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XIS supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a weekly Advisory Program in which all students and teaching staff participate; during the first 10 minutes of each school day, students work in small groups with a staff member using an Advisory Workbook, covering topics such as emotional health and well-being, stress reduction, healthy hobbies, technology use, and career/college planning.
The site does not publicly disclose information about SEN provision, including which kinds of needs XIS can support or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
The English Language Program (ELP) was established in October 2018 and is overseen by the XIS Superintendent and Principal, Paul Wendler, and Miss Harris; it offers interactive, small-group instruction focused on reading, speaking, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and content vocabulary, with Elementary/Middle after-school sessions and High School elective offerings, at a cost of 18,000 RMB per year.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Advisory Program's focus on emotional health and well-being, and through Nurse Care, which provides annual health checks and cares for students' physical, mental, and social well-being.
Safeguarding is addressed via a formal Child Protection system, including a clear code of conduct and MTSS, a dedicated Child Protection Team, a flowchart for action, a Child Protection reporting form, and reporting channels (staff, students, and the Warrior Voice Box) with contact details.
Xi'an International School (XIS) is a Pre-K through 12 international day school in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. The campus is located at Yan Ta Qu, Yu Dou Lu #188, Xi'an 710065. XIS operates an American-style curriculum with AP courses and a Singapore-based math program for younger grades, and it offers Mandarin language study as part of its Chinese curriculum. AP courses have been offered since 2012, including a range of science and humanities options; the school also maintains a Mandarin-language program (HSK Mandarin Language) within its high school courses. The school emphasizes English as the language of instruction and maintains a multicultural, international student body. The campus has facilities for labs, arts, a library, and sports fields, with after-school activities including clubs and sports.”,