Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley

Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley)

Inspiring bilingual, compassionate, and future-ready global citizens.

Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley (YCIS SV) is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW), a global family of schools with a 90-year legacy of pioneering international and bilingual education.
Rooted in both Eastern wisdom and Western innovation, YCIS SV serves children from preschool through middle school, nurturing their character, creativity, and competence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Our Mission: The Three Alignments

At YCIS Silicon Valley, education is a moral and humanistic endeavor. Guided by YCYW’s mission of the Three Alignments, we seek to cultivate learners who embody:

• Truthfulness, aligned with Science & Technology — fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge.
• Self-discipline, aligned with Culture & Arts — nurturing intrinsic motivation, empathy, and aesthetic appreciation.
• Altruism, aligned with Love & Charity — inspiring compassion, service, and a commitment to the common good.

This holistic vision transforms students from knowledge-seekers into truth-seekers, from rule-followers into self-directed learners, and from individual success-minded thinkers into community-minded citizens.

How We Learn: Bilingual Learning Communities

YCIS Silicon Valley is an authentic bilingual learning community where English and Mandarin are used as equal vehicles for learning. Children grow up thinking, communicating, and collaborating across languages and cultures — an approach proven to strengthen cognitive flexibility, empathy, and global competence.

Our classrooms are Learning Communities — dynamic, collaborative spaces where teachers, students, and families learn together. Inquiry, reflection, and dialogue drive discovery. Every child’s voice is valued, and every learner is empowered to contribute.

What We Teach: The Global Curriculum

Our school follows the YCYW Global Curriculum, a research-informed framework that integrates international best practice with Chinese cultural understanding. It is organised through three lenses:

• WHY – our Mission, Principles & Practices, 12 Virtues, and the YCYW Learner Portrait that define our purpose.
• HOW – our Approaches to Learning, Curriculum Planning, Assessment, and Citizenship that connect philosophy to pedagogy.
• WHAT – our fields of study, including Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Character Development.

This framework ensures coherence, continuity, and deep meaning in every learning experience — preparing students for success in any future pathway.

Character & Wellness at the Core

At YCIS SV, wellness and character formation are not add-ons — they are the foundation of learning. Our Life Skills & Wellness Curriculum nurtures every child’s physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

Through mentoring, circle-time dialogue, and community projects, students build resilience, empathy, and leadership. The 12 Virtues — including honesty, responsibility, compassion, perseverance, and humility — guide daily practice and help students become kind and ethical changemakers.

A Global Network, A Local Heart

YCIS Silicon Valley connects students to a worldwide family of schools across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and beyond. Study exchanges, service-learning, and digital collaborations help our learners see themselves as part of a shared humanity.

At the same time, we remain deeply rooted in the spirit of the Bay Area — fostering innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Students participate in technology, arts, and service initiatives that link Silicon Valley creativity with global responsibility.

Why Support YCIS Silicon Valley

Your contribution helps us:

• Expand scholarships for bilingual and international learners.
• Invest in teacher development and innovative learning spaces.
• Grow wellness and service programs that shape confident, compassionate leaders.
• Strengthen global partnerships that give students transformative experiences.

Together, we can nurture a new generation of globally competent, compassionate citizens — thinkers, innovators, and peacemakers — who will shape a more just and sustainable future.