Nanjing International School (NIS) was founded informally by parents in 1990. It was a school for very young children only – the product of parents who were concerned that being in China should not present an obstacle to the family being together, nor to the children receiving a good education.
After several years in rented rooms in a local school, NIS moved with a handful of students to the Dingshan (now Shangri-La) hotel. With the help of local businesses, six rooms were renovated for use as a school. Between 1997 and 2004, NIS renovated more and more rented facilities at the Shangri-La. The school grew from 35 to 300 students in this time.
In 2004, NIS moved to its own purpose-built premises in Xianlin College and University Town, on the outskirts of Nanjing. Realising this dream was the culmination of a sustained team effort, lasting several years.
School Strength
Nanjing International School offers the very best educational facilities, and designed its campus to combine the style of traditional Chinese features, with the most up to date educational infrastructure. The secure, centrally heated/air-conditioned school offers students an unparalleled opportunity to develop and grow, in comfort, safety and security.
NIS employs only fully qualified and experienced teachers. They come from America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Israel and China. Between them, they have taught in the USA, Malta, Australia, Korea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Russia, Canada, England, Scotland, Thailand, New Zealand, Turkey, Austria, South Africa and China, in different schools. The staff of NIS is enthusiastic professionals with proven track records, and very important - genuine liking for children and a delight in helping them progress.
Academic Programs
Nanjing International School provides primary years programme, middle years programme and diploma programme. NIS policy is to keep consistency for every student in using the English they have already been taught. English Beginner and Intermediate students are taught using Standard English.
NIS is an International Baccalaureate World School in China. This school encourages its students and staff to become happy and fulfilled individuals, developing their unique potential.