of Beijing (WAB), were one of the top three English-language international schools in Beijing, all having long waiting lists. Citing Embley's definition of two lower tiers of Beijing Anglophone international schools which have vacant student spaces, Tristan Bunnell, the author of The Changing Landscape of International Schooling: Implications for Theory and Practice, stated that this was an instance of the idea of "'superior' and 'inferior' schools" shared by teachers and parents. School governance ISB is governed by a board of trustees which consists of a 12-member group of volunteer parents, 9 elected by the ISB Association of Parents and 3 appointed to 3 year terms by the current sitting board at time of appointee vacancies. The ISB board of trustees provides strategic oversight and governance. Although the board is strategic in nature, its operational responsibilities are in hiring and evaluating the Head of School. Additionally, the ISB board is also responsible for final budget approvals, and have ultimate fiduciary responsibility for the schools financial health. The ISB Board of Trustees oversee the operation of ISB according to the Association's Bylaws. All parents with children attending ISB automatically belong to the ISB Association of Parents as long as they have children that are in attendance. Notable alumni Joe Alexander – American-Israeli professional basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Camille Cheng – Olympic swimmer Yu Shuran – Figure skater Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri - Member of Parliament, Indonesia at the People's Representative Council See also Americans in China Britons in China Canadians in China References External links International School of Beijing (ISB) U.S. Department of State, ISB Fact Sheet U.S. Department of State, 2009 Council of International Schools ISB tuition and fees High schools in Beijing Private schools in Beijing International schools in Beijing International Baccalaureate schools in China Schools in Shunyi District Association of China and Mongolia International Schools Australia–China relations Canada–China relations China–New Zealand relations China–United Kingdom relations China–United States relations