Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| 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, Spanish, German, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:45 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We offer after school homework club |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
BSN caters for restricted diets and allergies, including vegetarians and/or non-pork diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BSN offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Multiple Choices |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Football, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball |
| Facilities at the school |
- Outdoor Valley area and amphitheatre.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor swimming pool and gym, all-weather football pitch, and basketball court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Nanjing is the longest running British school in the region. At its idyllic mountainside campus, your child will enjoy life-changing learning experiences and achieve outstanding academic results. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSN is extremely proud of its academic success. While your child is with BSN, they’ll achieve impressive results and enjoy one-of-a-kind opportunities that nurture their talents and spark new passions. Learning takes place in technology-filled classrooms, labs and libraries, as well as bright outdoor spaces and creative performing arts studios. Located just a stone’s throw from Cuiping Mountain, BSN's beautiful campus adds an extra dimension to your child’s learning, helping them to become more socially and environmentally conscious. It also means they look forward to coming into school every day. |