Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday, January 08, 2026: The Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Secondary College (DLDSS) and Nanshan Excessive College of Zhonghe District, New Taipei Metropolis, Taiwan, formalized a global partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, January 08.
The ceremony, which marked a major step towards strengthening international ties in training, held below the theme ‘A Collaboration in Tutorial, Cultural and Academic Growth’, was carried out in a hybrid format, with the St. Kitts section held on the DLDSS campus, whereas representatives from Nashan Excessive College participated just about by way of Zoom, underscoring the modern use of know-how.
The settlement establishes a framework for cooperation between the 2 establishments, specializing in educational alternate, cultural enrichment, and the sharing of academic finest practices. It’s anticipated to open alternatives for pupil and instructor exchanges, joint initiatives, and collaborative studying initiatives that broaden international consciousness and cross-cultural understanding.
Principal at Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Secondary College, Ms. Andreanna French, highlighted the importance of the partnership, explaining that the settlement marks the start of an enduring relationship that connects each establishments throughout borders and expands college students’ publicity to international studying experiences.
“The signing of this memorandum of understanding with Nanshan Excessive College is greater than only a formal settlement; it’s the beginning of a sisterhood that continues to bridge the miles between St. Kitts Nevis and Taiwan. By partnering with such a prestigious establishment in Taiwan, we’re giving our college students a window right into a tradition wealthy in historical past, innovation, and educational excellence.”
Mr. Tsai Ming-Cheng, Principal, Nanshan Excessive College, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the shared dedication of each establishments to academic excellence. He described the settlement as a bridge between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan, fostering mutual understanding and long-term cooperation amongst college students and educators.
Mrs. Janelle Williams-Jacobs, Senior Schooling Officer, praised the collective efforts behind the initiative, acknowledging the dedication of these concerned and noting that the partnership demonstrates a powerful deal with well-rounded studying and significant worldwide cooperation.
“We commend the management, educators, and companions who labored diligently to deliver this programme to fruition. Your imaginative and prescient displays a shared dedication to holistic training, one which values educational excellence alongside cultural appreciation, collaboration, and worldwide friendship.”
Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of International Affairs, et al, mirrored on the broader significance of the occasion, stating that the signing marked a major step in strengthening academic partnerships and fostering deeper worldwide relationships between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan.
“At present’s ceremony represents way over a proper settlement. It symbolizes the significant bridge between our two nations, constructed on training, constructed on friendship, and on shared values. Sister college relationships equivalent to this one are very highly effective devices of people-to-people diplomacy. They’ll create alternatives for cultural alternate but additionally educational collaboration and mutual understanding amongst our individuals, particularly our younger individuals of each international locations.”
The MOU signing concluded with the formal alternate of paperwork and expressions of goodwill, signaling the start of what each establishments anticipate shall be a productive and enduring partnership. The collaboration stands as a testomony to the ability of training to unite cultures and foster shared development throughout borders.
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