2019-20 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE Address 188 Qingyuan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214124, China www.nkcswx.cn T (86-510) 6851 6929 Contact Details Executive Principal: Dr. John Kennard Email: John [email protected]High School Principal: Mr. Stefan Mikael Sjodin Email: [email protected]University Counselling Department Head of University Counselling, Ms. Patricia D. Villard Email: [email protected]University Counsellor, Ms. Yang Yang (Miya) Email: [email protected]University Counsellor, Ms. Jinglin Chen (Kayla) Email: [email protected]School Community Founded in 2018, Nanwai King’s College School, Wuxi is a college preparatory K-12 school located in the booming city of Wuxi, Jiangsu province. NKCS was developed as part of a multi-school project in collaboration with two visionary counterparts NFLS (Nanjing Foreign Language School) and King’s College School, Wimbledon. Through a rigorous curriculum that combines breadth of knowledge with signature immersion experi- ences, we are committed to enrolling exceptional students from around the country and the world, preparing them to achieve success in higher education. NKCS is a coeducational boarding/day school with an upper school population of 108 students and a diverse total population of 1340. Of the overall population 78% of students are Chinese natives and 22% are international students from 18 different countries around the world. The faculty and academic administration include 240 full-time employees, with 30 faculty members designated to the upper school. The student-teacher ratio is 3:1, and the maximum class size is 24. Academics Our goal is to produce graduates who are well-trained for the intellectual and social-emotional demands of college and beyond. Our students learn to take risks, fail, persist, and succeed. Along the way, and in keeping with the School’s values, they pursue global competencies, become environmental stewards, and learn the complexities of genuine civic engagement. Classroom learning is enriched by experiential opportunities and immersive experiences through co-curricular activities, community service and the “ Week Without Walls” programme. The school’s curriculum is centered around an enhanced English National Curriculum (ENC) leading to externally assessed international General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of grade 10. Students work towards the UK’s Advanced Level (A-Level) qualifi- cation, awarded by the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). Our school is working towards IB authorization. English Department Required course: English 1, English 2, English 3 and English 4. Elective course: Transitional English courses (English T1 and English T2) are taken to prepare students for mainstream college level courses. Sciences Department Required course: Chemistry, Physics Elective course: Biology, Computer Science Physical Education Required course: Physical Education 1, Physical Education 2, Physical Education 3, Physical Education 4 Humanities Department Required course: Economics Elective course: Georgraphy Chinese Department Required course: History (Chinese),Geography (Chinese) Elective course: Chinese Language Information Technology Department Required course: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mathematics Department Required course: Maths 1, Maths 2, Maths 3, Maths 4 Arts Department Required course: Drama Elective course: Music, Art Our core academic program includes eight departments: School Calendar The NKCS school year has two semesters, the first beginning in early September and the second in mid- February, with a total of 186 school days. Classes meet for 45 minutes with a total of eight periods per day. CEEB Code: 694127 CAIE Center Number: CN838 www.nkcswx.cn 1
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2019-20 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILEAddress188 Qingyuan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214124, Chinawww.nkcswx.cnT (86-510) 6851 6929
Contact DetailsExecutive Principal: Dr. John Kennard Email: John [email protected] School Principal: Mr. Stefan Mikael Sjodin Email: [email protected]
University Counselling DepartmentHead of University Counselling, Ms. Patricia D. Villard Email: [email protected]
University Counsellor, Ms. Yang Yang (Miya) Email: [email protected]
University Counsellor, Ms. Jinglin Chen (Kayla) Email: [email protected]
School CommunityFounded in 2018, Nanwai King’s College School, Wuxi is a college preparatory K-12 school located in the booming city of Wuxi, Jiangsu province. NKCS was developed as part of a multi-school project in collaboration with two visionary counterparts NFLS (Nanjing Foreign Language School) and King’s College School, Wimbledon. Through a rigorous curriculum that combines breadth of knowledge with signature immersion experi-ences, we are committed to enrolling exceptional students from around the country and the world, preparing them to achieve success in higher education.
NKCS is a coeducational boarding/day school with an upper school population of 108 students and a diverse total population of 1340. Of the overall population 78% of students are Chinese natives and 22% are international students from 18 different countries around the world. The faculty and academic administration include 240 full-time employees, with 30 faculty members designated to the upper school. The student-teacher ratio is 3:1, and the maximum class size is 24.
