In September 2018, Dipont Education and King’s College School, Foundation schools Wimbledon opened Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi. The school represents a new standard of bilingual education in China. It provides for both local and international students via an innovative model that combines the rigorous Chinese educational tradition with the emphasis on extracurricular and character development that has made Nanjing Foreign Languages School (commonly referred to as Nanwai British-style public school education the most sought-after option for a or NFLS) is a leading institution in the development of international new generation of Chinese parents. programmes in China and offers A-level, International Baccalaureate Diploma and British Columbia programmes at its main campus in Nanjing. Every year, top universities in China and around the world admit large numbers of NFLS graduates. Since it was established more than 50 years ago, the school has educated over 200 Chinese diplomats and many Partnership government leaders, famous experts and scholars. Dipont Education is at the forefront of changing the way education is thought about and delivered in China and has been a pioneer in the development and localisation of international education since the 1990s. In addition to establishing and managing schools with elite Chinese and King’s College School is an independent day school for boys aged international partners, Dipont also provides innovative curricular and co- 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. Founded in 1829 by royal charter, it has curricular programming, and has built a strong reputation for its ability to more than 1,300 pupils and is one of the most academically successful balance eastern and western educational philosophies. schools in the world. Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 1 Welcome from the executive principal A warm welcome to our wonderful school, where you will find a professional environment that is second to none. What sets our staff apart is their drive to make a I have yet to meet anyone who we have shown around difference to each child, every day. They are genuinely our campus who is not impressed. But while our facilities excited to work hard and create something very special. are outstanding, we are so much more. Great schools are not made by great buildings but instead by great people, Through attracting, employing, developing and and our people are what sets us apart. I have had the retaining world-class educators, we have created a truly privilege of leading four other international schools and outstanding staff community, where collaboration and nowhere else have I found more committed, professional support is fundamental to all we do. When staff are happy, and energetic staff. students tend to be happy, and our students’ happiness, their sense of self-belief and their readiness for the world We believe that to get the best we must reward the best, at large will always be priorities for our school. and our packages for new staff are excellent. Because we are a start-up school, quality individuals have the We look forward to meeting you soon. opportunity to grow professionally, with ambitious and hard-working teachers supported in their ongoing development. We hope that every teacher leaves us a Craig Monaghan better educator than when they arrived. Executive Principal Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 3 We are a learning community aspiring to excellence in all aspects and are determined that our school will be at the forefront of educational practice, not only in China but worldwide. It is our aim to produce students equipped for the challenges of global citizenship and leadership in the 21st century. Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 5 e Toward Jiangyin nu G2 ve A an sh ui H Location Zhanjiang Overpass venue Wuxi Hub Tongjiang A The school is located in Binhu, one of six districts that Bus Station make up the city of Wuxi, and represents a significant t he step in the development of international education Wuxi Railway Station Xihu R I oad nn Wuxi East Railway Station er Z R in the city. With the backing and support of local h in on g gs E ha x government, the school is seen as a model for the n yang S p Ro q r n u e a a S48 d a s S integration of western and Chinese education. r s ue e w en Av B a han e y Xis ij in H A well-known canal town in China, Wuxi boasts g o - n H g a xin beautiful scenery, ancient riverside streets and one of ng z g ho R Western Wuxi Exit u C o the world's tallest statues of Buddha. Centrally located anal ad in Jiangsu province, Wuxi is only 45 minutes from Jingdu Overpass Toward Changzhou, Yixing Shanghai or Nanjing and very close to Suzhou. J ue i Aven c aihu h T a n g R Sunan Shuofang Airport o Meiyuan Overpass N a a d G n o h n u Municipal Qingyan Road L g A i Government h v x u e G i n n L A u Shangxianhe u i Wetland Park h A v e a e u n v n s e Lihu A u h n v e u u civic center e n e n R u e o a S230 d Qingyuan Road H uh uo Taihu Scenic Area S H 1 ig Tourism Resort 9 hw ay Xuelang Scenic Area Taihu Lake (G Juqu Road 31 2) Toward Suzhou While considered relatively small by Chinese standards - boasting a population of around 6 million - it is large enough to have a growing metro system and an airport and is well- connected by fast trains to other parts of China. The local government has moved its headquarters to near the school and as such there has been a significant boom in the surrounding infrastructure. The area is full of parks and very green. Most of our staff live within a 5km radius of the school and hence a real community feel is building amongst staff after hours. Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 7 The school consists of four distinct sections with a shared pedagogical approach, enabling Chinese and expatriate students to benefit from cross-cultural exposure: • A kindergarten for pupils aged 3 to 5 years catering for Chinese and expatriate children and offering a bilingual programme based on international and Chinese curricula. • A Chinese elementary and junior high for Chinese students in Grades 1 to 9 who will study the mandatory Chinese curriculum delivered with a modern pedagogical approach in a bilingual environment. • An international school for expatriate students from Grades 1 to Grade 9 offering the English Key Stage curriculum leading to IGCSE. • A high school for both Chinese and expatriate students, providing a wide range of A-level courses with the option of the IB Diploma Programme being implemented later. Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 9 Pastoral Happy, healthy students do better at school and the goal of the pastoral team is to provide individual support to every student. Tutors and co-tutors have an overview of how a student is doing both academically and socially. The aim is to maximise students’ potential in all areas of school life and to develop the skills required for success in the future. All of our students have the opportunity to mix with students from their sister schools. This happens through our daily vertical tutor groups from Grade 6 and up, weekly vertical tutor periods for Grades 1 to 5, and through our mixed CCA activities each evening. Our pastoral coordinators promote monthly PSHE topics that are delivered through the homeroom and tutor groups – these include topics such as organisational skills, anti-bullying and healthy lifestyles. We have 24-hour nurse provision and a full-time psychological counsellor while our university counsellors take an active role in student wellbeing. Dan Dorrington Head of Boarding and Pastoral Care Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi 11 Co-curricular Education goes beyond books and the classroom, and fosters the emotional, social and academic development of the whole child. This is achieved through individual support and a comprehensive co-curricular programme. A broad and varied provision is integral to the school’s success, bringing all sections of the school together and giving pupils the opportunity to develop their own interests in the expressive arts, wider academic activities, sport and community service. On the last count we offer 89 different activities each week. The programme is options focused, enabling students to select the activities that they have firm interest or ability in. This ensures teachers work with motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students, who work hard throughout their enrichment time. Our co-curricular programme is built around the interests and expertise of our amazing staff, ensuring high-quality provision, maximum engagement and genuine opportunities to build lasting rapport with students. Staff make a commitment to the programme through leading or supporting at least two co- curricular activities. Many of our staff go above and beyond this expectation and actively seek more opportunities. This is testament to the ethos created here at Nanwai King’s. The programme is further enhanced through a wealth of opportunities for competition and performance, across all key areas. It benefits from the engagement of high-quality local providers, who offer further activities for our students, such as horse riding, American football and golf, to name but a few. As If you are passionate about co-curricular education a result, Nanwai King’s College School Wuxi students will be and believe that education should not be confined well-rounded individuals, supported by an exceptional range of to the classroom, then Nanwai King’s is the school opportunities in sport, drama, music, outdoor pursuits, school for you.