt to the new environment. But facing the new teaching methods and new international study environment, they may still feel under pressure. Thus, they also need to be well prepared!
开学季，你准备好了吗
国际学校注重英文学习和英文授课，所以首先一定要有一个比较好的英文基础，才能更好地适应学习环境。
初次进入国际学校开始寄宿生活，不管在生活或学习上肯定或多或少遇到一些困难，所以一定要做好准备，保持乐观的心态，当你战胜了这些困难自己也会有很大的提升。
The students need to have firm English foundation to adapt to the English study environment in the international school.
Facing the new boarding life, they may encounter some obstacles. Be well prepared and positive, they will gain a lot when overcoming these challenges in study and campus life.
黑利伯瑞初中部 The junior high school of Haileybury
英语和双语学科课程是重点，兴趣课程和活动体验课程将满足学生课程之外的各种需求。在初中课程设置中，主要以强化英语环境、深化基础教育、擅长艺术体育、掌握信息技术为目的。
Special emphasis is placed on the study of English language and subjects that taught bilingually. Students’ individual needs which are beyond the scope of academic subjects will be catered for by the diversity of co-curricular programs.The school aims to improve students’ English and build a firm foundation for their future study. Students are also encouraged to develop their interest and skills in arts, sports and computer science.
高中新生入学 senior high school students
高中开始转入国际学校，大部分是抱着出国留学的想法，当然也有很多只是想体验国际化的教育方式，尽管高中开始转入的学生在生活上不会有太大问题，但是在其他方面往往需要更多的准备。
Regarding the students enter international school from year 10, most of them plan to study abroad in the future or experience the advanced international study environment. Although they may easily adapt to the new environment, they also need to make some preparations as below:
开学季，你准备好了吗
经历了小学、初中的国内教育模式突然转到国际学校，学习方法一定要转变，特别是自主学习、课堂辩论和学校小组的方式，国际学校对写作和阅读能力的要求也比较高，更看重拓展阅读。
依然是英语能力，全英文授课对大多数同学来说都是个考验，相对于那些长期就读英文课程或者在国外生活多年的同龄人，公办学校来的插班生还是会感觉压力很大，当然有经验的老师也会会跟据班上的同学水平调整难度和方法。
社会活动变得十分重要，在俱乐部和社团中的优异表现也会成为申请世界名校的砝码。
The pedagogy of international school is quite different from traditional Chinese school. International school focus on independent study ability and team work for the project. At the same time, international school demand higher ability for writing, reading and extensive knowledge.
All the classes are taught in English, which makes some students feel more pressure. The teacher will adjust the teaching method according to the English level of the students.
Social activity is quite important in international school. The outstanding performance in social activity will be a huge advantage for top university application.
黑利伯瑞高中部 The senior high school of Haileybury
澳洲高中VCE证书课程是学校的高中主导课程，它融合了世界主要国际课程内容，帮助学生夯实学科知识基础，为VCE、SAT、和AP等考试做好准备。
Vitorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and its matching preparation courses are main programs offered in Senior High School. They contain teaching contents from core international curriculum and can help to develop students’ knowledge and skills and prepare them for international examinations like VCE,SAT,AP,ect.
黑利伯瑞国际学校秉持“中西融合、国际视野、高端素质”的教育理念，既重视中国教育的传统优势，又强调国外教育的创新思维和灵活运用能力。我们着力培养学生适应国际环境的竞争能力，使其未来成为合格的世界公民和国家建设的栋梁之材。
Haileybury has an international vision, seeking to bring together the best of the Chinese and western educational philosophies. It takes full advantage of a hundred years of experience in Australian education and the advantages of traditional Chinese education, while emphasizing innovative thinking and flexibility. Haileybury focuses on cultivating a competitive ability to work in the international environment in order to become to become a citizen of the world.
