ACADEMIC Excellence

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Key Facts
Outstanding IB results
Our IBDP pass rate has remained 100% for eight consecutive years
The world's top 100
3/4 Léman graduates attend a global top-100 university
Exceeding the world average
Léman students have achieved outstanding IB results for the past 6 years

OUTSTANDING RESULTS FOR BRIGHT FUTURES

At Léman International School Chengdu, from our youngest to our eldest, our students receive the individual attention they need to flourish. From Year 7, our students begin the IB Middle Years Programme, well preparing them to continue onward and excel in the IB Diploma Programme from Year 12 – where our school ranks in the top 1.8% of all IB programmes globally.

 

100% of Léman students pass their IB Diploma with incredible results above the world average, leading a majority of 3 out of 4 of our graduates to the world’s top universities. Our students receive regular guidance, support, and resources from our University Counsellor on their applications, helping them achieve their dreams – whether that’s to study at the University of Oxford or the world’s very top art and design institutes. 

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EARLY YEARS
  • EARLY YEARS
  • PRIMARY
  • SECONDARY

EARLY YEARS

At Léman, we believe your child’s academic and personal growth are the only measures that matter. Our personalised approach and curricula have been refined over a decade and ensure that each student is successful, both academically and socially.
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2 to 5 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage (Pre-Nursery–Reception)
Our Early Years at Léman are grounded in a holistic, child-centred, and exploratory Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum – which focuses on developing your child’s communication and language skills, creative expressions, and physical abilities, alongside their well-being, personal growth, and social development. Our program spans Pre-Nursery classes (for two-year-olds) to Reception (for four-year-olds).
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PRIMARY SCHOOL

At Léman, we believe your child’s academic and personal growth are the only measures that matter. Our personalised approach and curricula have been refined over a decade and ensure that each student is successful, both academically and socially.
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5 to 11 years old
Primary School (Year 1–Year 6)
Our Primary curriculum at Léman International School Chengdu incorporates the best of the English National Curriculum with the principles of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) – all designed to create the highest academic quality. We adapt these two consistent and rigorous frameworks to our students growing up in Chengdu, whilst also placing a strong emphasis on educating them as global citizens.
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SECONDARY

At Léman, we believe your child’s academic and personal growth are the only measures that matter. Our personalised approach and curricula have been refined over a decade and ensure that each student is successful, both academically and socially.

Our Secondary School is based upon the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmme for Years 12 and 13, where our students go on to achieve outstanding results.


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12 to 16 years old
The IB Middle Years Programme
The IB Middle Years Programme is holistically designed to support our students as they transition through personal, social, and physical changes during their adolescence. Through the IB, we demonstrate our commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education with focuses on intercultural awareness, communication, and inquiry-based processes.
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16 to 18 years old
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Our Secondary School curriculum in Years 12 and 13 leads our students to an impressive dual qualification of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and The Léman High School Diploma – so they can apply to their dream universities with confidence in their hard work. We also offer individual IB course certificates for students who choose not to follow the full IB Diploma Programme.
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We’ll unlock your child’s best abilities every step of the way with our internationally recognised curricula for every age group and our personalised approach to learning. 

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  • EARLY YEARS
  • PRIMARY
  • Secondary

EARLY YEARS

At Léman, there are no limits to your child’s growth.
Ages
2–4
Average class size
15
Nationalities
30+
Teacher–student ratio
1:8

PRIMARY school

At Léman, there are no limits to your child’s growth.
Ages
5–11
Average class size
15
Nationalities
30+
Teacher–student ratio
1:8

Secondary SCHOOL

At Léman, there are no limits to your child’s growth.
Ages
12–18
Average class size
15
Nationalities
30+
Teacher–student ratio
1:8
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  • EARLY YEARS
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A TYPICAL DAY AT LÉMAN CHENGDU

Our playful and exploratory days are filled with activities that grow your child's communication and language skills, physical abilities, and social development.
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GOOD MORNING!
We start by warmly greeting and welcoming each other, so we can all feel safe, happy, and ready to start fun and eventful day ahead – full of learning adventures.
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WELCOMING EACH OTHER
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LEARNING THROUGH PLAYING
We receive individual attention and support from our highly skilled teachers, who create many activities to learn through playing and asking questions.
ASKING QUESTIONS
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LUNCHTIME
We enjoy nutritious lunches at our school cafeteria, where we practise good table manners and healthy habits, and we build our autonomy as we tidy up after ourselves. 
EATING AND TIDYING UP
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OUTDOOR EXPLORATION
We play in our exciting outdoor areas, like our musical forest, water play facilities, and castle facilities, as we develop our gross-motor, problem-solving, and communication skills.
DISCOVERING
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OUR SPECIALIST LESSONS
We’re excited to study in a range of subjects, including Chinese, music, and PE – as we follow the lessons of our qualified and experienced specialist teachers.
STUDYING

