Our school was founded informally by parents, we believe 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.
The closeness of the NIS community, so prevalent in the 1990s, is something we still value highly today. Our school is a friendly and open place, and we hope that your family too, like those before you, will feel welcome and at home in our school.
NIS is an International Baccalaureate World School in China. We encourage our students and staff to become happy and fulfilled individuals, developing their unique potential. We promote tolerance, respect, cultural and linguistic diversity, and lifelong learning within our community.
About NIS - Facility
We offer the very best in educational facilities, and designed our campus to combine the style of traditional Chinese features, with the most up to date educational infrastructure. Our secure, centrally heated/air-conditioned school offers students an unparalleled opportunity to develop and grow, in comfort, safety and security.
The Teachers and Staff at NIS
Our school 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. Our staff are enthusiastic professionals with proven track records, and very important - genuine liking for children and a delight in helping them progress.