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China, Chengdu
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English is the main language of instruction across LIS Chengdu. Mandarin is offered from Pre-Nursery through Year 13; French is offered from Year 7; Korean and German are available to native speakers. In the IB programmes, Mandarin AB, Chinese B, English A LAL, English B, French B, Korean A LAL, and German AB are among the language offerings. English-language support for non-native speakers is provided by an EAL program with in-class and pull-out sessions.
English is the main language of instruction across LIS Chengdu. Mandarin and French are taught by specialist language teachers as part of the foreign language program. Mandarin is available from Pre-Nursery through Year 13, while French begins in Year 7. An additive bilingual approach is used to language learning, with English development supported by the English as an Additional Language (EAL) department as needed.
No explicit language immersion program is described in LIS Chengdu's language offerings. Mandarin is offered as a standalone language subject across all year levels. In the IB programme, Mandarin is available as Mandarin AB and Chinese B, reflecting language learning rather than an immersion pathway. English-language support for non-native speakers is provided by the EAL 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.
