BASIS International School Nanjing

Mission & Vision

Mission: To cultivate globally competitive leaders through rigorous academic programs, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural competence. Vision: To shape future-ready individuals equipped with intellectual curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to global citizenship.

Core Values

• Academic Excellence
• Critical Inquiry
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Global Citizenship

Educational Philosophy

• Student-centered, inquiry-driven pedagogy emphasizing mastery of core disciplines (math, science, humanities) and interdisciplinary learning.
• Integrates project-based learning, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and personalized mentorship to nurture intellectual curiosity and resilience.

1. Academic Rigor with Advanced Curriculum: We provide a challenging curriculum designed to push students to their full potential.
2. Highly Qualified Faculty: Our educators are experts in their fields, with 65.3% holding Master's degrees, ensuring high-quality instruction.
3. Outstanding University Placement Rates: We pride ourselves on our students' success in higher education, with an impressive 92% placed in US Top 50 universities.
4. Integrated SEL & STEAM Education: Our holistic approach combines Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) to foster well-rounded individuals.
5. Residential Program with Holistic Development: Our residential program focuses on the complete development of each student, nurturing their academic, personal, and social growth.
6. Early AP Course Offerings (Grade 9): We offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses as early as Grade 9, giving our students a head start on college-level academics.
7. Stringent Assessment System: Our rigorous assessment system ensures that student progress is accurately measured and areas for improvement are identified.
8. Cognia-accredited Facilities: Our

1. AP Examination Results

• 2023 AP Exams: • 14 subjects achieved a 100% pass rate (≥3 points). • 103 exams scored 5 points (perfect score),0 exams scored 4 points, and 32 exams scored 3 points . • 2024 AP Exams: • Maintained high performance with pass rates exceeding global averages. Specific scores not disclosed, but the school emphasized continued excellence in advanced coursework .

2. Overseas Admissions Highlights

• 2024 Graduating Class (Class of 2024): • 14 students applied academically, receiving 60 offers and $527,080 in scholarships. • 75% admitted to U.S. Top 30/Canada Top 1 universities. • 92% admitted to U.S. Top 50/UK Top 10/Canada Top 3 universities . • Key admissions: Emory University, USC, UC Davis, and 1 student received 6 art school offers (e.g., Savannah College of Design) . • 2025 Graduating Class (Class of 2025): • 23 students earned 27 offers from Ivy League institutions (Stanford, Cornell, Columbia) and top global universities (Cambridge, Williams College) . • 67% secured U.S. Top 30/UK Top 5/Canada Top 1 placements .

3. Notable Achievements

• Stanford Admissions: 2 students accepted in 2024 and 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of Stanford admissions . • Global Recognition: Consistently ranked among China’s top international schools for Ivy League and Russell Group university placements .