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Key Facts
Our IBDP scores
Our students’ average score stands out as 3 points higher than the global average, with a 100% pass rate, while 10% of our graduates achieve the Bilingual Diploma.
100% of our students’ first choices
Each of our graduates received an offer from the university they desired to attend the most.
The world’s top universities
Every year, our graduates have received acceptances and attended the best universities in the UK, USA, Hong Kong, and beyond.

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR THEIR TOP PICK

From Early Years until graduation day, our expert teachers are there to challenge and support your child at every step. Getting to know each child closely on a personal level, they'll stimulate your child's mind and abilities, helping them grow into a confident, ambitious, kind, and independent individual.

And by planning strategically with your child, they’ll guide them to academic success and prepare them to enter the best course and university in the world for their interests! 

In 2022 and 2023, we watched all NAIS HK graduates be accepted by their first-choice university worldwide. With offers from Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London, Edinburgh University, Melbourne University, National University of Singapore, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), HKUST, and beyond, our blazing graduates are succeeding in their passions.

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  • Primary
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Early years

Our Early Years programme covers Nursery and Reception stages of your child's education. Led by highly qualified, UK-trained Early Years experts on our extraordinary Sai Kung Early Years Campus, our programme has been designed to nurture every aspect of your child’s growth in our colourful, stimulating learning spaces.
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3 to 5 years old
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS curriculum, from the English National Curriculum, focuses on seven areas of growth that allow every day at school to be full of new, exciting activities. These areas include personal, social, and emotional development; communication and language; mathematical development; understanding the world; physical development; expressive arts and design (EAD); and literacy development.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL

Spanning Years 1 to 6, Primary School sees each child become an active participant in their learning, as they increase their independence and become an inquisitive thinker. Led by highly qualified teachers on our modern Lam Tin Campus, our programme follows the English National Curriculum, designed to enrich your child’s core academic skills while exploring a variety of other subjects through stimulating experiences.
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5 to 10 years old
The English National Curriculum: Key Stages 1 and 2
Our students build their core skills in English and maths and study other subjects, grouped around themes: science; history; geography; art; music; design technology; personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE); information and communication technologies (ICT); and physical education (PE). At Key Stage 1, we emphasise core skills in numeracy and literacy. At Key Stage 2, we focus on helping each child become independent, while taking ownership of their advancement across all subjects.
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SECONDARY

Spanning Years 7 to 13, Secondary School gives our students a broad and balanced programme across a variety of subjects, as they follow their interests and carve out their passion. With strategic guidance and support from our highly experienced teachers, our programme on the state-of-the-art Kwun Tong Campus follows the English National Curriculum and stimulates our students with learning experiences that prepare them to succeed both at their first-choice university and in the world.
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11 to 14 years old
The English National Curriculum: Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3, from Years 7 to 9, our Secondary students learn from specialist teachers in the subjects of English, mathematics, science, history, geography, Mandarin, Spanish, EAL, music, drama, art and design, computing, physical education, and personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE). They advance their critical thinking and reasoning skills alongside their ability to communicate effectively.
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14 to 16 years old
IGCSEs: Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4, from Years 10 to 11, our students drive their own learning as they choose a range of subjects to explore in greater depth. These two years revolve around preparation for the widely recognised International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), known for its high level of academic rigour worldwide. Students study English, mathematics, science, another language, and other IGCSE exams, creating combinations that support their interests and passions. Their high performances on these globally recognised qualifications are invaluable preparation for the IBDP – helping them enter their first-choice university.
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16 to 18 years old
The IB Diploma Programme
At Years 12 and 13, our students immerse themselves in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a two-year rigorous programme that prepares them for the best universities in the world. They choose six in-depth courses from language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts. Weaving across their studies, they also share their passion to help others in a community through the ‘CAS’ (Creativity, Activity, Service) component; study the theory of knowledge; and write an extended essay on a research topic that fascinates them.
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What’s my child’s year group?

