TIS Signs MOU with USJ
The International School of Macao (TIS) proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This initiative aims to create enhanced opportunities for TIS students, fostering future university pathways and academic growth.
The MOU was officially signed in a ceremony attended by esteemed representatives from both institutions. Dr. Álvaro Mendes Barbosa, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Academic Affairs, Dr. Jenny Oliveros Phillips, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, and Mr. Francisco Peixoto, Head of Delegation, represented USJ, while Mr. Lorne Schmidt, Head of School at The International School of Macao, represented TIS.
"As transnational educational institutions, both TIS and USJ are committed to the goal of connecting Macao and China with a worldwide constellation of global education institutions.” Dr. Barbosa stated “Particularly, our mutual engagement with the Council of International Schools provides an institutional framework that will allow exciting new developments that bring secondary and tertiary education closer together.”
“This collaboration provides a streamlined pathway for our students, allowing them to expand their range of educational opportunities,” Mr. Schmidt remarked “as a school dedicated to academic excellence, we aim to reduce obstacles for our students, allowing them wider access to higher education programs that can shape their futures and empower the next generation of leaders.”
With TIS and USJ both as members of the Council of International Schools (CIS), this is a natural partnership in international education in Macao. Through this agreement, TIS enhances its academic offerings, providing students with access to university-level experience, mentorship, and the possibility of seamless transitions to further studies. As a result, this initiative will not only help students adapt to the university learning environment in advance, but also provide them with broader options for their future academic and career development.
