Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 162

Guangzhou Grace Academy Guangzhou Nanfang International School Xinpu Nan Lu, JuShu Cun, Nanpu, Panyu, Guangzhou, 511431 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] http://gzgrace.net No.1 Yu Cui Yuan North, Yinglong Road, Longdong, Tianhe District, Guangzhou Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.gnischina.org Description: Guangzhou Grace Academy belongs to a worldwide family of schools using the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. This means our students learn in a system proven to work internationally, in more than 130 countries and around 6000 schools. Universities in the US, UK, Australia, and worldwide have accepted graduates of the School of Tomorrow programme. Students are individually diagnosed to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses; their course of study is tailored to meet their individual needs. Students learn the important life skills of setting and meeting their own study goals each day. Head of School: Jenny Roosmalen Description: Guangzhou Nanfang International School (GNIS) is a non- profit co-educational international school in Guangzhou that offers quality education in English at Secondary, Primary and Early Childhood levels. We are licensed by the Education Department of Guangdong and the Chinese Ministry of Education as an international school for expatriate children. Number of Teachers: 45 Hours: 8.30am-3.15pm Curriculum: PYP, MYP, IGCSE, IBDP. Curriculum: GGA follows the ACE programme of studies from ACE School of Tomorrow consisting of 6 core subjects: Maths, English, Literature & Creative Writing, Social Studies, Sciences, and Word Building. There are a variety of electives that students can choose, and these include Music, Art, Health, Life of Christ, Old & New Testament Survey, and Speech. Facilities: The school has been purpose built to enable students to excel in their learning. This includes science labs, playing fields, gym, two media centres, a global inquiry room, and basketball courts. Future expansion plans include a swimming pool. Uniform: Yes Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Accreditations: GGA is a fully registered school recognised by the Chinese government in Beijing and by the provincial education authorities in Guangdong. GGA is the Model School using the School of Tomorrow system in China. Accreditations: IB World School. Fees: (2018-19) Kindergarten Grade 1 Grades 2-12 RMB 82,000 RMB 98,000 RMB 108,000 Admission: GGA will only admit new students between the ages of 4 and 11. Exceptions to this policy may be made if students are transferring from another school with similar values and curriculum, and/or who demonstrate outstanding character and mastery of English. At least one parent must be a permanent resident in Guangzhou. Fees: Pre-School Kindergarten-Grade 5 MYP 1-4 and GCSE Diploma 1-2 RMB 135,450 RMB 147,000 RMB 168,000 RMB 183,750 Admission: Parents are advised to start the application process in March for the new school year. We recommend that applications be submitted by mid-March. However, we will continue to accept applications and seats will be assigned to qualified students based on seat availability. Transport: School bus service is available. Parents: All parents at GNIS are automatically members of the Parent Teacher Association. 160 www.playtimes.com.hk