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| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
All students are expats as ISNS is only allowed to accept students that hold a foreign passport. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as Another Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese is a mandatory language class for G1 to G5 students, G6-G10 students can have a choice of French and Chinese. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISNS believes that education must change with the times, for this reason every classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard. PYP students have access to class sets of Macbooks and iPads to assist with interactive learning. Middle Years and DP students are required to bring personal laptops on a daily basis. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications after April 1st will be considered as applicants for the next school year in August, not for the current school year. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Canadian (New Brunswick) High School Diploma |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Due to the rigorous nature of the academic program, ISNS is not prepared to support students who have special learning needs that are significant. Should your child need special support, please contact the school administration. |
| School start time |
8:10 |
| School finish time |
15:30 (On Wednesday the school is dismissed at 14:20) |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISNS offers a wide range of after school activities like choir, music bands, Chinese ensemble, art enrichment club, yearbook club, and a variety of sport teams: soccer, volleyball, rugby, basketball, etc. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
200-meter outdoor track, a soccer field, a fitness center, a spacious indoor gymnasium and a multi-purpose outdoor court. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
ISNS takes great pride in its Athletic Program. It has made great strides throughout its history and is now considered a competitive force throughout China. ISNS ‘Team Phoenix’ now compete at under-11, under-14 and under-19 level in a diverse range of sports including - soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming and athletics. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen is accredited by the Department of Education, New Brunswick, Canada and an IB World School. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISNS is a kind, caring, and environmentally sensitive school, known for its academic excellence. We will work for the development of the whole child. ISNS graduates are successful, empowered citizens of the world. |