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China, Nanjing
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- International Baccalaureate (IB) — NIS is an IB World School and an IB Continuum School, delivering the full IB programme across Pre-K to 12.
- Council of International Schools (CIS) — NIS is accredited by CIS, and is the only independent, fully accredited non-profit international school in Nanjing to hold CIS, WASC, and IB accreditation.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — NIS is WASC-accredited; the school was re-accredited in 2022, and WASC accreditation supports US university recognition of the diploma when combined with IB.
- NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) — NEASC accreditation was held by NIS for over 15 years in the past.
- InspirED Brilliance Awards (2023 Brilliance Awards) — the redesigned NIS website earned two Gold Brilliance Awards in the Website category; the awards recognize private/independent school marketing excellence.
- Finalsite Best Websites of 2023 — the redesigned website was named one of Finalsite's best websites of 2023.
- Forbes China 2024 China Foreign Passport School Annual Selection — NIS ranked 21st among top international schools in China, and was the highest-ranked international school in Nanjing.
- Education Advisers Top IB School recognitions (2025) — NIS was named a Top 10 IB School in China and a Top 100 IB School globally.
Nanjing International School (NIS) is a non-profit Pre-K to 12 IB World School located in Xianlin University City in Nanjing's Qixia District. The campus covers about 80,620 square meters and features facilities for the Primary and Secondary sections, the community Centre, and the HUB addition. The school serves international families from Pre-K through Grade 12 and delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) with English as the language of instruction and additional language programmes integrated into the IB framework. The school offers extensive co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, and service learning, including a 540-seat theatre and a wide activities programme.
