Secondary
Our secondary program engages students with a rigorous curriculum that inspires within them a love of lifelong learning.
A warm welcome from our Principal
Welcome to our Secondary School!
By intentionally creating an amazing, student-focused experience, rich opportunities will be explored, and new relationships will be made. Students can explore college-level academic subjects, choose from 15 different Advanced Placement® (AP) courses, and take advantage of our Dual Enrollment program. Our dedicated teachers challenge students to become critical thinkers as well as globally-minded future leaders.
Furthermore, students interested in visual and performing arts can participate in our fine arts program, where they develop their skills and express their passion. Our high school facility is designed to give our high school students the right path to success in their future, and we've succeeded on getting many into top universities around the world.
We'd love to give you a warm welcome!
Warmly
Jacob Way
Secondary Principal
Bringing the curriculum to life
Advanced Placement® (AP)
We’re fully committed to every single student’s academic and personal success, and know that access to a proven curriculum—such as Advanced Placement®—plays a critical role in that success. We also know that taking AP courses help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and the essential time management and study skills they need for college success.
Academic rigor
By working with our team of dedicated, world-class teachers, students not only acquire vital knowledge in their classes—they learn the essential tools for successful learning. Our rigorous approach gives students the very best preparation for higher education.
University and career planning
Our goal is to help each student find a field of study that best prepares them for their future career. As so many university options exist, we personally assist students as they navigate their choices. We also monitor every student’s progress closely to encourage their learning and academic achievement.
Leadership development
Opportunities to grow as a leader are central to our secondary program. Students starting in Grade 7 have chances to explore their own passions and grow into leadership positions. House, individual internships, service projects… any number of individual passion projects students wish to pursue are supported by their teachers.
AP Capstone Diploma
This challenging program helps students deepen their passion for learning, gives them greater confidence in their academic skills, and a broader perspective on their world. We are proud to be one of the leading schools in China offering this highly valued program.
Learning beyond lessons
Co-curricular activities offer students the motivation to learn, build confidence, develop their character, grow physically, and nurture their creativity. Students who are involved in co-curricular opportunities also become more invested—socially and academically—in their overall school experience.
Next steps on the learning journey
Our students have gone on to study a wide variety of subjects, such as medicine, engineering, business and education, at many universities around the world including…
Our Secondary teaching team
Jonathan Barta
Secondary Science Teacher
Shelley Cotton
Guidance Counselor
James Delzer
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
AJ Ferguson
Secondary English Teacher
Emmanuelle Flahaut
Secondary French Teacher
Elizabeth Gilbert
Secondary Math Teacher
Erin Jin
Music Teacher
Jackie Lee
Korean Guidance Counselor
John Lundy
Secondary Science Teacher
Isaac McTaggart
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Betelihem Mesfin
Robotics Teacher
Phoebe Pang
Science Teacher
Esther Riordan
Secondary English Teacher
Lee Williams
Secondary Character Development Teacher
Betsy Witt
Secondary Math Teacher
Barry Wolfer
Secondary Philosophy Teacher
Cindy Zhao
Secondary Principal’s Assistant
Tanya Zhang
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Emmy Chen
Band Director
Grace Kim
Art Teacher
Sung Hwe Kim
PE Teacher
Ada He
Director of Chinese Program
Fang Liu
Chinese Teacher
Amy Shen
Chinese Teacher
Amanda Wang
Chinese Teacher
Emily Zhao
Chinese Teacher
Grace Zhou
Chinese Teacher
Kitty Rong
School Counselor
Elizabeth Bai
ELS Teacher
Alissa Flint
ELS Teacher
Joyce He
Co-Teacher
Julie Zhu
ELS Teacher
Recognized for excellence
Tianjin International School is accredited by Cognia, the largest education improvement organization in the world—demonstrating our commitment to learners, teachers, leaders and communities.
Grow academically and beyond
Ready to receive the highest quality education in a warm, caring and encouraging community?