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Nanjing Foreign Language School

China, Nanjing

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 60,000 - 84,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 4150
Opened 1963
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Chinese National Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, German, French, Japanese
Typical class size 51
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

NFLS is a municipal public secondary school in Nanjing with two campuses, East Beijing Road and South New Town. Founded in 1963 as one of China's first foreign-language high schools with Premier Zhou Enlai's support, it blends Chinese and Western educational traditions. The school delivers the Chinese National Curriculum alongside international pathways, including the Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and Advanced Placement. A three-tier curriculum pyramid offers foundation, development, and honors courses, and five foreign languages are taught: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The International Division includes the British Columbia Academy, Cambridge A-Level, and IB programs, expanding the school's international horizon. Since 2002, NFLS has offered the Sino-Canadian double-diploma program alongside Cambridge A-Levels and IB. Enrolment for 2025–2026 is about 4,560 students across 82 international-division classes and national streams. The school pursues a global outlook through exchanges, a career guidance program, and a diverse festival calendar. Facilities include a gymnasium, tennis and basketball courts, and a swimming pool. The motto is Chinese Soul Global Vision.

30 Beijing East Road (Beijing Dong Lu 30), Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

The Essentials

Nanjing Foreign Language School has 4,150 pupils, typical class sizes of 51, instruction in English.

Location
NFLS has two campuses in Nanjing: East Beijing Road Campus and South New Town Campus. The address shown is Beijing East Road, No. 30, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

Stages
Junior high school; high school with national curriculum (32 classes) and international programs (IB, A-level, BCA) (24 classes).

Type
municipal public secondary school
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Dormitories are provided for student housing. Leaving the dormitory or campus requires proper leave procedures, and returning to school requires cancellation of the leave. Students follow the daily schedule with set wake-up and lights-out times, and no horseplay or loud noise is allowed in the dormitory. Dormitories must be kept clean; entering another student's dormitory requires knocking and permission; students should respect dormitory supervisors and follow dormitory management.

Uniform Requirement
Full school uniform is required. Attire should be neat and modest; hair should not be permed or dyed, makeup is not allowed, and jewelry is not permitted. Boys should have no long hair and should not shave their heads; girls should not wear high heels or slippers.

Governance and Ownership
The school is directly administered by the Nanjing Municipal Education Bureau and is a public school. It is one of 16 foreign-language secondary schools nationwide with the qualification for recommended admission and is among Jiangsu Province's first batch of high-quality high schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nanjing Foreign Language School ranges from RMB 60,000 to RMB 84,000 for 2026/27.

Application & entrance fees

- Entrance/examination fee for international-high-school applicants: RMB 200 (entrance test fee collected at application/registration for admissions).

Tuition — international programmes (per term and per academic year)

- China–Canada (BCA / 中加国际高中): RMB 30,000 per semester — RMB 60,000 per year.

- Cambridge (剑桥国际高中):
- Foundation year (高一 / IGCSE stage): RMB 30,000 per semester — RMB 60,000 per year.
- Core Cambridge (高二/高三 / AS & A2): RMB 35,000 per semester — RMB 70,000 per year.

- IB Diploma Programme (IBDP / IB国际文凭课程): RMB 42,000 per semester — RMB 84,000 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is quoted and billed on a per-semester basis. Students admitted are issued a payment/fee notice and are required to pay the first semester's fees at enrollment (payment of the first semester fee is required to complete registration and to receive the formal admission/registration materials). Subsequent semester fees follow the school's invoicing schedule for each term.

Boarding / accommodation

- On‑campus boarding is available for international‑programme students at the school's South New City campus (南部新城校区) and students may apply for campus accommodation. Specific boarding fee amounts for the South New City international programme are handled separately from tuition and are charged per term. Published boarding fee levels for other NFLS campuses have ranged from about RMB 1,200 per semester (仙林 campus examples) to around RMB 3,000 per semester (方山 campus examples); actual boarding charges and room types are set by campus and announced at enrollment for the student's campus.

Other compulsory or typical additional costs (examples parents should expect)

- Textbooks and learning materials: charged separately in many cases (not included in the international-programme tuition).

- Uniform and seasonal uniform charges: collected in addition to tuition.