A TYPICAL DAY AT LÉMAN CHENGDU

Our fascinating days are filled with themes that help us make sense of the world through connections, experiences, and ideas.
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PREPARING FOR THE DAY
At morning registration, we prepare for a full day of learning, getting introduced to the day’s lessons ahead and practicing mindfulness to feel balanced and centred.
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GETTING READY
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BUILDING THE FUNDAMENTALS
We learn to love reading and maths, as we build up our confidence alongside numeracy and problem-solving skills. We also begin to explore the exciting subjects of geography, science, technology, history, art, and international mindedness.
STUDYING CORE SUBJECTS
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MUSIC, DANCE, AND DRAMA
We love to express ourselves through music, dance, and drama, as we learn from visits from Juilliard alumni – receiving tips and tricks from the best.
EXPRESSING OURSELVES
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ART LESSONS
During our art classes, we learn about different artists, understand the creative process, and apply this in creating our own masterpieces. We enjoy expressing ourselves through design and images.
CREATING AND MAKING
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AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
With over 120 after-school clubs – whether art, sport, music, computer science, robotics, journalism, or languages – there’s something for all of us to explore, as we deepen our curiosity and integrate with our community.
DEVELOPING OUR TALENTS

A TYPICAL DAY AT LÉMAN CHENGDU

Whilst each day is different, our days are defined by high quality learning experiences that challenge and enrich us, as we simultaneously broaden our worldview with international perspectives.
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READY FOR A BUSY DAY
 At registration, we discuss important topics and prepare for an exciting day of learning ahead.
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PREPARING
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HISTORY OF THE WORLD
We study this fascinating subject with our outstanding teachers who build our international mindedness. During engaging lessons, we learn from the past to consider its impact on the present and future.
LOOKING BACK IN TIME
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BECOMING SKILLED IN CHOSEN SUBJECTS
From finding derivatives of parametric equations to articulating the complex constructions of texts, on any given day, we’re gaining high-level knowledge in the IB, needed to succeed in university and beyond.
COMPLEX THINKING
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UNLEASHING OUR CREATIVITY
Through the performing arts, we explore what it means to be creative by studying different dramatic genres; following our innovative dance curriculum; and practising musical composition.
EXPRESSING OURSELVES
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SWIMMING LESSONS
By practising our swimming skills, we stay in shape and confident around water. During these PE lessons, we learn the importance of being healthy and active, following instructions, and working as a team.
STAYING ACTIVE

OUR STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Our expertise at LIS Chengdu gives our students fantastic opportunities to achieve outstanding results and to attend the best universities.
100%
Léman’s IB passing rate
45/45
Léman's student achieved perfect score

35.7
Léman is 4.4 points higher than the IB world average in the last five years
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FAST GROWTH THROUGH PERSONALISED INSTRUCTION

HOW WE TEACH

At Léman, we have a tight-knit community, where our average teacher-to-student ratio is only 1:8.

Our outstanding teachers will know your child and will understand what they need to do to successfully attain their goals. They always develop a Personalized Learning Plan for each student and use proven, best-practice teaching methods to help them thrive.
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TEACHING EXCELLENCE

LEARNING FROM THE WORLD’S BEST TEACHERS

To ensure your child receives the very best international school education in Chengdu, Léman has over 50 outstanding international teachers, who use our unique resources and world-class trainings from Nord Anglia University, MIT, and Juilliard to deliver top-quality lessons. Working closely with Nord Anglia Education, our highly experienced senior leadership team also ensures high consistency across all our teachers’ lessons.

Our experienced national and international teaching team all hold UK Qualified Teacher Status, or the equivalent, and come with a wealth of experience both in the UK and overseas.
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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Léman International School Chengdu has graduated many classes, each with talented graduates who are making our world a better place. We celebrate their experiences and achievements, as they’ll always be part of the Nord Anglia family.
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Patrick Braun
London School of Economics and Political Science
Patrick is studying Maths and Economics at LSE, one of the world’s top 50 universities. He has shown an aptitude for economics since the start of the course. While at Léman, he represented LIS for the Model United Nations in other cities and helped run the Youth MUN hosted by Léman.
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Xing Zhe Li
University of Oxford
Following Xing’s graduation from the IB at LIS, he completed a Bachelor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most famous universities. While at Léman, Xing excelled in many areas, including PE, MUN, and management. Xing’s level-headed, calm, brave, and collaborative nature was a binding force throughout their time at Léman.
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Jasmine Li
University of Washington
Jasmine graduated from Léman in 2017 and commenced her studies at the University of Washington, where she has devoted herself to her studies, as a meticulous student with incredibly high standards. She’s now working on her master's degree in computer science at the University of Washington.
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Sungjin Lim
Korea University
Sungjin joined Léman from South Korea with limited English and received his IB Diploma with 42 points in 2020. He’s a hardworking and resilient student, now studying Business Administration at Korea University, one of the SKY universities in South Korea.
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Eileen Bei Zeng
University College London
Eileen graduated from Léman in 2021 with a perfect IB score of 45. She went on to study Law at the UCL, one of the world’s top 10 universities. Eileen also showed amazing musical talents through her singing and rock band and by leading the orchestra. Her confidence and open-mindedness to new experiences are excellent attributes she brings to her law career.
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Lucas Freund
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Lucas commenced his studies at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management – the third best hospitality school in the world – located in Switzerland. We’re delighted Lucas has entered his dream university and look forward to his great future after graduation.
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Léman International School Chengdu not only prepared me for my academics and higher education, but also helped me to become a more well-rounded person.
Tiger Guo
Valedictorian – Class of 2018

OUTSTANDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Your child’s education will benefit from exceptional teachers alongside life-changing experiences beyond the classroom where they explore and think critically.

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