Abstract: Principles and methods of geographic information system (GIS) covers theories and implementing techniques about geospatial data processing, management, query, analysis, and visualization.It is one of the basic compulsory courses for undergraduate in geomatics, surveying and mapping, geographic science, and other geo-related disciplines.In recent years, more and more undergraduates continue their academic life by applying for master degrees.On the other side, employers give more opportunities to students with global competencies.Both trends together with other factors push educators to think and implement high standard international education in which teaching courses in English is a crucial component.After reviewing the pros and cons of teaching STEM courses in English, this paper proposes pedagogical guidelines and goals for principles and methods GIS, which is on the list of national courses of excellence.Structure of the course contents and delivering approaches are extended to adapt to students of various background.In the post epidemic era, teaching GIS in English is going to be more important since that GIS is a unique vehicleto deliver Chinese voice, Chinese stories, and Chinese solutions by students with cross culture and cross language capabilities.

Key words: principles and methods of geographic information system, teaching in English, internationalization at home, first-class undergraduate programmes