- Global exam and registration fees: CAIE/CIE (IGCSE/A‑Level), IB global examination fees, AP test fees and other external exam fees are charged in addition to tuition.

- Overseas-application / university‑counselling service fees, registration or Canadian education authority registration charges: may be charged separately for international‑application support or external accreditation/registration.

- Device / learning‑tool costs and incidental items (examples seen for cohorts): personal learning devices (e.g., school‑required tablets or iPads), school activity fees, summer/pre‑term intensive courses and optional camps are typically charged in addition to tuition.

Refunds and cancellation

- Once the school's admission/registration procedures are completed and the student has completed the required enrollment/registration steps, paid tuition is not refundable under the school's stated enrollment terms for international‑programme entrants. Standard municipal and education‑sector rules about refunds for very early withdrawal, medical or regulatory exceptions may apply in specific circumstances, but the school's admissions/registration terms state that after completion of registration procedures the tuition is not returned.

Fee payment methods and practical payment notes

- Common payment methods used by NFLS campuses include bank transfer / bank deposit or campus-designated bank card debit, and campus online/QR payment channels (Alipay / WeChat QR or campus payment platform) for designated campuses; schools issue a formal payment notice with bank details or payment QR codes at the time of enrollment. Parents should follow the school's official payment notice for the campus-specific payment channels and required deadlines.

Summary (key figures for the international programmes, per semester / per year)

- China–Canada (中加): RMB 30,000 per semester — RMB 60,000 per year.
- Cambridge (剑桥): Foundation (高一) RMB 30,000 per semester — RMB 60,000 per year; Core (高二/高三) RMB 35,000 per semester — RMB 70,000 per year.
- IB (IBDP): RMB 42,000 per semester — RMB 84,000 per year.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Nanjing Foreign Language School teaches Chinese National Curriculum, Canadian Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
NFLS blends Chinese and Western educational traditions and integrates arts and sciences. Five foreign languages are offered: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. There are 32 classes under the national high school curriculum, 24 classes under the international high school curriculum (IB, A-level and BCA), and 44 classes under the junior high school curriculum. A three-tier curriculum pyramid features foundation, development and honors courses. NFLS has expanded into international programmes including the British Columbia Academy (BCA), Cambridge International A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB). The school emphasizes well-rounded development and foreign language proficiency as part of its core aims.

Student Teacher Ratio
Total enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year is 4,560. There are 357 full-time teachers among 367 faculty; the student-to-teacher ratio is therefore approximately 12.8 to 1.

Exam Results
Rhodes Scholarships have been awarded to 16 mainland Chinese students, including three NFLS alumni. NFLS graduates have achieved university admissions, including overseas university admissions, and many enter universities through the student-recommendation programme that enables top students direct entry into Chinese universities.

Higher Education Progression
NFLS provides direct-entry pathways to Chinese universities via the student-recommendation programme for top students. International programmes (IB, Cambridge A-Levels, BC Academy) prepare students for overseas universities. Rhodes Scholars among NFLS alumni illustrate success in higher education progression.

Gifted and Talented
NFLS uses a three-tier curriculum pyramid with foundation courses, development courses and honors courses to accommodate different levels of ability. This structure supports advanced study through honors courses as part of its curriculum framework.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a career guidance program tailored to the individuality of students, carries out student activities aimed at physical and mental well-being, and maintains an open and inclusive school culture.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Five foreign languages are currently offered: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.

Mental Wellbeing
A variety of student activities aim at physical and mental well-being.
Parent Experience

History
Nanjing Foreign Language School was founded in 1963 as one of China's first seven foreign-language high schools, created with Premier Zhou Enlai's direct care. It was established by the Ministry of Education as part of a national effort to cultivate foreign-language and diplomatic talents. Over more than fifty years, the school has pursued a people-centered education, emphasizing student development, a democratic and harmonious campus culture, and the cultivation of core competencies. In the 21st century, the school has embraced globalization, developed a four-track curriculum (national compulsory, local compulsory, school-based elective, and school-based activity courses), and expanded international programs; the International Division now comprises 82 classes with over 4,150 students. The school teaches English, German, French, and Japanese.

