创始人专访｜EiM联合创始人容慕兰女士（Karen Yung）：引领全球开创性教育，共筑可持续发展未来

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中国国际教育行业蓬勃发展、方兴未艾，国际化学校进入品牌时代。

在每一所品牌名校独一无二的发展历程中，学校创始人以其前瞻的理念、笃定的信念与不懈的引领发挥了至关重要的作用，他们深刻影响着所处时代的国际教育行业的发展，为中国国际教育领域做出卓越贡献。

因此，唯有创始人能够深入阐述学校品牌所蕴含的文化传承与精神，分享建校与办学过程中的宝贵经验与方法，解读中国国际教育行业前行历程中的挑战与困难、机遇与未来。每位创始人和每所学校的故事，都值得被记录。

京领联合中国国际科技促进会科教委员会，特别打造《国际学校创始人专访》栏目，深入访谈中国头部国际化学校创始人，旨在传播优质教育理念，展示成功品牌故事，分享先进办学经验，推动行业升级发展。

本文为屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士专访。

嘉宾介绍

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容慕兰

联合创始人、首席协作官

容慕兰女士是Education in Motion的联合创始人。她毕业于位于加州的圣克拉拉大学，并于那里取得了经济学学士学位。容女士在越南河内开始了自己的教育事业，她在当地取得了蒙特梭利教学资格证，并开设了Rainbow International Pre-school，为自己的孩子、也为其他初到河内的外国人提供一种教育选择。

1997年，容女士来到上海，她先是在美国商会担任美国领事馆联络员，后来又出任英国商会执行主任。在那时，当地并没有很多很优质的国际学校，这使她萌生了为自己的三个孩子开办一所学校的想法。于是，与魏斐泽先生一起，他们开始了与德威公学的合作。这就是如今逐渐发展壮大的Education in Motion学校大家庭的开端。

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Karen Yung

Co-Founder &

Chief Collaboration Officer

Karen Yung is a co-founder of Education in Motion. A graduate of Santa Clara University in California with a BSc. in Economics, Karen got her start in education in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she earned her Montessori Teaching Diploma and opened the Rainbow International Pre-school to offer an option for her children and expats just moving into the burgeoning Hanoi economy.

In 1997, a move to Shanghai saw Karen working first with the American Chamber of Commerce as the US Consulate Liaison and then as the Executive Director for the British Chamber of Commerce. However, a lack of good international schools prompted Karen to create an option for her three children. With Fraser White, Karen embarked upon a partnership with Dulwich College – the beginning of the journey that has today grown into the Education in Motion global family of schools.

学校介绍

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屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团致力于成为开创可持续未来教育的全球领导者，激励一代又一代受教育者应对地球面临的各种社会和环境挑战。屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团拥有多元化的教育体系，秉持对创新教育的坚定承诺，致力于培养受教育者对人类和地球产生积极的影响。

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团依托多元化的品牌力，注重通过学习，机会和资源的融合，持续赋能旗下品牌不断创新。如今，屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团的成员包括德威国际学校、德威国际高中、德闳®、Green School、Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG、我会中文 (Wo Hui Mandarin) 和EiM Ventures，并拥有超过11,000名学生的学习社区。

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Education in Motion (EiM) aspires to be the global leader in pioneering education for a sustainable future, inspiring generations of learners to Live Worldwise. Its diverse portfolio is united by a strong common commitment to innovative education that nurtures students who can make a positive impact for people and the planet. EiM scales learnings, opportunities and resources across its diverse family, enabling each of its brands to be at the cutting-edge.

Today, EiM’s portfolio includes Dulwich College International, Dulwich International High School, Dehong ®, Green School International, Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Wo Hui Mandarin, and EiM Ventures; together, they are inspiring a learning community more than 11,000-strong.

关于屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团

（以下简称“EiM”）

京领：可以请您分享一下，您是如何进入教育行业并参与创建德威国际学校（Dulwich College International）和屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团的吗？

上海德威外籍人员子女学校（浦东）

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：我对教育的激情源自一种理想，即要创造能让学生逐渐爱上学习的教育体验。我自己先是在新加坡上学，之后去了英国的寄宿学校，最后到美国上大学。这个多元的教育经历固然为我日后建立一种跨文化合作包容的环境奠定了基础，但我彼时的教育体验并不总是激励人心的，反倒时有受约束和限制之感。我的个人经历也成为我最初的办学动力，想要给我的孩子们更好的教育，希望他们的学习历程是令人兴奋，超越学校的。

1992年，我和家人搬到越南河内，那时我正面临着为我的孩子们择校。凭借我的教育学文凭和我多年来对幼儿发展的心得，我在河内创办了自己的幼儿园。当时的河内刚刚对外开放，在国际教育选择方面十分有限，而作为一名外籍人士，我充分意识到为孩子们提供全面教育的重要性，因为这将帮助他们在快速变化的世界中茁壮成长。

1997年，我和魏斐泽，以及我们的三个孩子搬到了上海，我们又遇到了相似的挑战。凭着我们俩敢为天下先的劲头和我个人为孩子提供卓越教育的执念，我们俩一起做出一个大胆的冒险决定，在上海浦东开办了第一所德威国际学校。尽管那时候的浦东还刚刚发展起来，但我们决心要在此创建一所世界级的学校，激励孩子们对学习的热爱。

