YingHua International School 25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528, USA +1 609 375 8015

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School type	Co-educational Day
Status	Private
Head of School	David Friedrich
Language of Instruction	English, Chinese
Co-ed Age Range	18 months-13 years
Number of pupils	80
Day fees per annum	US$21,600 - US$35,000 per annum
Authorised IB Programmes	IBPYP
PYP Coordinator	Kayla Sorin
Associations	IB

Nestled in the outskirts of Princeton, New Jersey, YingHua International School (YHIS) is the only not-for-profit, independent school in the greater Princeton area that offers English-Chinese dual language education with an internationally-focused, inquiry-based curriculum. YHIS is also the only school in the Eastern United States that offers the IB Primary Years Programme with whole-school Chinese immersion.

YingHua International School (YHIS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to enable academic excellence and prepare students for compassionate, effective, and ethical global citizenship through English and Chinese language acquisition and instilling a passion for lifelong learning. A hidden gem in Central New Jersey, YHIS accomplishes its mission by combining total Chinese Immersion with IB inquiry-based learning.

Through this unique approach, YHIS enables ethnically diverse students from as young as 18 months old through 8th grade, to develop the skills and mindset needed to become leaders in an increasingly global world. Through exposure at an early age to a language-immersive environment combined with IB inquiry-based learning, YHIS students gain deeply rooted cognitive benefits that stay with them well into adulthood.

At YHIS this approach is further characterized by small, nurturing, and inclusive classes led by passionate, dedicated teachers. The results are students who consistently outperform their suburban and private school peers on the local and national stage and in standardized testing. While many parents are initially drawn to YHIS for Chinese immersion, they often stay because of its ability to foster independence and self-reliance while instilling critical thinking skills and academic excellence in students.

The enduring success of YHIS is rooted in its commitment to four core values: Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, and Compassion. These principles guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define what it means to be part of the YHIS community.

• Excellence represents our commitment to the highest standards in teaching, learning, and personal growth. We foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, and rigor, encouraging students to engage fully, lead with confidence, and serve with purpose. Excellence at YHIS extends beyond academics to include the development of character, teamwork, and leadership skills that prepare students for a lifetime of meaningful contribution.
• Diversity calls us to embrace difference as a strength. We build on the richness of multiple cultures, languages, and perspectives, ensuring that every member of our community feels seen, valued, and respected. Diversity at YHIS also means honoring equity, inclusion, and stewardship of the natural world, recognizing our responsibility to future generations.
• Integrity is the foundation of strong character. We hold ourselves accountable to act with honesty, respect, and responsibility, even when faced with challenge. Integrity is essential to the trust we build within our school and beyond.
• Compassion guides the way we care for one another. We teach and model empathy, understanding, and kindness, helping students develop the capacity to support and uplift those around them.

Together, these four values create a school community where students are empowered to pursue knowledge, embrace difference, act with courage, and contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

YHIS welcomes all into its warm and nurturing community!