Nanjing International School is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Nanjing, China. Founded in 1992. It serves 670 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $24,906 to $32,508 USD.
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About
Nanjing International School is a private day school in Nanjing, China, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The school provides coeducational instruction in English across all three programmes.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) with English-medium instruction in Nanjing, China.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (returning) | RMB 191,500 |
| Pre-K (new student) | RMB 209,500 |
| Grade 6-8 (returning) | RMB 268,100 |
| Grade 9-12 (returning) | RMB 268,100 |
| Grade 6-8 (new student) | RMB 286,100 |
| Grade 9-12 (new student) | RMB 286,100 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 (returning) | RMB 263,000 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 (new student) | RMB 281,000 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: RMB177,900 - RMB232,200. Application fee: $2,484.
Admissions Process
- 1Enquiry and/or school tour. Step 2: Online application via OpenApply (each child requires a separate application). Step 3: Admissions interview, including in-person session with the child; initial online interviews available for families outside Nanjing. Step 4: Assessment — MAP assessment for Grade 3 and above; WIDA English language test for Grade 9+ non-English home language applicants. Step 5: Interview with Primary or Secondary Principal, accompanied by a Learning Support specialist if relevant. Step 6: Admissions Committee reviews the package and makes a recommendation to the School Director, who makes the final decision; families notified within one week via OpenApply.
Admissions Details
If a grade level reaches capacity, students are placed in a waiting pool (waitlist). A diversity policy limits any single nationality group to a maximum of 30% at any grade level.
School Day
Early Years follow a full-day schedule starting at 8:00 a.m. and finishing at 3:00 p.m. Primary School schedules are issued by the homeroom teacher, and Secondary timetables are managed by school leadership as part of the IB continuum.
Student Life
Three houses: Taiping, WuTaiShan, and XuanWu. Members include students, parents, and staff; inter-house competitions are held throughout the year, and the house with the most points is awarded the house shield.
Students in Grades 1–12 have options from Western Grill, Asian Station, Salad Bar, and Sandwich Bar, with Vegetarian and Daily Special choices. Snacks are served at the Deli, with seating on the ground floor and mezzanine. All dining is managed by AdenEdge, a branch of Aden Group. NIS is a nut-free and single-use plastics-free campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A proactive, school-wide Counselling programme addresses academic and social-emotional development from Pre-K to Grade 12. The University Counselling Programme emphasises personal development and wellness. The JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) initiative underpins everyday practice to build belonging and remove barriers to learning.
Child Protection procedures are based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and organised into Prevention, Operational, and Strategic components. All employees, contractors, and volunteers undergo police checks; a Code of Conduct is signed by staff; clear reporting pathways exist for abuse or neglect. A designated Child Protection Officer, Child Protection Team, and Child Response Team coordinate safeguarding. The NIS Child Protection Policy is available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Student Demographics
School Background
private