多年来，我们在中国各地创建德威国际学校，如今已颇具规模，我的动力也从最初关注自己的孩子转而希望创造一个能让所有孩子都能茁壮成长的环境。我致力于创设的学校，不但要教给孩子们必要的知识和技能，让他们能自主选择独特的道路并取得成功，还要能培养他们的创造力，思辨力和终身对学习的热爱。

EiM作为德威国际学校品牌所属的集团，自建立以来不断发展，并致力于通过制定课程和学习方法以赋能学生自主学习积极性来创建引领教育变革的学习体验。同时，我们将包括巴厘岛绿色学校（Green School）和瑞士富坦高山学院Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG（HIF）在内的学校纳入我们的大家庭，为我们自身注入了不同的维度。

我也非常幸运，来自一个在开创性教育领域具有深厚传统的家庭。我的曾祖父容闳在这个领域产生了重大影响。作为一名教育家和外交家，他于 1858 年毕业于耶鲁大学，成为第一位从美国大学毕业的中国人，这是一个突破性的里程碑。他在耶鲁大学的学习经历令他深受启发，并决心与其他中国学生分享这些体验。随后他开展了一项终身为之奋斗的事业，为祖国的年轻人提供体验国际教育的机会。 1872 年，他成立了后来为称作“中国教育使团”的组织。在后来的近十年中，由清政府出资派遣了 120 名中国幼童赴美留学，这些孩子中后来不仅有人进入耶鲁大学和麻省理工学院接受高等教育，也有进入菲利普斯-埃克塞特等知名文法学校和中学的。这些校友回国后成为工程、外交和学术等领域的领军人物，包括被称为 "中国铁路之父 "的詹天佑和著名的清华大学的前身--清华学院的第一任院长唐国安。我曾祖父容闳的开拓精神和传奇创举激励着我不断创新，勇于应对挑战，突破自我，擅于协作，致力于通过教育来改变世界。

京领：请您介绍一下EiM的使命、愿景以及核心价值观？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：我们的使命和愿景始终是激发能够改变世界的影响力。自我们创立德威国际学校以来，这一直是我们关注的重点，直至今日依然是我们所有努力的核心，包括创建和不断发展EiM。在我们的核心价值观中，我们深信，作为教育工作者我们有责任在学生的学习过程中培养他们的价值观，让他们深刻体认如何成为积极守护地球的全球公民。世界一流的教育体系应该具有丰富的社交和情感价值，严谨的学术精神，注重安全的全人教育理念，并由此形成深植人心的价值观。

我们希望培养出既有技能又充满激情，能为世界带来积极变化的年轻人。我们渴望看到一个由充满内驱力和使命感的年轻人引领的世界，这些年轻人将利用他们所受的教育来对世界产生有意义的影响。为了实现这一愿景，我们致力于创建一个学习的生态系统，为我们的学生提供各种机会，来扩大和深化他们对全球、社会和可持续发展的视野和认知。这样一来，未来无论他们走到哪里，都能真正理解他们在世界中的位置，并做出有价值的贡献。

京领：作为一家具有全球影响力的领先国际教育集团，EiM是如何在具有不同文化背景和教育体系的国家和地区取得成功？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：多年来，身为外籍家庭，我们一直非常重视并擅于从我们丰富的跨文化教育体系经历中借鉴经验。我们将我们所见所学的多元文化与教育体系投入到不同国家的校区建设中，并深刻认识到尊重、理解和适应当地文化，同时培养具有国际思维的全球公民的重要性。

上海德威外籍人员子女学校（浦西）

为了实现这一目标，我们充分利用每个学校所在地区的独特性，创建了一系列满足多元化家庭不同需求的学校。目前，EiM拥有来自60个国家的11,000多名学生，旨在创建一个学习生态系统，让学生能够扩大和提高他们的全球化视野，及社会和可持续素养与能力，从而在世界范围产生积极影响。对可持续发展和全球公民意识的承诺是我们的核心使命，并贯穿于我们的日常教学工作之中。我们坚信，学生是我们的未来，他们将对整个社会和大环境产生积极的影响。

我们还优先考虑与全球和地方组织建立强有力的合作伙伴关系。例如，我们的长期合作伙伴皇家莎士比亚剧团（Royal Shakespeare Company）会引领我们的学生进入戏剧的奇妙世界，我们与瑜音社（Yuyin Society）的合作为学生提供了感受中国传统艺术魅力的机会。这些合作使我们能够与社区密切合作，促进文化交流和相互理解。为了确保我们的教育既具有文化敏感性，又具有全球相关性，我们致力于招募和培养一支多元化的教职员工团队，他们拥有多元广泛的视角和经验，能够更好地服务于教学工作。

京领：EiM集团拥有多元化的品牌组合，包括德威国际学校、德威国际高中、绿色学校等。这些品牌究竟拥有着怎样的共同的信念和目标，才会让它们世界范围形成持续的影响？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：EiM及其麾下的教育品牌坚定致力于推动可持续教育和全球公民意识的发展。我们明白，作为一个国际教育集团，我们有责任为解决当今地球面临的社会和环境挑战贡献自己的力量。我们秉持着可持续发展不仅仅是少数人的责任，而是必须在每个专业领域积极倡导和践行的承诺这一信念。我们培养的学生，将来会是优秀的环保主义者，也会是能够在各自领域发光发热的科学家、商人、艺术家和企业家等等。

