Attending SCIS starting at the young age of 3, I was fortunate to be introduced to many different cultures. Throughout the 15 years, as the school and community changed and grew, SCIS’s internationally diverse student body remained a constant. Learning about and celebrating different cultures together with my friends and classmates was normal. The diversity in cultures and nationalities of SCIS students has provided me with a keen sense of cultural awareness, far beyond that of the “average Joe” in today’s world.

I have been really impressed to see how they have developed into socially strong and open minded individuals over the course of past two years in SCIS. This aspect of personal strength and skills cannot be over emphasized especially with naturally introvert Finns. This was the main reason why I chose to enroll them into SCIS when moving over to Shanghai. I have to admit that I have not regretted one day, that we ended up choosing SCIS for their school here in Shanghai.

We are happy to be at SCIS. We trust that SCIS is the right environment. We have heard a lot of comparisons by talking to other parents and I think this environment at SCIS is not as strict compared to German schools. You have the freedom to explore yourself and develop your personality and get to be a part of a community. These are the advantages here. There are not many schools where a teacher would stay after school and spend so much of their own time and help you grow. People have this misconception about it being an easy education. I think the thought process is continually in our brain—to figure things out by ourselves and learn that your future is in your own hands.