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APAC Swimming

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On Wednesday, January 27th, the six female and eight male members of the AISG swim team departed from Guangzhou and headed to Hong Kong, ready to compete in the annual APAC Swimming competition. This year, it was hosted at the Hong Kong International School (H... More »

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IB Program

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Recently, 10th graders have been preparing for their 11th grade year by discussing with the counselors and planning what to take for the IB program. The IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) is a course of study that AISG students are encouraged... More »

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AISG Rings in the Chinese New Year

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In China, New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most important holidays in China. Originally tied the lunar-solar Chinese calendar, the holiday celebrates deities and ancestors, bringing families together. After China started using the Western calendar in... More »

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Our Staff

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Here is the 2015-16 Beacon Staff: Feel free to contact any staff member for further information on specific topics of articles, or any possible improvements for the Beacon. Jun Lin (email: 05linj@aisgz.org) Jun is an 11th-grade Beacon staff member. This is his... More »

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GIN Trivia Night

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Did you sign up for Gin Trivia Night which is going to be held this Friday, 22nd of January? The participants are looking forward to having a great time and lots of fun with their friends. This event will take place on the Ersha Campus from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The ... More »

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GISAC Basketball

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On Friday, January 15th and Saturday, January 16th, the GISAC basketball tournament took place in the Ramnasium. The GISAC (Guangzhou International School Athletic Conference) league is a brand-new league that was started this school year involving internation... More »

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Winter is in the Air

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With the winter holiday over with the words on everyone’s lips are all about the Winter SemiFormal held this past weekend at McCawleys thanks to the amazing efforts of AISG’s Pulse group. With a wing of the restaurant reserved there was plenty of room to mingl... More »

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Litmag – An Endangered Legacy

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AISG’s student founded publication magazine (Litmag) is facing the brink of extinction. This multiple award winning magazine which contains works from former talented students and teachers has now has reached a point where due to lack of sufficient submissions... More »

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GISAC Swim Meet

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On Tuesday, December 8th, the British School of Guangzhou, Utahloy International School, and AISG competed in the second GISAC swim meet of the season. GISAC, the Guangzhou International School Athletic Conference, is an athletic conference that was started at... More »

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An Afternoon with Ms. Zoe Timms

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Ms. Zoe Timms is our Development Director at AISG. In November, the Beacon staff had the opportunity to meet with her and learn about her role at our school. She is lively and enthusiastic, and meeting with her was fascinating. Originally from the Gold Coast o... More »

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Finals Survival Guide: Tips for Success

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Prepare yourselves: final exams are nearly upon us!! 1. Know the format of the exam and what the exam will cover. Different subjects will have different formats on the final exams, and teachers will generally inform students about the format ahead of time. Tak... More »

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High School Winter Concert

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Funky jazz, classical strings, sonorous choir, and the resonant concert band. The 2015 High School Winter Concert will take place this Thursday, Dec 10th at the Science Park Gymnasium at 6:00PM. The students and teachers have been preparing for this performanc... More »