Community
The school has a dynamic campus culture that emphasizes student development within a democratic, relaxed, and upward-learning environment. It hosts multiple annual cultural events, including language, arts, reading, science, and sports festivals, as well as activities such as student government elections, spring hikes, May Fourth debates, and etiquette stars. The school supports intensive international engagement, with exchanges and partnerships that connect NFLS to more than 40 sister schools worldwide. Through its culture of openness and high achievement, NFLS promotes language mastery and broad-based education for its students.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Committee (家长委员会) works with NFLS administration on school life and student welfare, including reporting on meals and cafeteria procurement and addressing parent questions. A 2021-2022 school year event showcased the committee's capacity, when the four-hour parent-school exchange meeting brought together representatives from each grade to discuss core topics. The school maintains formal parent-teacher communication channels, and parent input is sought on topics such as admissions, high school pathways, and school policies. The school has published letters and articles to parents, illustrating ongoing parent engagement and collaboration with the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NFLS operates two campuses: East Beijing Road Campus and South New Town Campus. The school has 367 faculty members, including 357 full-time teachers, with 240 holding master's degrees or higher. Five foreign languages are taught: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. There are 32 classes under the national high school curriculum, 24 classes under the international high school curriculum (IB, A-level, and BCA), and 44 classes under the junior high school curriculum. The 2025–2026 enrollment is 4,560 students. The motto is Chinese Soul Global Vision, and the mission is to educate forward-thinking students with a Chinese soul and global vision.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a gymnasium. There are tennis courts and basketball courts. There is a swimming pool. Outdoor sports facilities are available.

Extra Curricular Facilities
NFLS provides a world-oriented campus culture with foreign language teaching and teacher-student relationships based on equality and mutual respect. It offers a career guidance program tailored to each student's individuality. A variety of student activities promote physical and mental well-being. It maintains an open and inclusive school culture. The curriculum blends Chinese and Western approaches by integrating arts and sciences across foundation, development, and honours courses.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NFLS emphasizes academic excellence and competition. Students have earned eight gold medals in International Olympiad subjects, including physics, informatics, and chemistry. Since 2002, NFLS has launched programs such as the Sino-Canadian double-diploma international high school program, Cambridge A-Level program, and IB program, and the school offers four languages: English, German, French, and Japanese. The school serves over 4,150 students in 82 classes, reflecting a strong, broad-based academic community.

Arts & Creative
NFLS hosts a dynamic campus culture with regular arts and cultural events. Annual activities include an Arts Festival and a Reading Festival, alongside the Foreign Language Festival, Science Week, and Sports Festival. The Foreign Language Festival features opening ceremonies, performances, and multilingual competitions, with inter-class and school-wide showcases. These events provide students with opportunities to display talents and express themselves.

Cultural & Language
The school offers four languages: English, German, French, and Japanese. NFLS maintains a strong international outlook, with friendly ties to more than 30 partner schools worldwide and increasing bilateral exchanges. Since 2002, the school has offered programs such as Sino-Canadian double diploma, Cambridge A-Level, and IB, underscoring a broad international education pathway. Language and cultural exchanges are a core part of campus life, integrating diverse traditions and global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Student life includes leadership and debate through activities such as Student Council elections and Model United Nations. The school hosts a range of competitions, performances, and social events tied to language and culture, including multilingual recitals and debates. Spring hikes and other group activities are part of the vibrant campus culture, giving students opportunities for teamwork and personal growth.

Community & Service
The school organizes social practice activities and community service-oriented programs as part of its moral education framework. Posts in the moral education sections highlight student involvement in community-related activities, volunteer initiatives, and educational practice events. These programs foster civic responsibility and opportunities for students to contribute to their communities.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are provided through Student Council elections, enabling students to gain governance and organizational experience. Debates and public-speaking competitions are among the activities that cultivate leadership and communication skills. The school's vibrant festival programming also offers platforms for initiative, project planning, and teamwork across grades.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NFLS maintains a strong emphasis on physical wellness through events such as Sports Festival and Spring hikes. Outdoor and fitness activities are integrated into the school calendar, supporting students' physical health and well-being. A lively campus culture also includes dance, performances, and organized group activities that promote balance between academics and personal growth.
Languages

Language Provision
Five foreign languages are currently offered at NFLS: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The curriculum uses a three-tier pyramid of foundation, development, and honours courses. There are 44 junior high classes, 32 national high school classes, and 24 international high school classes (IB, A-level and BCA).
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