In-School Individual Instrumental Programme (IIIP)

IIIP works on a unique system through special arrangements with subject teachers. To minimise the impact of missing lessons in any particular subject, classes are scheduled on a rotation basis. For example, if a lesson is scheduled on Friday Period 1 on Week 1, a Week 2 lesson will be scheduled on Friday Period 2, etc. Senior students will use their free periods whenever possible. Subject teachers will inform the IIIP coordinator in advance of any classes that are academically inexcusable to miss. In cases like these, lessons will then be rescheduled.

No IIIP lessons will be scheduled during test weeks, examination periods, Christmas, Chinese New Year and Easter Holidays. However, classes may be arranged with individual teachers (subject to their scheduled availability) during the summer.

01. Musical Intelligence

Studies have indicated that musical training helps develop the left side of the brain and can enhance one's spatial-temporal reasoning skills, leading to better maths performance, memory span and mental development. Such training also helps develop self-confidence and imaginative thinking.

02. High-Quality Tuition

IIIP is designed to provide superior tuition to YCIS students. This includes a careful selection of instructors, personalised records of students' progress and integrated advice from in-school music teachers.

03. Wide Range of Instruments

Western and Chinese instruments offered include piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, drums, horn, trumpet, trombone, voice, guzheng, erhu, dizi, yangqin, and pipa. This programme provides an excellent opportunity to explore a second instrument.

04. Well Organised Evaluation System

After each lesson, IIIP students will be given a personalised student handbook with written comments and assignments by their instructors. A report card will be issued and a recital will be held every school year.

05. New Choices with Off-Peak Rate

IIIP provides high-quality tuition within school hours at an "off-peak" rate. Students take lessons at a relatively lower cost, and hence the difficulty in scheduling classes is eased.

06. Convenience

Lessons begin and finish within school hours to ensure students can catch the school bus on time. Parents and students can enjoy a more efficient use of after-school hours for other activities.

Limited space is available during lunchtime and after school hours; fees for these specially arranged lessons are higher than IIIP lessons during school hours.

Music plays a significant role in school life at Yew Chung International School. In 2001, YCIS introduced this unique programme to provide students with an enriching experience and allow them to explore their musical talents.

IIIP students have enjoyed past successes in the ABRSM Examinations and the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, where they have achieved merits and distinction awards. Each year, IIIP students also have the opportunity to perform in the IIIP annual recital to share and showcase their learning on stage. This event has continuously received positive feedback from both students and parents.

For further information, please contact the IIIP Co-ordinator.
Email: iiip.ycisbj@ycis.com / Room H102 at: (010) 8585 1838