Message from the Head of School

I'm pleased to welcome you to Mission Hills International School. We are delighted to have this opportunity to establish our vision and to build a K-12 international school in Shenzhen with support from the Mission Hills Group. Our goal is to serve a growing number of Chinese nationals and expatriates in the region who have a keen interest in having their children attend a top tier dual language internationally accredited school.

I wish you to know that we have high expectations of ourselves. Our approach from Day 1 was to design a superb facility and to develop an exemplary program. We are committed to hiring a team of dedicated and professional teachers who will actively engage our students in an inquiry-based liberal arts program that is characterized by its high standards, expectations and inspirational nature. We are committed to building a learning community where care and respect for one another is of paramount importance. We are committed to providing a balanced and holistic program with equal emphasis on the intellectual, social, creative and physical domains.

Personally, I consider myself fortunate to have worked in the educational sector for 35-years. For most of that time I have served in a senior leadership capacity at 5 different schools in Canada and Hong Kong. I view my occupation more in the realm of vocation than profession. Working with the many fine children and young adults who come through the doors of a school on a daily basis is an honor and privilege indeed and with it comes great responsibility and joy. I am eager to embrace this new challenge at MHIS and to welcome to our community the next group of future graduates who share our passion to build a great school!

I welcome you to spend some time on this website and to stay tuned for updates and news regarding program developments, information sessions and school registration procedures.

I look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you to Mission Hills International School.

Sincerely,

John Jalsevac
Head of School