At BSN, our outstanding learning and enrichment opportunities nurture talents, create critical thinkers, and challenge our students to be their absolute best.
Your child will enjoy week-long expeditions to Fujian, Cambodia and Tanzania, boosting their confidence and independence. They’ll effect local and global change through social and environmental projects. And they’ll do what they love on enrichment programmes that include our Beaver Scouts Group, BSN Fox sports teams, and robotics and pet care clubs.
Of course, your child’s wellbeing is at the heart of all our experiences. Our pastoral team provide the personalised care, support and guidance students need to thrive.
Our collaborations with world-leading institutions nurture your child’s natural talents.
Performing arts are so much more than what is seen on stage. They encourage self-expression and self-awareness, as well the development of empathy, confidence and cultural exploration. Our collaboration with Juilliard, the world-renowned performing arts school, combined with our outstanding dance, drama, and music programmes, inspires our students’ creativity, team-work and resilience.
The Juilliard School is recognised around the world as a leader in the performing arts; our exclusive collaboration with them harnesses their expertise and experience to create an arts programme that both inspires our students and sparks their passion to pursue their talents and interests.
Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.
We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.
Our students are encouraged to express their artistic side from an early age. Through our exclusive collaboration with The Juilliard School, students enjoy a world-class learning experience. Budding actors and musicians learn from specialist instructors and performance artists in purpose-built creative spaces, following tailored pathways that nurture talents and spark new interests.
There’s something for everyone at our creative after-school clubs, too, whether that’s singing in a choir or band, starring in a production, or playing in the school orchestra.
STEAM is a 21st century educational approach that encourages your child to think differently. In collaboration with MIT, our STEAM programme develops dynamic students who can solve problems, work together, and challenge the norm.
In our dedicated STEAM Maker Space, students roll-up their sleeves and solve some of the trickiest puzzles facing the world today. Your child will tackle unique creative challenges set by MIT professors on our STEAM collaboration days, too. Learning in this way – and at a university standard – develops curiosity, resilience, and resourcefulness.
At BSN, there really is an activity for everyone. Your child can do what they love – or try something different – through our ‘BSN and Community’ enrichment programme. Taking place Monday to Saturday all year round, our students enjoy fencing, ballet, football, Taekwondo, tennis, badminton and more. Our partnership with Nanjing Whisper Sailing sees our students take to the water on the beautiful Gaochun Lake. And our BSN Fox sports teams compete against schools in Nanjing, China, and across Southeast Asia.
All our students have access to our outstanding indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, 25m six-lane swimming pool, all-weather football pitch, 200m running track, and outdoor basketball court.
At BSN, your child will learn alongside classmates from across the world. They'll do this both in school and on our Global Campus learning platform. We want our students to gain a better understanding what makes people from different cultures and communities unique, which prepares them for careers in an interconnected world. Learning languages is a big part of this.
Mandarin lessons are part of every student’s school day, and we offer fun, challenging classes for beginners and native speakers. We encourage our students to become proficient in multiple languages, including Spanish and German. And our highly experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) team ensure students who need extra help quickly get up to speed.
Our once-in-a-lifetime citizenship expedition to Arusha in Tanzania teaches students about global responsibility and sustainability, and the important role we play in looking after our planet. Working with the local community on various projects, students develop a sense of independence, increase their understanding of the world, and learn the importance of being part of a community.
We organise a wide range of inspirational educational and cultural trips in Nanjing, from local museums to social enterprise projects in rural communities. Each activity is carefully planned to broaden perspectives and add an extra dimension to your child’s learning.
From Year 4, all our students embark on week-long expeditions across China. Your child will visit some incredible places, including Fujian and Lijiang, where they’ll learn about local history and culture, and build their confidence and sense of independence.
Your child’s health and wellbeing are our number one priority. We know that students who feel safe, supported and engaged will thrive, both personally and academically.
All our students follow personalised wellbeing and mindfulness programmes, which are led by our highly qualified pastoral team. Your child will benefit from activities that support healthy minds and bodies, including yoga and mindfulness. Our dedicated safeguarding team also keeps our school community safe.
We understand the importance of an inclusive, nurturing environment, and feel proud that 98% of our parents say their child feels safe at school.
Our outstanding facilities and vibrant outdoor forest spaces enhance your child’s learning experience, nurturing their talents and passions, and providing a world of opportunities.
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CHANGING THE WORLD
We encourage our students to make their mark on the world. Through one-of-a-kind learning experiences and collaborations, your child will become a confident, conscientious global citizen.
Our Beaver Scouts Group was the first of its kind in China, and remains one of our most popular activities. Our Scouts go on adventures in the Valley, our very own outdoor area of natural beauty. They also learn the importance of helping others. In 2021, the group raised 20,000 Yuan for Nanjing Shimao Rainbow, a palliative care centre for children.
While they’re with us, we encourage every student to take part in enrichment programmes that give them a global perspective, like the Model United Nations. Your child will also drive change in the local community. Each year, we organise and sponsor the illustrious British Ball of Nanjing, which raises money to support Hopeful Hearts.