Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 166

NINGBO School of the Nations International School of Ningbo Rua Do Minho, Taipa Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.schoolofthenations.com 377 Jiangbei Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, 315033 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.isningbo.com Principal: Vivek Nair Head of School: Cavon Ahangarzadeh Description: We educate students from Kindergarten through Secondary, employing curricula that develop character and build capacity for service while promoting academic excellence, along with internationally recognised programmes such as IB and IGCSE. The curricula employed are based on the requirement of Macau’s local education system. The school seeks to contribute to the development of Macau through engagement with the broader community, including school exchanges, seminars and the service of its teachers and students. Number of Teachers: 100+ Description: We are an American international school located in city of Ningbo, situated in the most dynamic country in the world - China. This unique educational setting presents unparalleled learning opportunities for our students. Within this context, students are engaged in a research based, college preparatory, American international curriculum delivered by highly qualified, kind and caring teachers. At ISN we expect our students to be, “strong in academics and strong in character”. Through our school‘s virtues enhancement programme, known as Tribes, students put into practice the virtues, traits and characteristics that will enable them to succeed and lead as global citizens in society. Number of Classrooms: 30 Number of Teachers: 30 Teacher/student ratio: 1:6 Curriculum: We implement an internationally recognised Birth to Grade 12 American curriculum. English Language Learners Programme. Hours: Kindergarten 8am-2:30pm Primary 8am-3:15pm Secondary 8am-4:15pm Curriculum: Kindergarten and Primary students will learn school based curriculum while Secondary students will study IGCSE and IB curriculum. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 17 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Daily Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Number of Mandarin Teachers: 8 Other Languages Available: Spanish Facilities: Classrooms are modern, bright and situated within an open floor plan. ISN students have access to a professionally staffed library, a dance studio, art classrooms, and multipurpose auditorium. Tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, a full sized soccer field and track are available for student use during the school‘s Physical Education courses, recesses and within After School Activities (ASAs). Modern playground equipment is accessible to students during scheduled recesses and breaks. ISN‘s campus is located with a walled campus monitored by security and 24 hour camera monitoring. Mandarin Curriculum: School-based curriculum School Lunch Available: Yes Features: Bilingual environment Facilities: Labs, library, auditorium, indoor gym and roof top outdoor soccer field and basketball court, drama/music room. SEN Support: Our programme includes pull out or inclusive support with academics or behaviours as defined within a student’s Individual Education Plan. All of our plans are developed through consultation with teachers and parents so as to best support students’ needs. Our Special Ed programme is very dedicated to providing quality services to children within the capacities and resources we have available. Uniform: Yes Scholarships: Yes. Accreditations: IGCSE and IBDP Fees: MOP 33,400-MOP 52,100 per semester (half year) Admission: Application submission, entrance assessment and interview. University Information: We provide comprehensive university and career guidance, with the goal of helping each School of the Nations graduate find the right university option for him or her. Parents of any Secondary student are welcome to schedule meetings with the University Guidance Counsellor. 164 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: International School of Ningbo provides daily bus service for Pre-K through grade 12 students. Parents: The parents or guardians of every student in the school are automatically members of the PFA. The board works in partnership with the school‘s administration to support the growth and continues success of International School of Ningbo