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5. How much emphasis does YCIS put on music?
Music will feature frequently throughout all classes and formally YCIS launches music instruction as early
as age four, in Early Childhood Education. This comes with the learning of violin, which increases the left-
side brain development at an age when this is critical. There is a significant relationship between honing
musical listening skills and language tone advancement. The left side of the brain enhances a child’s
spatial-temporal reasoning skills, which can also promote mathematical dexterity and memory span.
YCIS operates a highly successful In-school Individual Instrumental Programme (IIIP) whereby a student
from Year 1 to Year 9 may partake. The arrangement is very convenient, within school hours and private
rooms being available, plus all the music tutors are screened and approved by our Fellows-in Residence
department. This is an excellent programme designed to help the all-round child development that is at
the heart of YCIS philosophy.
6. How will YCIS prepare my child for life after graduation?
Firstly it should be noted that the success of the student does not stopwith a graduation result gained at 18
years old, this is just the beginning of the rest of their life. The selection of course and choice of appropriate
university to kick-start their career is very important.YCIS has a professional and highly experienced teamof
University Guidance Counsellors (UGO). They offer career planning guidance and assistance with IB course
selection as students are prepared to attend a university and follow an appropriate programme in their
chosen field and country. The Counsellors offer one-to-one university planning support, assist students
in compiling the necessary materials required for university and college applications whilst helping to
prepare transcripts and reference letters for students. The Counsellors’expertise allows them to help keep
students and parents informed about the requirements for tertiary studies, the courses and programmes
offered in various countries, and the application processes.