Nanjing Foreign Language School

Mission To cultivate globally competent individuals with Chinese cultural roots, fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and leadership through bilingual education and innovative pedagogy.

Vision To become a premier institution bridging Eastern and Western educational excellence, nurturing visionary thinkers who contribute to global harmony and sustainable development.

Core Values

• Integrity
• Intellectual curiosity
• Cultural empathy
• Collaborative responsibility

1. International Curriculum Programs • Offers IB, A-Level, and BCA international programs. • Established partnerships with global universities (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, Oxford).

2. Multilingual Education • Teaches English, German, French, Japanese, and Spanish. • Emphasizes language proficiency and cross-cultural communication.

3. Extracurricular Excellence • Hosts events like Foreign Language Festival, Science Week, and Model UN. • Rich club system (e.g., robotics, debate, arts).

4. Academic Rigor • Strong emphasis on STEM and humanities. • High competition success rate (e.g., Olympiad medals, national/international awards).

5. Faculty Expertise • Highly qualified teachers, including professors and senior specialists. • Integration of international educators and guest lectures.

6. Global Exchange Opportunities • Partnerships with 30+ international schools. • Student exchanges and overseas summer programs.

7. Holistic Development • Focus on "Chinese soul, global vision" ethos. • Balanced curriculum blending academics, arts, and sports.

8. University Placement • High admission rates to top domestic (e.g., Tsinghua, Peking U) and global institutions. • Strong alumni network in diplomacy, academia, and industries.

9. Innovative Facilities • State-of-the-art campuses (e.g., southern new city campus). • Advanced labs, libraries, and performance venues.

10. Student-Centered Approach ◦ Personalized learning paths (e.g., honors classes, talent programs). ◦ Emphasis on critical thinking and creativity.

1. Overview of International Admissions

NFLS has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in global higher education admissions. In 2023–2024, 75% of international curriculum graduates secured admission to globally renowned institutions, including Ivy League universities, G5 Colleges (UK), and top Canadian universities .

2. U.S. Admissions Highlights

• Ivy League & Elite Universities: • 2023: 9 Ivy League offers (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Stanford) and 11 top-10 U.S. universities (e.g., MIT, UPenn). • 2024: 9 Ivy League offers (including 1 Harvard, 1 Yale) and 106 top-30 U.S. university admissions (e.g., Stanford, Chicago, JHU) . • STEM Excellence: • Strong performance in engineering and computer science, with students admitted to Caltech, Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley.

3. U.K. & Other International Admissions

• Oxbridge Dominance: • 2023: 2 Oxford and 4 Cambridge offers. • 2024: 14 Oxford/Cambridge offers (74.4% of U.K. admissions to G5 institutions) . • Canada: • 97% of students in the BCA program gained admission to Canada’s top 5 universities, including 93% to the University of Toronto . • Global Reach: • Notable admissions to institutions like ETH Zurich (Switzerland), National University of Singapore, and Hong Kong University .

4. Academic Rigor & Competitions

• Olympiad Success: • 2024 saw 6 medals in the Chinese Mathematical Olympiad and gold medals in the International Chemistry Olympiad (ICHO) . • Top rankings in national informatics competitions, with 6 students entering the national training team . • Research Opportunities: • Students participated in programs like the Youth Physicists’ Tournament (YPT) , enhancing their academic profiles .