Georgia School Ningbo

Georgia School Ningbo supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Tribes-based character development program overseen by the Guidance Office. A Guidance Counselor facilitates college planning and attends to students' emotional and learning needs across all grade levels. The school offers leadership and service opportunities including the Student Leadership Council, Model United Nations, Debate League, Wharton Young Business Leaders Academy, and National Honor Society. Week Without Walls provides service learning, team-building, cultural exploration, and outdoor activities. After School Activities are offered as part of extracurriculars that support SEL.

The only publicly described SEN-related provision is an English Language Learner (ELL) program for students in grades 1-9, with ELL Specialists providing foundational support. The ELL program integrates students into standard classes where appropriate. Progress is tracked via regular proficiency examinations and panel reviews to determine program exit. Beyond the ELL program, there is no publicly disclosed information about other SEN provisions or a dedicated SEN department. The school is described as an international school with Tribes character development and guidance services rather than a dedicated SEN institution.

The school offers an English Language Learner (ELL) program to support emerging English proficiency from grades 1 through 9, delivered by qualified ELL Specialists. Students in the ELL program are immersed in standard classes where appropriate. The program provides foundational English support and uses proficiency examinations and panel reviews to gauge progress and determine exit from the program. The ELL Program is listed among the Courses under the school's offerings. There are no publicly disclosed additional EAL provisions beyond the ELL program.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a Guidance Counselor who attends to students' emotional and learning needs across all grade levels. The Tribes character development program is part of the school's SEL approach. Week Without Walls includes service learning, teamwork, and cultural experiences that promote social-emotional growth. Student Leadership Council and community service opportunities contribute to social connectedness and wellbeing. After School Activities provide additional opportunities for social engagement and wellbeing.

Georgia School Ningbo follows the guidelines of the International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP). The school's policies and implementation align with ITFCP guidelines and standards as described by the Council of International Schools (CIS). All teachers and staff must hold ECIS safeguarding and child protection certificates, and administrators are required to hold ECIS Level 2 leadership certificates. The school ensures all children grow up in a safe environment; educators are obligated to identify and assist children in need and to address any abuse or neglect. The school supports the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and aims to be a safe harbor for students who may be abused or neglected.