About LifePlus
As a company of world-class educators, we grow servant leaders of outstanding character, competence and calling.
LifePlus in numbers
Our background
It’s 1980 and two visionaries, Chan Kei Thong and John Cragin, meet in China. The country, emerging from sociopolitical turmoil, is now entering an era of change with its Open Door policy. An age of economic recovery. A time of great opportunity.
First in Beijing and Shenzhen, later in Changsha, Tianjin and Qingdao, Cragin and Thong launch leadership training programs. In China’s time of “reform and opening up” their skills are invaluable. And their passion for guiding others to learn, love and lead is captivating. Something special has just begun. Leadership Development International, LDi, is born.
As LDi evolved, a fresh opportunity revealed itself. What if we create a school, here in China, for children of those who share our vision? A place to pass on the gift of learning to future generations. In September 1986, by invitation of the local government, Tianjin School taught its first class. And International Schools Consortium, iSC—soon to become a district of seven international schools in China and UAE—emerged.
In 2022, 40 years since we began nurturing and inspiring the servant leaders of tomorrow, LDi and iSC became one. Today, LifePlus is both our leadership programs and our schools. Our online academy and our educational pop-ups. LifePlus is our single organization, everywhere. A local brand with a global outlook and international reach.
LifePlus is worldwide learning for all.
Our promise
We are LifePlus, a company of world-class educators. We inspire learners of all ages to go and make a life-changing difference for the common good. As a global community, we are deeply committed to the people and cultures we serve as we deliver holistic educational services that grow servant leaders of outstanding character, competence and calling—for generations to come.
Our vision + mission
Our vision is of world-class servant leaders raised up in every vocation. Our mission is to enable transformation in every learner’s life.
Our values
Recognized for excellence
All our schools are accredited by Cognia, the largest education improvement organization in the world—demonstrating our commitment to learners, teachers, leaders and communities.
