Nanchang International School

Nanchang International School
(formerly Nanchang WES Academy)
Location
1122 Phoenix Centre Road
Hong Gu Tan New District, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province

China
Coordinates 28°41′57″N 115°50′49″E / 28.6991°N 115.8469°E / 28.6991; 115.8469Coordinates: 28°41′57″N 115°50′49″E / 28.6991°N 115.8469°E / 28.6991; 115.8469
Information
Type Primary, international
Established 2010
School district Hong Gu Tan New District
President Norman Chen
Principal Mr. Richard Haigh
Staff 6
Faculty 8
Grades Grades Pre K - 8
Number of students 32
Website http://www.wes-ncis.org/

Nanchang International School (Chinese: 南昌国际学校) is an international primary school in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China.

Nanchang International School (NCIS) was founded in August 2009 and is the first English-speaking international school located in Jiangxi Province approved by the Ministry of Education as an international school.

NCIS was established by the Nanchang Municipal Education Bureau in collaboration with China-Singapore SIP International Education Services Co. Ltd. (CSIES), to specially cater for the children of expatriate and SAR families living and working in the area.

Founded in August 2009, it opened its doors on 1 September 2010 to provide, initially, education for children aged from 3 to 13. As the number of expatriate families continues to grow, the school intends to become offer classes from K - 12 on its own purpose-built campus.

Curriculum

The school follows an inquiry-based curriculum and is seeking authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Facilities

The school has a library, science room, sports hall, sports field, basketball courts, food technology room, ICT room, multi-purpose drama/music room, a gym, staff room, conference room, dining room and Mandarin room.

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