AcademicsOur goal is to produce graduates who are well-trained for the intellectual and social-emotional demands of college and beyond. Our students learn to take risks, fail, persist, and succeed. Along the way, and in keeping with the School’s values, they pursue global competencies, become environmental stewards, and learn the complexities of genuine civic engagement. Classroom learning is enriched by experiential opportunities and immersive experiences through co-curricular activities, community service and the “ Week Without Walls” programme.
The school’s curriculum is centered around an enhanced English National Curriculum (ENC) leading to externally assessed international General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of grade 10. Students work towards the UK’s Advanced Level (A-Level) qualifi-cation, awarded by the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE). Our school is working towards IB authorization.
English DepartmentRequired course: English 1, English 2, English 3 and English 4.
Elective course: Transitional English courses (English T1 and English T2) are taken to prepare students for mainstream college level courses.
Arts DepartmentRequired course: Drama Elective course: Music, Art
Our core academic program includes eight departments:
School Calendar
The NKCS school year has two semesters, the first beginning in early September and the second in mid- February, with a total of 186 school days. Classes meet for 45 minutes with a total of eight periods per day.
CEEB Code: 694127 CAIE Center Number: CN838
www.nkcswx.cn 1
GradingThe subjects of English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Chinese are taught and internally assessed according to the same standards of the CAIE IGCSE or A-Level course. The course grade for these subjects are calculated using 80% from internal examinations, using the same thresholds as the CAIE examinations, with the remaining 20% from homework, class participation and effort. In all courses, student progress is internally assessed each semester using pre-established standards-based performance levels. This includes traditional tests as well as assessments of group tasks, presentations, projects and other skills.
Enrichment courses like Physical Education, Drama and Art are graded based on an internal grade point average using a 4.0 scale.
NKCS does not rank our students. Overall grade point average is calculated using a 4.0 scale.
High School Promotion Policy High school students are required to successfully complete the IGCSE and A-Level programme requirements before they can be promoted to the next grade level and graduate. Listed below are our high school and graduation requirements:
Promotion to Grade 10
To be promoted to Grade 10, students must achieve 5 B’s in the End of Year internal examinations as well as earn at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 grading scale) in their two non-examined subjects (PE and Drama).
Promotion to Grade 11
To be promoted to Grade 11, students must achieve 5 Bs in the IGCSE examinations as well as earn at least a 3.0 (on a grading scale of 4) in their two non-examined subjects (PE and Drama). All Grade 10 students are required to complete at least 20 hours of accumulative community service before being promoted to Grade 11.
Promotion to Grade 12
By the designated date stipulated by the school (in April) students must be on track to achieve a C average in their 4 subjects being taken at A-S Level as well as earn at least a 3.0 (on a grading scale of 4.0) in their two non-examined subjects (PE and Drama). All Grade 11 students are required to complete at least an accumulated 50 hours of Community Service before being promoted to Grade 12.
High School Graduation Requirements To graduate from NKCS, students must meet all the promotion requirements and be a Grade 12 student. Students must have achieved a minimum of C in 3 of their 4 AS subjects and are required to participate in at least two separate categories of co-curricular activities (CCA) during every year of High School. To graduate from the school every child must have an accumulated service component of 65 hours and has achieved a “bronze” for the International award by April of the year of graduation.
At this time, there are no alumni data to report. The first graduating class of NKCS will be in the year 2021.
Pastoral Program & House System
May 2019 Examination Results
The Pastoral program is key to our education provision. It helps to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging. The house system from Kings College School has been adopted and implemented at NKCS. All staff and students are placed into one of eight houses upon joining the school. The house system promotes the values of fair play, teamwork, citizenship, mutual responsibility, self-discipline and resilience.
26 students completed a full IGCSE programme
10 students achieved 4 A*/A or better
6 students achieved A*/A in all their subjects
2019-20 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE
Academic: Advanced Chemistry, Robotics, Interactive English, Business and Enterprise, World Scholar’s Club, Competitive Speech and Debate, French, Spanish, etc.
Creative: Handcrafts, Board Games, Origami, Stamp Carving, Calligra-phy, Film Making, Story Telling, School Year Book, Chinese Myth and Folk Tales, Creative Dance, Set Design, Cinema and Film, Puzzles, Chess, etc.
Athletics: Swimming, Fitness, American Football, Rugby, Athletics, Soccer, Basketball, Table Tennis, Yoga, Wing Chun Martial Arts, Softball, etc.
Co-Curricular ActivitiesNKCS offers over 70 CCA opportunities which play an essential role exploring and deleveloping the skills of our students. Students are actively encouraged to take part in our extensive CCA programme.
