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Finally Back to School

Saying “there’s never been a back to school like this before” is an understatement. After months of wondering whether the September 1 back to school announcement will actually happen or if last-minute changes would halt the plans, we’re excited to see schools all across the city welcome back their students after strict distancing measures have been put in place.

Shake Shack Opens in Beijing

Shake Shack opened its first location right in the middle of Sanlitun Taikoo Li. While some might say that Shake Shack is just a fast-food burger, others swear that it’s the best burger they’ve ever had. You be the judge, but in the first weeks following their grand opening, the line outside of Shake Shack was literally out the door — over an hour’s wait to be precise.

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Extra Points for IB

Following the global outcry of students dissatisfied by their International Baccalaureate (IB) score, the company faced criticism over its handling of the testing in the wake of COVID-19 and adjusted the scores. In an official statement issued by IB, the company said “We listened carefully to the concerns raised by some schools, students and their families . . . Our review and analysis of the detailed information from schools offered invaluable insights, leading the IB to evaluate and recommend grade adjustments, where applicable, that we believe are fair to all students.”

Find The Perfect School for Your Child

With over 80 international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both parents and experts, activities for burgeoning student entrepreneurs, and much more, the Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 is something you can’t miss! Join us this coming Oct 24-25 at Beijing Renaissance Capital Hotel.

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Photos: beijingkids, Joey Knotts, Unsplash 

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