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  • Outstanding Location

    Located directly on the shores of the scenic South Lake (Nan Hu), we offer your child a respite from busy city life each day.

    South Lake Campus

  • A World-Class Curriculum

    We are the only school in Guangzhou to offer your child premium access to the English National Curriculum.

    VSE - Secondary

  • Activity & Responsibility

    Your child will be offered world-class opportunities designed to develop confidence, skill and responsibility.

    Graduation 2020

  • Highest Quality Staff

    Our teaching staff are the finest in Guangzhou. All are police verified and fully qualified with UK or international teaching experience.

    Monika Howes

  • Welcome to Guangzhou

    You won't just receive an excellent education for your child, you'll also be joining our growing international community.

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  • New Opportunities

    From our choir to our sports teams, every day something wonderful happens at The British School of Guangzhou.

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  • Tell us about your child

    Your child is our focus. Tell us about them and we'll help you make the right choices.

    Nursery class at BSG

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Regular homework supports your child's learning and is a great way for parents to get involved in their education. Check out our homework guidelines for all age groups.

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A parent’s interest can spark enthusiasm in a child and help teach the most important lesson of all - that learning can be fun. 

 

The following times are a guideline for weekly homework. More detailed information can be found in the downloads below.

Your Child’s Age

School Year

Average Homework Per Week

Types of Homework

5 years

Reception

10 minutes, 3 times per week

Reading and phonics activities

6 years

Year 1

Up to 15 minutes, 3 times per week

Subject specific and topic related activities

7 years

Year 2

Up to 20 minutes, 3 times per week

Subject specific and topic related activities

8-10 years

Year 3-5

Up to 40 minutes, 4 times per week

Subject specific and topic related activities

11 years

Year 6

Up to 1 hour, 4 times per week

Subject specific and topic related activities

11-14 years

Year 7-9

Up to 2 hours, 4 times per week

Subject specific

14-16 years

Year 10-11

Up to 2 hours, 4 times per week

Subject specific

16-18 years

Year 12-13 (Sixth Form)

5 hours minimum per subject per week

Subject specific

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