FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

After filling in our enquiry form and joining us for a tour, you’ll need to complete an online application form. As part of our entry requirements, you’ll also need to send us some supporting documents. These are: 

• A copy of your child’s most recent school report. 
• Medical and passport information. 
• A reference from your child’s current school. 

Once we’ve received your documents, we’ll invite your child to sit a short assessment.

You can find out more about the application process - and book a tour - by getting in touch with our friendly admissions team.

Our international school fees reflect our personalised approach and exceptional teaching, as well as the life-changing learning opportunities we offer. What’s more, when your child joins us, they’ll become part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which provides exciting global experiences and a supportive network all around the world.

You can find a full breakdown of our fees on our dedicated page.

Our students follow the English National Curriculum. Divided into key stages, the curriculum teaches the fundamentals our students need to succeed. This includes a rigorous focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a balanced blend of additional subjects. 

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – Ages 2-4. 
• Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2 of the English National Curriculum) – Ages 5-10 
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3 of the English National Curriculum) – Ages 11-13.
• Upper Secondary (IGCSEs) – Ages 14-15.
• Upper Secondary (A-levels) – Ages 16-18.

Our expert English as an Additional Language (EAL) team supports students in Years 1-9, although help is available to some older children. We’ll assess your child’s English proficiency during the application process and set up a personalised programme that will get them up to speed.

Our EAL students make outstanding progress; they’re typically proficient English speakers within two years.

Learning beyond the classroom is a vital part of our students’ development. We organise a range of inspiring educational and cultural trips in Nanjing, from local museums to social enterprise projects in rural communities. Each activity is carefully planned to broaden perspectives and add an extra dimension to your child’s learning.

From Year 4, all our students embark on week-long expeditions in China and beyond. Your child will go to some amazing places, including Fujian, Cambodia, and Tanzania, building their confidence and sense of independence.

Our extra-curricular clubs, activities and enrichment programmes, meanwhile, will give your child the chance to do what they love – and discover new interests. Activities includes sports, performing arts, languages, and more.

We'll keep in touch with you in lots of different ways. 

• Face-to-face, either at planned Academic Review Evenings or at your request. 
• Formal reports, which your child will receive after the first month, at the end of their first term, and at the end of term three.
• Emails and phone calls. 
• The TChat app, which is great for photo sharing and messaging with your child’s teacher. The app also has a translation service.
• Social media, including our school Facebook page and official WeChat account.
• Microsoft Teams, which students use to do their homework.
• Monthly newsletters, which will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and events.

As part of our commitment to the environment, we encourage our parents to use our school bus service, public transport or, if practical, to walk to school.

Our efficient bus service will pick your child up and drop them off at a home address in Nanjing city. All bus routes are supervised by a monitor to keep your child safe. We also have a comprehensive policy in place.