This year Tim took on a new academic experience. He trained to become a site visitor for the American Accreditation body called Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It's important for international schools to be evaluated and accredited so that students can attend universities in North America. Tim visited the Nansha College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) in China as a member of an Accreditation Team. The other team members are administrators working in China, Taiwan and Thailand.
NCPA is a boarding school for 500 students located an hour north of Hong Kong. It is located in an undeveloped area that is about to become another big city. Roads, subway, and lots of residential towers are being built now. At this point, however, the streets are deserted, waiting for an influx of 8 million people.
Tim enjoyed his week in China and learned a lot. He hopes to visit other schools in the years to come.
