IPSEF Asia 2019

IPSEF Asia returned to Shanghai, China in May 2019.

The event consisted of a three-day programme comprising of two days of conference and exhibition at the InterContinental Hotel in Pudong, Shanghai.  Followed by a day of school visits to Concordia International School Shanghai and then Shanghai United International School.

IPSEF Asia is a unique event bringing together Chinese, Overseas, International and Bi-Lingual schools, investors, regulators, and the firms who comprise of the critical supply chain behind new school operations. It was a huge success and a unique opportunity for schools and suppliers worldwide to explore and learn about the emerging Chinese market in detail through high level presentations and school visits to both Chinese and international schools.

Another important feature at IPSEF was the table top exhibits which enabled operators to access and meet world class suppliers in areas as diverse as architects, ICT companies, recruiters, assessment providers, consultancy and professional services firms amongst many others.

The 2019 event was supported by Explore CRS and the UK’s Department for International Trade.

SCHOOL VISITS

Shanghai United International School

Shanghai United International School – PuDong Campus was established in September 2008 and provides students with a high-quality, diverse and holistic education. The ‘East meets West’ philosophy is embedded throughout the school and the curriculum is a combination of both eastern and western educational traditions. We cultivate a multi-cultural school environment and provide diversified development paths for our students; resulting in all A Level graduates attending top universities around the globe.  

Our school is a part of the Xiehe Education Group that currently has over 40 outstanding schools and kindergartens in Shanghai and wider China.

Concordia International School

Concordia is community. Through a culture of involvement and interaction with students and faculty, our families connect. The unique partnership that results ensures the best outcome for our students. Our diverse community, founded in Christian values, creates the ideal place for the entire family’s success.

Amazing educators and big ideas feed Concordia’s ethos of raising the bar in education, co-curricular activities and community. With a focus on excellence in academics and authentic learning, we use curriculum incubators to develop educational experiences to respond to student interests. Our diverse intersection of passion, excellence and strong community elevates the outcomes of all we do.

Founded in 1998, Concordia has grown from 22 students and 14 staff members under the direction of founder Allan Schmidt to its current enrollment of over 1,300 students from Preschool to grade 12 under the direction of Dr. Mary Scott, the Head of School. In August 2007, the school opened its new elementary school building and the David F. Rittmann Fine Arts Center (featuring a 450-seat theater to support the drama program, 2D and 3D art rooms, art gallery, band/choir/orchestra rooms, and music practice rooms).For the start of the 2015/2016 school year, Concordia added a new Welcome Center, cooking studio, drama room, business center, student media center, artificial turf, and a blue track to the school.  Concordia has paid close attention to the safety of the students and the air quality.  In response, Concordia has top quality air filtration units; covered passage through the entire 5 buildings and vestibules at all entries to add extra purfiication of the air.  Concordia has 4 gyms, dance studio, fitness center, a full aquatics program and a strong Co-curricular after school program. 

The mission statement of Concordia reflects well the programs and values.  Academics are at top levels as well as the education of the physical, spiritual, emotional, social and nurturing a heart for service.  We believe in partnership with the parents and provide many opportunities for the entire family.  

*This programme is correct at this time, however Method International reserve the right to alter or cancel the programme and/or speakers due to circumstances beyond our control.

** The conference will be conducted in English

A Snapshot of the Speaker Topics Included

• International School Market Overview – Update on Asia Development and Trends
• Teacher training, including teacher recruitment and retention
• How to create quality through collaboration as a UK education sector in the face of competition from other education systems
• The regional opportunities China has to offer
• Parents’ expectations when choosing an international school
• The design innovation and fitting out of a school
• How to build real-word skills in national and international schools
• Common factors of school set ups abroad
• Early years development and the successes and pitfalls to avoid when bringing the UK early years curriculum to international and bilingual schools in China
• How to achieve truly personalised learning for all student abilities
• Looking beyond China to Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong 
• Balancing mission and market in International education
• Being locally rooted and globally connected
• School development and philanthropy
• The complexity of learning and teaching and the principles of effective professional learning
• How indoor air quality provides and promotes learning