The recent IB PYP evaluation visit at Wahaha International School (WIS) marked a significant milestone—one that not only reflects a successful review process, but also celebrates five years of sustained IB practice, growth, and transformation.

While the official report will be released in the coming months, the immediate feedback shared by IB evaluators during the highlights meeting was overwhelmingly positive, recognizing both the school’s current strengths and the journey that has shaped them.

A Rigorous and Reflective Evaluation Process

IB evaluation is a comprehensive process.

At WIS, it began with a preliminary review, including the submission of key documents such as policies, unit plans, professional development records, and the school’s strategic plan. 

Evaluation Process Overview：

★ Programme Development Plan

A 3-year strategic plan focused on strengthening transdisciplinary integration and ATL skills. It demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement rather than the status quo.

★ Self-Study Questionnaire (SSQ)

A comprehensive reflection against IB standards. Through collaborative teamwork, our teachers produced a 125-page document that captures both our programme quality and areas for growth.

★ Preliminary Review

The IB team reviewed our documentation prior to their visit. This ensured a deep understanding of our school context and confirmed our full readiness for the evaluation visit.

An On-Site Visit: Recognition and Validation

The process culminated in a two-day on-site visit by IB evaluators Ms. Lisa Ding and Ms. Kathy Liu. During their visit, they observed classrooms, met with stakeholders, and gained a holistic understanding of how the PYP is lived at WIS. Their presence turned the evaluation into a meaningful opportunity for deep reflection and professional dialogue between our staff and the IB team.

Recognized Strengths

During the conclusion meeting, the evaluation team highlighted several key strengths:

• A supportive and inclusive learning environment 
• Visible inquiry-based teaching and learning in classrooms 
• A structured approach to professional development 
• Strong and growing student agency 
• A coherent and well-developed curriculum 
• Clear and embedded Approaches to Learning (ATL) 

These strengths reflect that WIS is a school where IB is not only implemented, but truly lived.

Five Years of IB Practice: From Implementation to Integration

Over the past five years, WIS has moved from implementing the IB framework to embedding it deeply in practice:

• Curriculum coherence has been strengthened through the continuous refinement of Units of Inquiry, ensuring conceptual clarity and meaningful transdisciplinary connections. 
• Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) are now embedded in everyday classroom practice, empowering students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of their learning. 
• Assessment practices have evolved from traditional measurement toward meaningful, ongoing feedback that supports student growth and reflection. 
• Student agency has flourished, with learners increasingly demonstrating voice, choice, and responsibility in their learning journeys. 

Together, these developments signal a shift from “doing IB” to truly “being IB”—a transition clearly recognized by the evaluation team.

Empowered Teachers, Sustained Professional Growth

One of the most powerful outcomes of both the five-year journey and the evaluation itself is the growth of the teaching team.

Through sustained collaboration and a shared commitment to high-quality teaching, WIS teachers have developed strong professional capacity and confidence in IB pedagogy. Even during periods of challenge, the team remained resilient—continuing to refine practice and support one another.

The evaluation highlighted this as a major strength: WIS teachers are not only implementing the framework, but actively shaping it through reflection, inquiry, and collaboration.

A Culture of Unity and Partnership

Another defining strength of WIS—strongly affirmed by the evaluators—is its sense of unity.

Across the school community, there is clear alignment:

• Leadership provides strategic direction while empowering teams 
• Teachers collaborate with shared purpose and consistency 
• Parents engage as active partners in learning 
• Students contribute as thoughtful, engaged learners 

This interconnected learning community forms a powerful foundation for student success. It reflects not only IB values, but also a deeply rooted culture of trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.

Looking Ahead: Growth as an Ongoing Journey

As WIS awaits the official report, the initial feedback already provides both affirmation and direction. The next phase will focus on building on existing strengths while continuing to refine teaching, learning, and community engagement.

More importantly, this evaluation reinforces the essence of IB education: it is a continuous journey of reflection, growth, and purposeful change.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

This achievement represents more than a successful evaluation—it reflects five years of dedication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to student-centered learning.

From early implementation to a mature and aligned learning community, WIS has demonstrated what it means to grow with the IB.

As the school moves forward, this milestone serves as both recognition and inspiration: WIS is not just delivering the IB—it is truly living it.