我们对可持续发展和全球公民意识的承诺是我们使命的核心，这已经融入到了我们的组织架构中。我们相信，我们学生即是社会的未来，他们有潜力对社会和环境产生积极影响。为了实现这一目标，我们在学校中倡导全球公民意识，在“人类与地球休戚与共”的指导思想下提供目标导向的学习体验。作为一个团队，我们致力于开发、衡量和维护与我们的四大支柱“树人才、护自然、守仁心、立德行”相一致的可持续性教育理念，并于今年发布了第二份具有前瞻性思维的ESG报告。我们非常高兴地看到，我们的ESG报告和愿景成为了对话和行动的催化剂，加速了我们的发展。我们希望激励我们的学生终身致力于可持续发展和全球公民意识的培养和传承，为子孙后代创造更光明的未来。

绿色学校

京领：德威是第一所于2003年将其教学实践和教育理念带到中国来的英国独立学校。自那以后，德威在世界各地的发展情况如何？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：回顾我们在中国创立德威国际学校以来的20年，真是一段精彩的旅程。我们见证了中国和世界各地发生的变化，以及EiM自身的发展。我们的历程始于2003年上海德威外籍人员子女学校（浦东）的成立，如今EiM大家庭包含位于八个国家的六所德威国际学校，两所德威国际高中项目，三所德闳学校（姐妹学校），绿色学校（Green School）和瑞士的富坦高山学院 HIF（Holchapines Institut Ftan）。我们所涉足的五个国家分别是中国、新加坡、韩国、瑞士和印度尼西亚。

德威公学是我们的创始学校。德威的治学愿景是“致力于成为可以培养学生的工作能力、学习能力和服务意识，使他们将来对世界产生积极影响的名校”。我们以此愿景为基础，在办学中致力于追求卓越，凭借开拓精神塑造 “敢为人先”的态度，为学生们的未来打下坚实的准备。

我们的核心价值观始终如一。我们有三大支柱支撑着我们的事业：首先，我们以学生为先。我们在学习环境等各个方面都优先考虑学生的需求、才能和身心健康。我们做任何决定时都以他们的利益最大化为出发点，这样他们才能充分发挥自身潜力。其次，我们认为我们的教育集团是一个大家庭。通过国际化的教育，学生在这里可以获得丰富的资源与学习经验。我们致力于培养学生的归属感和支持意识，希望我们的学生能够变得自洽且自信，可以勇于探索新的想法和观点。最后，我们实践开创精神。我们不断改进和创新，为学生提供可转换的技能，让他们能够在快速变化的世界中茁壮成长，并“心怀世界，睿引未来”（Live Worldwise）。这种对创新的承诺是我们工作的核心，也是我们的重要使命，旨在为学生提供未来所需的技能和知识，助力他们在全球舞台上取得卓越成就。

新加坡德威英国国际学校

京领：基于您对全球教育行业的了解，您如何思考和规划未来EiM在中国和全球的发展？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：通过我们在全球十个市场进行的广泛调研，我们发现越来越多的家长希望自己的孩子能够成为坚韧的问题解决者、独立思考者、热爱探索者，以及能为更广泛社群做出贡献的负责任的全球公民。这一愿景影响了这些父母的教育理念和择校期望。对他们来说，良好的教育可以正向输出价值观和使命感，而孩子的成功不仅仅体现在学业上，还要找到自己的热忱所在并对社会产生影响。这就是为什么我们将继续研发和打造“全人教育”课程，提供促进孩子全面发展的教育体验。

京领：自第一所德威国际学校成立以来，您遇到了哪些挑战？您是如何应对的？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：令人惊讶的是，拥有最好的设施和聚集一群具有优秀资质的教师并不能完全保证一所好学校的诞生！我很快意识到以下几点的重要性：

1、营造强大企业文化的领导力

2、教学方法

3、沟通

4、对社区和利益相关者的需求洞察

5、流程和系统--利用数据进行决策

6、明确的角色和责任体系

管理学校还有很多事情要做，但如果你意识到以上几点的重要性，你就可以在扩大规模的同时，成功实现品效合一。

京领：我们注意到，为了人类可持续的未来，EiM致力于教育创新。依您个人见解，中国的国际学校应该怎么做才能更好地打造自己的品牌？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：这与品牌或你所在的国家无关。无论你是一所当地学校、国际学校、私立学校还是公立学校，作为一所学校，你有责任教育学生成为最好的自己。我们的信念是“以学生为先”。我们致力于培养高素质的教师，通过创新的教学方法和课程、完备的设施和多样化的课外活动，为我们的学生提供一流的国际教育。此外，积极与其他机构和组织建立强有力的合作关系网络也是学校的一项重要战略。这些伙伴关系为学生获得新资源、专业知识和机遇提供了新渠道，并能有助于让我们的教育质量更上一层台阶。

我们也坚信创新在教育中发挥的重要作用，这也是我们把创新作为办学理念的基石。追求创新不仅有助于保持我们在教育领域的领先地位，还能使我们不断改善和增强学生的学习体验。这要求我们积极寻求并接受更新更好的教学方法，致力于在课堂上保持灵活性和适应性。我们还追求自身开创性的行业领导力，这意味着我们正在不断拓展教育领域发展的边界，并为卓越制定全新的标准。

京领：您认为教育创新的关键之处在于什么？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：我所能想到的一些因素：

科技：在当今科技世界中，我们致力于确保我们的学生掌握适应现代社会所需的知识和技能，并为社会做出有意义的贡献，凭借CreaTech等德威独创的STEAM课程体系，通过全新数字媒体学习机会和体验的助力，专注于培养学生的创造力和科技力。

创新课程：打造充满活力与创新的课程是满足当今学生需求的必要条件。我们相信个性化学习、基于项目的学习、跨学科学习和体验式学习，所有这些都能让学生掌握自己教育的主导权，培养他们的创造力和思辨能力。

教师职业发展：教师是教育创新的关键驱动力。为教师提供持续的职业发展机会对于确保他们始终站在行业前沿至关重要。我们通过设立奖励性的加速计划（Accelerate）和一年一度的集团专业日（Groupwide Professional Day）来全方位助力教师的职业发展。

协作学习：教师、员工和利益相关方之间的协作对于推动教育创新至关重要。通过合作，可以促进最佳教学实践的交流，开发新的教学方法，并打造一个支持性的学习环境。

以学生为中心的方法：我们相信以学生为核心的学习方法，优先考虑个人需求和兴趣。个性化的学习计划、灵活的学习环境以及充分利用技术支持个性化学习是我们确保学生获得量身定制的教育，进而满足每个学生自身独特需求的教学方法。通过采用这些方法激发学生的参与感、思辨能力和对学习的终身热忱。因此，在大学专业咨询团队的帮助下，我们的学生纷纷选择了和他们未来志向相符的兴趣领域，比如艺术、科学、商业、可持续发展、教育等，并继续升入与个人规划相一致的大学继续深造。

京领：EiM最近获得了领英（LinkedIn）颁发的全球最具吸引力雇主奖。您能分享一些您公司的价值观和理念吗？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：我们始终秉持终身学习、教育创新、可持续理念、全球公民教育观、身心健康及保障为核心价值观。我们正致力于在我们的各个学校、职能部门和团队中建立一种真正的合作文化。作为世界领先的国际教育集团，我们矢志于让我们的教育工作者能够塑造和调整他们的课程内容，将创造力带进课堂，并打造全新的教育模式。我们的教职员工是我们的核心价值，因为他们正在培养新一代的全球公民，这就是为什么我们把教职员工的利益作为决策重心。

京领：EiM在培养创新人才方面有哪些举措？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：在培养创新型教职员工方面，我们采取双管齐下的方法，既要通过适当的认可来鼓励创新，也要为创新者提供足够的学习机会。为了实现这一目标，我们设立了开拓精神助学金，旨在学生和教师间形成创新的文化氛围。这笔奖学金不仅仅是提供财政支持，还旨在支持以可持续为重点的创新。此外，我们还开发了一个强大的专业学习平台，其中包括屡获殊荣的加速领导力（Accelerate）计划，该计划为我们的领导者提供专业学习、培训和支持。该计划的设立初心即是为我们的领导者赋能，确保他们能够在其团队中培养创造力，打造以创新为驱动的工作环境。

京领：EiM具体提供哪些资源来培养学生的创新能力？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：EiM不断从其创始学校的慈善事业、开拓精神和创新历史中汲取力量。作为一个学校大家庭，我们在全球建立了蜚声国际的卓著声誉，夯实了我们在国际教育领域的领先地位，我们采取的各项举措经证实能够有效提高学生的学业成绩和幸福感。我们的创始学校德威公学自创立四个世纪以来，一直保持高度的敏锐，不断与时俱进，我们从中汲取经验，以可靠的研究结果为指导，帮助屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团保持其在教育实践领域的前沿地位。

北京德威英国国际学校

如前所述，创业精神奖金（Pioneering Spirit Grant）为促进、培养及认可学生的创业精神和创新教学实践而给予支持，以激励和培养下一代创新者。我们还在德威国际教育集团以及姐妹学校德闳国际推出了SE21课程。“S”代表STEAM——科学、技术、工程、艺术和数学，“E”代表创业和环境可持续性，“21”代表我们的学习方法（ATL）框架中的21世纪技能，SE21也是我们的创始校德威公学在伦敦的邮政编码。因此SE21既是学校的物理空间（SE21中心），也是课程内外以不同形式提供的学习计划。我们的SE21中心为促进创意、机器人、编码、计算机辅助设计/计算机辅助制造（CAD/CAM）、平面设计、电影、数字和虚拟现实学习体验提供了各种机会。

京领：EiM对于可持续发展和全球公民意识所持的态度是怎样的？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：可持续发展和全球公民意识贯穿于我们整个集团。我们的目标是激励我们的校园社群做出明智的选择，采取具有启发性的行动，进而产生积极的影响。在学校，我们也有“可持续发展和全球公民领导力”（Sustainability & Global Citizenship leads ）组织不断在所属社群倡导此类举措。

