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Nanjing International School

南京国际外籍人员子女学校NIS

Private
IB Curriculum
English

Nanjing International School, founded in 1992, is mainland China's first IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP). The 60,621-square-metre Xianlin campus is non-profit and parent-owned. 620 students from 30-plus countries; CIS and WASC accredited.

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Last Updated on 9th June, 2026

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Quick Look

City

Nanjing

School Phases

G1 to G12

Annual Fees

$39K - $39K

Phone Number

+86-25 85899111

Prospectus

Data Sources

Compiled from publicly available sources

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Main Campus

8 Xueheng Road,Qixia District

Description

Nanjing International School (NISChina) is one of the oldest international schools in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It serves children of foreign personnel and internationally mobile families. Founded in 1992, NIS has a strong reputation for academic quality, cultural diversity, and student-focused edu…

Summary of School

Academic Sub-Curriculum

Academic Sub-Curriculum

  • IBMYP
  • IBDP
Exam Boards

Exam Boards

  • International Baccalaureate
Academic Qualification Awards

Academic Qualification Awards

  • IB Diploma
  • IB MYP Certificate

Language of Instruction

English

School Type

Private

Duration Established

34 Years

Student To Teacher Ratio

7:1

Academic Year

Primary (September-June), Mid (September-June), High (September-June)

Extra Languages offered

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Chinese Language Support

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School Bus

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Boarding Availability

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Scholarships

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About School

Mission & Vision

To cultivate globally competent, culturally confident individuals empowered to drive positive societal change through academic excellence, cross-cultural understanding, and innovative problem-solving.

Core Educational Philosophy

  • Rooted in holistic development: Fostering intellectual curiosity, emotional resilience, and ethical leadership.
  • Integrates rigorous academics with experiential learning to nurture adaptable, compassionate global citizens.

Key Values

  • Integrity & Respect: Ethical integrity and mutual respect in diverse communities.
  • Innovation & Collaboration: Creative thinking and teamwork to address global challenges.
  • Lifelong Learning: Curiosity and adaptability for continuous growth.
  1. IB Continuum Accreditation: The first school in China authorized for all three IB programs (PYP, MYP, DP) .
  2. Small Class Sizes & Low Student-Teacher Ratio: Average 1:7 ratio, with ≤21 students per class .
  3. Global Diversity: Students from 30+ nationalities (e.g., 29% Korean, 15% American) and teachers from 19+ countries .
  4. Academic Excellence: 2024 graduates averaged 33 IB points (14% scored ≥40), with 72% earning bilingual diplomas .
  5. Innovative Facilities: LEED-certified campus featuring FIFA-standard fields, theaters, pools, and a centralized HUB .
  6. Holistic Education: Emphasis on community service, creativity, and leadership through programs like CAS and MYP community projects .

  1. IB Diploma Results (2024): • Average IB score: 33 (global average: 30) . • 14% of graduates scored 40+, and 72% earned bilingual diplomas . • 98% IB pass rate (global: 79%) .

  2. University Admissions (2022-2024): • 2024: Students received offers from top global universities, including NUS, UCL, University of Toronto, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich . • 2022: Early admissions to institutions like University of Toronto (Computer Engineering) and Ryerson University .

  3. Academic Recognition: • Ranked #30 in the 2025 HKPEP China’s Most Competitive International Schools list . • AP scores: 87% of exams scored 3+ in 2020, with 20 students achieving 5/5 .

  4. Language Proficiency: • 68% of graduates earned bilingual diplomas (vs. 27% globally) .

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School Facilities

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