WIS成功通过IB PYP评估，五年IB发展再迎里程碑

近日，杭州娃哈哈外籍人员子女学校（WIS）顺利完成IB PYP项目评估访问。这不仅标志着一次高质量评估的圆满完成，也见证了学校五年来IB教育的持续发展与深度成长。

虽然正式评估报告将于数月后发布，但在总结反馈会议中，IB官方评估团队已给予了高度积极的评价——既肯定了学校当下的办学成果，也充分赞赏了学校的发展成果与整体表现。

一次严谨而深度的IB评估过程

IB评估是一项历时一年的系统性专业过程。

在WIS，这一过程始于前期材料审核，学校提交了包括教学政策、探究单元设计、教师发展记录及学校战略规划等关键文件。

评估流程概览：

★ 课程发展计划 (PDP)

这是为期三年的战略规划，重点在于加强跨学科整合与 ATL 技能开发。它彰显了我们不断追求卓越、而非安于现状的坚定承诺。

★ 自评问卷 (SSQ)

全体教师通过小组协作，对照 IB 标准进行了全面反思。最终形成的 125 页报告详实地记录了我们的办学质量及未来成长空间。

★ 资料预审

IB 评估小组在访视前对学校文档进行了深度审阅。这确保了评估团队能够充分了解我们的教学背景，并确认了我们已为正式评估访问做好准备。

一场专业且深度的入校评估

通过为期两天的入校访问，Ms. Lisa Ding和Ms. Kathy Liu两位IB评审专家通过校级管理层访谈、课堂观摩、校园参观，以及与教师、学生和家长的深入交流，对WIS如何“落地”PYP课程有了全面而立体的了解。

她们走进不同学习空间——教室、图书馆、创客空间与艺术教室，观察真实课堂；同时围绕课程设计、评估方式、学生能动性与校园文化展开深度对话。

这再次印证了IB评估的核心理念——

它不是检查，而是反思；

不是评判，

而是理解一所学校如何真正践行其教育理念。

评估亮点：六大核心优势

在总结会议中，评估团队重点肯定了WIS的多项优势：

• 支持性强且包容的学习环境
• 真实可见的探究式课堂实践
• 体系化的教师专业发展机制
• 持续增强的学生能动性
• 连贯且成熟的课程体系
• 清晰融入的ATL学习方法 

这些优势表明，WIS不仅在实施IB，更在真正践行IB。

五年沉淀：从“实施IB”到“成为IB”

今年的评估，恰逢WIS发展IB教育的第五年，这一时间节点意义非凡。

五年来，学校已从体系搭建走向深度融合：

• 课程更加系统连贯：持续优化探究单元（UOI），强化概念驱动与跨学科学习 
• 学习方式深入课堂：ATL（学习方法）已成为日常学习的重要组成部分 
• 评估更加关注成长：从结果导向转向过程性反馈，支持学生持续进步
• 学生能动性显著提升：真正拥有学习中的“声音、选择与责任” 

这些变化标志着WIS完成了一次关键跃迁——
从“践行IB”，走向“成为IB”。

这一点，也得到了评估团队的高度认可。

教师成长：驱动学校发展的核心力量

五年的发展背后，是一支持续成长的教师团队。

在中高层管理者的引领下，教师们通过深度协作与持续反思，不断提升教学质量与专业理解。即使在面对阶段性挑战时，团队依然保持稳定与韧性，持续优化实践、彼此支持、共同前行。

评估团队特别指出：
WIS的教师不仅在执行IB框架，更在主动塑造与发展它。

一个真正协同的学习共同体

“高度一致的社区文化”，是此次评估中最突出的亮点之一。

在娃哈哈外籍人员子女学校：

• 管理层方向清晰且赋能团队
• 教师协同高效、目标一致
• 家长深度参与，形成家校共育
• 学生积极投入，成为学习的主人

学校、家庭与学生之间，形成了一个良性循环的学习共同体。

这不仅是IB理念的体现，更是推动学校持续发展的关键动力。

评估的意义：新的起点

在等待正式报告的同时，本次评估已为未来发展提供清晰方向。

下一阶段，WIS将继续在已有优势基础上深化教学实践、优化课程体系，并进一步强化社区协同。

更重要的是，这次评估再次印证：
IB教育，是一段持续反思与不断成长的旅程。

五年一刻，向新而行

这不仅是一场成功的评估，更是五年坚持与成长的集中呈现。

从最初探索到如今成熟、协同的学习共同体，WIS用五年时间，走出了一条稳健而坚定的IB发展之路。

这次评估所肯定的，不只是成果本身，
更是这一路走来的——
坚持、协作与对教育的共同信念。

面向未来，这一里程碑既是肯定，也是新的起点：

当一所学校真正凝聚共识、同向而行，IB不再只是课程体系，而是一种真实发生的教育生活。