Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) is designed to provide a forum for ACAMIS member schools Creative Arts directors, academic teachers, and other interested parties to better meet the aims and purposes of ACAMIS regarding academic, cultural, and creative arts education.
The aims and objectives of the ACE shall be to:
- Give students the opportunity to experience new endeavors.
- Allow students to participate in a variety of non-athletic enrichment activities.
- Allow students a safe environment in which to express themselves.
- Encourage collaboration among member schools, students, and teachers. Allow students to experience the thrill of being a part of a collaborative process.
- Give students the opportunity to travel.
- Foster interaction with students from other schools and develop bonds of friendship.
2025-2026 ACE Events
Digital Events
| Date 2025-26 | Venue | Face to Face | Grade Level | ACE Rep | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September - January | Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School (SCLS) | Digital Art Competition | G1-12 | Susan Gotthelf | Susan.gotthelf@scls-sh.org |
| January | Keystone Academy | Chinese Lunar New Year Card Competition | K-12 | Neil Westcott | neil.westcott@keystoneacademy.cn |
| End: January 5 | Canadian IS Guangzhou (CIS-G) | Digital Photography Competition | G6-12 | Ana Grkovic | ana.grkovic@cisgz.com |
| Deadline February 7 | Western Academy of Beijing | Digital Experimental Film Festival | G9-12 | Kirby Boychuk | kirby_boychuk@wab.ed jie_zhan@wab-edu.cn |
Onsite Events
| Region | Date 2025-26 | Venue | Face to Face | Grade Level | ACE Rep | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | November 19-20 | TEDA International School | ACAMIS Chess | G6-12 | Des O'Shea | doshea@tedais.org |
| North | November 29-30 | Keystone Academy | HS ACAMIS Visual Arts event | G9-12 | Neil Westcott | neil.westcott@keystoneacademy.cn |
| North | March 7 | Beijing City International School | MS Math Olympiad | G6-8 | Monique Smith | Monique.Smith@bcis.cn |
| North | March 12-13 | TEDA International School | Performing Arts: Band | G8-12 | Des O'Shea | doshea@tedais.org |
| North | March 21-22 | International School of Tianjin | HS Math Olympiad | G9-12 | Bec Alosi | bec_alosi@istianjin.org.cn |
| Central | October 25-26 | Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School | Debate (World Scholars Competition Format) | G6-9 | Susan Gotthelf | Susan.gotthelf@scls-sh.org |
| Central | November 8 | Concordia International School Shanghai | Quiz Bowl (NAQT) | G9-12 | Summer Yu | Summer.Yu@concordiashanghai.org |
| Central | November 22 | Shanghai Community International School Hongqiao | Math | G9-12 | Emily Corvers | ecorvers@scis-china.org |
| Central | November 24 | Concordia International School Shanghai | Digital Visual Arts (photography or design) | G6-12 | Summer Yu | Summer.Yu@concordiashanghai.org |
| Central | January 17-18 | Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School | Creative Writing/Writers' Workshop | G6-12 | Susan Gotthelf | Susan.gotthelf@scls-sh.org |
| Central | March 26-28 | Hangzhou International School | Music | G8-12 | Aaron Ayers | aaronayers@hisdragons.org.cn |
| South | November 15 | Stamford American School Hong Kong | HS Math Olympiad | G9-12 (Y10-13) | Marie Lee | marie.lee@sais.edu.hk |
| South | December 12 | Canadian IS Guangzhou (CIS-G) | Art Battle | G6-12 | Ana Grkovic | ana.grkovic@cisgz.com |
| South | January 31 | International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | Chess | G6-12 | Virgina Lee | virginia.lee@isnsz.com |
| South | March 7 | International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | Design Event | G6-8 | Virgina Lee | virginia.lee@isnsz.com |
| South | March 14-15 | Canadian IS Guangzhou (CIS-G) | Music Event | G6-10 | Ana Grkovic | ana.grkovic@cisgz.com |
