High Air Quality Standard
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) provides a reliable Air Quality Index (AQI) to all students and staff within the school. It closely implements the recommended procedures from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Throughout the school, including classrooms, corridors, and large spaces such as the auditorium and gymnasium, PM 2.5 internal air purification systems have been installed. These systems have highly effective filtration capabilities, which ensure a continuous supply of clean and fresh air in indoor areas.
The school nurse emails updates on external AQI levels to the school staff four times daily. We follow our school policy based on international guidelines for the limit or restriction of outdoor activity based on these AQI levels. In addition, we monitor the official government warning levels and have a communication procedure to ensure that all parents and staff are informed of school closure in case of a Government Red Warning.
Kindergarten and Primary foyers are used as play areas when the Air Quality Index outside is high. The foyers are similar to small recreational areas with sports equipment, games and play zones for children. There is plenty of space to run around and play when pollution levels are beyond the recommended safe levels.
The Supporting and Maintenance Division at YCIS Beijing regularly replaces the filters and cleans the air ducts of the air purifiers.
Air Aware posts automatic air quality updates on all major facilities located at campus. You can view these real-time readings via the YCIS Beijing Air Aware website or by scanning the QR code below:
Note: By saving this page to your WeChat favourites, you can easily access on campus Air Aware readings from wherever you are!
Additional Measures
Aside from our built-in filters, we have installed other air quality initiatives at YCIS Beijing:
Windows - All windows throughout the school are high-quality, air-tight and wind-pressure-resistant windows manufactured by the German company Schüco.
Doors - All external doors are air-tight and high-insulation, produced by German manufacturer Hörmann.
Air Curtains - Panasonic air curtains are installed at all external doors to improve air quality, acting as additional barriers between the indoors and outdoors.
The School in a Park
When pollution levels are safe, we take advantage of our fantastic location within Honglingjin Park. The park allows our teachers and students plenty of space for After-School Activities such as football and cross country or even regular Physical Education (PE) classes. With such easy access to the wonderful environment the park provides, Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary school years are also able to go there for classes when deemed appropriate. For example, our Kindergarten students learn and experience autumn and the changing colour of leaves there. When visiting Honglingjin Park, students are always accompanied by their teachers and school security guards.
YCIS Beijing Is a Child-Safe School
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