NAS Suzhou, Xiangcheng, NAS School in Suzhou

• Location: Suzhou, China,
• Year of Foundation: 2021,
• Language of instruction: English, Chinese,
• Type of studying: mixed.

NAS Suzhou Xiangcheng — an international day and boarding school offering primary, secondary, and high school programs. A distinctive feature here is bilingual education: students follow a curriculum in English and Chinese from the first to the graduating year.

Opened in September 2021, NAS Suzhou Xiangcheng has become one of the few international schools in China where students can obtain a competitive international diploma, comprehensive development, and skills necessary for admission to leading universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Qualified English and Chinese teachers and strong subject teachers provide pupils with effective academic preparation. Students can expect a variety of extracurricular activities, thematic clubs and communities, and sports competitions — everything that will allow them to reveal their talents and identify strengths.

NAS Suzhou Xiangcheng cooperates with several large educational organizations, such as The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and UNICEF, giving students more opportunities to develop creative, scientific, and social skills.

Students are provided with comprehensive support at every stage of their education: from the first day in elementary school to graduation night in high school. Special attention is paid to additional preparation for senior students: specialists from the academic and career departments provide students with individual lessons and additional electives to expand their academic experience and prepare them for admission to the chosen university/college.

NAS Suzhou Xiangcheng offers programs for all levels of school education:

• Elementary — ages 6 to 12,
• Middle School — ages 13 to 15,
• High School — ages 16 to 18.

The school residence on campus offers students comfortable living conditions for five days a week year-round, excluding holidays. Boys and girls are accommodated on separate floors, occupy four-person rooms with bathrooms, and use numerous common areas: recreation and self-study zones, a cafeteria, additional training classrooms, and others.

A variety of dishes made from fresh products are served daily in the dining hall (meat, cereals, vegetables and fruits are supplied by a trusted local supplier). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared according to a balanced menu that is updated daily.

Thanks to collaborations with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Juilliard School, IMG Academy and UNICEF, students have extensive opportunities to realize their talents in art, sports, STEM and social activities.

• One of the world's leading music schools, The Juilliard School, organizes summer performing arts programs in Switzerland, China and the USA: this is an opportunity to visit another country and study under highly qualified specialists.
• The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) holds various scientific seminars and forums where students can meet with UN and government leaders and present their own project at headquarters in New York.
• Collaboration with IMG Academy provides students with a week-long professional-level training camp program where they will master various sports: volleyball, football and basketball

Throughout the year, students are waited for a variety of entertainment events, activities in thematic clubs and sports sections on campus. Modern infrastructure allows students to try their hand at such areas as:

• Swimming,
• Football,
• Martial arts,
• Hockey,
• Golf,
• Basketball,
• Archery.

Visual and performing arts are presented in the format of creative clubs where students learn to play musical instruments, sing in a choir or solo, perform roles on stage in a drama club, dance. Regularly, pupils of creative areas participate in campus events, whether it's a concert in honor of a holiday or a talent show.

Trips occupy an important place in the extracurricular life of students — every year exciting trips are organized for them with different goals: from social interaction with different segments of society and studying the environment to recreation and sports competitions. In previous years, students visited Tanzania and South China.

• Bilingual education taught by native teachers: 30-50% of classes are in Chinese, 50-70% in English.
• The older the class, the more immersion in English awaits students.,
• The ratio of teachers to students is 7:1, a high level of individual support,
• 100% of high school students successfully enter colleges and universities, 83% — in institutions from the top 100 according to QS,
• Multinational student community.

NAS Suzhou Xiangcheng occupies a large area of 280,000 square meters, which houses academic and administrative buildings, sports facilities, a residence, outdoor areas for training and outdoor recreation.

The infrastructure includes:

• Classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards,
• Subject laboratories,
• Creative and musical studios,
• Professional cooking classroom,
• Performing Arts Center with rehearsal rooms, performance hall,
• Two heated pools: standard and children's,
• Climbing wall,
• Two sports centers with training halls,
• Outdoor basketball courts.

School buses are available for both boarding and full-time students. Buses follow two schedules, allowing students to be taken home at different times of the day. Each school bus has an escort who monitors the children and ensures their safe arrival at each boarding and disembarkation point.

The academic year is divided into two semesters:

• Autumn: September-February,
• Spring: March-July.

Seasonal holidays are organized between semesters, and rest is provided on weekends and public holidays. Classes are held on weekdays: from Monday to Friday, in the morning and afternoon, followed by various campus and off-campus events, activities in electives and extracurricular clubs.

Approximate list of additional expenses include:

• Registration, administrative fees,
• Accommodation and meals,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Personal study materials,
• School transportation,
• Individual classes,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants will have to go through several entrance stages:

• Filling out the registration form, paying the admission fee and submitting documents,
• Passing an interview, tests in English and mathematics,
• Receiving an official letter of enrollment and further instructions on arrival to campus.

Annual graduate statistics confirm the high quality of teaching and overall academic preparation of students — 100% of high school graduates successfully complete their studies and enter a university of their choice. In 83% of cases, students continue their education at universities ranked among the top 100 in the world.

Depending on age, the requirements for applicants vary slightly: the older the applicant, the higher their level of English proficiency and the better their academic preparation should be. To apply, candidates must provide personal and academic documents from their previous place of study:

• Passport,
• Medical insurance,
• Visa or residence permit,
• Official transcript.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision