SSIS is Suzhou's International School. It is a fully authorized IB World School as well as the oldest and largest international school in Suzhou, China. SSIS offers a challenging curriculum to cultivate global citizens and life-long learners. Everyday over 1150 students, from 50 different nationalities, are challenged to actively participating in their education. This produces students that consistently perform well above world averages, and is why SSIS is one of the best schools in China.The mission of the school is to provide an excellent international education to the children of expatriate families. The faculty and staff are committed to creating a learning environment that encourages and enables students to be self-motivated, lifelong learners. We educate students to become global citizens that value other cultures SSIS offers three continuous IB programs across the school - PYP, MYP and DP. A strong partnership between students, faculty and parents maintains a rigorous and challenging education. Offering a wide range of academic, cultural and recreational programs allows SSIS to deliver the highest quality international education possible.The SSIS faculty and staff are at the heart of what makes the school outstanding. Comprised of over 170 dedicated professionals, the faculty come from over 20 countries, each bringing their own unique perspective on teaching and learning. Every faculty member is fully qualified and certified; over half hold advanced degrees in their respective subject areas. SSIS is accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Council of International Schools (CIS) and The National Center for School Curriculum and textbook Instruction (NCCT).