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China, Ningbo
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1. Initiate inquiry and obtain application information. AIAN welcomes applications for students aged three through Grade 12 who hold foreign passports or travel documents for Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan. Students must reside full-time with at least one parent or recognized legal guardian while enrolled. To begin, contact the AIAN Admissions Office to learn about requirements and to obtain the application forms; the Apply page hosts the Application Form and Personal Health Record. For scheduling a campus visit or tour, arrangements can be made through the Admissions Office.
2. Prepare and submit application documents. Applications for admittance must include the student's academic and health records before enrollment and placement procedures are complete. The Apply page lists the Application Form and Personal Health Record as required documents to start the process. You may also need to provide passport or travel documents and other materials as part of the registration.
3. Testing and placement. AIAN conducts an enrollment test as part of the placement process to determine the appropriate level and course placement.
4. Interview. An admissions interview is conducted as part of the process, giving families a chance to meet staff and discuss fit.
5. Acceptance decision. Following testing and interview, an acceptance letter is issued if a place is available and the student meets the admission criteria. AIAN states that enrollment decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and that the school cannot enroll students with severe disabilities.
6. Enrollment and start date. Upon acceptance, families complete enrollment paperwork and confirm start dates; the Admissions Office provides current tuition rates and financial policies. The school notes a sibling discount for tuition and bus fees, with current information available from the Admissions Office.
AIAN does not publish a waitlist or pool system.
AIAN does not publish a scholarship program.
AIAN Ningbo is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational day school in Ningbo offering an American-based educational program from Early Childhood through Grade 12. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and participates in ACAMIS and EARCOS. English is the language of instruction across all subjects, with Mandarin taught by native speakers. AIAN provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses and SAT testing on campus and follows standards aligned to the American Common Core through the high school program. The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:40 pm, and After School Activities are offered on select days, alongside a wide range of clubs and competitions. Connect 5 delivers year-long projects with mentors from science, technology, the arts, business and society. The campus supports a diverse, international community with students from many nationalities, promoting global citizenship, leadership, and lifelong learning to prepare graduates for higher education worldwide.
