From Sanya to Italy｜Art Without Borders, Childlike Innocence Without Limits: Haiya Art Education in a 500-Year-Old Cathedral, a Gentle Encounter with the World

When the sea breeze of Sanya crosses mountains and seasAnd brushes the dawn light of the Apennine PeninsulaWhen the touch of an Eastern youth's brushFalls upon Italy's nearly five-hundred-year-old art hallA pact of aesthetic education crossing borders, languages, and civilizationsThus gently beginsThe 2026 International Children's Art Tour Italy stop,from March 21 to March 28, 2026, officially opened in the city of Guastalla, Reggio Emilia province. With the theme ofWater · Nature · Culture, and with academic support from the Reggio Emilia Provincial Educational Development Research Center, the municipal cultural department, and the education department, the works of Haiya students set out from Lujiazui, Shanghai, once again stepped onto the international stage, and in a space where time and art intertwine, told the sincerity and poetry belonging to Chinese youth.This nearly five-hundred-year-old ancient building is a quiet and solemn landmark in the European cultural vein. The stone walls bear the textures of time, the vaulted ceilings reflect the light of art, and countless master artists have left their traces here, making the space itself a flowing history of art.The paintings of Haiya's children quietly unfolded here. The Eastern imagery of the ocean and the Western humanistic heritage embraced each other subtly. Without barriers, without need for translation, they completed a dialogue across time and space using the purest language of art.Haiya's children used their paintbrushes as boats and their creativity as sails,spreading the waves, beaches, and mangroves of Sanya, their protection of ecology, reverence for life, and deep affection for home, one by one, onto the canvas. There was no deliberate display of technique, no unified mode of expression—only observation, feeling, and narration from the heart. And this is precisely the most touching essence of art: reaching understanding through sincerity, connecting the world through childlike innocence.In the birthplace of Reggio Emilia education, this exhibition was not just a presentation of works, but a resonance of educational philosophy. Italian education believes that children are born expressors, explorers, and creators. Haiya Art Education has always adhered to the belief that art is a child's original language for understanding the world, and that education is not about shaping, but about taking root; not about instilling, but about awakening.We encourage children to express boldly and explore freely, allowing every unique perspective to exist, and respecting every tender yet sincere creation. Here, art is not just a subject, but a way to see oneself, understand others, and embrace the world.At the opening ceremony, Guastalla Mayor Paolo Dallasta, Monica Lasagni, head of the Reggio Emilia Provincial Educational Development Research Center, Veronica Pellinghelli, head of the media communication center, and Feng Yun, head of the China region of the Reggio Emilia Provincial Educational Development Research Center and founder of Yibai Education, jointly cut the ribbon for the exhibition. The applause and gazes intertwined, witnessing not only an international art event but also the profound friendship between China and Italy, with art as the bridge and education as the medium.From the sea breeze of Sanya to the warm sun of Italy, from creation in the classroom to exhibition in an international hall, Haiya has always believed that true aesthetic education allows children to stand on their local roots while embracing the world, and to understand nature, respect differences, and embrace diversity with gentle yet firm strength.May every child find themselves in creation, see the world through expression, and carry the light and warmth from Sanya to fly toward a broader horizon.

Artistic Essence of Hainan, Nurturing Growth Through Art

Art knows no borders—this is something we often say. But truly feeling it came during this workshop.A few weeks ago, Italian illustrator Agnese Baruzzi came to Sanya. Her picture books 'The Great Nature Hide-and-Seek' and 'The Creative Game Gift Box' had already crossed the ocean and appeared in the hands of many Chinese children. This time, we were fortunate to invite her in person, bringing pop-up books, hole-punch books, and shadow paper art, spending two days with a room full of educators from different fields.Some used 'volcano' to express anger, some hid fear inside the 'holes,' and some discovered for the first time that emotions could become a book or a shadow play. Languages differed, but the sound of scissors cutting through paper and the moment a pop-up structure sprang up seemed to allow everyone to understand the emotional expression art brought to one another.So we decided to chat with a few teachers afterward, listening to their stories from those two days—about the emotions that were seen, and the moments that were ignited.

From Sanya to the World: The International Art Tour Debut of Sanya Teachers and Students

When the sea breeze of Sanya swept across the international art stage, a dialogue about childlike innocence, expression, and growth quietly began at the Shanghai Lujiazui Cultural and Educational Center. The student works and educational philosophy of Sanya High-Quality Education Group, carrying the clarity and vitality of the ocean, made a debut that crossed mountains and seas.

Haiya Education Delegation Visits Uzbekistan to Jointly Draw a New Blueprint for International Education Cooperation

In order to deepen educational and cultural exchanges and promote in-depth cooperation between Haiya Education and the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan, the Tashkent Institute of Chinese Language, and local primary and secondary schools, Haiya Education planned a visit. Through on-the-ground research at local universities, primary and secondary schools, and education management departments, they sought to build a bridge for international education cooperation and conducted research and discussions on teacher-student exchanges, joint training programs, and student recruitment to China. At the same time, they immersed themselves in experiencing Uzbekistan's unique history and culture, laying a solid foundation for the international development of Haiya Education and steadily advancing its overseas strategy.

