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【Episode 1】International Students vs Traditional Students: Who Thrives in University and Beyond?
YCYW Educational Lecture Series
25 Apr, 2025
10 : 41
📢 As a pioneer of international education in China, the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, in collaboration with global education experts, is proud to launch a free public dialogue platform: the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Lecture Series, themed "Challenges and Breakthroughs in Contemporary Education."
Guided by the mission "Empowering Every Child to Become a Builder of the Future World," this series focuses on the restructuring of education amidst the AI revolution. It aims to share cutting-edge global educational practices, explore pathways for international cultivation for Chinese families within the current global landscape, and contribute innovative models to the modernization of education in China.
🔥 Inaugural Lecture
🎙️Topic: "International vs. Traditionally Educated Students: Who is Better Equipped for the Challenges of University and Future Society?"
In today's era of constant global educational transformation, what form of education truly empowers children to excel in the future? This lecture will provide an in-depth analysis of the distinctions between "international education" and "traditional education." It will explore how students can confidently navigate university, the workplace, and the broader world stage, particularly against the backdrop of the AI era, and ultimately stand out.
👩🏫 Featured Speaker: Ms Christina Xu, YCYW Education Director
📍 Venue: Yew Chung International School of Chongqing
🌟Lecture Highlights
- 🔍 Analysis of Global Education Trends: How can education adapt and potentially "de-industrialise" in the age of AI? What forward-thinking preparations are international schools implementing?
- 📈 In-depth University Pathway Analysis: How does international curricula, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), transcend the limitations of traditional exam-focused systems to foster students' holistic development?
- 🌱 Practical Outcomes of Holistic Education: At Yew Chung Yew Wah, education extends beyond academic results, focusing on nurturing character, broadening perspectives, and fostering a sense of responsibility for the future.
- 🌍 Advantages of Multicultural & English Immersion Environments: How does an international atmosphere enable students to step onto the global stage with greater confidence and ease?
🎯Why This Lecture Series?
With over 90 years of experience in international education, Yew Chung Yew Wah remains steadfastly committed to driving educational innovation in China from a global perspective. Through the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Lecture Series, we aim to:
- Break down information barriers, connecting more families with advanced educational philosophies and practices.
- Build public trust by showcasing the profound and intrinsic value of education.
- Unlock the infinite potential within every child and collaboratively build a future-oriented educational ecosystem.
📌 Whether you are a parent focused on securing the best future for your child, or an education practitioner enthusiastic about innovation, this is an event you won't want to miss!
