NESSIC Inaugural Bilingual Education Conference
迎，难，而上 Languages and Beyond
Host School:
Date:
Registration
Fees:
Shanghai United International School, Qingpu Campus
32 Yejin Rd., Qingpu District, Shanghai 201703
上海青浦协和双语学校
上海市青浦区赵巷镇业锦路32号
Saturday & Sunday, 8-9 March 2025
NESSIC & Non-NESSIC Schools: CNY2,600 per person
Approved Peer Presenters: CNY1,800 per person
Please refer to NESSIC Conference Registration for individual/Group Instructions for more details about Registration, Payment, Hotel Booking, and Transportation Recommendations before registering this conference.
*Please note that at this time we only accept individual or school group registrations within China for payments via CNY bank transfer. International wire transfer options will be available soon.
As a new professional organization designed to enrich private bilingual schools in China, much effort was put into creating this new NESSIC Bilingual Education Conference. The Why, When and Where were straightforward, but a strong host school and NESSIC team have spent months in discussions about the What and Who it is designed for. This is a conference for both Chinese and foreign educators, but anyone, anywhere can take part in this first-ever NESSIC Bilingual Education Conference.
What sets this conference apart? Every session and discussion of the NESSIC Bilingual Education Conference is specifically tailored to bilingual education in the China context. Having just enjoyed a very successful Leadership Conference at Harrow Haikou LiDe School, we are extending this transformative experience to classroom teachers, language teachers, middle management, coordinators and curriculum leaders. Interestingly, new teachers are often the most impacted by attendance as they return to their schools energized, excited and uplifted after the intense adjustment to a new setting.
Three purposely broad categories were explored for this conference that are inclusive in many ways among the intended audience. Participants should feel free to attend sessions across any of these main categories. The content of each category will be determined in part from the Call for Presenters shown below.
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Enriching Bilingual Teaching and Learning
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Developing Leadership in a Bilingual Setting
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Exploring Research on Bilingual Education
Two distinguished keynote speakers, Alex Shen and Dr Ying Chu, will set the tone each day for the presentations that follow. We focus on best practices and issues within bilingual environments in the China context, giving this conference great relevance to private bilingual schools in China. Sharing, discussing, learning and connecting are important outcomes for all participants. Various means of interaction are included such as panels, roundtables and jobs-alike.
Feeling isolated in your field? The conference includes a social event on the first evening, where educators from across China can build lasting professional relationships. As one attendee from our Leadership Conference noted, "The connections made here are as valuable as the content learned."
Join us in Shanghai on March 8-9!
Call for Peer Presenters
We are looking for presenters with ideas and strategies to share at our bilingual education conference and would welcome you to submit a presenter proposal. Three major overview areas are designated to the conference programme:
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Enriching Bilingual Teaching and Learning
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Developing Leadership in a Bilingual Setting
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Engaging research on Bilingual Education
Your ideas and strategies might focus on:
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Pedagogy (language teaching, subject teaching, co-teaching, curriculum, assessment, edutech)
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Leadership and management (and co-leadership / co-management)
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Student life beyond the classroom
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Teacher life beyond the classroom
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Student and staff well-being
You may present a topic yourself or, if you practice good collaboration with a colleague, you are welcome to apply to co-present with one other colleague. As you consider your presentation topic, please take into account the conference theme and description and create a proposal for sharing your expertise and experiences with our conference attendees.
Presentation Length & Language:
Presentations will run for 55 minutes (40 minutes presentation/workshop, allowing up to 15 minutes Q&A). Presentations can be made in Chinese, English or bilingually, but be sure to check the language box on the proposal form.
Do you have more than one presentation proposal? If you would like to submit more than one proposal, please make a separate submission for each.
Proposal Submission Deadline: 17 January 2025
All that is needed at this point is the title and brief description of your presentation along with the other details requested. A specialist team will review proposals each week as they are received and let you know the decision as soon as possible after January 17. If approved, there will be ample time for you to prepare your actual presentation.
Conference Registration/Attendance
If approved, you will need to register as a Peer Presenter to attend the conference so please wait to register until you are informed of the result as changes are difficult to make. Approved Peer Presenters receive a 30% discount from the NESSIC schools' registration fee shown on the registration page.
Important Notes:
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Be sure to seek approval in advance from the relevant authority in your school to attend the conference and make a presentation.
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The presentation should preferably be rehearsed among departmental colleagues for quality assurance.
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A few weeks before the conference you will be asked to provide soft copies of your presentation materials (e.g., the PowerPoint slides) to the organizers for sharing with participants.
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If your proposal is approved, your presentation details, name, school name and photo will be posted on the Whova app that will be viewed by participants.
