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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1596 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% are international students. |
Languages
| Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
CSL and ESL classes offered to students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese and English. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
18-19 in the elementary years and 16-18 from grade 6 upwards. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Keystone offers electronic whiteboard and projection at each classroom. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
The highest diploma score of class 2020 is 45; The average diploma score is 33.48 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Keystone offers special needs programs by CSD (Center of Student Development) Department. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Teaching students in accordance of their aptitude. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants who enter Keystone after Grade One will need to exhibit an appropriate level of competence in English and Chinese in order to transition into the relevant grade of Keystone's bilingual immersion curriculum. |
| Waiting list |
Yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
January 22, is due date of the first round of enrollment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Depends on grade level. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Keystone offers 500 extracurricular activities after school. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education and all kinds of sport teams. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Keystone has an athletic field for soccer, three separate indoor gymnasium, a twenty-five meter swimming pool, several squash courts, a fitness & training center, indoor and outdoor running tracks, Wushu and dance studios, and safe outdoor play spaces for children. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Keystone Academy is an innovative and unique school in China and the world. It draws from Chinese, American and International learning traditions and weaves them into a powerful bilingual education model. It is truly one-of-its kind in China. Keystone Academy includes a boarding program, optional in grades seven and eight, and mandatory in grades 9-12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The curriculum is bilingual in the primary years with more intensive instruction in English through middle and high schools. Keystone focuses on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and creative problem solving in a rigorous intellectual environment. This prepares Keystone students for the challenges of the modern integrated world. Keystone's academic program is international in scope with a strong and intentional central Chinese focus on national identity, language, culture, and history. |