China, Ningbo
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AIAN offers after-school activities that support academic development beyond the classroom. The ASAs include Model United Nations, SAT Prep, Online Chess Club, and Study Hall, which run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The World of Books and Best PC Games for Education are also listed as ASAs, reflecting reading and digital literacy components. These programs broaden students' research, critical thinking, and academic communication skills.
Arts and creative activities include Chinese Calligraphy and Coloring Club. These clubs offer opportunities for creative expression and fine motor development. The ASA program also includes reading-oriented activities like The World of Books to support literary imagination.
Model United Nations is offered as part of the ASA, providing students opportunities to engage in diplomacy, research, and public speaking. Chinese Calligraphy supports cultural appreciation and language arts as part of extracurricular choices.
Social and hobby activities include Coloring Club, Games, and Online Chess Club. Sports such as Soccer and Basketball are offered, with AIAN participating in local and regional ACAMIS events. Additional sports have included Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, and Golf.
Service learning organizations are part of AIAN's extracurricular framework. Student Council is active, organizing events and service projects that contribute to school life and community welfare.
Student Council (StuCo) gives students leadership opportunities by organizing activities and service projects, and serves as the voice of the student body. Toastmasters' Club is offered to develop public speaking and leadership skills. These activities provide ongoing opportunities to develop teamwork, communication, and project-management abilities.
AIAN's sports program includes Volleyball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, and Golf. The school participates in ACAMIS competitions and events. After-school activities occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, supporting regular physical activity and holistic well-being.
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.