We place our students into year groups according to their age. Our education experts know that your child will grow best when they're learning alongside peers at a similar stage in their social development.
YEAR GROUPS AT NAIS HK
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  • Early Years
  • Primary
  • Lower Secondary
  • Upper Secondary

Early Years

Ages
3–5
Student-teacher ratio
7:1 or 10:1
Nursery or Reception
Languages taught
2
English and Mandarin
Average class size
20

Primary

Ages
5–10
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Languages taught
4
English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish
Average class size
24

Lower Secondary

Ages
11–14
Student-teacher ratio
24:1
Languages taught
4
English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish
Average class size
24

Upper Secondary

Ages
14–18
Courses taught
IGCSE & IBDP
Languages taught
4
English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish
Average class size
24
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  • EARLY YEARS
  • PRIMARY SCHOOL
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  • UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
A typical day at NAIS Hong Kong
Warming up together
Our littlest learners start their day with warm greetings and hands-on activities that encourage them to work together and be creative. Thanks to our experienced teachers, learning in our nurturing environment is always playful and fun!
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Warming up together
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Learning through play
Every lesson is packed with purposeful play. Curious minds discover more about the wonders around us in the world, listen to and tell stories, and get an early introduction maths – all while building their physical motor skills through hands-on experiences. 
Learning through play
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Resting and refuelling
During snack times and at lunch, we encourage healthy habits. Our children relax after a busy morning, reenergise over nutritious choices, and connect with their peers. After this renewing pause in our day, we’re ready for more playful learning in the afternoon!  
Resting and refuelling
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A world of exploration
Our students dive into different discoveries as we introduce them to science experiments powered by MIT or as they unleash their imaginations in our Juilliard-inspired performing arts activities. With these hands-on experiences, every day is full of stimulating thinking.
A world of exploration
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Story time
It’s time to gather ‘round! A calming time of the day – for our teachers, too – story time winds our children down as they journey into the unknown, exploring fantastical worlds within the comfort of our cosy atmosphere. Here, we’ll reflect and share thoughts with the group, too. 
Story time
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The fun continues
From music and dance to sports and computing, our after-school activities give exciting opportunities to our little ones to take their learning beyond class time. Tailored to each child’s interests, our enrichment programmes boost their skills.
The fun continues

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Good morning!
Every day begins delving into class or a vibrant morning assembly, where we foster an upbeat spirit and sense of community. We’ll might celebrate achievements, share announcements, or jump into inspiring hands-on activities.
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Good morning!
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An interactive classroom
No matter the subject – English, mathematics, science, or social studies – our students are actively participating, sharing their solutions and asking questions. Thanks to our expert teachers, the classroom becomes abundant with critical thinking and collaboration.
An interactive classroom
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Pause and reset
Over a delicious meal prepared by our talented kitchen staff or a packed meal from home, our students tend to their nutrition at lunchtime. They also catch up with friends and refuel for continued learning into the afternoon.
Pause and reset
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Understanding the world
Afternoon classes in subjects like languages, computer literacy, and environmental studies stimulate every child’s curiosity, encouraging them to think on their own. Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, learning comes to life in the world.
Understanding the world
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Follow your interests
Our ECAs have something for everyone – robotics, drama, sports, coding, and music, to name just a few! We encourage everyone to try new opportunities, and students have fun building their skills while fostering friendships over common interests. 
Follow your interests

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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An organised start
Our students dive into the morning’s routine, where their dedicated tutor shares announcements and leads discussions among the cohort. Here, students embrace the spirit of community and get warmed up for the day’s academic and personal growth ahead.  
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An organised start
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A deep dive
Who’s afraid to go deeper? Whether it’s geography, business and economics, sciences, humanities, or languages, our passionate teachers use innovative teaching strategies to encourage students to keep going further. By drawing out every child’s critical thinking skills, they foster in-depth understanding.
A deep dive
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Take a breather
Our students pause over a well-deserved break, refuelling with a nutritious meal cooked up by our experienced culinary team or packed from home. While becoming energised for the rest of the day, they’ll swap stories over the lunchtime buzz and connect with peers. 
Take a breather
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Let’s show what we can do!
With a huge variety of elective courses and tailored programmes, our curriculum encourages students to sculpt out specialised skills – from computing to the arts – that they’ll use to build one-of-a-kind projects or impressive showcases of their understanding.
Let’s show what we can do!
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Pursue your aspirations
After school, our students go after their goals through ECAs that cater to their distinct interests. It’s also a great time to spend with our dedicated teachers for assistance on challenging subjects. They can also tackle areas of continued growth through tutoring sessions. 
Pursue your aspirations

A TYPICAL DAY AT NAIS HONG KONG

Every day is different at NAIS Hong Kong. That’s down to our variety of learning experiences, exceptional teachers, and exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with world-leading organisations.
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Driving our own learning
During a dedicated study period, students begin the day with independent research, where they take the lead as the captains of their own journey. Before diving into the IB lessons of the day ahead, they can review class materials or collaborate on group projects.
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Driving our own learning
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Thought-provoking subjects
What’s it like to feel truly immersed in a subject? It’s stimulating to the mind and spirit! Our IB subject classes – in languages, sciences, humanities, and mathematics –exercise the full range of critical thinking. They also encourage open discussion and deep exploration of concepts and theories.
Thought-provoking subjects
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Recharging our batteries
At the midday break, our students refuel their bodies with a nutritious meal cooked up by our experienced culinary team or packed from home. Relaxing and chatting with friends, they’ll boost their energy among our vibrant community before afternoon classes. 
Recharging our batteries
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How do we know what we know?
The IB’s ‘Theory of Knowledge’ (TOK) course challenges our students to examine what knowledge is and how we build it through different subjects. Critical thinking and reflection become daily muscles – with discussions, debates, and collaborative activities to stir up a challenge.
How do we know what we know?
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Applying our talents
Whether our students are embarking on ‘CAS’ projects or writing an extended essay of research, they learn how to lead with their interests and talents. They relish in sharing their favourite subjects, and they love to dive into the arts, sport, or giving back to our community.
Applying our talents
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Sharpening and enriching
After school, our expert teachers and mentors help students with their questions. They’ll also facilitate discussions that deepen understanding of complex topics and offer exam preparation strategies, as students get ready to culminate their studies.
Sharpening and enriching
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PERSONALISED TEACHING AND LEARNING

HOW WE TEACH

Our teachers know how to activate every child's best. They’ll encourage your child's interests, encourage them to discover their passion, and help them advance at every step of their learning journey.  
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST

As part of Nord Anglia Education, we recruit the most talented educators in the world to join us at NAIS Hong Kong. Our teachers all hold UK Qualified Teacher Status or the equivalent, and many have a specialised master’s, too. They bring robust experience with the English National Curriculum and International Baccalaureate, ensuring they can deliver personalised lessons at excellent global standards.

Another great benefit of belonging to Nord Anglia is the world-class professional development our teachers go through, which helps them upgrade and stay at the forefront of global education. Through Nord Anglia University, they access top resources and hundreds of courses, where they can learn from experts. Our specialist teachers also benefit from trainings and exclusive resources from leaders at Apple, MIT, and Juilliard. With these mighty enhancements, our teachers deliver exceptional learning experiences.
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Our teachers – they don’t teach a class. They teach people. They get to know everyone, and they get to know your interests.
 
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OUR IBDP STATS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

Our expertise gives our students fantastic opportunities to achieve outstanding results and to attend the best universities in the world.
100%
of our students have passed the IBDP
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our average IBDP score is 3 points higher than the world average of 30
40%
of our students were awarded the Bilingual Diploma, preparing them for entry to the world’s top universities
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LEARNING FROM HOME

VIRTUAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

In the event of a severe long-term disruption to face-to-face learning, our Virtual School Experience at NAIS Hong Kong gives our students and teachers the swift adaptability to learn from home, while upholding our high academic standards.

Our safe, secure virtual platform and on-line learning provisions mean that learning can continue during longer term school closures or other difficulties which negatively impact on the normal on-site operations of the school. Our teachers are fully trained and prepared to provide instruction or asynchronous learning support virtually if required and will guide our students through a typical interactive, thought-provoking day, complemented by tailored support towards students’ individual interests and assignments.
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BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN OUR STUDENTS

There’s always a world of learning beyond the classroom at NAIS Hong Kong. No matter what your child’s personal interests may be, we’ll nourish their curiosity with hands-on activities and inspiring adventures. And at every step of the journey, they’ll build their confidence.

OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES