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China, Ningbo
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English is the language of instruction for all subjects. Mandarin is taught by native speakers as a foreign language. Foreign language study is part of graduation requirements (Foreign Languages 2 credits). The school provides language support through an English Language Learner (ELL) department for non-native English speakers.
AIAN offers an immersive English learning environment in the Early Years (ages 3-6). This immersion approach supports language development and autonomy in English. No other language-immersion programs are described for other grade levels. English remains the language of instruction for Early Years, with Mandarin not described as an immersion 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.