苏州德威外籍人员子女学校

我们实现这一目标的方法之一便是衡量我们的学校进步指标（School Progress Indicators）和全球胜任力（Global Citizenship Competencies），上述两项涵盖服务、环境可持续性、跨文化理解、多样性和社会正义等因素。我们邀请各个学校制定个性化的进步指标和全球能力指标，以确保它们尽可能贴近现实，符合全球发展趋势。很高兴能够看到我们的学生在这一领域的出色表现，他们在可持续发展或与包容性有关的内容上常常会有极富新意的创想和倡议。我们的众多校友出于对可持续发展的热情，踏上了不同的发展道路，为创造可持续的未来贡献了一己之力。他们选择了与可持续发展直接相关的职业，将可持续理念融入到各自的职业领域中，并积极倡导环境保护，推动创新解决方案的发展。

未来发展

京领：如今，国际学校在中国蓬勃发展。您如何看待中国国际学校培养创新人才的使命、愿景、价值主张和目标？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：我认为中国的国际学校为培养创新人才提供了一个独特的机会。这些学校的使命应该是提供全人教育，即不仅要追求学术卓越，还要重视思辨能力、创造力和解决问题的技能发展。我们的愿景是培养出全面发展的全球公民，这些全球公民要能够凭借自身知识和技能，驾驭当今纷繁复杂的世界。我们在中国创办的国际学校的价值主张在于提供一个多元文化和双语交流的学习环境，为学生成为全球性人才做好充分准备。这些学校应该充分发挥其国际教师和多样化学生群体的优势，提供丰富而具有启发性的学习体验。

京领：疫情对国际教育产生了巨大影响，您认为后疫情时代国际学校将面临哪些挑战和机遇？

屹珈（EiM）国际教育集团联合创始人容慕兰女士：国际学校将面临的一大挑战是适应全球教育市场不断变化的需求。随着在线学习的兴起和对个性化、以学生为本的教育需求的增加，国际学校必须能够提供创新灵活的教学方案，以满足不同学生群体的成长需求。

广泛来讲，疫情后招聘高质量的外籍教师是国际学校在中国面临的另一大挑战。随着出入境政策的优化，我们很高兴看到国际教师对来华工作的热情不断递增，这给国际学校招聘高质量外籍教师带来了极大的助益。在疫情期间，我们给予集团员工的支持和关爱为我们树立了良好的口碑，并令我们在中国的教师招聘中获益良多。

后疫情时代也为国际学校的创新和发展提供了新的机遇。疫情加速了教育技术的升级，也催生了大量教育技术的迭代和更广泛的网络互通协作的机会。

瑞士富坦高山学院

此外，新冠疫情的发生，提升了各国之间对于彼此相互协作的重视程度。这为国际学校建立新型伙伴关系与合作关系提供了一个全新的契机，进而为打造更加互联和全球化的社会做出贡献。我们今年1月启动的“点亮：瑞士之旅”（Ignite: Switzerland）项目就是一个典例——这是隶属于EiM的瑞士富坦高山学院（Hochalpines Institut Ftan）提供的一项独特的海外求学体验。瑞士富坦高山学院（Hochalpines Institut Ftan）是德威国际学校的姐妹院校，该项目可供在亚洲德威学校就读的学生们参与体验，同时还鼓励集团旗下不同教育品牌和学校之间以及来自不同国家和文化的学生之间增进合作和交流。

English Version

About EiM

KingLead:Please would you share with us your personal story about how did you enter the education industry and participate in founding of Dulwich College International and EiM?

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：My passion for education really stems from wanting to create schooling experiences that fostered a love of learning.I went to school in Singapore, then a British boarding school and finally to an American university. While these diverse experiences provided me with a foundation to build environments that are inclusive and collaborative across cultures, I did not necessarily find these experiences particularly inspiring and felt restrictive at times, and so my personal journey initially drove my desire to give my children excitement in their learning journey which went beyond school.

In 1992, when my family and I moved to Hanoi, Vietnam, I was faced with the challenge of finding a suitable education for my children. Drawing on my Marie Montessori Diploma and my research into early childhood development, I established my own preschool in Hanoi. As an expat in a newly opening nation with limited international schooling options, I understood the importance of providing children with a holistic education that would help them thrive in a rapidly changing world.

In 1997, when Fraser and I relocated to Shanghai with our three children, we encountered a similar challenge. Driven by our pioneering spirit and my personal commitment to providing our children with an exceptional education, together, we took a bold risk by opening the first Dulwich College in Shanghai, Pudong. Even though Pudong was little more than light industry factories across the Pearl River, we were determined to create a world-class school that would inspire children to love learning.

As our network of Dulwich Colleges across China grew over the years, my motivation shifted from a focus on my own children to a desire to create environments in which all children could thrive. I am passionate about building schools that not only provide children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed through their own unique, chosen pathways, but also to foster creativity, critical thinking and a love of learning that will stay with them for life.

Through the establishment and of evolution of EiM, the parent organisation for Dulwich College International, we have continued to strive to create transformative learning experiences in developing programmes and approaches to learning that empowers student agency. Adding to our family of schools, such as the Green School in Bali, and Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF) in Switzerland we bring a different dimension to who we are.

I'm also incredibly fortunate to come from a family with a strong legacy of pioneering education. My great-grandfather, Yung Wing, left a significant impact on the field. As an educator and a diplomat, he achieved a groundbreaking milestone as the first Chinese person to graduate from an American university, Yale University in 1858. Inspired by and determined to share his experience at Yale with other Chinese students, he then undertook a lifelong crusade to provide young men from his country with a chance to experience international education. In 1872 he founded what came to be known as the Chinese Educational Mission. Over a decade, 120 Chinese boys and young men sponsored by the Chinese government were sent to the United States to be educated not only in universities like Yale and MIT, but in grammar and secondary schools like Phillips Exeter as well. These alumni returned home to become leaders in fields such as engineering, diplomacy, and academia, including Zhan Tianyou, known as “the father of China’s railroads,” and Tang Guo’an, the first president of Tsinghua College, forerunner of prestigious Tsinghua University. My great-grandfather’s pioneering spirit and lasting legacy have inspired me personally to innovate, rise to challenges, push boundaries and collaborate with others in changing the world through education.

KingLead:Please introduce the mission, vision, and core values for Education in Motion (EiM)?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：Our mission and vision have always been to make a real difference in the world. This has been our focus since we first founded Dulwich College International, and it remains at the heart of everything we do - including through the establishment and evolution of EiM. At our core, we believe that it is our responsibility, as educators, is to instil the values through the students’ learning journey, what it means to be a global citizen caring for the planet. A truly world class education is socially and emotionally enriching, academically rigorous, safe and holistic where values are embedded into the DNA of a student.

We want to nurture young people who are equipped with the skills and passion to create positive change in the world. Our vision is a world where our students are driven by intrinsic motivation and a deep sense of purpose, using their education to make a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we are committed to creating a learning ecosystem that offers our students the opportunities they need to broaden their global, social, and sustainable literacy - so they can truly understand their place in the world and make valuable contributions, no matter where their journey takes them.

KingLead:As a leading international education group with a global presence, how does EiM achieve big successes in countries with various cultural backgrounds and educational systems?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：As part of an expat family myself for many years, we have always deeply valued and drawn from the rich variety of cultural backgrounds and educational systems of the countries in which we have lived in. This has translated to the countries we operate in as an educational institution. We recognise the significance of respecting, understanding, and adapting to local culture while fostering an international mindset and nurturing global citizens.

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi

To achieve this, we leverage the unique features of each region, and our portfolio includes a range of schools that cater to the needs of diverse families. With over 11,000 students hailing from 60 countries, Education Motion (EiM), aims to create a learning ecosystem where students can broaden and enhance their global, social and sustainable literacy to make a positive difference in the world. Our commitment to sustainability and global citizenship is at the core of our mission and is woven into the fabric of our organisation. We believe that our students are the future and have the potential to create a positive impact on society and the environment.

We’ve also prioritised building strong partnerships and collaborations with global and local organisations. For example, our long-time partner, the Royal Shakespeare Company, introduces our students to the fantastic world of drama, and our partnership with Yuyin Society showcases traditional Chinese art to our students. These collaborations allow us to work closely with communities to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding. To ensure that our education is both culturally sensitive and globally relevant, we place emphasis on the recruitment and development of a diverse team of educators and staff, who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to their work.

KingLead:EiM Group owns a diversified brand portfolio including Dulwich College International, Dulwich International High School, Green School, and others. What concepts and goals does each of them have in common so they can form such a sustainable effect in the world?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：Our EiM schools share a strong commitment to the sustainability & global citizenship agenda. We understand that as an education group, we have a responsibility to be a part of the solution to the social and environmental challenges facing our planet today. Our approach is rooted in the belief this is not just the responsibility of a few, but a shared commitment that must be championed in every area of expertise. We certainly need environmentalists, but we also need scientists, businesspeople, artists, and entrepreneurs who can champion the planet’s cause in their respective areas.

Our commitment to sustainability and global citizenship is at the core of our mission and is woven into the fabric of our organisation. We believe that our students are the future and have the potential to create a positive impact on society and the environment. To achieve this, we champion global citizenship across our schools, and provide purpose-driven learning experiences that are guided by a deep sense of connection to people and the planet. As a group, we are dedicated to developing, measuring, and maintaining sustainable practices that align with our four pillars of Learning, Planet, People, and Policy, having launched our second industry leading ESG report this year. We’re really pleased to see that our ESG report and vision have been a catalyst for conversation and action, accelerating our already wide-ranging efforts across the organisation. Through our efforts, we hope to inspire our students and communities to adopt a lifelong commitment to sustainability and global citizenship, creating a brighter future for generations to come.

Green School Bali

KingLead:Dulwich is the first British independent school to take its practices and ethos internationally to China in 2003. How has Dulwich since developed around the world?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：It's fascinating to reflect on the last 20 years since we established Dulwich College International in China. It's remarkable to witness the changes that have taken place in China and around the world, as well as the growth of our schools. Our journey began in 2003 with the opening of Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, and today our EiM family of schools include 6 Dulwich Colleges, 2 Dulwich High Schools, 3 Dehong International bilingual schools (sister schools), Green School and Holchapines Institut Ftan (HIF) in 5 countries – China, Singapore, Korea, Switzerland and Indonesia.

Dulwich College in London is our founding school. Dulwich College’s vision is “to be an outstanding school inculcating in every pupil an aptitude for work, study and a sense of service so they have the potential to make a positive difference in the world”. We have built on the strength of this vision and brought a sharp focus on driving excellence in all that we do and our pioneering spirit brings a “dare to do” attitude across all of our schools to prepare students for life after school.

Three pillars underpin everything we do: Firstly, our students come first. We prioritise their needs, talents, and well-being in all aspects of our learning environments. We make every decision with their best interests in mind, so they can reach their full potential. Secondly, we consider ourselves one family of schools. Our community of schools provides an international education where students have access to unparalleled resources and learning experiences. By fostering a sense of belonging and support, our students feel comfortable and confident to explore new ideas and perspectives. Lastly, we believe in a pioneering spirit. We strive for continuous improvement and innovation to provide an education that equips our students with transferable skills, enabling them to thrive in a rapidly changing world and “Live Worldwise”. This commitment to innovation is at the heart of what we do, and in our mission to future-proof our students to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to excel on the global stage.

Dulwich College Singapore

KingLead:Based on your understanding of the education industry in the globe, how do you think and plan the future development of EiM in China and globally?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：Through our extensive research conducted in 10 markets, we have found a growing demand for parents to prioritise the development of problem solvers, independent thinkers, passionate explorers, and responsible global citizens who contribute to the wider community. This has influenced their expectations on their child’s schooling and their expectations of what they want to achieve. For them, a good education inculcates values and a sense of purpose, while success is beyond academics, but is achieved by finding one’s passion and making an impact on society. This is why we will continue to develop and create educational experiences that focus on a holistic curriculum and developing the whole child.

KingLead:What challenges have you encountered since the establishment of first Dulwich school? How were these challenges addressed?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：The big surprise was that having the best facilities and bringing a group of teachers together with excellent qualifications doesn’t guarantee a good school! I learnt very quickly the importance of:

1、Leadership to develop a strong culture

2、Pedagogy

3、Communication

4、Understanding the community and the number of stakeholders

5、Processes and systems – use of data for decision making

6、Clear roles and responsibilities and accountabilities

There is a lot more in managing schools but if you put the above together, you can drive consistency in delivering excellence as you scale.

KingLead:We’ve noticed that EiM is committed to innovating in education for a sustainable future. From your perspective, what should international schools in China do to develop their brands in a better way?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：It’s never about the brand or which country you are in. Whether you are a local school, an international school, a private or a public school. If you are a school, you have the responsibility to educate the student to be the best version of themselves. You know that our mantra is “Students Come First”. We invest in high quality teachers, innovative teaching methods and curriculum, good facilities, and diverse extracurricular activities to provide our students with a world-class education. Building a strong network of partnerships with other institutions and organisations is important for schools. These partnerships can provide access to new resources, expertise, and opportunities to improve educational offerings.

We believe in the importance of innovation in education, which is why we have made it a cornerstone of our philosophy. This commitment to innovation not only helps us to maintain our leading position in the education sector, but also allows us to continuously improve and enhance the learning experience for our students. This includes a willingness to actively seek out and embrace new and better approaches to education, as well as a dedication to being flexible and adaptable in the classroom. We also believe in pioneering industry leadership, which means that we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in education, and setting new standards for excellence.

KingLead:What do you think are the key factors of Innovation in Education?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：A few factors come to mind:

Technology:We’re dedicated to ensuring that our students are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills required to navigate a technology-driven world and make meaningful contributions to society, with STEAM programmes such as CreaTech, which focuses on creativity and technology, propelled by new and exciting digital media learning opportunities.

Innovative Curriculum:Developing a dynamic and innovative curriculum is necessary to meet the needs of today's learners. We believe in personalised learning, project-based learning, interdisciplinary learning, and experiential learning, all of which enable students to take ownership of their education and foster their creativity and critical thinking skills.

Professional Development:Teachers are key drivers of innovation in education. Providing teachers with continuous professional development opportunities is crucial to ensure they remain up-to-date with the latest trends and teaching approaches. We invest in our teachers' professional development through our awarded Accelerate program and the annual Groupwide Professional Day.

Collaborative Learning:Collaboration among teachers, staff, and stakeholders is crucial for driving innovation in education. Collaborative efforts allow for the exchange of best practices, the development of new teaching methods, and the creation of a supportive learning environment.

Student-Centered Approach:We believe in a student-centered approach to learning that prioritizes individual needs and interests. Personalised learning plans, flexible learning environments, and the use of technology to support individualised learning are some of the ways we ensure that our students receive a tailored education that meets their unique needs. By adopting this approach, we foster student engagement, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. With the help of our university counselling teams, our alumni therefore choose diverse paths that are most suited to their passions and interests – in the arts, sciences, business, sustainability, education and more – and go on to attend universities that are not just highly ranked, but are also aligned with their individual pathways.

KingLead:EiM recently received an award from LinkedIn for Global Attractive Employer. Can you share your company values and philosophy?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：Our company values and philosophy are centered around lifelong learning, innovation in education, sustainability, global citizenship, and wellbeing and support. We are building a culture of true collaboration across all our schools, functions, and teams and as a world-leading international education group, we believe in empowering our educators to shape and adapt their curriculum content, bringing creativity to the classroom and fostering new approaches to education. Our teachers and staff are at the heart of everything we do, as they are shaping a generation of global citizens, and that’s why we put our teachers and staff’s interests at the forefront of every decision we make.

