Elementary
Our Elementary years give children the chance to explore the world with wonder, as they move, explore, create and learn together.
A warm welcome from our Principal
The early years are filled with wonder, discovery, and remarkable growth. Every new experience, friendship, and accomplishment helps shape the foundation for a child’s future. At CDIS, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where every child is encouraged to explore, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Early Childhood Center serves children from Preschool through Kindergarten with developmentally appropriate experiences that foster academic, social, emotional, physical, and language development. Through purposeful play, hands-on learning, and meaningful interactions, our students build the confidence and foundational skills they need for success in elementary school and beyond.
We believe that every child is unique. Our caring teachers take the time to know each learner, celebrate their strengths, and support their individual growth. Small class sizes allow us to provide personalized attention while creating a classroom community where children feel safe, valued, and confident to try new things.
One of the greatest gifts of our international community is the opportunity for children to learn alongside classmates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. As they grow together, they develop empathy, respect, kindness, and an appreciation for the perspectives and experiences of others.
We know that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. By working in partnership with families, we create a strong and supportive community that helps children flourish during these important early years.
Thank you for considering Chengdu International School for your family. It is our privilege to walk alongside you as your child begins their educational journey, and we look forward to welcoming you into our caring and vibrant learning community.
Warmly,
Beulah Camain
Interim Elementary Principal
Bringing the curriculum to life
Language Arts
The primary goal of language arts instruction in the lower school is to inspire students to read for pleasure, learn new information, share their thoughts and feelings, and speak confidently and dynamically. To meet those goals, teachers in grades K–3 focus on reading skills that include print knowledge, alphabet awareness, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, and fluency. In grades 4 and 5, reading instruction focuses on vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.
Historical and Social Studies
A strong understanding of social studies and history is the foundation of well-informed, civic-minded citizens. Our 1-5 scope and sequence begins with exploring relationships that students have within their immediate circle of family, friends, teachers, and neighbors. Then students learn the basics of geography, economics, and citizenship in the context of expanding their view to include the local community.
Science
Just as children explore concentrically larger circles of community in social studies, the science curriculum teaches them to understand and appreciate the physical world around them. Students take part in engaging, hands-on investigation.
Math
K-5 math instruction and curriculum are carefully designed to allow students to connect with, build upon, and refine their mathematical understandings. Six content strands are at the core of instruction in all grade levels: number and numeration, operations and computation, data and chance, measurement and reference frames, geometry, patterns and functions, and algebra.
Our Elementary teaching team
Larry Liao
1st Grade Teacher
Larry Liao
1st Grade Teacher
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, Liberty University
B.A in Business Management (Marketing)
B.A in English Language, Sichuan Normal University
Harmony Liu
Grade 1 Teaching Assistant
Harmony Liu
Grade 1 Teaching Assistant
B.A. in Music Education, Sichuan Conservatory of Music
Rebekah Jones
2nd Grade Teacher
Rebekah Jones
2nd Grade Teacher
B.A. in Asian Studies, University of British Columbia
Claire Lv
2nd Grade Co-Teacher
Claire Lv
2nd Grade Co-Teacher
M.A in Marketing, University of Nottingham
B.A in Art History, Sichuan Conservatory of Music
Alicia Barrette
3rd Grade Teacher
Alicia Barrette
3rd Grade Teacher
B.A in Elementary Education, Western Govenor’s University
Carol Wang
3rd Grade Co-Teacher
Carol Wang
3rd Grade Co-Teacher
B.A in English Major, Xihua University
Cullen Burkett
4th Grade Teacher
Cullen Burkett
4th Grade Teacher
Bachelor in Upper Elementary and Middle School Education, Angelo State University
Samantha Shu
4th Grade Co-Teacher
Samantha Shu
4th Grade Co-Teacher
Bachelor in Automobile Engineering, Xihua University
Kaylee Gong
5th Grade Teacher
Kaylee Gong
5th Grade Teacher
B.A. in Elementary Education, Spring Arbor University
Nannico Zhang
5th Grade Senior Co-Teacher
Nannico Zhang
5th Grade Senior Co-Teacher
B. A. in English, Sichuan University
M.A. in Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching), University of South Wales
Recognized for excellence

Chengdu International School is accredited by Cognia, the largest education improvement organization in the world—demonstrating our commitment to learners, teachers, leaders and communities.

As a SENIA member School, we are dedicated to creating a more inclusive world by supporting students with special needs through collaboration with families, professionals and the community.
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