Guangzhou Nanfang International School: Details and Information

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Nationalities

Number of students	200
Number of nationalities represented in the school	40

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	English as an Additional Language
Additional language classes offered by the school	Chinese, Arabic

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	Nursery - KG2: 18 KG - G12: 25
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	IB Diploma, IGCSE
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	GNIS increases the amount of homework that it gives the children as they move through the school:  GNIS expects Year 1 and 2 children to spend approximately one hour a week doing homework; this includes reading with a parent.  GNIS expects children in years 3 and 4 to spend approximately 15–20 minutes per night on homework; this includes reading with a parent.  GNIS expects children in years 5 and 6 to spend approximately 30 minutes per night on homework.  Secondary students will have a variety of homework tasks to complete each night. General speaking, the time devoted to homework should range from 60 minutes and up for secondary. Student who fall behind on assignments are encouraged to discuss their situation with their classroom teacher.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Interview and placement assessment
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	Parents are advised to start the application process in March for the new school year. GNIS recommends that applications be submitted by mid-March. However, GNIS will continue to accept applications and seats will be assigned to qualified students based on seat availability.
Students can join after academic year begins	GNIS has an open entry policy and can enroll students at any time during the school year if there are seats available.

School day

School start time	8:25
School finish time	15:15
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	GNIS offers a full service cafeteria with Western and Asian cuisine.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	The menu is designed to offer choice and a balanced diet including vegetarian, halal food dishes and fruit.

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Chess, indoor games, bowling, drama, band, student newspaper, ball games, yoga, taekwondo.
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities

Sports facilities at the school

Gym, soccer field, basketball courts, playground

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Guangzhou Nanfang International School is a non-profit co-educational international school in Guangzhou, China, that offers quality education in English at Secondary, Primary and Early Childhood levels.
Teaching approach of the school	GNIS mission is to nurture and inspire its diverse learning community to be life long learners and to take their place as responsible global citizens.

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