Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
Most common nationality |
Chinese |
Ratio of local students to international students |
8:2 |
Native English and Chinese speaking teachers |
English and Chinese Teachers Ratio is 1:1(But all the Chinese teachers are fluent in English) |
Language support for students not fluent in English and Chinese |
We provide ESOL Support(English as a secondary language) |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards, ICT room, iPad, Laptops, 3D Printer, STEAM room |
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, very professional platform provided by Nord Anglia, so can smoothly transfer to online teaching if needed |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
CEM, IGCSE, A-LEVEL |
Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Primary 1-1.5 hrs
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% pass rate and 100% top 100 universities |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ESOL support teacher, school counselor, university guidance counselor(UGC) |
Learning support offered |
ESOL teachers provide support for students who need extra help in English speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar etc...
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
ASDAN related competitions
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Paper tests for Maths, English and Chinese
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Waiting list |
Not really, our school capacity is 1440 so have enough spaces |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Whole year admissions |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
September 1st |
School finish time |
July 13th |
Supervised care before/after school |
After the school day, we provide ECAs and ASAs |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes to meet all the special food requirements |
Uniform required |
Yes on a daily basis |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, ball games, fitness, Track and Field, gymnastics, outdoor activities, sports day etc... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have many sports teams like football, badminton, basketball, swimming, baseball, volleyball, etc... |
Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, performing arts center, STEAM maker space, Visual art center, ICT room etc... |
Sports facilities at the school |
In-door gym, outside field track, swimming pool |
Grades/ages available for boarding |
G3 and above |
Boarding facilities at the school |
All school facilities, dorms and common rooms |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NAS Beijing is a vibrant and dynamic bilingual school that combines the best of Eastern and Western educational practices. As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, we are: 1. Bilingual Excellence
2. Personalized Learning
3. Outstanding Faculty
4. Holistic Development
5. Innovation in Education
6. Strong Community Spirit
7. Pathways to Success
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Teaching approach of the school |
At NAS Beijing, our teaching approach is a unique blend of international best practices and innovative methodologies, designed to nurture every student’s academic, personal, and social growth. We aim to inspire lifelong learners who thrive in a globalized world. Key aspects of our approach include: 1. Personalized and Differentiated Learning
2. International Teaching Practices
3. Thematic Learning
4. Genre-Based Learning
5. STEAM and Innovation
6. Bilingual Education
7. Holistic Development
8. Data-Driven and Adaptive Instruction
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