Joe Dong

Concordia International School Shanghai

We believe that each child's enrollment is an invaluable trust. The adminis­tration, faculty and parents are active partners in ensuring that the entire family's experience as part of the community is a positive and lasting one. While our school is well-known for academic excellence, a global perspective, and being an intellectual hub, we are even more proud of our established reputation for fair play, good character and sense of fellowship—the building blocks of community.\\Our Mission: \At Concordia, we view every student as a gift from God, entrusted to us by parents, and are committed in Christian stewardship to educate students holistically in a nurturing environment that includes comprehensive and challenging opportunities in academics, creative arts, spirituality, athletics and co-curricular activities.\\Our Vision: \Concordia will continue to be recognized as one of the preeminent schools in Asia.\\Our Core Values:\ * Reflects Christ today, tomorrow and forever\ * Partners with students and parents in a learning community\ * Facilitates holistic education with high expectations\ * Enables servant leaders\ * Respects and celebrates diversity\\Expected Student Learning Results (ESLRs, pronounced "s-lers"):\ * Insightful Learners and Effective Communicators\ * Reflective Spiritual Beings\ * Principle-Centered Leaders and Team Members\ * Active Global Citizens