If you have any questions, please contact admin@nessic.org.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Ying Chu 褚莹博士
Head of the Dual Language Program 双语项目主任
International School of Beijing 北京顺义国际学校
Dr. Ying Chu is a seasoned research practitioner and innovative educational programme leader, and specializes in asset-based bilingual programme implementation and evaluation, along with providing expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive practices. She holds a Master of Arts from Columbia University's Teachers College, and earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Dr. Chu currently serves as the Head of the Dual Language Programme at the International School of Beijing. With over a decade of experience in instruction, research, and leadership roles at reputable international schools in the region and renowned institutions in New York City, Dr. Chu is dedicated to exploring and expanding thinking, blending theory with practice, and fostering a culture of transformational change and continuous improvement in international schools.
褚莹博士目前担任北京顺义国际学校双语项目主任。 褚博士是一位经验丰富的教育实践者和语言项目管理者，专注于双语双文双文化能力发展、超语教学法、语言和文化响应式教学、教学指导和教师技能培训。 在加入北京顺义国际学校之前，褚莹博士服务于新加坡美国学校十二年并担任中英双语沉浸式项目协调员和教师培训指导员。褚博士也曾在美国纽约公立学校任教，为纽约多所著名私立学校设计并实施了第一个中文学院项目，并创办了纽约市最早的中文沉浸式幼儿园。 她毕业于哥伦比亚大学师范学院，并在美国南加州大学取得了教育管理博士学位。褚莹博士于2022年发表了关于亚洲国际学校中英双语项目规划于实施的博士研究论文，并多次在各类重大国际教育和教育管理会议分享研究和实践成果。褚博士致力于探索和拓展思维，理论与实践相结合，创造和维持不断变革和发展的学习文化。
Alex Shen 沈建军
Chair of Chong Wa International Baccalaureate Schools Association (CISA)
中华国际文凭学校协会（CISA）会长
Supervising Principal of Shanghai Xiehe Education Group 上海协和教育集团督学校长
Alex Shen is a senior international education administrator. In his 37-year teaching career, he has served as principal for 24 years. He has managed international schools in Shunde, Guangzhou, Changsha and Nanjing. Currently, he is chair of Chong Wa International Baccalaureate Schools Association (CISA) and supervising principal of Shanghai Xiehe (SUIS) Education Group. As a scholar who is familiar with the three IB programmes, Principal Shen is committed to promoting the development of IB in China. He has long served as the PYP programme leader, workshop leader, school consultant and verification leader as well as exam inspector of MYP and DP. He has won the honourary titles of the "Most Influential International School Principal" and Guangdong Province's "Outstanding Private Teacher".
沈校长是一位资深的国际教育管理者，在37年的教学生涯中，担任校长24年，先后在顺德、广州、长沙和南京管理国际化学校，目前是中华国际文凭学校协会（CISA)会长和上海协和教育集团督学校长。作为熟谙IB三个项目的学者，沈校长致力于促进IB在中国的发展，长期担任国际文凭组织PYP项目领导、培训官、学校顾问、授权领导，以及DP大学预科项目和MYP中学项目IB全球考试飞行检查官。曾获最具影响力国际学校校长和广东省优秀民办教师等光荣称号。
About the Host School
Located in Shanghai’s beautiful and green Qingpu District, Shanghai United International School Qingpu Campus (SUIS Qingpu) offers a comprehensive 16-year Pre-K to Grade 12 bilingual education, encompassing kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school divisions.
Founded in 2019 as the flagship school for Xiehe Education, the campus fosters a diverse, balanced, inclusive, and innovative educational environment. SUIS Qingpu’s mission is to develop students who strive for academic excellence, act with integrity, and exhibit the highest moral values, as responsible and aware citizens, empowered to be future leaders with ‘Chinese roots and global wings’.
因协和，得未来，以服务
SUIS Qingpu: The future of education, in service to the world
Sunny Huang
Principal
Shanghai United International School, Qingpu Campus
Principal of Shanghai United International School Xuhe Campus
Ms. Sunny Huang Ying, Senior Principal and Senior Teacher, currently serves as the Principal of SUIS Qingpu and SUIS Xiehe. She holds dual master's degrees from both China and the UK and has over 20 years of teaching and management experience in public schools and private schools in China as well as girls' private schools in the UK. In addition to holding Chinese teaching qualifications, she also possesses UK PGCE and IB curriculum teaching qualifications. Over the course of her career, she has led teams to establish six private schools and one public school and has held various positions such as Assistant Principal, Vice-Principal, Acting Principal, and Principal.
Sunny has been dedicated to building East-West integrated curricula and teacher training, especially promoting the high-quality and sustainable development of private schools and teaching teams through project-based learning practices. Sunny has been elected as a Standing Committee Member of the CPPCC in Minhang District and the Deputy Head of the Minhang District Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, among other social and Party positions, and has been invited on many occasions to share her experiences on TED Talks, Dragon TV, Shanghai People's Radio, Shanghai Finance and Economics, SMG, and other platforms. In 2023, she was honoured with several titles and awards, such as "Outstanding Talent" in the Shanghai Qingpu Qingfeng Talent Programme, "80 Outstanding Principals" at the RAISE Asia International School Conference, "Annual Exemplary Award for Political Information" by the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, and "Taipu Talent" in the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone.
Designated Conference Hotels
We strongly recommend booking your hotel room early, as there are limited rooms available at our designated conference hotels.