KingLead:What practical activities and measures does EiM implement in cultivating innovative talents?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：In terms of cultivating innovative teachers and staff, we believe in a two-pronged approach that involves both encouraging innovation through appropriate recognition, as well as supporting innovators with adequate learning opportunities. In pursuit of this goal, we have established the Pioneering Spirit Grant, which seeks to cultivate a culture of innovation among both students and teachers. This grant goes beyond just providing financial support, as it aims to champion innovation with a focus on sustainability. Additionally, we have developed a robust professional learning provision and platform, including the award-winning Accelerate leadership programme, which provides professional learning, training, and support for our leaders. This programme is designed to empower our leaders to actively foster an environment of creativity and innovation within their teams.

KingLead:What specific resources does EiM provide to cultivate students' innovative capabilities?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：EiM draws strength from our founding school’s history of philanthropy, pioneering spirit and innovation. As a family of schools, we have established a global reputation as leaders in evidence based educational initiatives that are proven to increase student achievement and wellbeing. Dulwich College in London has remained agile and relevant over four centuries, our schools are guided by reliable research findings that have helped keep the EiM family of schools at the forefront of best educational practice.

Dulwich College Beijing

As mentioned previously, the Pioneering Spirit Grant allows the promotion, fostering, and recognition of student entrepreneurship and innovative teaching practices to inspire and nurture the next generation of innovators. We also have introduced the SE21 programme at our Dulwich schools and sister schools, Dehong International. “S” stands for STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths, “E” Entrepreneurship and Environmental Sustainability and “21” stands for. 21st Century Skills in our Approaches to Learning (ATL) Framework. “SE21” is also a reference to our founding Dulwich College which sits in the SE21 London postcode. SE21 is both physical spaces (SE21 Hubs) in schools, and a learning programme that is offered in different forms inside and outside the curriculum. Our SE21 hubs provide opportunities for pitching ideas, robotics, coding, CAD/CAM, graphic design, film, digital, and virtual reality learning experiences.

KingLead:What is EiM’s approach to sustainability and global citizenship?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：Sustainability and Global Citizenship are infused and embedded across our whole organisation. Our goal is to encourage our school communities to make informed choices, take inspired action and create positive impact. At schools, we also have Sustainability & Global Citizenship leads that advocate for such initiatives within their communities.

Dulwich College Suzhou

One of the ways we achieve this is through our School Progress Indicators as well as Global Citizenship Competencies, covering the areas of Service, Environmental Sustainability, Intercultural Understanding, Diversity and Social Justice. We invite schools to set their personalised and customised progress indicators and global competencies, to ensure that they are as relevant and as authentic as possible. It’s great to see that our students are actually leading the way in this area, often coming up with new ideas and initiatives when it comes to sustainability related projects or ideas relating to inclusivity. Many alumni, driven by their passion for sustainability, have embarked on diverse paths that contribute to creating a sustainable future. They have pursued careers directly aligned with sustainability, integrated sustainability principles into their respective fields, and actively championed environmental advocacy, propelling forward innovative solutions.

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KingLead:Today, international schools are booming in China. How do you perceive the mission, vision, value proposition, and goals of cultivating innovative talents of international schools in China?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：I think international schools in China present a unique opportunity to cultivate innovative talents among students. The mission of these schools should be to provide a holistic education that emphasises not only academic excellence but also the development of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The vision should be to produce graduates who are well-rounded, global citizens equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the modern world. The value proposition of international schools in China lies in their ability to provide a multicultural and bilingual learning environment, which prepares students for the global workforce. These schools should leverage their international faculty and diverse student body to provide a rich and stimulating learning experience.

KingLead:The epidemic has had a huge impact on international education, what challenges and opportunities do you think international schools will face in the post-epidemic era?

Ms. Karen Yung, co-founder of EiM：A challenge that international schools will face is the need to adapt to the changing demands of the global education market. With the rise of online learning and the increasing demand for personalised, student-centered education, international schools must be able to offer innovative and flexible learning solutions that meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Broadly, recruitment of high-quality expat teachers post-epidemic is one of the big challenges that international schools face in China. As the borders reopen, we are pleased to see an increase in the enthusiasm of international teachers towards China, which brings great optimism to the recruitment process of high-quality expat teachers for international schools. We have demonstrated during the epidemic that EiM looks after their staff so when we are recruiting into China for any of our schools, our reputation has helped us in securing top talents.

The post-epidemic era also presents new opportunities for international schools to innovate and grow. The pandemic has accelerated the evolution of technology in education and opportunities to use it to collaborate with a greater network.

Holchapines Institut Ftan (HIF)

Additionally, the pandemic has increased global awareness of the importance of collaboration and cooperation between countries. This presents an opportunity for international schools to build new partnerships and collaborations, and to contribute to the development of a more interconnected and globally-minded society. Our Ignite: Switzerland programme, launched this January, is an example of that – it’s a unique overseas residential experience in Switzerland at Hochalpines Institut Ftan, which is an EiM school and a sister school to Dulwich, available to students from our schools in Asia, and encourages collaboration between EiM schools and between students from different countries and cultures.

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