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| Number of students |
We have around 1200 students enrolled in our school, from Pre-school to Secondary. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Our students represent more than 40 different nationalities, and over 100 individual and dual nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
As we are located in Hong Kong, around 20% of our students are based here, with the rest making up a wide diversity of nationalities from around the world. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
We have around 20% local and 80% international students. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Class sizes differ depending on year group, however a rough guide would be around 20-25 students per class. |
| Average number of students per class |
Class sizes differ depending on year group, however a rough guide would be around 20-25 students per class. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. Our school employs Teaching and Learning Assistants, as well as specialist Additional Support Needs teachers. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our language of instruction is English. All our teachers are UK-qualified, with native Mandarin specialist language teachers, as well as specialist language teachers for other modern foreign languages. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have full-time Additional Support Needs teachers and English as a Secondary Language teachers. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes, students and teachers use a wide range of technology to support and enhance learning, such as computers, iPads, Virtual Reality headsets, robotics, 3D printers, and more. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework is only given to provide practice and support for in-class learning. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. Places are, however, available for some year groups. Please contact our Admissions team if you would like to enrol your child: admissions@nais.hk |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We have assessments only for our teachers and expert staff to make informed observations on how we can plan individualised educational programmes and support each student to achieve their very best. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments differ for younger and older students. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more: admissions@nais.hk |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We encourage applications to be submitted as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please contact our Admissions team if you would like to enrol your child: admissions@nais.hk |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Please contact our Admissions team if you would like to enrol your child: admissions@nais.hk |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
(Our oldest students have not reached graduation stage yet) |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGSCE / IB |
| Results in these examinations |
(Our oldest students will start preparing to take these examinations next year) |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a multicultural school. We welcome students from all faiths. We are a non-religious school, however we acknowledge and celebrate many religious festivals and occasions from all religions as a matter of celebrating differences and educating our students about different cultures and faiths. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are a non-religious school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. We have a comprehensive bus service to all our three campuses. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more: admissions@nais.hk |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. We have a dedicated full-time team of Additional Support Needs teachers and Pastoral Care team. |
| School start time |
Pre-school: 8.30am
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| School finish time |
Pre-school and Primary: 2.45pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Our staff will be able to meet and supervise students before the start of the day. Extra-curricular activities take place after the school day ends, and are run by our teachers. Please check our website for full details: www.nais.hk |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer over 90 different extra-curricular activities, ranging from choir, dance, football, tennis, to robotics, coding, and more. |
| School provided lunches |
We have a fully catered cafeteria at our Lam Tin campus. Students are also free to bring their own lunches. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Please let us know if your child has any special dietary requirements. |
| Sports activities included |
We have specialist PE teachers throughout Pre-school to Secondary school. All students are encouraged to try new activities and sports. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Facilities vary depending on the campus. Across the campuses, we have an indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose gymnasium, indoor and outdoor climbing wall, basketball court and football pitch, apparatus and sports equipment. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have several sports teams and our students compete in local and international competitions. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong follows the Nord Anglia Education philosophy of encouraging students to be ambitious, to provide opportunities for all students to excel, and to help each student to be the best they can be. Our school is part of a global family of 56 schools in 27 countries, with more than 51,000 students. We have exclusive collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School, as well as a unique partnership with UNICEF. We have an enhanced curriculum that blends STEAM learning within all subject areas and across all ages, right from the very start of a student's journey. We have specialist teachers in Music, Drama, PE, Art, and Mandarin. Our Nord Anglia Global Campus allows students from all 56 schools to work with each other and collaborate on projects. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our school places an emphasis on individualised learning approaches, and our teachers are well trained to support each student on their individual learning paths. |