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Léman International School Chengdu offers an extensive after-school program focused on academic enrichment and STEAM. The STEAM program, headed by Mr. James Drake, includes a Digital Design module that teaches digital creation and prepares students for potential DP Computer Science studies. The MIT collaboration brings real‑world problem solving into classroom‑oriented projects. Additional clubs such as a Reading Club and other academic activities support student learning outside regular classes.
The campus provides dedicated art and music studios and a makerspace to support arts‑and‑design projects. The performing arts program is enhanced through a collaboration with The Juilliard School, expanding opportunities in music, dance, and drama. Co‑curricular offerings include a String Orchestra and the LIS Theatrical Society.
Mandarin and French are offered as foreign languages, with Korean and German available to native speakers. Language and culture activities include clubs such as Chinese fables and other culturally focused groups. The Nord Anglia network's global projects and UNICEF collaboration support cross‑cultural awareness and international engagement.
After‑school clubs cover recreational and hobby activities, including Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Dodgeball, and Chinese Chess and Calligraphy. There are music‑related groups such as the String Orchestra and theatre activities like the LIS Theatrical Society. These offerings complement the school's sports and arts programs and encourage social interaction among students.
Community service and charitable activities are integrated into student life, including house‑based charity work. The school collaborates with UNICEF to foster global citizenship and engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and students participate in UNICEF programs and related service activities. The Léman Family Association also coordinates fundraising for local and global causes.
Student leadership is supported by a peer‑elected Student Council that represents each year group and coordinates activities and service projects. The University Counselor provides guidance on portfolios, resumes, and university applications starting in Year 10. The house system supports character development and leadership through teamwork and charity work coordinated across the school.
The campus offers extensive sports facilities, including a 25‑meter indoor pool, an indoor gym, two turf fields, a 400‑meter track, cross‑country trails, and indoor volleyball courts. Mindfulness and wellbeing activities are available through dedicated clubs and programs. Participation in interschool competitions is supported through ACAMIS and CISA events as part of the overall lifestyle and wellness program.
Léman International School Chengdu is a private international day school located in Tianfu New Area, Chengdu. The campus sits on a 50‑acre site at No. 1080 Da'an Road in Zhengxing County, reflecting the school's large but family‑friendly campus environment. The school serves Early Years (ages 2–4), Primary (ages 5–11), and Secondary (ages 12–18). It is part of the Nord Anglia Education family and delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum through the IB Middle Years Programme (for Years 7–11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13), with globally connected learning through Global Campus and collaborations with MIT and The Juilliard School. Language of instruction is English, with Mandarin and French offered as additional languages; Korean and German are available to specific cohorts. The school emphasises small class sizes (about 15 students) and a strong university‑placement track, including high IB results and extensive extracurriculars such as leadership and service opportunities, Model United Nations, and Duke of Edinburgh awards. The campus supports a broad cocurricular program, including arts, sports, and STEAM, and hosts a diverse international community with students from many nationalities.