Designated Hotel #1
The Yuluxe Sheshan, Shanghai, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
上海佘山茂御臻品之选酒店
1288 Linyin Xin Road, Sheshan,
Shanghai, China, 201602
上海市松江区佘山林荫新路 1288 号
Hotel Contact 酒店联系人
Mark Li 李竑宇
Email: Mark.li@shimaohotels.com
Tel: +86 178 6113 4319
TRANSPORTATION 交通工具
Taxi or DiDi 出租车或网约车
From Hongqiao Airport T2 to Hotel
虹桥机场2号航站楼到达酒店
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 40 minutes
Subway/Metro 地铁
Take Line 2 from Hongqiao Airport T2 Station to Hongqiao Railway Station, transfer to Line 17, exit at ZhaoXiang Station exit 2. Take taxi/Didi to hotel.
从虹桥机场2号航站楼地铁站乘坐2号线到虹桥火车站，换乘17号线到赵巷站（2口）下车。然后打车或者滴滴到酒店。
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 90 minutes
AVAILABLE ROOMS 可选房型:
Superior King Room
高级大床房: 700 RMB人民币
with double breakfast 含双早餐
Designated Hotel #2
Hyatt Place Shanghai New Hongqiao
上海新虹桥凯悦嘉轩酒店
2799 Huqingping Highway, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, 201703
上海青浦区沪青平公路 2799 弄
Hotel Contact 酒店联系人
Zoe Tan 谭祖贤
Email: tan.zoezuxian@hyatt.com
Tel: +86 152 1612 7417
TRANSPORTATION 交通工具
Taxi or DiDi 出租车或网约车
From Hongqiao Airport T2 to Hotel
虹桥机场2号航站楼到达酒店
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 30 minutes
Subway/Metro 地铁
Take Line 2 from Hongqiao Airport T2 Station to Hongqiao Railway Station, transfer to Line 17, exit at Jiasong Middle Road Station exit 2. Take taxi/Didi to hotel.
从虹桥机场2号航站楼地铁站乘坐2号线到虹桥火车站，换乘17号线到嘉松中路站（2口）下车。然后打车或者滴滴到酒店。
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 55 minutes
AVAILABLE ROOMS 可选房型:
King Guest Room
大床房: 400 RMB人民币
with double breakfast 含双早餐
Designated Hotel #3
Park Inn by Radisson Shanghai
丽柏酒店
(上海虹桥枢纽奥特莱斯店)
Building 2, No. 6200, Middle Jiasong Road, Qingpu, Shanghai
上海青浦区赵巷镇嘉松中路6200号2幢
Hotel Contact 酒店联系人
Yong Huang 黄勇
Email: 819196755@qq.com
Tel: +86 173 6946 2555
TRANSPORTATION 交通工具
Taxi or DiDi 出租车或网约车
From Hongqiao Airport T2 to Hotel
虹桥机场2号航站楼到达酒店
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 30 minutes
Subway/Metro 地铁
Take Line 2 from Hongqiao Airport T2 Station to Hongqiao Railway Station, transfer to Line 17, exit at Jiasong Middle Road Station exit 2. Take taxi/Didi to hotel.
从虹桥机场2号航站楼地铁站乘坐2号线到虹桥火车站，换乘17号线到嘉松中路站（2口）下车。然后打车或者滴滴到酒店。
Estimated Travel Time
预估行程时间: 55 minutes
AVAILABLE ROOMS 可选房型:
King Guest Room
大床房: 300 RMB人民币
with double breakfast 含双早餐
RESERVATION OPTIONS
#1 Phone Booking
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Call our dedicated hotel contact during business hours
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Inform the hotel that you are attending the NESSIC conference and specify your room choice
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In rare cases where the hotel requests verification, you can simply forward your conference's Confirmation Email.
#2 Email Reservation
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Look for a Confirmation Email titled: "Registration Received - NESSIC Inaugural Bilingual Education Conference"
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Forward this confirmation email to our dedicated hotel contact and specify your room choice.
Notes with Bus Transport
Bus transport will be provided between the above hotels and the host school:
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on Saturday and Sunday mornings from the hotels to the host school.
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on Saturday evening after the sessions from the host school to the hotels.
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at the end of the conference from the host school to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport/Railway Station.
Transportation Recommendations
For your convenience and a smooth departure experience, we recommend:
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Booking your return flights through Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or trains via Hongqiao Railway Station.
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Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided from the host school to Hongqiao transportation hub at the end of the conference.
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If you need to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, please note:
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You will need to arrange your own transportation.
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Consider additional travel time (approximately 1.5 hours) when planning your departure.
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Notes with hotel reservation
For your convenience and a smooth departure experience, we recommend:
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Booking your return flights through Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or trains via Hongqiao Railway Station.
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Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided from the host school to Hongqiao transportation hub at the end of the conference.
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If you need to depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, please note:
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You will need to arrange your own transportation.
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Consider additional travel time (approximately 1.5 hours) when planning your departure.
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