Kenny Duncan
Principal
A very warm welcome,
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to our school. Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong is part of Nord Anglia Education, a family of 79 premium international schools in 31 countries. We believe that your child will achieve more than is possible in any other school, in an environment where they enjoy learning and feel safe and confident to participate, make mistakes and have fun.
Opportunities abound for our students to excel not just in the classroom but also in the swimming pool or on the sports field, with a musical instrument in hand, or via project-based learning thanks to one of our world-class educational collaborations (which include MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF). We have a diverse range of after school clubs and enrichment activities. As members of NAE our students have access to the exciting Global Campus network, connecting schools and students around the world in collaborative learning experiences and global challenges.
From 3 to 18 years old, we offer a rigorous, balanced learning experience based on the English National Curriculum with ‘added-value’. Free from the restrictions of having to follow a single syllabus, our teachers and leaders consistently devise ways to enrich the core curriculum, stretching and challenging our learners in every lesson. Post-16, we offer the world-leading IB Diploma, often regarded as the ‘perfect’ preparation for university study.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 38 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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We have around 1300 students enrolled in our school, from Pre-school to Secondary.
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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Our students represent more than 40 different nationalities, and over 100 individual and dual nationalities.
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Most common nationality
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As we are located in Hong Kong, around 30% of our students are based here, with the rest making up a wide diversity of nationalities from around the world.
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Ratio of local students to international students
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We have around 30% local and 70% international students.
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Native English speaking teachers
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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.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes, we have full-time Additional Support Needs teachers and English as a Secondary Language teachers.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish.
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Max. number of students per class
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Class sizes differ depending on year group, however a rough guide would be around 20-25 students per class.
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Average number of students per class
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Class sizes differ depending on year group, however a rough guide would be around 20-25 students per class.
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes. Our school employs Teaching and Learning Assistants, as well as specialist Additional Support Needs teachers.
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Use of technology in the classroom
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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.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, our school has started very early this year to conduct interactive virtual teaching & learning which we call it Virtual School Experience (VSE). We use the softwares like Microsoft Teams, Seesaw, Firefly, Padlet and more. As a part of Nord Anglia Education family with 68 international schools all around world, we have shared the experience and best practices together.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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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.
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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We are a non-religious school.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE / IB
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Results in these examinations
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Our second DP cohort achieved an impressive average Diploma score of 35.26, which is over three points above the world average.
Our 100% Diploma pass rate also compares very favourably to the global picture (85.6%).
1 in 3 of our students scored 40 points or more out of a possible 45, and 20% of candidates were awarded the Bilingual Diploma for completing the full programme in a language other than their mother tongue.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Homework is only given to provide practice and support for in-class learning.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% our students pursue further education post-graduation.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes. We have a dedicated full-time team of Additional Support Needs teachers and Pastoral Care team.
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Entry evaluation for students
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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.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Assessments differ for younger and older students. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more: admissions@nais.hk
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Waiting list
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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
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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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
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes. Please contact our Admissions team if you would like to enrol your child: admissions@nais.hk
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School start time
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Pre-school: 8.30am
Primary and Secondary: 8.00am
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School finish time
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Pre-school and Primary: 2.45pm
Secondary: 3.30pm
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Supervised care before/after school
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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
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School bus service available
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Yes. We have a comprehensive bus service to all our three campuses. Please contact our Admissions team to find out more: admissions@nais.hk
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School provided lunches
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We have a fully catered cafeteria at our Lam Tin campus. Students are also free to bring their own lunches.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Please let us know if your child has any special dietary requirements.
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Uniform required
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Yes.
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Sports facilities at the school
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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, apparatus and sports equipment.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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 80+ schools in 30+ countries, with more than 70,000+ 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 NAE schools to work with each other and collaborate on projects.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Our school places an emphasis on individualised learning approaches, and our teachers are well trained to support each student on their individual learning paths.
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Learning
We offer your child an English and international curriculum combined with the respected English National Curriculum with our own contemporary approach to learning. Your child will grow up to be intellectually confident, but also energised, open-minded and full of character.
Through opportunities to learn from the best, experiences beyond the ordinary, and the encouragement to achieve more than what they thought possible, we help students succeed anywhere through a unique global educational offer by following the frameworks of EYFS, IGCSE and IBDP.
Our Campuses
Welcome to Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong. Our school provides quality education for 3-18 year olds, combining the English National Curriculum with teaching that promotes a truly global outlook. Our campuses in Sai Kung features a dedicated Early Years programme, while the existing Lam Tin campus catering to students in Primary and Kwun Tong campus for Secondary.
Our commitment is to create and maintain a safe, happy and child-centred environment in which children are inspired to become purposeful life long learners.
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