Common Sense, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognised YCIS Chongqing as a Common Sense School.

YCIS Chongqing has been able demonstrate its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate while preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. This recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship.

On sharing news of our achievement, Common Sense told us “We applaud the faculty and staff of YCIS Chongqing for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students' education," said Kelly Mendoza, vice president of education programs at Common Sense Education. "YCIS Chongqing’ deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large."

We believe that digital citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century, especially this school year. That's why we are committed to teaching our students how to be digital learners, leaders, and citizens.