From London to Sanya | Sanya Foreign Language School and St. Joseph’s College in the UK Forge Sister School Partnership

On April 19, 2024, Sanya Foreign Language School and St. Joseph’s College in the UK officially signed a sister school cooperation agreement, based on a deep consensus on educational philosophy, marking a new chapter of collaboration between the two schools. Previously, Ms. Ma Xiaoya, Chairwoman of Haiya Education Group, had already signed the sister school agreement with the school in the UK, and this signing in Sanya represents a reaffirmation and deepening of the long-term cooperative relationship between the two parties.Leaders attending the signing ceremony included: Ma Xiaoya, Chairwoman of Haiya Education Group; Xing Qingsheng, General Principal of Sanya Foreign Language School & Hainan Sanya International School; Nigel Walkinshaw, Director and Supervisor of Cambridge Centre; Dong Wei, Principal of the Secondary School Department; Liu Chang, Principal of the Primary School Department; Gregory, Principal of Hainan Sanya International School; Pan Ye, Principal of the Affiliated Kindergarten of Sanya Foreign Language School; Danielle Clarke, Principal of St. Joseph’s College in the UK; Alice Lee, Overseas Liaison Officer; and Kiki, Head of Tianjia Education.At the start of the signing ceremony, Xing Qingsheng first extended a warm welcome to Mrs. Clarke and her delegation, then briefly introduced our school’s educational philosophy, faculty strength, and subject characteristics, and expressed the hope that through this cooperation, resources could be shared and advantages complemented, jointly promoting the development of education.Following that, Mrs. Clarke shared details about their school. She mentioned that the school is renowned for its individualized teaching approach, focusing not only on students’ academic achievements but also encouraging them to actively participate in sports and explore their personal interests. The school’s sports teams, including boys’ and girls’ football and rugby, have achieved commendable results in the UK. She also stated that this signing marks the formal establishment of a cooperative relationship between the two schools, hoping that both sides can engage in in-depth collaboration in areas such as talent cultivation, research cooperation, and teacher training, contributing to the common development of education.After hearing the other party’s introduction, both sides engaged in a lively discussion on possible areas and modes of cooperation. Our school expressed great appreciation for the educational philosophy of St. Joseph’s College in the UK, believing that the two schools share a high degree of compatibility in educational concepts and teaching models, and look forward to achieving resource sharing and jointly improving educational quality in future cooperation.

Welcome to the Delegation from the University of Hertfordshire, UK, School of Education

On the morning of April 28th, a delegation from the School of Education of the University of Hertfordshire, UK, visited our school for an exchange. This visit aimed to build a platform for exchange between Sanya Foreign Language School, Sanya Foreign Nationals Children School, and the School of Education of the University of Hertfordshire, UK, to explore cross-cultural exchange and cooperation pathways for students from both sides, as well as the feasibility of professional development for our teachers. Both sides are full of expectations for future cooperation prospects.During the meeting, Principal Xing Qingsheng warmly welcomed the delegation and provided a detailed introduction to the school's founding history, educational characteristics, educational philosophy, and training objectives. Principal Liu Chang gave a detailed introduction to the IB curriculum currently offered in the primary school division, and stated that in future cooperation, our school can provide IBPYP training guidance for intern teachers, assisting them in obtaining IBPYP certification. Subsequently, both sides had detailed and constructive communication regarding teacher development, curriculum construction, and resource sharing.

[Future Prospects] British Chamber of Commerce Representatives Visit Sanya Foreign Language School Seeking Innovative Development

On the afternoon of March 15, 2019, Mr. Julian Fisher, representative of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, visited Sanya Foreign Language School (SLS). Against the backdrop of Hainan's vigorous promotion of the free trade zone (port) construction and the advancement of educational opening-up, the visit aimed to seize strategic development opportunities and expand channels for international educational cooperation and exchange. The school leadership warmly received the British Chamber of Commerce representative. International Department Principal Mr. Brian, International Department Principal Assistant Ms. Nicole, and Administrative Office Ms. Liu Peng accompanied the visit throughout. Both sides exchanged views and opinions on educational planning since the construction of Hainan Free Trade Zone (Port), school-enterprise cooperation, and the development trends of British education in Hainan. The British Chamber of Commerce in China sees an opportunity to further promote British education in Hainan, which aligns seamlessly with the launch of our school's Cambridge International High School program.

[Sanya Foreign Language School | Oxford Summer Camp] Stowe School Summer Program is Coming Hot

This summer, Sanya Foreign Language School has joined forces with the UK's CEC Education Consulting (Stowe School) to carefully craft an authentic British Oxford Elite Summer School Program for our students. Relying on the natural environment and supporting facilities of British private schools, through immersive English learning, creative camp activities, and visits to top-tier academic institutions, we strive to let Chinese students experience the most "authentic" British learning and lifestyle. Follow Sanya Foreign Language School to step out of the country and into the world.

[Sanya Foreign Language School | International Education Exchange] Russian Khabarovsk City Education Exchange Group Visits Sanya Foreign Language School

International Principal Mr. Brian introduced the basic situation of the school to the education exchange group from Khabarovsk, Russia, and elaborated in detail on the school's educational philosophy and campus culture construction.International Principal Mr. Brian had an in-depth exchange with Ms. Jin Oliga Yakovlevna, Director of the Khabarovsk City Education Bureau, on issues such as school culture construction, the integration of Chinese and Western curriculum systems, and how to create an efficient classroom teaching model.Subsequently, the exchange group visited the campus environment of the half-mountain, half-island campus and observed students in class. The guests highly praised the beautiful campus environment, international school-running characteristics, advanced educational philosophy, and the integrated Chinese and Western school-based curriculum of Sanya Foreign Language School. In particular, they were full of praise for the school's beautiful natural ecological environment and could not help but start "playing" on the campus.

[Sanya Foreign Language School | Express] 2017 First Batch of International Exchange Students

 At a bright and beautiful seaside Sanya Foreign Language School, the hot and charming winter sun welcomed the first batch of international exchange students from South Korea in 2017. International Principal Brian Back led them in an exchange meeting with students from the school, and they also visited the library, the STEAM classroom, the traditional Chinese painting classroom, and others.